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Here's the rankings incase anyone has forgotten the place holders. I'll also include the price for each one. 9th Place- Crafstman ProReach($18) 8th Place- Kobalt Compact Magnetic($20), Crescent Nite-Eye($28) 7th Place- Stanley Powerlock($11), Komelon LED($20) 6th Place- DeWalt 25'($16), Milwaukee Compact($11), Craftsman High Vis($9), Kobalt Self Lock($13), DeWalt XP($33) 5th Place- Craftsman Easy Grip($15), Crescent Control($16) 4th Place- Milwaukee Stud Magnetic($32), Komelon Self Lock($8), Stanley FatMax Autolock($26), Milwaukee Wide Blade($26) 3rd Place- Stanley FatMax Classic($23), Milwaukee Compact Autolock($17) 2nd Place- Stanley 25'($5) 1st Place- Stanley Center Scale Leverlock($8)

@jamesmocharski4803

Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Thank you for taking the time to do a quick ranking breakdown. Very helpful. That’s why I love this community.

@waves1all1day1er1day

Жыл бұрын

Literally the cheapest 2 for 1st and 2nd place

@biviantran

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It’s really helpful xx

Entertaining video. The one test that had me questioning the method was the retraction test. Since the tapes were fixed at the hook end, the springs had to overcome the weight of the tape measure and any friction from rubber overmolding, hence why it looked like the light and cheap tape measures dominated the test. Less weight and inertia to overcome on those models. This is also the opposite of how a tape measure would actually be used since you are going to be holding the body with the hook end snapping back.

@lunestog

2 жыл бұрын

yes i believe the way youtuber project farm tested retraction was better

@Model3dude

2 жыл бұрын

Really…. Get over yourself! Conduct your own test and post it! I bet you don’t even own a tape measure 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@RyanWattersRyanWatters

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but it’s way more entertaining the way VCG did it.

@thomassosa2957

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, it would of made more sense to have a bar where they all attached to collapse, releasing them all at the same time making them retract to itself then work against the floor

@davegordon6943

2 жыл бұрын

If the retraction is too strong it beats up and causes twisting in the first foot or so. Then eventually causes a little break in the tape that comes back and cuts you. I used to use the Lufkin 25 and very nice tape but the twisting and cutting is not cool. Hard to beat the old fat max on real world job sites

Vince I'm not surprised about Stanley. They've been making tape measures forever and lots of framers love them because they take a beating. Great video! Now please make sure you take time off for yourself because you clearly do this as a labor of love!

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, appreciate it!

@ecoRfan

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget their “sisters” DeWalt and Craftsman. All are top of their class.

@JackKirbyFan

2 жыл бұрын

@@ecoRfan 👍

@hannahmay5461

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I have no problem throwing my fat max to a guy 20 feet up in the air, the only thing that seems to hurt them is wet sand

Vince, great job with all the details on the testing process, great insight to share with all of us. Much appreciate all that you do for us!

I love videos like this! I would recommend "low visibility" readability for those times when your dealing with limited time/light.

Vince, as a Product Manager for a Power Tool Accessory company, your making my job easy today... Thanks for this video!

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video is helpful

Another test that should have been included in my opinion is a hook test to see which tape has a hook that will stay on different materials the best and how many degrees from flat the hook stays attached. This is the biggest struggle I have with tape measures, by far.

@andrewelliott6972

Жыл бұрын

Out here preachin 👍

@44loko

Жыл бұрын

The nite eye would win that one with its grit in its hook

@Sparisland

11 ай бұрын

That's what's really missing here. Also the fact that a 2 second adjustment with pliers restores the Crescent/Lufkin to dead-on.

