Measuring Tapes - What's you pickens

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mobiledynamics

Discussion Starter · Apr 24, 2014

What does that saying going. You can't teach a god new tricks....

I reach for the fatmax IF I need the standout.

Otherwise, I'm always grabbing my old Green Leverlock.
Passed by a small town while on vacay, saw the green leverlocks that I could no longer find, picked up a bakers dozen of them. I know most of ya'll dis-taste the leverlocks, but I guess it will just be me and my green leverlocks and tripod ladders..

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B.D.R.

· #2 · Apr 24, 2014

Fat Max 16 for carrying. 25 and a 30 in the truck.
Stainless rulers and a story tape in the shop mostly.

jlsconstruction

· #3 · Apr 24, 2014

Fat max for me 16'

blacktop

· #4 · Apr 24, 2014 (Edited)

BIG Numbers!!

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Xtrememtnbiker

· #5 · Apr 24, 2014

Fat Max 16' and 25'

JR Shepstone

· #6 · Apr 24, 2014

Stanley Powerlock 25' for general use. Can't go wrong at about $10 a tape.

16' Stanley for interior/finish.

And the 25' Fat Max with the magnetic tip when doing metal studs.

I've got a couple regular Fat Maxes, but don't use them much. Just not a huge fane of them.

Robinson1

· #7 · Apr 24, 2014

I know I'm in the minority here but I like these.

I absolutely hate easy read and self centering tapes, way too jumbled and busy for me. These Lufkins are plain and simple and the fact that they are orange makes them harder to misplace.

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MDjim

· #8 · Apr 24, 2014

I used to only use the Stanley power lock 25'. Now I've switched to the milwaukee in the last few months. 16' for trim and 25' for everything else.

tileman2000

· #9 · Apr 24, 2014

Robinson1 said:
I know I'm in the minority here but I like these. I absolutely hate easy read and self centering tapes, way too jumbled and busy for me. These Lufkins are plain and simple and the fact that they are orange makes them harder to misplace.

I have the self centering Lufkin. Last tape I reach for, buts it's been in the van going on 10 years.

Mr Latone

· #10 · Apr 24, 2014

Fat Max 25

Don't like the lock though, requires to much pressure

Saw they have a new Fat Max 25 with auto lock (press thumb button to release). It work like butter :laughing:

I just don't need another tape at the moment. I hope it sticks around

Reg

· #11 · Apr 24, 2014

Mr Latone said:
Fat Max 25

Don't like the lock though, requires to much pressure

My fairly new Fat Max lock doesn't work at all. But still my favorite tape.

I also like my Centerpoint. Perfect for finding mid-measures when doing cabinet making hardware.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/20...g&matchtype=&gclid=CI-Y-bGW-r0CFYdFMgodJhoA-g

asgoodasdead

· #12 · Apr 24, 2014

16' for trim, 25' for everything else. also like powerlocks, but these dewalts are the perfect compromise between fatmax and powerlock for me. fatmaxes are just "too much" for me.

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Spencer

· #13 · Apr 24, 2014

Fatmax 25 in the tool belt. Otherwise one of the last the craftsman 25' is always on my side with a magneto magnetic holder.

tonylumps

· #14 · Apr 24, 2014

16' Chrome Stanley and a Laser.

Walter Secore

· #15 · Apr 24, 2014

Fat max 30' I'm on my third one in about three years.

Chris G

· #16 · Apr 25, 2014

I swore by fat max 16's for years, but they break after a while.

The new Milwaukee is the best tape I have ever owned. Super smooth.

kyle_dmr

· #17 · Apr 25, 2014

Buy the 30' fat max by the case. I keep a 40 with me for chalking out.

rselectric1

· #18 · Apr 25, 2014

Another vote for Fat Max 16'. When they break I buy another one. I'm not easy on them and I'm happy with how long they last.

Warren

· #19 · Apr 25, 2014

asgoodasdead said:
16' for trim, 25' for everything else. also like powerlocks, but these dewalts are the perfect compromise between fatmax and powerlock for me. fatmaxes are just "too much" for me.

Lifetime guarantee also. I bought the twin pack for about $12 after Christmas. Got a nick in the 25 a week ago and they replaced it. 16' stays in the console of the van. I hate the big huge tapes.

SAcarpenter

· #20 · Apr 25, 2014

Fatmax 40' is my everyday, but i have a craftsman 30', bostich 35', milwaukee 25', bostich 16', (2) fatmax 25' (3) fatmax 30' and about 10 fatmax 35'. You never know when you'll need a tape right?!

I have a problem dont i

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