Tape Measure Preferance??

Winchester · 01-09-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TBFGhost

And yes, sometimes I still use a stick rule with that brass extention do-smack-thing for taking inside measurements....most of the time I don't even read it, I just transfer the mark from the extended rule. FatMaxs are great for their stand out, but the curl on the tape pisses me off.

Yeah, I don't have many issues with standout, I know how to work a tape well enough

I'd rather do without the curl, it's a little more annoying for measuring or marking measurements one you only have one hand free.

LNG24 · 01-09-2009, 11:35 PM

I have a Fat Max 25 & 35. I also have a stick rule in every tool bucket. I use the stick rule for trim and cabinet work.

WarnerConstInc. · 01-09-2009, 11:42 PM

Komeleon seriously, and Fast Cap, I am trying to make the all metric one my new best friend

world llc · 01-10-2009, 12:57 AM

25' fat max and an 8' "homer" with built in pen and paper sticky pad they gave me at depot on contractor day. now if it only had a built in laser....

wallmaxx · 01-10-2009, 02:22 AM

Carry: FatMax 35'

At chop saw: FatMax 25' with pencil and pen

When cutting roof: FatMax 40' (until you do something stupid like break a $40 tape measure)

In truck cab: 3 scale rulers (2 metal, 1 plastic)

I am about to buy a laser distance finder, and develop some kind of quick clamp reflector, so I can measure things in the rain without it totally destroying a good tape in just a few weeks like I am experiencing now.

Deadhead Derek · 01-10-2009, 02:50 AM

Hmm, I am ready for the ridicule.
over all tape is a 25 foot stanley that my son painted for me years ago. I have replaced the tape but kept the casing.
I keep 3-4 6" metal rules around the benches, i have a very little 6' tape i use on furniture, and 4 6' folding rules.
I also use a 3 fold 1890's stanley 12" rule and as my dad used to call it, a measuring stick (150-200 yrs old at least), which is two 36 1/2" sticks with a wooden nut and wooden set screw, but I only use it to show off..

MALCO.New.York · 01-10-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadhead Derek

Hmm, I am ready for the ridicule.
over all tape is a 25 foot stanley that my son painted for me years ago. I have replaced the tape but kept the casing.
I keep 3-4 6" metal rules around the benches, i have a very little 6' tape i use on furniture, and 4 6' folding rules.
I also use a 3 fold 1890's stanley 12" rule and as my dad used to call it, a measuring stick (150-200 yrs old at least), which is two 36 1/2" sticks with a wooden nut and wooden set screw, but I only use it to show off..

You got STYLE man! Just like that LR!!!

The Captain · 01-10-2009, 08:19 AM

I like the 35' FAT MAX because I don't to use my glasses to read it. How many pair I have lost or stepped on is ashame.

**KentWhitten** · 01-10-2009, 09:08 AM

25' FatMax for finish
35' FatMax for framing

WarnerConstInc. · 01-10-2009, 11:55 AM

I hate the fat max tape measures, they are too heavy and every one I have ever had has fallen apart.

2ndGen · 01-10-2009, 12:16 PM

Roofing & General Carpentry:35' FatMax Extreme (though I have a love/hate relationship with it...have been through 3 so far because they keep breaking at around the 4' section and they are so powerful on the drawback that they've cut my hands at times, but damn! I love that stand out and it's sturdiness. Still, one good fall and the overly wound up spring insided [IMO] locks up and it turns into a $40. paperweight...speaking of weight, too heavy to use all the time for me and definitely too bulky. I find myself using the U.S. Tape most times.

Take along/do everything/cheap tape:
25' U.S. Tape (best "cheap" tape measure around! very durable, fully enclosed in rubber casing).

Finish Carpentry:
Lutz with 1/8, 1/4, 3/4, etc...markings.

And one I keep "in" my belt at all times:[IMG]http://www.contractortalk.com/f3/tape-measure-preferance-51049/f3/tape-measure-preferance-51049/
Stanley 12' Powerlock...small, light and darn useful.

My next tape measure?:U.S. Tape Centerpoint

================================================== ======

I notice, that besides measuring for length,
in production cutting of 4X8 stock,
I rarely need anything other than a 12' tape.
The small one I have now is too flimsy,
but I'm looking into a heavy duty 12' tape.

2ndGen · 01-10-2009, 12:33 PM

I knew I was ranting on the Fat Max Extreme somewhere here!

LOL!

http://www.contractortalk.com/f40/to...loyalty-25221/

firemike · 01-10-2009, 02:31 PM

90% of the time I use a plain 16' Stanley Powerlock, no need for anything longer since most everything is 16' or less. I have a few 25'/35' tapes when framing. I have a couple FatMax's but they are too cumbersome, Lufkin makes the same size tape in a smaller case, much easier to hold.

Lufkin used to make a really nice 16' x 1" blade tape you could extend to 12 feet or so before buckeling but I haven't seen them at the wholesalers or big boxes in years. Too bad as they were really nice.

DmitriyZ · 01-10-2009, 02:43 PM

25'FatMAx extrime for trim, flooring
35' fatmax for framing then build exterior walls or on the roof

Deadhead Derek · 01-10-2009, 03:16 PM

had to post a pic after Malco's comments

MALCO.New.York · 01-10-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadhead Derek

had to post a pic after Malco's comments
Attachment 14014

I am becoming increasingly more envious of your Arsenal!

Nearly Identical to what was found in my Dads tool boxes which disappeared from my storage unit in Florida in 1989. But that is another story for another lifetime.

D.A.S.Anthony · 01-10-2009, 03:26 PM

30' fatmaxx and a 12" architectural ruler. At all times. Fatmaxx has a underarmor sticker on it + my initials! I am new' skool!

MALCO.New.York · 01-10-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by D.A.S.Anthony

......underarmor sticker on it.....

That is all I wear. Keeps me knuts in place just right, all the day long!

Deadhead Derek · 01-10-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MALCO.New.York

I am becoming increasingly more envious of your Arsenal!

Nearly Identical to what was found in my Dads tool boxes which disappeared from my storage unit in Florida in 1989. But that is another story for another lifetime.

do we have a post pics of your shop thread here? I could drive you batty with pictures of the tools I use in my craft... hee hee.

MALCO.New.York · 01-10-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadhead Derek

do we have a post pics of your shop thread here? I could drive you batty with pictures of the tools I use in my craft... hee hee.

No shop. I do cell site up keep and maintenance. Just a Truck full of tools and stuffs.

Most all my tools are less than 5 years old. Once had some classic, beautiful tools. REAL "old school".

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