I'm a big a Stanley fatmax classic guy for the past few years now. I've used all the big brands. I absolutely love the way the crescent Lufkin looks and feels, but I've never bought one for the sole fact that it retracts too hard. Stanley fatmax classic has the perfect retraction that doesn't beat the shit out of your fingers

@davegordon6943

2 жыл бұрын

Lufkin is awesome but I agree. The retraction is way too strong. Bends the tape and eventually causes a break that comes back and cuts you

@matthewbeaver5026

2 жыл бұрын

Lufkin makes nice tapes though I'll never buy one. I've never seen one with inch hashes on both sides. They always have cm on one side and idk about you but I do my construction with inches and want whichever side of the tape is closest to my work to have the proper markings

@TheEastwood925

2 жыл бұрын

I used Stanley and lufkin on our job sites before. We build docks and I will tell you that lufkin out last the Stanley at least 5 to 1 especially if you get the Stanley wet or sawdust the are so hard to clean and to oil to keep from rusting. I can disassemble lube and re tighten the lufkin. I have had 1 lufkin die in 2 years

I switched from DeWalt tapes for a Crescent Lufkin about a year ago and love it. I would have to buy a new DeWalt every 3 yo 6 months. I should also state that I have the high visibility Lufkin. It's been good to me so far

Love the Stanley tapes for a little over 30 years and the higher end tapes are manufactured in the USA 🇺🇸 . Very good stuff.

Loving the new video format/style. Definitely looking forward to more test and review comparison videos like this! No need to be concerned if others are doing it too, you guys have great insight and feedback by being tradespeople. I think a video title adjustment might help more viewers find it too, maybe include some words like: Best, Tape measure, Review, test or comparison.

I appreciate the info you delivered with this video. My favorite since the 90's has been the Stanley FatMax. I always make a conscious effort to buy products made in the USA, and I was glad to see it rated well in your test. Never would've guessed at the LeverLock though! Thanks again - I'm a big fan of your channel!

The klein tape measure with the conduit bend multiplier is probably the best I've ever owned. Durable, nonconductable, and a rare earth magnet.

@WxMcGee66

2 жыл бұрын

I really love my Klein tapes but man they just aren’t as durable as a fat max in my experience. But usually Home Depot is great about honoring the warranty.

@blaquejaque9702

Жыл бұрын

@@WxMcGee66 Klein's yessir has a decent warranty?

I don't normally comment but I can appreciate the scientific angle of these videos compared to the barrage of two deals I keep seeing on a channel that had lost my interest. This has rejuvenated the channels image and I look forward to seeing more of it. Testing the science of these tools is essential to our performance on a job

I’m a dewalt guy but love my milwaukee magnetic 25’ tape. Love the finger guard on the bottom so you can just retract and slow it down with your finger.

I bought the Milwaukee Auto Lock when I got tired of my junk drawer tape measures and they magically flew across my yard and disappeared. It's been solid for all of my diy projects that have turned out awesome.

You guys did an awesome job on this video!! Solid tests! My favorite is the Milwaukee Auto-lock. Have a great night! Well done 👍🏻

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ZZ we appreciate it! Have a great night my friend! 👍🏻

As always, great videos with entertaining content Vincent. I can watch your reviews all day. aside from accuracy the one thing that is really important to me is the belt clip. Nothing more annoying than a belt clip that doesn't open or is tough to slide off your tool belt. Milwuakee has that annoying wire clip that's too bulky for a lot of tool belt clips and it never seems to work when you want it too. I've been using the Dewalt impact tape for years. Might have to try a fat max now after watching this.

I'm glad you're doing videos like this. I've tried so many tapes over the past 25 years that I've lost count. Some of my favorites include the SnapOn tapes, the Lufkins, Comalong, and one of my favorites I haven't been able to find a similar version of since the early 2000s. I originally bought for the name which was 'Big Johnson". I got it at Lowe's and I still have it. I used mostly for trim and upholstery work and it was perfect for that. I retired it and put it up for safe keeping since I couldn't find anything similar. I bought a Lufkin Shockforce G2 16' for work Friday 11/4 because I like the look and feel of it. At Lowe's it broke at 13' 4". The kid in the tool section had no idea what I was doing lmao!

Ughhhhhh I have gone through a few of the Milwaukee tape measures I’m glad all you gotta do is call and get a new one That was a awesome 😎 video

I’m pretty surprised, after watching this I had to check what I’ve been using past 10+ years, and I’ve got 2 Stanley’s and one Johnson. My Stanley fat max is in the best shape. Thanks vcg, should like to see similar videos of power tools going up against each other

Milwaukee Wide Blade is my favorite. It's double-sided, has the nice big blade on the front which is becoming more difficult to find with newer tape measures (except for the $33 dewalt which imo is way overpriced) and has the little hole on the bottom to use your finger as a quick stopper. Even when Milwaukee was selling the 2 pack of tape measures for $15, I'd still choose the wide blade for full price because it's just that much better. Had an accidental drop test onto a concrete driveway from 20ft in the air, barely a mark and still true! The blade housing has a robust metal reinforcement that helps the blade from getting bent.

