MILWAUKEE ELEC TOOL 48-22-5125 Magnet Tape Measure, 25'

I have an old Craftsman tape measure that I love. The main reason is that it stays extended until I press the release. Most all other tapes are the opposite and you have to click a lock to get them to stay open and then click the lock to close it. Well, my Craftsman tape is nearly 30 years old now and the spring is showing it plus the measurements are difficult to read on the first 6". This Milwaukee tape is better than my Craftsman and is my new goto tape. You can get a nice wide tape with a good hook at the big box stores but here is where this one stands out. First of all, it fits perfectly in my hand and when I'm holding it, all I have to do is apply a little bit of tension with my index finger and the tape stays extended. I don't have to fool with the lock to get it to stay extended or to close. This alone, may be the best feature but it isn't the only feature that sets it apart.Secondly, the tip has a magnet. How does every tape not have this. I can extend the tape to a corner of some metal and the tape sticks. I can put it up against a nail and it sticks.Thirdly, it is printed on both sides. Before, if I needed to mark an exact measurement, I had to role the tape over so the edge was on the surface, all the while I'm holding the case to keep from falling over and twisting the tape and losing my measurement ability. Basically, I needed three hands. With this tape, the hook is on both sides so, I hook the tape so the radius of the tape is facing up. Both edges of the tape now contact the surface of which I'm marking. I don't need three hands and a precise measurement is possible.Fourth, the surface of the tape is covered with nylon. I protects the measurements and cuts glare.Finally, it has an architectural 1/4 scale measurement markings for a foot on the bottom side of the tape. That way, they are there and useful when you need it but not on the most used surface of the tape to make it easy to read a measurement incorrectly.Somebody is going to have to come out with something better for me to change. This is the perfect tape.

Long story short, I've had to rebuild my house from the studs out during the last 18 months. I'm a short female nurse...not a contractor. My prior tape measure was something work gave out during some event. It was crap.A friend recommended this guy and LET ME TELL YOU!!! Theres a video explaining all the features of this tape measure! It's insane! I didn't use 1/4 of them personally, because this isn't my profession. But what I LOVE:1 -the magnetic end! So when I'm stretching it long distances by myself (which I did frequently in the last 18 months...I'm single) it easily stuck to a nail or I could even hook it on the end of a piece of wood or something and it would stay. HUUUUGE time saver!2 - the end also has a little opening and I've removed nails with it when I'm too lazy to find a hammer3 - I've opened countless paint cans with that metal end4 - I've also smacked the crap out of it onto paint cans to close them with the tape measure itself, never broke! (I don't think you're supposed to do that, but hey, I'm lazy and this isn't my career so whatever...it still works just fine over a year later!So I'm not a pro, and I don't know how much tape measures typically cost, but this guy has been worth every penny. I'll never need another one again!

Best tape I've owned. My last one lasted a year before the tape started to rip & needed replacement.The hook/tip is a little wide, which can be a blessing or curse depending on your trade. The magnet also has a tendency to pick up small bolts, nuts, nails, & metal filings; but it's easy to clean off.Unless their production quality stays as high as it is Milwaukee has a customer for life.

I work in a industrial machine shop and today was day one with the new tape measure. I have been in various fields throughout my life but have always had to have a tape measure. This was one of the best tape measures that I have ever owned. The best part is the belt clip it's not a flat dig in your side clip but a comfortable round bar design.

I have 5 different tape rulers and this one is by far my best one!!! You wont regret you bought it - I did all the work for you - Just buy it!!The blade locks very effortlessly, It feels good in your hand, When the blade retracts quickly it wont hit your finger on the bottom.

The product sent is not the same as in the picture. The pictures item is the older model with a heavy duty wire finger gaurd, large magnets and a wider end piece for grabbing onto materials from the side or even the bottom.I wanted the old style. This is still a very good measuring tape, just not as good as the old style.