Tape Measures... What's your pick?

[dial1911]

Looking for everyone's favorite tape measure... I've been using Stanley Fatmax 25' tapes for years. Now the two I use at work are basically toast and it's time for a replacement.

My only issue with the Fatmax tapes is that they're kind of heavy. If there were something lighter out there with an equivalent standout (about 11 feet on the ones I use), I'd definitely give them a try.

Post your opinions please...

 

[dial1911]

Without any better options, I'll be replacing mine with one of these two packs ($32, Amazon):




I'm definitely not opposed to spending more money. But I'd say about $50 per tape is going to be about my upper limit.

 

[karlvv]

Stanley fatmax is what I would buy.

 

[Grunk]

I always had good luck with Lufkin. They (at least used to) label them as having at least a 10 ft standout. But I haven't bought one in over a decade, so I have no experience with current models.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

I lose them so I buy whatever is cheap. I’ve got some of the Milwaukee ones from Home Depot that I like, but then again if it measures I will like it cause that’s all I need it to do.

 

[AtlMedic]

Fastcap. Most accurate compared to other brands. Also has a handy pencil sharpener built in and a place to write your measurements on the tape measure. They have sever different tape styles and they have one that’s flat so it will lay flat on a pice if wood. I have three different fast cap tapes and won’t buy any other brands from now on.

https://www.fastcap.com/products/tape-measures

They sell them on their website, at Rockler, and amazon.

 

[dial1911]

I appreciate the replies... probably the most important feature to me is the tape stand out. I have to measure a lot of existing framing, so being able to reach things is important (that keeps me off a ladder).