Best tape measure on Reddit
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#1
Stanley
4.4
(111)
"FatMax is the only answer."
"Fat Max, period."
"Stanley fat max 🤙🏻"
"Always the Stanley Fatmax."
"Fat Stanley is the best"
"Stanley fatmax"
"Can’t argue with a FatMax or PowerLock."
"I’ve tried a few tape measures, and the FatMax 16ft is by far my favorite."
"I’ve been using the Stanley PowerLock 25ft for a few years now, and I’m still a fan."
"Stanley’s FatMax series continues to stand out due to its rugged design."
#2
Stanley FatMax
4.6
(50)
"The fatmax is probably the best for stand off."
"Stanley FatMax."
"Either fatmax or the Lufkin night eye"
"Fat Max"
"My Stanley doesn't let me down. Fat Max are also great."
"The answer is always fatmax."
"I use a FatMax for remodeling in/out."
"Stanley fatmax. They have incredible reach and put up with the most abuse."
"Stanley fatmax non magnetic, no competition."
"Fatmax 25’ non magnetic for resi."
#3
Milwaukee
4.0
(48)
"I like the clip on Milwaukee so much better than the fatmax."
"For precision and professional work, I swear by the Milwaukee Magnetic Tape Measure."
"It’s easily become my go-to tool for all kinds of measuring tasks."
"I've had mine for 4 years and it's still in decent shape."
"Whatever you go with, also get a Milwaukee folding ruler (any brand will do but I find Milwaukee to be the stiffest)..."
"Milwaukee Stud is hands-down the best model out there."
"Im a fan of the milwaukee!"
"Milwaukee 16’ magnetic with the finger groove underneath, NOT the STUD version, too thick in the hand."
"Milwaukee tapes are the only brand I’ve encountered that are any better than Stanley/big box store tape measures."
"I like the Milwaukee stud ones."
#4
Lufkin
4.2
(25)
"Lufkin"
"The Lufkins were spot on so boss bought everyone lufkins."
"Lufkin metric/Imperial"
"I prefer Lufkins, the rigid grips make it easier to pull out."
"Lufkin is waaaaay better."
"Lufkin black widow"
"Lufkins. Kobalt tape measures are also weirdly good for the money."
"Lufkins are the best."
"I really like it, but it did get a crack near the 3" mark."
"I have a lufkin. I just ordered a garant. My most used is the little Milwaukee keychain tape."
#5
Klein
4.3
(24)
"Go with Klein, don't fall for Milwaukee it's garbage."
"I use the 25’ Klein. Wide tape, marking on both sides."
"Klein 25 inch with the magnet"
"Kliens tapes fucking rule."
"25’ Fatmax or Klein. I have the Klein one with the magnet."
"Klein because it's orange."
"There is no other!"
"No way. I love my Klein."
"I do prefer this Klein tape measure."
"Honestly Klein makes a pretty kick ass tape."
#6
FastCap
4.8
(15)
"I like a Fastcap."
"The fast cap, its a smooth action are really accurate."
"I’ve used them for years. Only worn one out in the last 10+ years of moderate use."
"Fastcap!!"
"If I’m doing fine trim work I’m going for my fastcap."
"Fastcap tape measure. It is well marked on both sides."
"For carpentry nothing beats the green fastcap!"
"FastCap"
"Fastcap old standby."
"FastCap without a doubt most accurate and reliable."
#7
DeWalt
4.0
(17)
"The Dewalt feels way more durable, both case and tape and has lasted me longer than any of my Stanley’s did."
"Dewalt tough tape is my favorite."
"The dewalt atomic 16’ is my current favorite"
"It’s a fatmax with measurements on both sides."
"Dewalt tough tape."
"DeWalt 25’ with magneto."
"Dewalt... same tape as Stanley Fatman but better"
"My dewalt tape measures have been pretty solid."
"Dewalt makes a good one."
"I bought the DeWalt one a year or so ago."
#8
Tajima
4.4
(13)
"My favorite tape, and it's not a competition, is TAJIMA."
