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Review on USA Tape Magtite Measure 59955 by David Causillas

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Ok but be careful with the QuickDraw tape measure

I bought a 25" QuickDraw tape measure from Revain too (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P14T90W?psc=1&redirect= true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00) to pair it with this holder. I installed it and without actual use it seems good enough. BUT: the magnetic disk that attaches to the tape measure is held in place by a thick peel-off adhesive pad and additionally with secured with a small screw. This tape required careful cutting of the tape pad to fit the side of the tape as the tape had a raised indentation to account for as well as the original tape channels for the belt clip. It wasn't easy but luckily I had Jewelry tools and sharp blades to cut and scrape off the excess glue.Also the small screw that the original The belt clip I attached to the band was barely enough to hold the magnet to the band, it was so small I had to use a small washer to keep it from falling through the hole. Not sure how long this device will last, when working on a rough framing project I use tape dozens of times a day not sure if everything will hold together for long. This screw problem is not a Magtite problem, they provide a much stronger screw to attach the magnet to the tape measure, it's just that this particular tape doesn't have a hole big enough for it. If it weren't for the hassle of attaching things and feeling secure I think it's a good product just not the right fit for this tape measure.

Pros
  • Measuring and marking tools
Cons
  • No automatic