Best “Laser” Tape Measure? Let's find out!
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2022
- Laser Tape Measures: General Tools, Toolman, Meterk, Zekbean, Mileseey, TickTockTools, BeiXun, eTape, Lexivon, Hyggein, DTAPE, Prexiso, and Koiss. A regular Stanley Fatmax tape measure was used to compare the physical tape measure features against the laser tape measures. Most of the brands have both a physical tape measure and a laser. Laser testing includes: outdoor accuracy, ease of reading digital display in bright, outdoor conditions, durability when exposed to vibration, dust and water. Laser testing also included indoor accuracy testing. Physical tape measure tested for reach or “standout”, abrasion resistance, accuracy, and retraction speed after exposure to dust. I purchased all of the tape measures to ensure unbiased test reviews. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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Have you ever done a video on the best vacuum sealed storage bags? I would love to see your testing methodology used on those. Keep up the great work! :)
Not yet! Thank you for the video idea!
I think that's a great idea that would be interesting to see how the bags would get tested
Great idea
Heck, vacum sealers in general would be awesome
I like this one
Please *don't ever stop* doing your end of the video review! It's incredibly useful, and puts your videos 200% over the top!
Thank you very much!
I'd love to see your tests being done on "ice melt" such as magnesium chloride, calcium chloride and other salts.
Great suggestion! Thank you.
@@ProjectFarm Salt is corrosive to aluminum (airplanes), so airports generally use Sodium Acetate. That would be cool to see a comparison.
Have to consider the effects on concrete too ... salt ruins sidewalks.
You have no idea how much people ranging from the average joe to engineers and professionals are thankful for your videos. I don't always comment, but I'm sure to share what may be useful to others and always leave a like. Thank you!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
I'm an electrician and have been using a 25' Fatmax since they were introduced. I have considered buying a hybrid but, based on what you've shown, I think I'll stick to it.
Thanks for the feedback.
If Stanly built a hybrid Fatmax, I'm sure it would be a massive success. For now, if you need a laser distance finder, just keep a second device that is dedicated to it.
@@Tomd4850 For home users maybe. For tradesperson tapes fall off ladders or lifts, forgotten in the ceiling or outside, and loaned to 200lb gorillas. I want something that I can replace for $10, not $50.
@@greentjmtl If you want a fair quality budget tape for home use, the Stanley Tylon comes in a 2 pack for $10/£9 on Amazon U.S. and U.K. respectively.
Want one you can give to employees for cheap? I've been using a Roebuck 231695 workshop that I was given 16 years ago on my first job cutting steel for welders. It still works fine today after a year of that job and 15 years of home use. They are £2.50 each and 5m length. Survived a fair few knocks and a tumble in a washing machine in a pocket.
@@greentjmtl Lol, just like you said, I once misplaced my favorite tape measure in the attic for a couple of years!
3:26 That's actually a plus for me. Once a built-in battery is done, it's either impossible or almost so to replace it. With AAA cells, I can just chuck my own rechargeables in and be done.
Thanks for the feedback.
And the cheaper the tool, the less likely it will have a quality battery. I've seen "Chinesium" tools/devices with non-replaceable batteries that recharged maybe 10 times before their battery died permanently, rendering the device useless.
Agreed, plus it's no big deal to keep some extra batteries in the tool box. Waiting around for it to charge when you're on a job is no good.
Better yet, no battery. Fatmax is hands down the best tape measure.
I can understand owning a laser tape for rough estimates, for example, buying materials. Still, there’s risk unless you’re a large outfit who can use additional supplies.
Then again, I’ve seen/listened to a lot of people reading a tape wrong.
you do realise that people have been pulling apart tools for 18650s for years now for vapes.
This channel never fails. Been using it to inform my tool buying for the past two years, not one dud. Would love to see a video on hand held pruning shears/clippers. Can never seem to find ones that last more than a season without getting dull, bent, and wobbly.
Thanks for the video idea. Thanks for sharing.
The time and planning that goes into these videos is amazing. All the appreciation and respect you have garnered is well deserved. You have been my go to on many tool decisions for a few years now. Absolutely love the effort. Keep up the amazing work!!
Thanks, will do!
Exactly the same for me. I have a list of tools in my phones notebook that I'm like, damn I need these tools after watching these videos lol.
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@@ProjectFarm Hi Todd, can you also do a review of Respirators that are used for different places? (dusty environments, smokey areas, places with awful odors, etc), I wanted to get some of those respirators, that can effectively block paint odors, poop odors, or engine & cigarette smokes. Thank you for your great reviews as always!