Very surprised that the Stanley Fat Max was not number one, but no matter what that’s my go to tape for sure. Great video as always.

I've used the lever lock for a few years, so handy! Love it. Awesome to see my favorite come out on first.

Personally I can't stand milwaukee tapes. Every one I've ever owned always splits in between 7 and 8 inches and won't close anymore. Home depot will no longer replace the old ones for free. I switched to Fatmax with the magnet. I really like them.

@rickbabcock6397

2 жыл бұрын

I bought 2 pack Milwaukee 25' for 15 bucks I hate them. Hard to read.I will only buy Fatmax from now on.

@lunestog

2 жыл бұрын

YES i work with alot of guys that use that milwaukee tape and it always breaks right after the protective plastic on the first 6 inches i own one as well and it did the same thing the auto lock is great but i need the magnet 😤

@dodobird121

2 жыл бұрын

@@lunestog yea the magnet is clutch. Can't tell you how many times I've dropped sheet metal screws off the ladder and I can pick them up with the tape measure. Lol

@WyattH

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but they break at the two inch mark for me

@Therealphantomzero

2 жыл бұрын

Had the original stud about four of them since release no issues, the green two stud protective film stops after six inches unlike the original stud

You're really upping your video game Vince, and I'm loving it!! I just got into the Crescent Nite Eye, I got some 35 footers on sale. My eyes aren't as great as they were, and these tapes are the easiest for me to read. It sucks they lost the drop test, I wonder how the others would do if they landed on the same spot.

@ampaddiction

2 жыл бұрын

I think i would just bend the clip back on the crescent and continue to use it i like mine alot.

@XxSylasxX

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with the nighteye. I’ve dropped it 40 ft off a sorter and still no issues. If the weight lands directly on the clip then half these would’ve had same results. He makes entertaining videos, not based off science. If it were based off science for example in the retraction test they wouldn’t just set them on the floor because some of the tapes were smooth while other like the night eye are rubberized. You’d need to set them on sliders taking into account the weight as well so they all have equal resistance. They do make entertaining videos though.

Those $5.00 Stanley tape measures are awesome!!! They are bomb proof!!! The numbers will wear off in about a year, but if you only got to spend $5.00 a year on measuring tapes then it’s a fair trade off!!

@matthewbeaver5026

2 жыл бұрын

I just spend the extra on a fatmax knowing if something happens with it it has a lifetime warranty

I used to use my Stanley lever lock, until the marks wore off, now I’m using the kobalt auto, love it! Thanks for the review Vince

I have a lot of tape measures for some reason, I’ve used the fat max and enjoyed it, but I’ve recently been using the Milwaukee Stud and I really like it.

My favorite wasn't in the testing. Klein double sided with magnetic end. As an electrician, I love that it has the pipe bending multipliers and circuit color chart for quick reference. I average about 1 1/2 years on a tape

@skittlybeepbop13

7 ай бұрын

Mine lasted 5 months before it ripped at 4 inches. I typed with electrical tape and it held up for 2 more months but broke last night. I'm gunna try magnetic fatmax stanley. I wish it had numbers underneath but I have all those conduit math burned in my brain from that kelin tape.

@stevenblack7509

7 ай бұрын

It just a nice reference. But, I was looking at the new tough built tape the other day. If you can deal with the fatter tapes, that thing is nice. All the same qualities minus the reference charts. Really strong magnet and tough built makes awesome stuff for the price range.

@coreylang15

4 күн бұрын

@@stevenblack7509 I've been looking for one of those, and I can't find it anywhere.

I have the Stanley Lever Lock and the Milwaukee Auto Lock. I love them both. Great test. My problem is I have arthritic thumbs and I need the locking assistance I get from both of these tape measures. You make me very happy with your verification of my choice of tape measures. Thanks

I only use the 16’ fat max for my work, it’s small and durable and extends a ton

Now this was an entertaining episode! The power tools should be tested in this format, not speed tests (really WHO cares if a tool is 2 seconds faster, in driving a faster) I care if my tool will last, from the drops, rain shower, overheating, etc. That's how tool tests should be done!!!!!

