"i worked in construction 2 years using this tape and the worst thing for tape measures is using them outside in the rain and pulling in and out with debrie on the blade, and I have done that so many"... (read full reviews)
"This tape is great if you do a lot of work by yourself, especially like framing decks, sheds, garages etc. The standout really comes in handy for this.
The only drawback I would say of this tape is"... (read full reviews)
"It's a tape measure, it measures things accurately and has clearly printed measurements. What more can a tape measure do. Would recommend for the price, I paid 10 bucks for it, considering its"... (read full reviews)
"I've dropped this thing more times than I care to admit and the return mechanism keeps working nice and smoothly.
Got some (a lot) of drywall dust into it during my basement reno and the mechanism"... (read full reviews)
"Mine is about 5 years old new, before they added the rubber grip. The tape is very rigid, will extend to 6+ feet without snapping. The blade is nice and wide. It can definitely take a beating. After"... (read full reviews)
"Got it on sale for $4.99, great tape for all the jobs around the house. Wait for a sale, otherwise $14.99 seems steep for a tape."... (read full reviews)
"This is a very good product that I can rely on. Don't know why the first reviewer had problems with it, but I found it so good, in fact I went out and bought the 16 ft smaller tape measure as well. I"... (read full reviews)
"i bought this tape measure many years ago on sale, and it hasn't failed me!!! the tape comes out smooth, and rolls back into the case every time...
buy when on sale, always a great deal!!
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"This tape measure is a good buy for the price, as long as it is only for occasional use around the house.
If you want to use one in a workshop setting, buy a more durable tape measure.
The Mastercraft"... (read full reviews)
"this works pretty well but you need to make sure that you have reset the dials when required. The small steel stand broke off on one side for me after a year or so of light abuse, but the whole thing"... (read full reviews)
"Bought several tapes for our renovations and this one out-lasted all the others. When on sale for $4, this is the tape I would recommend."... (read full reviews)
"I bought this tape measure for $3 while in the store to buy some work gloves. It isn't the most rugged tape measure out there, but I am using it for personal projects mostly and I don't mind a plastic"... (read full reviews)
"I just picked this tape measure up as I needed to replace my worn out Mastercraft one that would not recoil. That model was replaced by a Jobmate but I like Mastercraft name better so I upgraded to"... (read full reviews)
"It didn't retract fast after a while but worked while it lasted. Can't really complain for the price I would recommend this to any one that isn't going to use it every day."... (read full reviews)
"The magnet is a great idea. This version of the magnet is poorly placed and heavy, it gets in the way and the claw is not balanced.
Stick to the black max where the magnets are in the claw."... (read full reviews)