For me (industrial sheetmetal worker) Stanley fatmax 25' w mag is my go to
Great choice!!
I have the RARE Fatmax 26 which is inch/metric
@@tommays56 museum peice one day
Laser Leveler test would be nice to see in the future. Used a Bosch brand one to align the life kit on my jeep and it made it so much easier.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I use one when putting body panels on the cars I restore.
@@ProjectFarm If you do a laser level test, be sure to include a Pacific Laser Systems laser. I have one I've been using for almost ten years now and love it. I believe they are a division of Fluke. Thanks for all your hard work. Love the protocols...
I recommend the Stabila. But I’m sure he will test that! Did a demo on my channel
i was thinking the same thing for driveshaft angles on my tj control armsangles
Would really really love to see you do chisels. The price range is massive, and there is really no way to know just how much better the steel is from different sets. I hate having to just rely on price to know how good certain chisels might be.
Thanks for the video idea.
Fantastic testing as always! All the work that goes into making these videos is greatly appreciated! A++
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm You're the man! Thank you for all your hard work.
As a fellow glasses wearer, I'm sure you've been frustrated by glasses fog! I've tried a bunch of anti-fog sprays, wipes, and other products but it's hard to find one that works. Maybe you could do a comparison?
I would also like this for scopes, ECT. Maybe include antifog for windshields too
Dude same! In my experience cat crap has been pretty good at keeping fog off
@@TJ4774 i bought some of the rain-x stuff for my ranger during the winter (arizona, no ac or heat) andi only had to apply it once and it worked perfectly from like mid december to now. not sure about other brands but the rain-x brand worked perfectly for me
Agreed. They all claim the be anti-fog, but I have yet to find one that even REMOTELY resists fog.
Great video as always BUT
To be honest. I think very few people mean these hybrid laser tapes when they talk about their "laser measurer". Many of us use point and click lasers and have little use for these
If an when you do a laser pointer video.. Leica D2 is the king.
Great feedback. I'll test them if there's enough interest. Thank you
@@ProjectFarm Yes, would love to see that!
These laser tapes have always seemed like a gimmick to me. I work construction on new construction homes. Never ever have I seen anyone using one of these. I think the people that buy them don't ever use them and they collect dust 🤣
@@SVMSICE yeah these are definitely a gimmick. I see the point and shoot ones that are laser only used more for general estimates during painting, flooring, etc
@@ProjectFarm I would love to see that happen
Thanks for another great episode Todd. Love the detail, time, and effort you put into all your comparisons.
Thanks and you are welcome!
This man is a champion. I don't even need half these things but if I ever do I refuse to buy anything without watching one of his videos first.
Thanks for sharing.
Great test. After seeing the accuracy results and the point of measurement, front or back, I'll pass on these. I use a Bosch laser measure, it's very accurate and I have no loss of confidence when measuring for trim work, particularly crown molding. The downside is reading in outdoor sunlight, kinda sketchy at times but that's not unusual for red lasers.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
i have used the Bosch and yes it's good but any of these NOOOOO way!!!
Wait... this is a science based community... what do you “base” your “trust of the Bosch” on?
No trust is warranted without documentation of a rigorous pre and post “ammo box” test.
Please, post in a reply, and I’ll extend my trust..
🤪
/S
@@georgeescaped6035 Yeah, I was hoping to see the little Bosch here. Love it, in addition to my tap. (Although I suppose it's a measure only, not a tape combo.)
@@HigoWapsico didn't trust the laser things my friend had the bosch so i did my own test doing crown and yes it was within 1/32 of my tape measurement.. do you own test
I started off in an ironmongers (hardware) store back in the early 1970's. All I can say at the end of my working life, is I am amazed at what is out there nowadays. Buy the best you can afford from the offset, upgrade when you can and never blame your tools!
Thanks for the feedback.
Depends. If you're using Crapsman tools, then yes, you can indeed blame the tool for the horrible outcome.
A poor craftsman blames his tools
Loved the combined graph at the end. Provides a nice and easy to read recap of all the results side by side. Keep up the great work
Thanks, will do!
I second this notion 👌🏾 thank you
You continue to amaze me with your ingenuity in testing all these different tool This was a particularly brilliantly executed test. Well done!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Man, you know it is a niche/Amazon tool when every brand other than the control you have never heard up. Really interested in the results. Keep up the good work
Thank you!