@lunestog

2 жыл бұрын

try project farm on youtube

@Realism91

2 жыл бұрын

@@lunestog It takes a while to get used to the fast talking, I'm finally used to it.

@lunestog

2 жыл бұрын

@@Realism91 you know what I never noticed but now that u mention it I have to rewind a lot lol

The bent hook doesn't make the tape trash in my opinion. You can bend the hook back with pliers and compare it against a known good tape to get it reading true again. I have one tape I've had for over 15 years that I've bent back into shape several times.

@MyUnquenchableThirst

10 ай бұрын

Seriously. Writing off the entire tape just because of a little bend?

@fishfood8719

8 ай бұрын

Plus, the drop test causing a bent hook is very random. How many tape meaures landed on their hooks? At what angle? If it were dropped from 1 foot higher would have rotated to a different point of impact? Yes, of course it would. Then no bent hook? That's like dropping a group of flashlights from a high point on to rocks. First one lands lens first, first point of contact, breaking lens. The others land on body/side/ rear/casing, no lens break. So, the first flashlight sucks because it's the only one that happened to have it's lens struck by a rock.

@arrivervalley6231

6 ай бұрын

Spot on. The drop test had way too much variance in what part of the tape actually contacted the ground. @@fishfood8719

Thanks for the review. Though I couldn’t find much to base a purchase on.

I have a handful of the Milwaukee Auto Lock tape measures... I love them. Was glad to see they scored well in your testing.

I commonly see several of these 15-25 dollar tapes for around seven to ten bucks which suddenly makes them a bit more attractive. Example. Ive bought the 4th place Milwaukee wide blade for ten dollars in the past and the Kobalt auto lock for under eight bucks just last week. Keep that in mind when out shopping because these are both really solid tapes imo that scored ok here but at full price. Great review guys!

The fatmax has always worked for me. To me you could give an apprentice the best tape measure and they will still cut an inch short. It is about the carpenter not the tape. It helps to have good tools but know how to use them is just as important.

@legallyfree2955

Жыл бұрын

If you buy a cheap enough tape, it can be about the tape. I had a tape that measured incorrectly, eventually after 2 hours or so of aggravation I compared it with my Lufkin and the thing was literally 1/4 inch short by the 8ft mark. Closer investigation revealed blurred numbers about 5 feet in so anything shorter than 5 feet was accurate, anything longer than 5 feet was 1/4 of an inch out, must have gotten stuck in the printing machine or something.

Nice! What great tests!!! Love it!

This is what the people have been waiting for. Well done VCG.

Good video. The drop test had too many variables. You should do what my wife does with mine (including Bluetooth headset, wallet, and keys) and just run then on a dryer or tumbler type device.

My go to tapes are Stanley powerlock and dewalt magnetic(not in this video). Stanley for hanging drywall and dewalt for steel stud framing. The measurements on both sides of the dewalt tape make it very convenient and magnet is powerful.

I have always liked the komelon since I was using one about 12 years ago. They hold up well and feel good in my hands.

Gimme dat kobolt tape! I’m never leavin the milwokee thumb notch tho. Thanks for the fantastic tape tests Vince!

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, appreciate that!

Another great vid VCG👍 I've had may brands and models of tape measure over the years and I've liked certian features of some and disliked others. I've had good luck durability wise with Stanley over the years, and have had many of the lever lock tapes in 25' , 16' , and 12' sizes. However my best advice for buying tapes is to buy the deals of whatever brand has the best deal as long as the tape has the features you need. Why? Because in my experience all brands will get damaged with hard use and more importantly all brands will get lost or left or walk away lol. So affordability is key for replacement reasons. Holiday 2 for deals at the Depot is the way to go imo.

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

That’s not bad advice Sean, thanks for sharing! 👍🏻

@matthewbeaver5026

2 жыл бұрын

Stanley has a lifetime warranty. I've seen guys cut them in the parking lot at ace. To go get a new one lol.

