Yesterday we covered LDM’s which are great for those who are making longer measurements and need extreme accuracy. Today we are covering a tool designed for shorter measurements. Where you need durability, accuracy, and dependability, so let’s take a look at Day 6 Gift Guide Idea.
Previous Gift Guide Days
- Day 1 – Trager Grill
- Day 2 – Combo Kit
- Day 3 – Ego Nexus
- Day 4 – EDC Knife
- Day 5 – Bosch LDM
12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide – Day 6
Crescent-Lufkin Tape Measure
- Name – Shockforce 25-ft Tape Measure
- Model – L1125
- Price – $28
- Where to Buy – Lowes
Crescent-Lufkin Tape Measure
- Name – Shockforce NITE EYE 25-ft Tape Measure
- Model – L1125B
- Price – $30
- Where to Buy – Lowes
Milwaukee Tape Measure
- Name – Milwaukee 16 ft. Stud Tape Measure
- Model – 48-22-9916
- Price – $10
- Where to Buy – The Home Depot
- Reviews – Milwaukee Power Tool Reviews
Why a Tape Measure Makes the Perfect Gift
Above I picked three different tapes for a variety of reasons. If you pull up Home Depot, Lowes or Amazon, you will see hundreds of different options. I used to use the Stanley Fat-Max but over the last couple of years, I switched to Milwaukee and most recently, Crescent.
The Milwaukee tapes I have been using for a while. I love how durable and dependable they are. They are smooth and easy to read. The Cresent brings a new light with a much smaller footprint, lightweight and easy to read, especially the NITE-Eye version.
A tape measure might be a small gift but it’s practical. You will always need a tape no matter what project you are doing. If you are hanging a picture or building a house, the tape is the go-to tool.
A tape measure makes a perfect gift because it won’t cost an arm and a leg, something practical you or someone else will always use and who doesn’t like a great tape? I have had a chance to test and use a lot of tapes over the years and these three are by far my favorite.
Final Thoughts
There are a lot of tape measures to choose from. I picked these three tapes because this is what I have been using for my projects and I love them. The Milwaukee is extremely durable and has been dependable. The Crescent has brought a new light with its size and Nite Eye. All three of these tapes are great for a professional as well as a homeowner.
