Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
While playing Half-Life Alyx, I noticed the Combine Grenades look a lot like my tape measure. I designed a decorative shell to fit around my tape rule and measuring still works!
Here's the whole build video:
youtu.be/pqnkX5em7f0
Download 3D STL files for the tape measure shell here (bottom of the Props section):
punishedprops.com/free-blueprint-files
Stanley 33-158 5m/16 x 3/4-Inch PowerLock Tape Rule - Amazon
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While playing Half-Life Alyx, I noticed the Combine Grenades look a lot like my tape measure. I designed a decorative shell to fit around my tape rule and measuring still works!
Here's the whole build video:
youtu.be/pqnkX5em7f0
Download 3D STL files for the tape measure shell here (bottom of the Props section):
punishedprops.com/free-blueprint-files
Stanley 33-158 5m/16 x 3/4-Inch PowerLock Tape Rule - Amazon
amzn.to/4lzZfMw
Acryl Green Spot Putty - Amazon
amzn.to/2u0cE9S
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
