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Started by Magicman, March 14, 2019, 03:24:31 PM

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Magicman

I am sorta ripped because both companies that made tape measures that I regularly use have "discontinued and improved" them out of existence.  I like a 1¼" X 25' tape with the extra large hook for catching the end of logs/lumber.


 
Neither of these are now available.  The Dewalt has now become their "Premium" tape measure but the new and improved belt clip will not clip onto a belt.


 
The Stanley Bostitch 33-001 has become a Stanley 33-725 which does not have the extra large hook.  I found this out when my new Stanley tape arrived in the mail.  :-\  Stanley now makes a tape with a detachable large hook, but detachable to me means loose-able.


 
So my solution was to remove the hook from my broken Bostitch and fix the new Stanley.  A screw and some JB Weld fixed it up quite nicely.


 
The Dewalt on the left compared with the modified Stanley on the right.  I'll just have to remember not to discard a broken tape without first removing the hook.  The tip no longer moves for inside/outside measurements but that is a feature that I do not use on the sawmill.

Thankfully I still have two new Dewalts so I am not down for the count yet.  ;D



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I hate it when they fix things that weren't broken.  My favorite pants to wear were some Dungarees.  They changed the name and said that otherwise they are exactly the same.  Not even close.
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doc henderson

I use stanley 25 or 35 foot tapes in the shop.  do not need that length, but makes for rigidity so I can extend them out.  i have a couple logging tapes, but they are flexible and so you have to do a lot of walking.
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doc henderson

Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

Sixacresand

I don't have a favorite or carry one. I just like one  to be available where  I go:  the mill, on the tractor,  the shop, the truck.  However, my wife carries one in her purse.  Not a cute, dainty 3 footer, but a wide 25 ft Stanley.  
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OffGrid973

Not sure if this is a "Watcha Measuring" thread or "MOD" to include in existing thread.

As I ponder I am waking to the garage to check my tape ends :)
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jmouton

i like any tape measure i can find!!!  dont care about brand,  i usually buy used tapes at auctions , i have probably  have  25 tapes around somewhere ,  they always get lost or broke , so buying good tape s are expensive,,  i keep one good tape in my truck and thats where it stays and gets put back everytime,  


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Magicman

This is the only tape that I trust for measuring short stuff.


 
One foot.  ;D


 
Two feet.  :)


 
Three feet.   :D
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Dana Stanley

Here is a tape measure review! Link Its older though!
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Southside

Magicman, certainly you could rig up a Spencer nail to the end of one of those tapes and have a custom made, high speed, low drag, log measuring tape. Think of it as a "Mini Magic Hook".  :D
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doc henderson

i think now we should refer to you as, ;D "Magic Maninski". :D   polish tape!!
what is in the back ground?  is that granite, or grits ?????????   :D
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Peter Drouin

Good job on the fix, I bet I have 10 or more out at the mill, and sometimes I can't find one. ::) 
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WDH

Tape measures have to be seeded into all rooms and every piece of equipment. 
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AZ_builder

I hate tape measures! My 100' Stanley is tombed in my house foundation I'm sure! I lose them as often as I lose carpenter pencils. I've also been blamed for losing dad and grandpas tapes since before I even knew what a tape measure was. As of tonight..... I have one working tape that was a freebie from work. Funny this thread comes up when I'm planning on restocking tapes like toilet paper.

AZ_builder

I do have a calibrated eyeball for measurement and a torque wrench in my elbow but I like to double check.

Magicman

I actually did install a hook on the junker tape that I was using on that long road trip.  I see that it still has sand on it.  :-X


 
Ugly but I could hook the end of a log or even catch the bark midway and it would hold.


 
All of the logs were bucked to 11' so I painted a swath of red paint at 11',


 
and another at 22' which speeded everything up because I only looked for the red and not at any numbers.

doc:  Dats da granite da holds da plate dat holds da Grits dat I just ate.  ;D

Peter, my sawmill tape clips to the sawmill seat and is always handy for my right hand to grab.



I wondered if it would show up in a picture and there it is.  I never remove it and have only had one stolen in over 16 years of leaving it at customer's locations. 
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terrifictimbersllc

I like these. Usually less than $10.  

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Magicman

I am partial to the 1¼" tape with the 13' standout length and the extra large end hook.  ;D 

Lufkin makes an "Xtra-Wide" 1 3/16", 800 Series tape that does mighty well that sells for ~$15.
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It's Weird being the Same Age as Old People

Never allow your "need" to make money to exceed your "desire" to provide quality service.....The Magicman

Southside

Quite the hook.  I have an old box of shoeing nails, you bring the tapes, I will bring the nails to Jakes and we can have a party!!  
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WDH

My tapes like to ride.  That is, ride away in my customer's trucks :)
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petefrom bearswamp

I lose em break em and run over em 
I buy the cheapest ones I can find.
My spencer loggers tape has a hook on the end i took from a worn out diameter tape.
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tylerltr450

I like to go to Habor Freight with a tape measure coupon and get me a freebe when a buy a cheap item. For some reason tape measures go missing all the time, never to be found again.

Not the best however free is for me, plus it has to nice dummy numbers on for quick checking.
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YellowHammer

Quote from: WDH on March 15, 2019, 07:52:23 AM
My tapes like to ride.  That is, ride away in my customer's trucks :).
Ain't that the truth?  Some of them even migrate back, like salmon.  
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Beavertooth

As long as I am dealing with 16ft stuff or shorter I prefer the 16ft Stanley Fat Max because it is so much lighter and easier to get your hand around than the 25ft. I do have the 25ft for the longer stuff. If you have never tried the 16ft you would be well pleased with it on shorter stuff. I found them on sale at Home Depost last year in a twin pack. One 16ft and one 25ft  for $11.95.  Best deal I ever saw on the Fat Maxes    
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