@duncdunc76

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewbeaver5026 Ya but aside from the occasional fluke all of my Stanley tapes have seen years of hard service and have earned their failures when they happen if you know what I mean. So I just go buy a knew one when that happens for several reasons. First I consider myself a fair guy and if a product gives me years of quality use and it fails due to abuse or life cycle use then I'm not looking to get a free replacement. Second I want Stanley to continue to produce quality products and to do that they have to make a fair profit so they can continue to produce quality. When too much gaming of the system happens on all sides you basically get poorer quality products that cost everyone more headache and problems. So I pay for quality when I can and when it delivers I'm happy to invest in a new quality product when the original one finally wears out.

@matthewbeaver5026

2 жыл бұрын

@@duncdunc76 honorable if everyone could be as honest the world would be a better place. I've only returned one. It was actually jacked up and only a couple months old. Though I have witnessed this gaming of the system. To be sure.

Thank you for taking the time and effort to create such a comprehensive comparison of so many tape measures. The 8$ Stanley lever lock being the #1 contender. In this case it ISN'T what you pay for.

Great Video! I have had several Leverlocks of over the years and I'd like to know what the remedy is when the "lock" fails. After a while, it just stops holding and the tape retracts when I want it to stay out. Any help?

I remember back when Stanley first came out with Fatmax back in the late 90s iirc, thought the name and products looked silly. Quickly realized they were some of the best items on the market. Especially compared to Craftsman which at the time quickly turned into junk.

Hi Vince! I thought Milwaukee would win, but I'm glad Stanley did. I have been using an 8m Stanley (the one on the 2nd place) for many years and I am very happy with it. Very durable! Nice video! Keep Going!

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Fredy, glad you liked the video!

Love the video! Would have loved to see a Stabila tape featured.👍🏻 Btw you can always just bend the hook back so it reads true..🤷🏼‍♂️

Even tho I have a lot of black and yellow, I got a Milwaukee 25' magnetized one. Milwaukee also makes the best 13n1 screw driver ever. Taking off deadfronts, ac condenser panels. Thanks Vince and crew. Definitely point me in the right direction with all my tool purchases.

Good job guy delivering facts

I love your new scientific/lab style of testing. I still would have loved to see a line up of 5-10 pros and had them, after considering the test, explained what they use and if they're going with anything different in the future. I run Stanley Fatmax and Milwaukee stud. Stanley and Stanley Fatmax are corner stones.

Surprised that the basic Stanley tape measure ended up being that good. The Stanley fatmax in 25' and 16' are my go to.

Stanley Fat Max is my go to! Although I've mostly used Stanley tapes and seen plenty of failures on them . Used to be able to replace the scale on them Stanley tapes, but I don't see that available these days. No 1 failure is the retraction spring failing especially if one pulls it out to the max length now is the end popping off. I've been using tapes for about 50 years or so. My father was a union carpenter and contractor. I have tried other brands, by and large I've found Stanley's to be the best overall, but learned to always have a spare or 2 in my tools just in case!

How classic is that silver Stanley Powerlock? I remember when I was a kid (1980s) it was pretty much the tape measure everyone’s dad had. Also why I’m not surprised a Stanley was the #1. They’ve been making tape measures forever. I’m pretty certain that’s what they used when they built the pyramids.

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 it can’t be denied that Stanley makes a great tape!

@Squillaempusa.

2 жыл бұрын

It's just, "science"! Lol

@matthewbeaver5026

2 жыл бұрын

I still have an old silver, was my dad's for years. Still reading true.

@emeraldgemini19

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewbeaver5026 I still have my dads too! My husband always tells me it’s not a real tape measurer 😤🙄

@matthewbeaver5026

2 жыл бұрын

@@emeraldgemini19 that was the standard for a long time. If you didn't have a Stanley power lock in those days. You didn't have a real tape!

a kid I worked with had a leverlock lol, the blade got bent and it would always flop over to the side when he tried to get any standout. I had a G30 that did the same thing. Tapes like that with the narrow blade and no blade armor are better for finish work and get messed up real quick framing a house

I've been buying the kobalt stainless blade tapes for work use. Machining coolant/grime tends to eat the coating off of typical blades pretty quickly.

