Home Depot has
25' Milwaukee Compact Tape Measure w/ Fractional Scale (42-22-1725) on sale for
$11.97.
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Product Details:
- Stiff Blade
- Anti-Tear Coating Reinforces the First 6" of Blade
- Fractional Scale
- Finger Stop Protects from Blade Retraction
- Impact Resistant Body
- Smooth Retraction
- 12' Reach, 9' Standout
- Wire Form Belt Clip Reduces Pocket Tearing
- Lanyard Loop
- 1" Wide Blade
Community Reviews
This Milwaukee 25 foot compact tape measure stands out for its sturdy feel, long standout, and handy finger brake groove, with the fractional scale adding a practical touch for quick measurements. The compact size is meant to fit easily in a tool bag or pocket, though the tape is repeatedly described as heavy and not especially compact. The blade is printed on one side only, and the tape can twist or bend when extended, especially past about 4 to 5 feet. A solid option if those tradeoffs do not matter.
Tradespeople who want a sturdy pocket tape with a long standout, because it fits in a tool bag or pocket and gives quick fractional readings.
DIYers measuring short runs one-handed, because the finger brake groove feels natural and the tape is easy to control for quick checks.
Shoppers who prefer a tape with measurements on both sides, because this model can be printed on both sides and the extra side can come in handy.
Carpenters who need a truly compact, lightweight tape, because this one can feel large and heavy compared with lighter alternatives.
Users who need double-sided markings for every job, because the measurements are only on one side on some units.
People measuring longer spans with a stable blade, because the tape can twist, bend, and drop straight down once extended past about 4 to 5 feet.
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I do have a gripe about it. The standout is long, great. But as you stretch the tape out, many times, just twist the tape about 20-30 degrees from horizontal, and the tape easily twists, bends, and falls straight down, forcing to pull it back and try again. Try to measure something longer than 4-5 feet, have to measure width of a standing countertop for example, measuring it sideways a bit, and it's frustrating when it twists and falls.
One thing you'll want to look out for is, my previous Craftsman tape had this issue, the lock took some force to lock the tape in place. I tested the Milwaukee's before choosing the one to purchase. They don't all have a smooth, easy locking mechanism, some take a bit more force, all brands.
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