Yeah, the first thing I thought was, "not a name brand in the bunch"
Same here. Stanley I know--but the others? Who makes up those names?
@The Best Western Sometimes stuff that looks like chinese junk is actually really good. This video lets people know that this isn't one of those times.
This one was an eye opener. I used to use a laser tape for documentation in my job. Makes me wonder just how accurate my data ended up being.
Thanks for sharing.
I use laser tapes when I need a global idea of the size of a room and the size of the stuff in it, it’s quick and easy for that. But I wouldn’t trust it for exact measurements.
A dedicated laser measure, especially from a market leader like Bosch, is hopefully going to be more accurate than these add-on devices. Unfortunately he didn't add one as part of the testing as a control like the FatMax.
ohoh, happy sunday.
@@mlindholm These units are very different from the specialized laser rangefinders, the old Leica Disto A5 laser rangefinder I have can measure out to 650 feet, with an accuracy of 1/3", and within 1.5mm to 90 feet.
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The 12"+ errors on these hybrid units make them more like simple estimators than rangefinders. The pricing is in an entirely different category, so that might just be all that could be reasonably expected.
Can just appreciate how informative and well done your testing videos are. Great job.
Thumbs up!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I love how this channel is not like a vlog where someone is talking about a bunch of nonsense about unrelated stuff it is just straight to the point I like it, I would love to see a video on a comparison for rust prevention / correction products such as POR 15, and corroseal
Thanks Thanks for the video idea.
I really like the ranking chart! Would love to see that in more videos. Thanks for the great work as always!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Agreed
Agreed. Really helps simplify all the results at the end of the testing process.
Todd, I have been watching your channel for a couple of years now and you never fail to make valuable content!
It would be exceptional for you to make a video on compact/portable/desktop drill presses!
If there is a list of future video ideas, I hope this suggestion makes it!
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
I can’t put into words how much I love your channel. I come from technology where benchmarking and comparing products is easily quantifiable, and people still don’t get it right.
Your enthusiasm, humility, and ingenuity for creating test harnesses is something that never ceases to amaze. You’ve provided so much unbiased information to me, I can’t thank you enough.
I think my favorite aspect of your reviews might be the readiness which you admit your testing procedures might have affected results. It’s one thing to be unbiased in your assessment of the product; but also unbiased of yourself. You’re teaching more than product knowledge. I hope you understand your worth. I just ordered a tshirt. The least I could do.
Thanks so much!
The time and effort you put into your videos is very impressive.
I appreciate that!
i read that in his voice
This guy should have way more comments and likes for the time and effort he puts into these videos I for one really appreciate it thank you
2nd this!
You are welcome!
What a great channel. After all these years sill fully committed in testing and sharing all the knowledge. Superb!
Thanks! Thanks for watching!
Flawless once again, sir!
Doesn't it get old making EVERY SINGLE VIDEO you work on well produced, thoughtful (in that you put a great deal of effort to ensure the tests are all fair and within a very precise test condition/environment) and excellent to watch in general?
Does it get boring to have such quality?? If it does, I *REALLY, REALLY* need to thank you for either enduring the boredom of it, or if you love the entire process, thank you for sharing with us these things we so greatly appreciate!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I am very impressed with the testing process and real issues with using the tools that you have tested. Thanks. Carry on and keep cranking them out
Thanks, will do!
This video is very educational. It showed me, in great detail, just how insane the imperial unit system really is lol.
115 elbows and 13/16ths of a toenail. It's off by half a foreskin.
Right?! As an American even I think it is pure insanity
Its p easy if you grew up with it. Especially given that many of the measurements approximately correspond to body parts
Came here to post basically this. My brain was melting by the middle of the vid. I don't think there's another video on youtube where 15 16ths inches has ever been said so many times.
I do all my projects around the house in metric units. Imperial fractions are a pain in the neck.
I live in the US but don't work in the trades. I think the way we do fractional inches is insane. There is nothing much wrong with using thousandths of an inch, and I wouldn't mind if tape measures were marked down to the nearest 10th of an inch (you can eyeball the rest). But the power of two fractions are just nuts. Anyway, I finally just bought a metric tape measure and use it whenever possible. It is pure metric (no inches on it). That way I can use both sides of the tape, whichever is more convenient.
Love your videos! I've used your videos several time when purchasing different things you've reviewed. Now I'm in the market for a self leveling laser after reading reviews and looking at different brands I've noticed complaints about many having dim vertical lines. I would love you see a Project Farm test on self leveling lasers! You're the man! Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the video idea!