25 years in the trades and my favorite is the Stanley Auto lock 16’ Best tape I own and will purchase again and again

My favorite tape measure is the one I can actually find

@Hoellewood_Solutions

2 жыл бұрын

It’s funny. I made this comment before I finished the video. Once I got to the end, I realized the one I can find the most is the Lever Stanley lmao I wanna say that it really is an excellent tape. I’ve been using them for a couple of years now. They don’t stay locked very well, but they’ve been through hell and back, so it’s a small price to pay for a durable and inexpensive tape

@jeffreystroman2811

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have 4 relatively new tape measures and even after dedicating a shelf in the cab of my farm truck (like where the CB would be overhead) my favorite one is usually the only one I can find. Especially during the fall when all hell breaks loose

I was rooting for the night eye, I bought one a year ago based on the video you did on it and I still love it. I've dropped mine off gas station canopys a couple times with no issues.

@zacharykorman8589

Жыл бұрын

broke mine after 4 months, just bought another

As an owner of the Komelon I have to say its one of the best tapes I've used. However I've had mine for a while and the one that was tested here had a white tape compared to mine that's yellow. Especially for the price of $8. I loved the video but really think if you compared the costs of these tapes with their performance Komelon would have come out on top. Easy to read, great spring and lock, and if you are new to working on things yourself it has a very convenient conversion chart built into the back side of the tape! Grab two of the these guys for less than the price of the last place tape in this video and enjoy.

Hey Vincent just wanted to say thanks for your do Intel and upfront testing not engine is grateful but your videos are the best I've seen before I go buy a tool I'm a mobile mechanic so your videos help alot with choices to be made I just bought the brushless Ryobi angle drill for easy out on engine thanks for your previous video of that tool otherwise I wouldn't have bought it

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the videos are helpful Dominic!

My personal favorites are Kobalt and Milwaukee. I saw another video that showed dust and debris exposure. The Kobalt tape measures continued to retract when others didn't. I have lots of sawdust so I use Kobalt but I'm happy with my Milwaukee tapes also. I think if any of them are dropped directly on the hook they'll fail.

@kuchiefsdabomb

Жыл бұрын

I have 2 Stanley's, a Craftsman, and a 35ft Kobalt Compactm. The Kobalt is hands-down my favorite right now

Mind blowing I knew each would have small differences, but seeing them actually put to the test is wild! Great video

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin!

I been using Milwaukee compact auto lock for the past 6 months. I work in fabrication (water jet) always getting water and abrasive on it and it still goes in smooth and the numbers are crystal clear.

very informative! love all the videos you do. I have always liked Stanley tapes. Looks like dewalt should take some notes from their patent company.

That was one of your best videos ever. Extremely informative with awesome testing all while making it very entertaining and really funny. Still laughing 😂 🤣definitely will watch a few more times this weekend. 👍

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Skolsaw!

The Fastcap lefty/righty is definitely the best tape I’ve ever used… It’s awesome for woodworking… Probably not so great for general construction

@Realism91

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a carpenter, and I make furniture, it took me a year to wear out my Fastcap tape, the belt clip metal snapped in two and the coating wore off, I'm very easy on my stuff so maybe I just got a lemon, I have a DeWalt pocket tape I had 3 years and it hasn't wore out.

@zowyadoinbeb

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with Layne in chains

Dang Dude! Nice testing. Thanks!

The tapes race was very funny. I use the Stanley cheap 6$ CAD tapes and I like them the most. I used many brands because i tend to loose my tapes and always get back to them. I fact that these are light, yellow in colour for traceability, they retract no mather what make them winners for me. The precision is spot on. Heck I recently bought 12ft 3$ smaller tapes for shopping and I just love it. Great video from a new subscriber.

Vince this is EXACTLY the type of video a lot of is were hoping for. GREAT JOB!

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

+Maxb49 thanks we appreciate that!

A tape that maybe isn't too common is the Klein tools tape. It's very durable and robust. Very sturdy blade and I've come to love it. The only thing about is that the coating on the back side starts peeling after a few retractions. It doesn't affect the actual side of the blade that matters so it's not a deal breaker 😎🤟🏻

@gingerskate818

2 жыл бұрын

That thing is great! Been using mine everyday for electrical roughs for almost a year and it finally met its end today!

@reidzr2s10

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, Klein makes the best tape measure in my opinion also.

@AUDIOHEAD1000

2 жыл бұрын

that peeling will happen to any tape if you use it outside in the rain/dirt. Even top quality tapes wont last 6 months if you retract it with mud on the blade

I’ve bought the Dewalts and the Milwaukee tape measures and they where nothing but junk. Now I just use Stanley power lock. Great video.

