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Review on πŸ”§ Craftsman Pro X 1 25-35FT CMHT37935S by Kevin Williams

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Handy Tape Measure: Tape Measure

I received this new 25ft Craftsman tape measure about a week ago and I have to say that it's after I like the use of it very much. The first thing that struck me was the sense of American quality and durability. It weighs around 1.5 pounds so looks solid and will hold up well to everyday use without worrying about it breaking, scratching or denting easily. One of the things I really like about this product is how ergonomic it is with its shape and feel, it even has a slot for your pinky to rest comfortably while you hold it. As for the components, they all seem to be of high quality. First of all, the hook is made of steel and is riveted to the blade at three points, so there is no problem of separation. The blade itself has a nice concave shape and during my testing I was able to pull it almost 9 feet in the air before it started to curve downward. I was happy with their performance. The case seems well made with a rubber grip and plastic, although many people like the strength of the metal, I think this layout design feels solid enough and the weight of the metal would be too much for this particular tape measure. However, I am happy to see that the belt clip is made from metal, it is strong and resistant to stretching over time compared to plastic. Last but not least the thumb lock. That's the only thing I could do better. I think it should have been built with a metal component and I'd like to see a slightly better configuration in terms of smoothness and rate of change on break-in. Another recommendation I have is to make the bottom of the tape tighter so that when it sits upright in its normal position it doesn't have the slight wobble, but I've found this to be the way it is, almost is fully satisfactory and food. Overall, this is a very well made tape measure that I believe will last a very long time, partly because it is made in America and is of high quality. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great item to add to any toolbox. Compared to other brands on the market for the same price, I don't know if there is anything better. Great job master

Pros
  • EASY TO USE: Magnetic hook for use with metal studs, conduit, pipe, duct and other metal surfaces
Cons
  • unreliable