Komelon SM5425 Gripper Acrylic Measuring Tape: Reliable Precision and Easy Handling Review

I bought this even though it was a brand name I've never heard of because it has 16 marks right on the tape. This means you don't have to think it's 3/16 or 11/16, it actually says 3/16 on the tape. When I'm working it's sometimes difficult to see the lines of the tape (because I'm old) and being able to read the numbers makes it easier. The tape feels nice and is a bit more compact than other tapes. The body is rubberized so you don't have to worry about scratching the table when you put it…

1. Body length is not marked. This is a common practice for measuring interior angles. This is a problem with this tape measure because the back of the case is rounded. Yes, there is a square base at the bottom of the back cover that is 3 inches from the tape measure mark, but the round back of the case extends beyond the rectangular base, making this tape measure useless for internal measurements. The strap coming out of the case is not perpendicular to the bottom of the case. I've often…

If you are looking for a basic 25ft tape measure for general household use this Komelon SM5425 is perfect. I am not a contractor or tradesman by trade so I cannot comment on the durability of this tape measure in everyday use. However, it has a nice rubberized finish that's easy to hold in hand and won't scratch the surfaces it's placed on. The 3.25" (83mm) case is marked on the outside. This allows you to easily increase the overall length if the tape is leaned against a wall or other 90…

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