tape measure

[dolfans]

I would like to get another tape measure at least 16 feet and keep it in my pocket. I dont want to put it on my belt bc i would knock it off so it would need to be a thin one. What kind should i look/get? I want a good name brand one also. thanks

 

[gdocktor3]

I have all Stanley fat max. Here's a 16' tape. Small enough for pocket, but big enough so it won't fold, numbers are huge, and the hook is big.https://www.zoro.com/stanley-tape-m...Hd-ZbxCirHjhgXUQvofc4aAqIZ8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

I have a harbor freight. It was tons better than the ancient Stanley I had that broke. $5.

 

[AldeanFan]

Can't go wrong with lufkin.

 

[Sloper0204]

Not many 16' pocket tape measures that are worth their salt. I've a few 12' Lufkin pocket tapes scattered between the personal and work tools.

http://www.lufkintool.com/tapes/poc...x-12-mezurallr-chrome-cladr-tape-measure.html

 

[Wanna Ride]

This is the only tape measure I use anymore (in several sizes). I keep a 16' in my truck door pocket, and one at each desk, as well as many in the shop. They're very affordable (as little as $5 on sale). I use them for all sorts of projects: wood, steel fab, indoors, outdoors, etc. I really like them because the tape stays out until you depress the release button, the scales have a good, readable graduation on them, they're relatively small and feel very intuitive, not clumsy or clunky. I think you'd like them too.

http://www.komelonusa.com/products.asp?dvn=1&cat=1&sct=23&product_id=110

 

[rvieceli]

I like this one from Komelon for the white blade.

http://www.komelonusa.com/products.asp?dvn=1&cat=1&sct=23&product_id=125

$5.99 at my Rural King.


http://www.ruralking.com/tape-measure-gripper-sm-1-x16.html

 

[Larryjones]

I don't like the armored ones especially to stick in my pocket. They seem too hard to get in and out. I like the Stanley Power lock, 12 footer, Metal case and clean edges to slide in easy. I remove the belt hook.

 

[toplessHO]

what about using the holster made for them in lieu of belt clip