How Long Does Your Tape Measure Last?

dkillianjr

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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A.W.Davis

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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woodmagman

About five minutes, I go through them like reading glasses. I have twenty, can not find more then one at a time.

Teetorbilt

Sounds like you are letting it SLAM home. My blades wear out long before the tips do.

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A.W.Davis

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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Teetorbilt

Rules are for finish work, not tapes. For tapes, I use FatMax 25's and 30's.

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IBUILD

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.

woodmagman

ah.... found my glasses now where is the dang rule, I mean tape.

hrscammisa

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

dkillianjr

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

Ted W

I usually loose mine before it wears out. FatMax 25

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IBUILD

Yup, gotta love that warrantee on Fat Max!!

thom

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.

Same Old

30' FatMax concrete or mud usually gets mine

I have a good half dozen all over the place.

SuperiorBuilt

I like the Sears craftman 30' tape. It has a lifetime warranty. I usually return it every 3 to 4 months for new one.

AtlanticWBConst

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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Teetorbilt

How do you get the FatMax warranty?

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JamesNLA

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.

Kristina

I'd elect every 5 mins or so too. He loses them before they ever wear out!!

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IBUILD

thom, ever tried wiping it off before you retract it?