is it just me or does it look like a misguided loaded gun when it retracts? I usually wear work gloves so that's not a problem but I just measured a section of floor without gloves, cleaned it, it was flying all over the place and the end of it cut off my thumb which I taped tightly around. before entering it. I'll spare you the photo. Yes, I've used a tape measure before, but another family member uses ours for a long-term project away from the office. Ouch.