Bought many tape measures. My choices and go to's in this order are 1. Dewalt tough series 2. Milwaukee auto lock 3. Stanley lever lock (fractional) 4. Stanley fatmax (For the home tool box) 5. Milwaukee stud magnetic (a little too big in the hand but tough, has both sides and has a strong magnet) . These are my favorites. Have the Stanley auto lock and it failed to stay locked reached out to customer service and they sent me a new version with the same problem after a few uses. Keep 5 depending on projects and which 1 is closer to me.

The Milwaukee 16' magnetic wide blade is the best 👌

My wide body Dewalt and Milwaulkie tapes, turned out to be trash. Stanley Fatmax Auto-Lock has been decent but hate the auto-lock feature which barely works and makes it a hassle to use. My absolute favorite tape I bought in a pinch not expecting much at all is a simple 16’ Komelon with white scale. It’s the tape I always look for. Good video guys!

@dmvdabsreviewer1220

Жыл бұрын

Try tajima strong tape you be amazed

Literally just bought a Stanley LeverLock 3 days ago. Glad I bought a good one. I've always loved the Stanley tapes. Cheap, durable and accurate.

@VCGConstruction

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

Komelon is the best value and my favorite for auto lock ,BUT that Nite Eye is so easy to read!

What's the best longest lasting tape measure? My milwaukee wide magnetic seems to not have lasted very long. From start to the first 12" it's a little bent so when I try pulling from material edge it'll pop off too often. The first 6" have the plastic lining put its peeling also. 😒

@ricksgiggle8852

2 жыл бұрын

Currently using the niteye G2 25' by Lufkin.

@matthewbeaver5026

2 жыл бұрын

I buy Stanley bc my local ace honors their lifetime warranty

This is fantastic! You forgot one test. "Where the hell is my tape measure? test." Thanks for this meticulous review. I hope you have some stock in Stanley, because I'm now gonna buy a few....maybe. Still love my Milwaukee Fat Maxxxxxx

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Where’s my tape! 🤣🤣

@ICYMIKE

2 жыл бұрын

@@VCGConstruction How did it score?

Crescent nite eye for me. Switched to this tape about 6 months ago. Has survived plenty of drops from ladders onto concrete. I would imagine that most if not all of the tape measures shown here would suffer the same "bent hook" if they landed exactly right on the hook.

@rynovlad3112

2 жыл бұрын

I used the nite eye for the last 10 months and it's still working great, not disappointed at all! I've seen many videos testing this model and most of them had troubles after the drop test, but I dropped it maybe 5 times from the top of the ladder, highest point was like 13ft and while going down the ladder to recover it I was thinking this is the end of that tape, but no, works just fine. You're right about the bent hook, but what drove my attention most was the standout test presented as the nite eye test for which they show another model, the standout for nite eye is amazing and the ratings are from the end of the body of the tape measure, where is better support for the blade and it depends on the angle too....

I do not do construction for a living, just a guy that does honey doos. I couldn't wait to get the Milwaukee 25ft Compact Wide Blade Tape Measure and was thrilled with the performance. The readability on the front and back is great. However, when I tried to reach to measure a 10-foot window the blade cracked at 6&1/8" when it hit my walk board. It was less then 4 months old.

Stanley Fatmax 25' for me... Simple, robust and just works day in and out with lots of abuse on the job. Autolocks all start to fail after time, the stop wears out quickly on the job. The problem with your test is that the best tape in your eyes, I will bet no tradesman will use, because it's a diy tape. It's flimsy and bleh. Just because it doesn't over promise and is cheap, doesn't make it the best.

@hasanmatthew5204

2 жыл бұрын

I use those last two more than my fatty TBH. I do a lot of home and kitchen stuff and I like the lightest portable I can use. I like my right sided hammer loop on my wranglers with the tape in the pocket with the leather corner and my fasteners and racks in my big pocket denim jacket. I'll use the fatty and my belt and such during the whole roofing season though.

