New tape measure recommendations

[sam400]

hi tool tarts

my fatmax Xl tape measure snapped today absolutely gutted - it only lasted 8 years of daily use!

Anyone recommend me a good one?

I’d like to get an all metric one this time,
and must have good stand out, think my fatmax could do 3m

Cheers

Sam

 

[LeeH]

I have a Klein one with markings on both sides with a double magnetic hook on the end. Best tape I’ve owned, and I loose 2 a week so get through a few...
Tape Measure 7.5 m Magnetic Double Hook - 86675 | Klein Tools - For Professionals since 1857 - https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/tape-measures/tape-measure-75-m-magnetic-double-hook

 

[sam400]

Thanks Lee looks good. I'll check it out

 

[buzzlightyear]

I have been using these tapes for years, good for going round corners . Conner shop £1.00.

 

[Squid]

I ws looking at getting one of these but haven't succumbed yet,

Stanley FatMax Auto-Lock Tape Measure 8m - https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-auto-lock-tape-measure-8m/9999k

 

[PEG]

I got a Milwaukee,with magnets and an architectural scale...and it stands out like a pirates plank
It is my favourite one,unless i'm doing any grinding/welding,in which case the "stupid end" looks like a tiny Brian Blessed.

 

[telectrix]

cheap as chips.

Workzone 10m Measuring Tape - https://www.aldi.co.uk/workzone-10m-measuring-tape/p/095505190734600

 

[LeeH]

You won’t pull the chicks rolling with one of those Tel.

 

[PEG]

You won’t pull the chicks rolling with one of those Tel.

I'm getting plagued with salutations and admiring glances...when i extend mine...

 

[Pete999]

You won’t pull the chicks rolling with one of those Tel.

The only pulling Tel is interested in is pulling pints, Lee

 

[RWJ]

I've got a Stanley I've had for sometime (3-4 years), seems to be quite robust.
Someone had left it in a large panel board, as it wasn't one of our guys and we'd had the site for 3 years I claimed it.

 

[Wilko]

cheap as chips.

Workzone 10m Measuring Tape - https://www.aldi.co.uk/workzone-10m-measuring-tape/p/095505190734600

Another Tel's Top Tip !
I bought one on the way to a job and already used it

 

[elsparko]

I've got a Stanley I've had for sometime (3-4 years), seems to be quite robust.
Someone had left it in a large panel board, as it wasn't one of our guys and we'd had the site for 3 years I claimed it.

thief.

 

[elsparko]

hope you like bread and water mate

 

[Tes369]

Stanley do a twin pack two 8m tapes for £10 at screwfix. I normally just ask a skint electrical apprentice if he wants the other for £5. I've given old tools to apprentices hacksaws, terminal drivers etc they used to get a £200 voucher for tools not anymore.

Best tool I bought was a pvc drylining box marker with the level on the top for marking out boxes for a fiver.. 1 or 2 gang.

It's funny the amount of older sparks who dont know what it is one lad saw me using mine last year grabbed it just grinned at me an walked off asked me to get him one lol.

 

[elsparko]

Stanley do a twin pack two 8m tapes for £10 at screwfix. I normally just ask a skint electrical apprentice if he wants the other for £5. I've given old tools to apprentices hacksaws, terminal drivers etc they used to get a £200 voucher for tools not anymore.

Best tool I bought was a pvc drylining box marker with the level on the top for marking out boxes for a fiver.. 1 or 2 gang.

It's funny the amount of older sparks who dont know what it is one lad saw me using mine last year grabbed it just grinned at me an walked off asked me to get him one lol.

house bashing these are a must have, shame the springs arent long enough usually though, that little "half box" that makes up the double socket cutout size is ideal for spacing between boxes too