JimboS1ice Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 Picked one up today, I liked the way it looked and it has some cool features. The under side of the tape is marked so no matter what way you measure you can see numbers. The thing feels real solid and has a smooth coiling system. The other sweet feature is the finger protection bar that alows you to use your finger as a break while rolling it up and avoid getting it caught by the tip at the end. The magnetic tip is nice and big allowing you to grab onto edges fairly easy.The biggest fault of this tape I noticed immediately is the material of it. It is a nylon material that it supposed to not tear or break, but what Milwaukee didn't take into consideration is the structural rigidity of the tape. After about 3-4 feet the tape twists and doesn't lay flat unless you have tension pulled on it. Pretty annoying especially if you are free measuring by just laying the tape flat. Good for measuring lumber but that's about it. Buyer beware it's pretty cool looking but it will just be a spare to my pile of fat max out tape measures. I'll post a few pictures when I have a chance.JimboSent from my iPad using TapatalkPardon my typos I can't figure out how to change the title.
jbw55 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 I was disappointed also....I returned mine. my favorites are PowerLock and Fatmax tapes.
comp56 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 hmm I have a few different size Milwaukee tapes and I have not noticed this issue.....only thing I do notice however is the tape end is so large it can easily be bent to give an inaccurate reading......
JimboS1ice Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Posted September 27, 2015 I'm just really disappointed it's an awesome looking tape measure with a lot of cool user friendly feature, I had high hopes for it, but I'll keep it around, can never have enough tape measures.JimboSent from my iPad using Tapatalk
HiltiWpg Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 I have the 26 ft tape, I can get just over 10 feet in mid air without twisting or bending. Maybe you got the one made on Friday at quitting time?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
kruton Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 That's strange. I have the 35', 25' and 16' magnetic tapes and I have not had any issue. My Fatmax tapes still get the bulk of the work though so maybe I just haven't used them enough.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
JimboS1ice Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Posted September 27, 2015 I have the 26 ft tape, I can get just over 10 feet in mid air without twisting or bending. Maybe you got the one made on Friday at quitting time?Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt could very well be a flaw in the material, but it still functions and is a pretty cool tape measure.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
jbw55 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 The span in mid air was not that good IMO, I could get about 9 feet on average then it would bend, also the oversized end would catch on everything. I do like the looks of them though. Maybe we will have an improved model soon, the Gen II version
comp56 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 speaking of the Milwaukee Tapes, I was at HD this morning and seen a dual pack on clearance because 1 of the smaller tapes was missing so I figured for $10 bucks it is worth it for the one ......as it turned out it scanned in at regular price so the SCOP (get $10 off final price if scan is wrong at til) kicked in and got it for 1 penny...can't go wrong at that price.....oh look puppy approved......
jbw55 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 Can't beat that score .....the pup looks like its keeping a watchful eye on that thing, maybe thinking this damn thing better not bend ha ha. BTW cute pup!! 1
BMack37 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 Man, that is a great score! I don't really need a tape measure but I definitely wouldn't turn it down for a penny...actually wouldn't turn it down for $10. The magnetic feature would be very useful, I'm not sure why everyone hasn't been making one for years.
comp56 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 Man, that is a great score! I don't really need a tape measure but I definitely wouldn't turn it down for a penny...actually wouldn't turn it down for $10. The magnetic feature would be very useful, I'm not sure why everyone hasn't been making one for years.that is what I figured I have 4 or 5 of these already but ya can never have enough, $10 is cheap for the 26 footer the 1 penny at check out was a bonus.......
comp56 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 don't kid yourself............she is just entering it into inventory, if she sees anyone walking out with it without a proper slip as little as she is she will go for the throat.......funny thing my other dog is older 16 years old this year and when I have someone come over to buy something when they are leaving she will flip out barking like crazy until I tell her they paid already they are good to go......only then she will put her head down and groan as she walks away.....everyone gets a kick out of it...lol ....it has never happened but I would like to be a fly on the wall if anyone I didn't know when it to my shop if I wasn't there......
BMack37 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 don't kid yourself............she is just entering it into inventory, if she sees anyone walking out with it without a proper slip as little as she is she will go for the throat.......funny thing my other dog is older 16 years old this year and when I have someone come over to buy something when they are leaving she will flip out barking like crazy until I tell her they paid already they are good to go......only then she will put her head down and groan as she walks away.....everyone gets a kick out of it...lol ....it has never happened but I would like to be a fly on the wall if anyone I didn't know when it to my shop if I wasn't there...... That's hilarious, I love dogs because of reasons like this. My dog is a beagle, he LOVES barking but I don't love it when he barks. So now he'll see a dog, get excited and look to me. If I say "Ok" he'll bark three times and look back at me. If I say "No" he'll lower his head, grumble and keep walking.
comp56 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Posted September 27, 2015 That's hilarious, I love dogs because of reasons like this. My dog is a beagle, he LOVES barking but I don't love it when he barks. So now he'll see a dog, get excited and look to me. If I say "Ok" he'll bark three times and look back at me. If I say "No" he'll lower his head, grumble and keep walking.that reminds me of when chevy our older dog was younger, when our kids were younger too... we would all be on the sofa around bed time and I'd say to the kids....ok bed time.....then 10 minutes go by and I'd say hey....I said bed time.......well when I said it a second time chevy....would look at the kids and growl......and slowly show her teeth.......as if to say you heard him get to bed...lol 1
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