I need a new tape. I’ve got an 8m Milwaukee tape and love the magnetic tip, but the recoil is garbage. Any recommendations?
Cheers
Col
Cheers
Col
Which tape measure?!!
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I like the fatmax autolock tapes. Durable, easy to read in poor light, with good stand-out, and excellent rewind.
BUT, the autolock brake becomes less effective after a year or so, and loses its fight against the rewind spring.
I buy a couple when there's a stanley promo at toolstation, and accept the fact that they don't last a lifetime- I have to have a tape I can read easily, and its a £20 consumable
BUT, the autolock brake becomes less effective after a year or so, and loses its fight against the rewind spring.
I buy a couple when there's a stanley promo at toolstation, and accept the fact that they don't last a lifetime- I have to have a tape I can read easily, and its a £20 consumable
Ollie78
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Shinwa fit gear kiwadashi, is my new favourite. Printed both sides metric only, good quality, easy to read, nice hook. No magnet which I personally prefer, you can use any tiny rare earth magnet though.
I used to love the Vice Versa ones but they changed the hook to a great big monstrosity and I dont like them now.
I used to love the Vice Versa ones but they changed the hook to a great big monstrosity and I dont like them now.
Doug71
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Hultafors Bit T for me, I've used them for years, I love the quick release clip and would be lost without it.
https://www.dm-tools.co.uk/Hultafors-BT5ME-Big-T-Pocket-Tape-5m-16ft-Width-19mm/P23821
https://www.dm-tools.co.uk/Hultafors-BT5ME-Big-T-Pocket-Tape-5m-16ft-Width-19mm/P23821
What ever one you choose make sure you have a good collection so you can have them in several places otherwise you spend so much time hunting around for it if you only have one or two.
