What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
The paper on the side is perfect for doodling when you’re bored at work. Built in pencil sharpener and area to write measurements, notes, etc.
The button at the bottom is excellent for slowing the tape down when retracting after flinging it. It seems like it could work out fine for younger folks who don't need to wear cheaters yet! The extra brake switch is a good feature so you can slow the... Read More
Cons
It has easy to read markings, however they are in only inches and fractions of inches. Most every number is in black ink, but 16 inches is in red ink. The feet symbols are nearly invisible.
The packaging was shredded. The tape metal is brittle and started cracking and broke. It's cheaply built, and the tape is flimsy and weak.
Not a good sales practice of selling defective returns, amazon. Not impressed.
Maybe i'm just a weakling, but the belt clip is awfully hard to open using the built-in lever. The clip is very fragile, and mine broke after 2 days of use. The lock * work but is made out of plastic so durability is questionable. The tip bent and sna... Read More
Highlights
Quality
With that being said however i am still happy with the purchases and still recommend this tape
Cool feature with the built in pencil sharpener
I hoped the issue with the locking mechanism may have just been on the first tape but it seems thats just the way theyre made h... Read More
Price
This is the best tape measure that i have ever owned and i am 83 years young and the cost is amazing too
The cost was very reasonable and perfect for my needs
Competitiveness
Ive been wasting my time with all other brands
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, easy, good, right and built. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 78.7% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 5,020 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 28 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If i can sum it up into one sentence this tape is designed for a professional at a consumer price
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I find it hard to tell were the markings are for every 12 inches
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They dont hold a candle to how this feels to use
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I hoped the issue with the locking mechanism may have just been on the first tape but it seems thats just the way theyre made hard to lock and sometime takes both thumbs to do so
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The pencil sharpener thats built in to the tape is a great idea if you use regular pencils and not the rectangular type carpenter pencils
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I get 6 and 9 confused on this all the time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you read it from one side vs the other its confusing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I prefer the clearly labeled fractions on the tape
Review Count History
Price History
