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03-26-2007, 09:09 PM
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How long does your tape measure last?
Hey guys I was wondering how long do your tapes last and what brand do you like? It seems like I cant get a tape to last very long the tip always gains a 1\16" or so pretty quick.
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03-26-2007, 09:21 PM
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I usually replace mine every 3 months, especially when I am doing finish work.
I use the fat Max 25' tape
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03-26-2007, 09:26 PM
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About five minutes, I go through them like reading glasses. I have twenty, can not find more then one at a time.
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03-26-2007, 09:27 PM
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Sounds like you are letting it SLAM home. My blades wear out long before the tips do.
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03-26-2007, 09:33 PM
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Sounds like you are letting it SLAM home. My blades wear out long before the tips do.
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No they just fall off my hip all of the time.....fortunately it has never happened walking across a finished hardwood floor 
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03-26-2007, 09:41 PM
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Rules are for finish work, not tapes. For tapes, I use FatMax 25's and 30's.
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03-26-2007, 09:45 PM
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I can usually get 6 months out of mine, Im pretty good about making tools last. I use a Fat Max, found it to be a pretty reliable tape.
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03-26-2007, 09:56 PM
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It's all about the Avatar
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ah....  found my glasses now where is the dang rule, I mean tape.
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03-26-2007, 10:37 PM
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did you know the fat max is coverd for one year at the store you got it and for life by the comp ? have not paid for one in years cant go wrong there
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03-26-2007, 10:46 PM
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Teetorbilt Sounds like you are letting it SLAM home. My blades wear out long before the tips do.
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every once in a while it does lol I try to be careful though, maybe its cause the tapes were crapsman they are the only crapsman tool I buy just cause of the warrenty but now they are gettin picky about returns.
Dave
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03-27-2007, 04:35 AM
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I usually loose mine before it wears out. FatMax 25
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03-27-2007, 05:53 AM
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Yup, gotta love that warrantee on Fat Max!!
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03-27-2007, 06:43 AM
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Sand is the issue around here. If you're using it outdoors the sand abraids the coating in no time and it won't retract.
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03-27-2007, 08:03 AM
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30' FatMax concrete or mud usually gets mine
I have a good half dozen all over the place.
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03-27-2007, 08:32 AM
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I like the Sears craftman 30' tape. It has a lifetime warranty. I usually return it every 3 to 4 months for new one.
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03-27-2007, 09:15 AM
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Fatmax....Someone on here turned me to them about a year ago....great tape in 25' and 30'. Dependant on the work framing, drywall, finish work - effects their longevity...
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03-27-2007, 11:32 AM
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How do you get the FatMax warranty?
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03-27-2007, 01:31 PM
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I use the orange Luftkin (sp?) 25. I'm kind of a tard with the 1/8 - 1/4 - 5/8th's measurments so I like it right there.
I buy a new one every 2 to 3 months. The tape is kinda a POS but water is what usually kills mine. It is exactly the same measurment as frammers 30 fatmax.
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03-27-2007, 03:16 PM
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I'd elect every 5 mins or so too. He loses them before they ever wear out!!
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03-27-2007, 05:34 PM
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thom, ever tried wiping it off before you retract it? 
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