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I suppose you are referring to a "Carpenter's Tape", one that is wound inside of a 4" x 4" metal case. If that is correct then, the carpenter needs the tape to be rigid as it is extended for vast distances. The slight width-wide curve gives the metal tape more rigidity thus allowing the carpenter to obtain accurate measurements.

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