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Diyassistant · 05-14-2010, 06:24 PM

FatMax Big Daddy

samfloor · 05-20-2010, 10:32 AM

I have used Stanley tapes for years. The only disappointing thing is that they don't have a warranty.

**Speedbump** · 05-20-2010, 11:17 AM

I have several different brands, can't remember the names of them. One of them was a gift, takes 4 triple a batteries and winds out/in by pushing a button.

Doesn't really matter, the Wife says I never could read one anyhow. I measure something, put the number in my head, take four steps put the measurement on the project and make the cut. Then I get the lecture on the measure twice cut once thing.

**TxBuilder** · 05-20-2010, 02:47 PM

If you figure out the brand of the one with batteries I would like to know. I had one that had a light in it. Used a watch battery. It was cheep, and broke quickly.

**Speedbump** · 05-21-2010, 08:07 AM

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If you figure out the brand of the one with batteries I would like to know. I had one that had a light in it. Used a watch battery. It was cheep, and broke quickly.

I think it's Black and Decker. I'll look at it tonight and report back. Batteries don't last long.

**TxBuilder** · 05-21-2010, 10:55 AM

My flash light lasted a little while but over all the tape measure was terrible.

thomask · 06-02-2010, 06:23 PM

Altough this is not intended as a commercial endorsement.

I use and own a number of Stanley tapes.

My bright green tape is easy to find on a job.

frozenstar · 06-08-2010, 10:11 PM

Does brand really matters on tape measures?

**TxBuilder** · 06-09-2010, 09:43 AM

Brand matters on most everything. Establishing your self as reputable is tough so when you manage to do it with a brand I say stick with em.

handyguys · 06-09-2010, 11:20 AM

FAT!!!! I go for a fat, wide, tape. 3/4" minimum, maybe 1". 25' seems most useful for me. I like the Stanly as well as Lufkin, Kobalt is fine too.

One trick - If you are working with more than one tape or have a helper with their own tape, make sure they are 'calibrated' to each other. The ends can get worn differently or bent a little. Just make sure they both read the same. You dont want to measure 31 1/4" and your helper hands you 31 1/8"