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Tape measures. Read more. Filter Filter. Sort Sort. It should come as no surprise to see that a Milwaukee tape measure has made the list! Milwukee do of course have a well-earned reputation for producing high quality electrical tools.
But they also produce a lot of support tools too, including, drum roll, tape measures! So what does that famous red branding and lighting bolt mean when it comes to tape measures? In short it means quality and a very solid construction. That starts with the case itself. Whilst it is a simple but hardwearing plastic construction, it boasts a 5-Point reinforced frame.
That makes for a tool that is extremely tough and hardwearing. The measuring blade itself follows the same template as the case. It is a very simple blade, although very clearly marked with Imperial measurements. But it is 1. This simple decision makes for a measuring blade that is nice and easy to read.
This model is a magnetic tape measure too, so no springs to worry about here. That does make this tool a little heavier than many others, but could also extend the lifespan of the product.
You will want that long lifespan too. This is a simple but very well built measuring tape. That high quality construction and Milwaukee branding does come with a price though, and this is one of the more expensive tools on our list today.
We have a very interesting design for you next. That innovation is all down to the inclusion of a built in graphite-marking tool. What is a graphite-marking tool? But the fact it has been built into the case of the tool means that it is very easy to make accurate markings. Now you use the tape measure itself to make the marking line. Most tape measures are of course highly accurate, at least in terms of their markings, and errors are more likely to be made by us, the users.
And we usually make these errors when trying to make out pencil lines on whatever we are measuring. By making that whole process easier, it could be argued that this tool makes a good case for being one of the most accurate tape measures you could get. We should point out that this tool does come with a premium price tag, and is in fact one of the most expensive on the list. That though is the price you have to pay for true innovation of course.
As you will no doubt have noticed, so far in our list we have mainly been looking at tape measures that come with a 25ft length. This is, as we will discuss below, basically the accepted standard for the length of the measuring blade. Heck, sometimes I even need to measure 30 feet. What am I supposed to do?
If, for whatever reason, you think that 25 feet of tape is not going to give you the measuring capacity you need then take a look at this product from Magnelex. It is bringing a whole 33ft of measuring power here, about the most you are going to find on the market. You also get, as an added bonus, both metric and imperial measurements marked out on the tape. Aside from the length and dual markings, this is in truth a pretty basic tape. The hook on the end of the tape is distinctively average, and you may find it slipping off as often as it manages to grip an edge.
But if you want the extra length of a 33ft blade, this is a solid if unspectacular offering. This is a really cool little tool, huh? If you were wondering how such a simple tool as a tape measure could be re-designed and re-engineered for the 21st century then take a good look at this offering from eTape.
The thing is though this design does not represent innovation for innovations sake. No, eTape have looked at the traditional style of tape measure, and wondered what improvements on form and function a digital screen could bring to the table. The answer is quite a lot actually.
For one thing the digital screen allows for incredibly accurate measurements. Is this the most accurate tape measure on the market? We would not be surprised in the least if that was the case.
You also though can still use the measuring blade in the traditional way, as it is clearly marked out with Imperial measurement lines. Another cool thing about the screen is that you can switch back and forth between Metric and Imperial measurements. You can also re-zero measurements at any time without having to retract the measuring blade.
Simply press the zero button on the case and you can measure again. That, to us at least, is really cool. The tool itself is also nice and rugged and weather resistant.
It is also right at the premium end of the price tag, and is the most expensive tape measure on the list today. Stanley is back to make their second entry on the list. This model is the famous Stanley Fatmax tape measure. How does it stack up against its older brother the PowerLock though?
One potential improvement is the fact it is that much bigger than the Powerlock. That means that you could end up with a product that is easier to use in certain circumstances. For example, a lot of the extra size is due to the fact the tape blade itself is nice and thick. That makes it easy to read, but also allows it to extend further unsupported without collapsing.
The case is not chrome coated, but instead is made of ABS plastic with a rubberized exterior. The measuring blade itself is constructed of Mylar Polyester film. Again, this is nice and tough for an elongated lifespan. We were also very impressed to see that the first 3 feet of the tape blade has been treated with a BladeArmor coating.
This is an industrial grade thermoplastic coating, of the same type employed on Black Hawk helicopter blades. That is really going to help to extend the useful lifespan of the product, especially as it is the first sections of the tape measure blade that get the most use and abuse.
Another returning manufacturer, this time it is Komelon that have come back with a second entry. Just like their first model we looked at, this model also seems, on the surface at least, to be quite simple. But look a little deeper and you have a very interesting feature built into this tool.
Whilst the majority of tape measures are designed to retract automatically, this device is the opposite. So that button on the top is not there to lock the measuring blade.
No, instead, as you pull out the blade it automatically locks. The button is actually the release mechanism and once pressed, allows the measuring blade to retract into the tool body. That is actually pretty cool if you think about it, and it certainly impressed us. It does take a little time to get used to, as you are used to pressing that button to lock not to retract the measuring blade! Still, we like to see some innovation being deployed in the tools we review so well done Komelon.
The measuring blade is a tad on the thin side, making the measurements look a little bunched and hard to read. The case is rubberized so it feels great and adds protection. All in all an innovative little tool that is well designed and built.
Whether it is the best tape measure on the market is up for debate, but it certainly has the best name. Ladies and Gentlemen, say hello to the Lufkin Black Widow. It is a reference to the dark coloring that has been employed on the measuring tape.
This black matte finish is designed to cut down on glare in high light situations. The markings are printed in a vibrant green which, when set against the dark background, make them easier to see in low light conditions too. That is a pretty cool design feature, which means that the measuring blade should be easy to read in a wide range of high and low light ranges.
In addition to the well-designed blade the end hook is also very well effective and should do a good job of gripping edges for easier measurements. The measuring blade is nice and wide but is also a little thin. That does mean that you may end up with creasing on the measuring blade over time.
The case is a very important part of the tape measure. It needs to be comfortable in your hand whilst also protecting the potentially delicate inner workings of the tool.
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