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I've owned one of these for quite a number of years and recently purchased another to give my son who recently purchased a new home.Being able to be at one spot and with the push of a lever send the end of the tape to another spot without getting up off the floor to try and hook it to something saves you a lot of time,when working on a project.It does weight a lot more then an ordinary tape measure,so it isn't something you would want to carry around on your belt all day.Other then that it is one great tool to help get that job done quicker.In a upright position,the tape itself will stay stiff out to a certain point like the manufacturer saids.I'd give this a thumbs up.
I do not feel that it was a waste of my money. So, depending upon what use you are purchasing it for, I have rated it right smack in the middle. However, one of the draw backs is that it become's heavy within a short period of time, and to try and wear it on your belt isn't practical. For a handyman around the house for "small" projects it would work great. Just No Staying Power. Kind of what my wife would say about me and my projects, haha. The MAJOR DRAWBACK for me that really upsets me is that with all of the ADVERTISING that BLACK & DECKER has done for this product, they have failed to mention that BATTERIES DON'T LAST VERY LONG AT ALL. Thus, it isn't what I would recommend for a carpenter for work.
Great Idea. I would really hope that in the future B&D will solve the short battery life, then it would be really great. The idea for this tape is a good one, and I find that is does come in handy when you are by yourself for taking measurements. If you are using it as a primary tape, such as a construction job, it wouldn't last half a day on a set of batteries. Does the Job.
Can see it falling out at any moment. Battery door ill fitting. Get a laser measure instead. This is another B&D blunder. Motor drive extends tape but does not retract. Not a serious tool for a contractor or weekend warrior.
It is overweight, flimsy and there is no purpose to the motor drive. This is an overpriced paperweight. Worthless.What else can I really say. If they were free, I still would pay for a real tape measure instead.
ok for outside jobs but to hard to handle for small inside work. I would say buy only if using for outside work. works well but to big and bulky for most work. I don't use it to much because of it size.
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