"Tajima offers several with both imperial and metric. I also like the fastcap ones."
"Tajima has a cult following in my market."
"I like the Tajima tapes. They are compact, easy to read."
"Tajima."
"It's a little pricier but I had a 16 footer that lasted my entire apprenticeship."
"Liking my Tajima tape so far. Belt clip is so much better than the hook thing."
"Tajima has good tape measures (class 1), personally I like the 3 meter version."
"I like Tajima."
"Tajima or fastcap"
#9
Craftsman
4.3
(8)
"I love my Craftsman tapes. They're rebranded fatmaxes but cost less and have the best warranty you can get with a tape measure."
"Craftsmen"
"I've had a craftsman for a while now with no problems."
"I trust Craftsman from Lowe's."
"I use craftsman tapes, they're just rebranded fatmaxes."
"It’s been great for me so far."
"Craftsman if they make one that fits the bill."
"New Lowes Craftsman. They're fatmaxes but in red."
#10
Komelon
4.1
(8)
"Komelon!"
"I have a Komelon 5m inch/metric tape. They have a few options."
"I like the cheap komeleon from Lowe's personally"
"Komelon/lufkin are good, Stanley/fatmax are ok."
"General construction stuff I like my komelon tapes."
"I love komelon. Cheap durable."
"Not dissin’ on the FatMax, but Komelon is my tape of choice."
"Komelon or luftkin"
#11
FatMax
4.5
(4)
"They definitely last the longest and take the most abuse from my experience"
"I used to use a Leverlock, but once I used a Fat Max I never went back."
"I have the fatmax with auto lock and REALLY want to love it."
"Cant go wrong with a Fatmax."
#12
Stabila
4.0
(4)
"I like the one from Stabilia. It is a quality piece."
"I like my Stabila metric/imperial tape measure."
"Stabilia makes a really nice tape measure."
"I really like the medium sized Stabilia tapes."
#13
Fat Max
3.8
(4)
"I do fatmax for construction and fastcap for woodworking"
"Fat Max"
"I have a bunch of fat max tapes."
"The Fat Max is a bit bulky for my liking."
#14
Klein 25' Magnetic
5.0
(3)
"The new Klein tape measures are wider, double sided and they make magnetic."
"Best tape measure I've ever used."
"Klein or Milwaukee magnetic 25 ft. Lifetime warranty is where its at."
#15
Stanley FatMax 25'
5.0
(3)
"Stanley FatMax 25'."
"25' fat max."
"Stanley Fatmax 25."
#16
Stanley PowerLock
4.7
(3)
"Stanley PowerLock Tape."
"Stanley powerlock all day."
"Stanley PowerLock."
#17
Klein Tape Measure
4.7
(3)
"My favorite is a klein 16" magnetic tip."
"I swear by the Klein tape measures its good and sturdy"
"Kliens got shrink n k and multipliers on back so that'd a plus!"
#18
Milwaukee Wide Blade
4.3
(3)
"Good stand out, can read it from the bottom."
"Good standout, and durable."
"Milwaukee wide blade."
#19
Snap-On
4.3
(3)
"The thing is like having a brick strapped to your side it’s so heavy."
"I have this all metal Snap On one."
"Snap-on. Auto-lock. Lifetime warranty."
#20
Irwin
4.0
(3)
"I ended up with an incredibly solid Irwin one."
"My favorite tape measure prevents retraction by default."
"I loved my old Irwin till the kids busted it"
#21
Milwaukee Tape Measure
4.0
(3)
"I like the Milwaukee with the magnet attached. Super helpful when I’m up on a twelve foot ladder."
"I have a couple Milwaukee tapes right now that I'm trying."
"I do really like the Milwaukee tape measures."
#22
Kobalt
4.0
(3)
"I have a stainless steel Kobalt tape measure."
"I like the kobalt tapes."
"I like the kobalt tapes"
#23
Stanley Fat Max
4.0
(3)
"Fat max"
"I use a fat max 25 non magnetic for layout."
