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I saw that you guys have the new Milwaukee tape measure at home depot in the U.S. Dose any one seen it ? I would like to have your feedback on it , it realy looks nice . But out of stuck for online order
It looks good, i really like the magnetic front clip and the sand blast test is pretty cool, Im sure eric and dan will have a review!
Cant wait to see that , the magnet looks solid i had so many magnetic tape and the magnet always fall off at some point
I looked at my HD yesterday. Not there yet 🙁
I’m looking forward to seeing them.
Wow I can’t believe they hit HD all ready. The tapes look very nice, but haven’t used one for any length of time, so not sure how they hold up. Just saw them at the Milwaukee event.
I was interested in it when I first saw it. But, like most tapes, it’s just too bulky for me. I’d been rocking these on the bench for as long as I can remember
I agree, the Milwaukee tape is a bit huge, the 25′ is the size of most 30′ tapes. It might just be me but it’s also expensive.
That lufkin at amazon is expensive too
So what is the opinion on Jenna is she a spammer or what? Her posts are always 3-4 words and an image. Nothing is really said by her if its really a her.
She/he hasn’t done much spamming on here at least.
I know it’s only a few posts just worried one night she will start doing it. It’s just kind of weird.
I think Jenna is either spam or virus hidden on the link.
I’d suggest pming him/her, give him/her 48-72 hours to respond. If not delete him/her. It’s not likely s/he’s a spammer, they don’t usually wait to spam, let alone create a full profile with an avatar.
The link redirects to this exact page we are on, what the?
Anyways, I would be interested in Milwaukee making a similar tape with a self lock feature
I carry too many tapes on my truck, but they all serve their own purpose:
The 16′ self-locking Komelon is for use on smaller jobs…applying vinyl to windows, installing ADA signs, etc.
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The 25′ Lufkin Self-Centering tape for use on jobs where I repetitively need to find the center on doors, windows, etc.
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The 25′ FatMax. It’s already seen a lot of use and is a little beat up, so I use this for measuring if it’s raining/snowing/wet out, in dirt…basically outdoor jobs.
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The DeWalt 25′ for interior work where it isn’t likely to get damaged. This is really best for measuring horizontally. Or if measuring vertically, you better be out of the wind. The hook is so big, it acts like a sail. If there’s a breeze and you’re trying to measure vertically…it twists too easily.
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The Harbor Freight freebie 25′ tape for measuring pier depths, around concrete, etc. Don’t care if it gets damaged, it’s my beater tape.
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Just ordered the 3m version of this today. Pretty eager to see how it works. It’s a German manufacturer, so I’m guessing it’ll be pretty slick. Should work great for hanging sign patterns on walls, vinyl on windows, cutting panels, etc.
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……….and that is my “post-pictures-of-my-tape-measures-because-I’m-sitting-with-my-wife-in-the-hospital” post.
How much was the last one?
I have the green komelon in 25′. After using that tape, I can’t stand using other tapes that don’t have the self lock feature. I would like one with the large hooks and a magnet. I seen a komelon with a large hook but it wasn’t a self lock. The only one that has both features that I seen was a kobalt but was missing the magnet. I would like one with all three features. Also that self centering feature sounds great.
I also have some of those free harbor freight tapes. They ain’t bad for free.
That’s funny…I actually called Komelon after buying that little 16′ tape and asked why they couldn’t make one with all of the features of their various tape…self-locking, magnetic tip, larger hook. I forget the answer, but I’m with you….I love that little tape.
DamnYankee wrote:
It’s not your fault but god the music in that video was effing horrible.
DR99 wrote:
It’s not your fault but god the music in that video was effing horrible.
Come on now dr, you dont like german music? haha
I don’t like what ever that was it was eardrum torture. They should have played that to the guys held in gitmo.
DR99 wrote:
I don’t like what ever that was it was eardrum torture. They should have played that to the guys held in gitmo.
Hahaha!
Maybe I’ll do a review once I get it and include some better music lol
I’m in the same boat as DamnYankee. I have been cleaning out my truck, tool boxes, garage ect. I now have 15 tapes. I was in HD the other day and picked up the Milwaukee with a razor knife $25. They all serve their own purpose I like the magnet and the horizontal and vertical lines on opposite sides of the tape and the Milwaukee knife is nice too.
I just can’t get into self lockers. Don’t know why, but I can’t.
Just bought the Milwaukee one on CPO with a free driver. Damn posts!