Review on FastCap PMS FLAT 16 Flatback Measuring Tape by Ronnie Staver

Even though this tape measure can't hold its shape when the tape is pulled out (the price to pay for being flat), I'm surprised at how often I use it. It is excellent for marking flat materials on a flat surface. So basically it's fantastic in the store. I wouldn't want to use it outdoors if I didn't have a workbench because I'd probably have to take a lot of measurements on the ground (sigh my back). This measuring tape is not designed for that. In my carpentry shop, I keep a tape measure within arm's reach of any stationary tool, so I always have 8 tape measures nearby. Not to mention straight rulers, squares, etc. e. I move my work piece (unless it's huge) to my central assembly table where I keep this tape measure simply because it's such a pleasure to use. Quick tape measure in a carpentry workshop. You no longer need to press the edge of a traditional tape measure against the surface of the object to be measured; this thread already exists. With the traditional "curved" tape measure I used a square to align the measurements on both sides of the tape measure, but this is not necessary. If you do a lot of flat measurements in the shop (plywood, 2x4, sawmill lumber, etc.) you should invest in this tape measure. This will speed you up. I would recommend having both this look and the traditional one. Anytime you need to move off a flat surface or measure against gravity (e.g. against a wall) you will need a traditional tape measure.