"Stanley Fat Max is hard to beat if you ask me."
#24
Crescent Lufkin
5.0
(2)
"Crescent Lufkin"
"My favorite is the Crescent Lufkin because I dont have to read it upside down."
#25
FastCap Lefty/Righty
5.0
(2)
"I did recently get a FastCap Lefty/Righty and I think it’s the best bang for the buck you can find in a 25’ tape."
"I'm a full believer of the Fastcap lefty/righty."
#26
Snap-on
5.0
(2)
"Snap on aluminum body tape measure is my favorite."
"Snap on aluminum body tape measure is my favorite. Feels so nice to use and you can get metric too."
#27
Stanley FatMax 25' Magnetic
4.5
(2)
"Love being able to pick up parts with the magnet"
"Stanley fatmax 25’ magnetic"
#28
Stanley PowerLocks
4.5
(2)
"I have a 30' and two 25' Stanley PowerLocks."
"Only use Stanley Powerlocks, typically I like the 30’ tapes."
#29
Stanley FatMax Magnetic
4.5
(2)
"It’s the best tape measure I’ve owned!"
"Stanley fatmax magnetic"
#30
Craftsman 25'
4.5
(2)
"[This Craftsman] in the 25' flavor."
"I like the craftsman 25 ft at lowes."
#31
Milwaukee 25' Stud Magnetic
4.5
(2)
"Best tape on the market......"
"Like it so far."
#32
Crescent
4.5
(2)
"Crescent tapes are the best for rough work, hands down."
"Crescent makes an absolute tank of a tape."
#33
Hart
4.0
(2)
"The Hart 8m tapes seem to be on par with the rest of the more pricey ones."
"Hart makes some decent ones"
#34
DeWalt 9' Tape
4.0
(2)
"I've got a 9 ft dewalt I also can't complain about."
"I buy DeWalt 9ft measures in packs of three."
#35
Milwaukee 16' Magnetic Tipped Tape
4.0
(2)
"I like the 16’ Milwaukee magnetic tip tape."
"People hate on Milwaukee tapes but I’ve always loved the 16 foot magnetic tipped one."
#36
ToughBuilt
4.0
(2)
"I want to try the tough built from Lowe’s."
"I’ve been wanting to try the Toughbuilt from Lowe’s."
#37
DeWalt Tape Measure
4.0
(2)
"I bought a dewalt 25’ a few months ago I’m liking a lot so far."
"The dewalt tape measure is very cost effective and lasts longer than others I've tried."
#38
Starrett
4.0
(2)
"I quite like my last Starrett metric tape."
"Really liked my Starrett."
#39
Rack-a-Tiers
3.5
(2)
"Rack-a-tiers makes a nice one that has a phase chart built in."
"I’ve wanted to try the rack a tiers one but haven’t yet"
#40
Lee Valley
5.0
(1)
"It’s bulletproof, lightweight, and accurate."
#41
Stanley Fat Max Extreme
5.0
(1)
"Fat max extreme if you have or can find an old one, they had that ridiculously huge blade."
#42
Dollar Tree
5.0
(1)
"Dollar Tree? Buy 10 at a time."
#43
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"Zero complaints about it and love having the metric option."
#44
Chinese brand
5.0
(1)
"Believe it or not it's was some Chinese crap brand that I bought in a 3 pack."
#45
No-name
5.0
(1)
"Best tape measure I ever owned was a no-name Chinese special."
#46
Reekon Tomahawk
5.0
(1)
"That $250 Reekon Tomahawk one probably"
#47
Stanley Classic 30'
4.0
(1)
"Personally I like my classic 30’ Stanley."
#48
Craftsman Steel Bodied Lever Locks
4.0
(1)
"The old craftsman steel bodied lever locks."
#49
Spec Ops Elite
4.0
(1)
"Spec Ops Elite."
#50
Starrett Tape Measure
2.0
(1)
"I bought this Starrett one a while back, and it is pretty chintzi."
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