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Review on LEXIVON Measure AutoLock Fractions LX 204: The Ultimate Precision Measuring Tool for Accurate Fraction Calculations by Abdirahman Elmer

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Just install. and forget it or something like that

At first I thought the meaning of the little knob on the bottom of the tape measure was rather redundant. I've used dozens of tapes—digital, laser-coated, and old-school tapes that will cut your fingers if you wind the tape at full speed—and until this one came along, my favorite tape was Milwaukee Tape, just for them big numbers. and that the metal ruler on the underside has been exposed, allowing you to keep size easily without moving the lever which eventually fails due to wear and tear on the parts. But damn, I missed the point! Today I cut the floor with my saw. I pulled the tape a little further than my height, started marking a line and noticed that the tape didn't start to jump. I didn't use a thumb latch so I expected the case to slide slowly with some coefficient of friction relative to spring tension. But the band didn't budge. The universal "hands up when time's up" gesture you see at any cooking or crafting contest made me completely relaxed. It didn't move. I lifted the cassette case with the hooked end, pulled it out a few more inches, and put the case back on. Again he gestured with raised hands. Didn't move. I moved the material the tape was laying on and it all moved as a whole. No imperceptible slipping of the case since the thumb latch is only partially engaged. Like this thing was glued to my board. Eureka! The button is pressed by simply placing the tape measure on a flat surface and letting gravity do what it does. That superfluous knob on the bottom of the ribbon case might be my favorite addition at the store now, and I have one of those CNC routers from Shaper Origin. (and it's very cool!). Even if you DO NOT NEED a new band, I highly recommend this one. It stays in place effortlessly, has clear markings in 8" increments (which I find useful because I can't tell you how many times I've had to hit something like 11/32), and is metric. under the side, it's inexpensive. depending on the topic. In any case, I am very happy that I have this one. I better stop talking now. I have to make a floor.

Pros
  • PERFORMANCE - Easy to read sub-graphs, nub center marks every 16" and 19.2" - Makes framing work easier
Cons
  • Out of fashion