@cadby1

2 жыл бұрын

@@hasanmatthew5204 one of my guys had one of the flimsy ones, I needed to borrow it one day quick for a 8' measurement... I ended up chucking the tape as far as I could and buying him a new one. 5 tries and couldnt measure an 8' section of crown... We do a lot of custom remodeling, never saw a need for a small cheap tape

@dantefierro6701

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's more of a general test. I think the average tradesman will know that the number one result is pretty terrible at most trades

@cadby1

2 жыл бұрын

@@dantefierro6701 I agree, just don't agree with the metrics applied to the stated standout. With that logic a stated standout of 1', but it goes 2, gives a higher score than 13' stated but it only went 11'.

This is awesome

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks TTC, we appreciate that!

Thanks for the effort and quality of the tests

@VCGConstruction

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I agree with the Stanley’s 👍 best bang for the buck! I’ve own a Klein tools 25’ tape since ‘18. I must say it’s an excellent tape measure with great visibility dual sided an a heavy duty magnetic clip. Too bad it didn’t get tested 🙃

I've had my komelon led for almost 2 yrs now and use it everyday all day. I find the led light to be very useful when I'm in some dark corners on a remodel.

I use the crescent night eye and I love it. I’ve dropped it 3 story’s with out issues and they just recently upgraded the tape material for increased durability

@davegordon6943

2 жыл бұрын

They are awesome tapes. Have you had any problems with the retraction being too strong? Bends the first foot or so then eventually causes a tear in the end that comes back and cuts you

I "upgraded" my old tapes to the Milwaukee 25ft magnetic for my new project, as I love their cordless tools. They are the last Milwaukee tapes I'll ever buy. Both tapes creased by the rivets very early. I went back to my old Stanley and will buy them forevermore.

Good evening Vince. I am NOT in the trades. I am a disabled DIYer. I use several measuring tools. I have 2 Milwaukee 25 foot magnetic tapes. These are my least favorite. They twist very easily. I have a Lufkin 25 foot tape. It’s blade is very busy, but it was available years ago when I needed a tape. My preference is my Milwaukee 40 foot tape. It resists twisting, is easy to read; but large and heavy. I have a Lufkin 50 foot tape measures. I have a Stanley 12 that sits in my leg pocket. This travels with me daily as does my Lufkin 10 foot plastic pocket tape measure. These are reliable, trustworthy, workhorses. My treasured companion is my Fluke 417D laser distance measuring tool. It is a basic, but excellent tool. Great video, thank you.

Super cool head 2 head! Thanks #VeryCoolGang!

@lievais

2 жыл бұрын

I love that tool channels are so supportive for other channels. It contributes to some awesome tools content!

@VCGConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ToolShow

2 жыл бұрын

@@lievais For what it's worth, this happens far more often than you think, it's just behind the scenes. We're in communication with each other often. Vince specifically has been an enormous asset to us at Belts And Boxes. Even going so far as to advice us on our own YT production, and his advice had a significant affect on our own growth. This community doesn't always support each other publicly, but trust me... behind the scenes, there are great people helping each other, and VCG is a big asset to many of us.

Dewalt my personal favorite hands down I’ve never really had any issues with it, man that thing has taken a beating !!!

There's something incredibly satisfying about the retraction test...

Recently bought a 2 pack of the nite eye G2 for $39 at lowes (price matched acme tools). Gave my dad one of them. Possibly getting a fat max with auto lock as well.

fatmax tapes are the best, can't deny that

I can verify, my Crescent Nite Eyes had the same weak spot. I dropped from a mere 4 ft and my hook bent the same as yours. Very disappointing considering the factory drop rating and price tag.

@dustinpomeroy8817

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah,mines beat up too,but just from clipping it on and off of my bag.

I was a professional carpenter and I have used most of these tape measures. Stanley has always put out the best tape measures. However today I own a DeWalt 35' tape measure that has a lifetime warranty. It is one of the best tape measures I have ever owned. I have dropped it off ladders numerous times with NO damage. Its standout is good - about 12' if I remember right. It retracts well. It has never jambed. It has been a great tape. I am not a carpenter anymore so this tape has not been heavily used. In the field, most carpenters used Stanleys. However they would jamb over time and their retraction spring was weak occasionally. But they lasted a very long time. Milwaukee's tools are always high quality, but I have not owned one of their tape measures.

I'm a die hard Dewalt guy so I just keep plugging away with my 30' Dewalt tape and my 25' Tough series tape and they have not let me down once on the job site.