FastCap PMS FLAT 16 Flatback Measuring Tape Review

Very useful for accurate measurements when you need a flat tape measure. Don't plan on using it daily. It's not great tape for heavy duty use, but it's a fantastic tape for carpentry or other fine woodwork. Pros: The case looks well made. The writing surface on the side is actually very useful for making notes about measurements. The trigger on the bottom to hold the band in place is handy. High contrast black and white letters. It is convenient to have the metric and imperial scales on the…

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…

The best tape measure ever! If you are involved in woodworking, carpentry or surveying; Whether you're a professional or amateur/DIY, you NEED this tape measure. I had no idea what I was missing before I bought it. All I knew was that I faced a lot of frustrations in measuring and evaluating my work. This roulette solved them all. 1.) The tape measure is flat. A simple concept, but with great benefits. Your measurements are easy to see on a flat surface and easy to mark on a flat surface. The…