Would love to see tests done on actual laser distance measure tools.
Great video!
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
Agreed
Yes agreed.
Absolutely! Yes! A comparison of laser distance measurement devices. There are a number out there available in the $250+/- price range by Leica, Milwaukee, Bosch, Dewalt and others. Lots of features besides just distance measurements with these devices. It would be very interesting, helpful and valuable!
I’ve experienced a couple so far and noticed a big difference in performance in well lit environment and in day light. I’d be interested to see which brand performs the best in these conditions. Also features like keeping the back light on longer for working in low light conditions as well. Really need to have representation in at least two price tiers if not three.
I liked the "Shake and Break" ammo box with sawdust test. Todd, these torture tests you come up with are ingenious👍
Thanks!
I love watching to see how you come up with ways to test products. Have you ever received a comment from the manufacturer of anything you've tested? Keep it up! How about metal bandsaw blades? Portable bandsaw blades that is.
A really nice follow up I wasn't expecting, but am very pleased to see! Keep up the great videos!
Thanks, will do!
Hello there !..... thanks for the testing !!!....we appreciate all you do for us shade tree/part time/self proclaimed mechanic/ weekend warriors !!!......THANKS !!
Thanks and you are welcome!
These testing videos are well made and edited. Thanks for making amazing content every week, thumbs up from me for good work.
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It's been said before, but the final spreadsheet comparison is EXTREMELY helpful!
Very good as always :)
Great job! Never disappointed by the work and effort you put into your videos. I think I'll stick to traditional tapes until major improvements go into the digital ones.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
This channel has been a wealth of information. I don't think a single channel or reviewer has as ever been as informative as you have. Would you consider testing IR Cameras I've been eyeing a flir but I would like to see how my other options stand against the big dogs.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm no problem, and thank you for always providing useful content! Seriously man you've saved me tons of time and money. I greatly appreciate it. 🙏
Very nice review! I've pretty much worked through almost all of your videos and I really enjoy them.
For someone using the metric system it sounds like throwing around random numbers when someone is reading imperial measurements with fractions
So true. I am utterly confused at what the tape measure is trying to communicate. Metric superiority
Thank you for the positive feedback. Also, thanks for supporting the channel through memberships!
Awesome video..I have a fluke and Bosch laser tape it's just a laser measuring device but extremely accurate but costly..my fluke goes around 360 ft at 1/16"accuracy very impressive..again great reviews and thanks for your time and effort you put in to your videos
Great feedback on the Fluke and Bosch. Thank you
I used to have the bosch also and loved it! I used it to quickly figure out the square footage of a room for measuring hardwood flooring...
@@karlschupp8552 Indeed, Bosch works very well in all sorts of weather and is accurate!
@@cpufrost My bosch is super accurate but the fluke is way better.. On accuracy and range I have not tried the brand new ones from Bosch So maybe they got better the old ones were great
@@shakeeshakee9457 I have an older Bosch and one of the newer ones with 400' range. The new one is faster and works great even outside. Fluke makes good stuff, I have a model 77-1 DMM from 1984 that still works today!
Whenever I am getting anything from a hardware store I always watch project farm before buying! You are the best!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Nice tests, the thought and time you put into them is appreciated. You convinced me to just stick with my old-school tapes 😊.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Can you please look into staple guns as well?
I have been looking for a good one and would love your input on this matter. Your word is like the golden rule on tools.
Thanks for the video idea.
Love your channel! Thought I might suggest including a link to your Excel files for the videos to help your viewers more easily review and manipulate the data for themselves. Keep up the great work!
'Force to remove tape from belt clip' - I never would have thought to test this, but this has usually been the make or break for which tape I use when working on projects where I'll be carrying the tape for extended periods. Another awesome review video.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Still, after all these years watching your awesome videos-
I get goosebumps whenever you're reading aloud a products'
quality claims, then say-
*"WE'RE GOING TO TEST THAT!"*
Thanks for sharing.
Absolute pleasure to watch! Thank you. I could never trust a laser tape measure for complete accuracy, physical ones will always be superior. For now! I trust my Stanley implicitly. Awesome work! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I would have to agree with you 100%.
I'll stick to traditional tape measures (until there's major improvement in digital ones)
Always great to see your videos, keep up the great work! Can i suggest a comparison of woodclamps or quick grip clamps?
Thank you for the video idea!
I wasn’t even aware laser tape measures were even a thing! Project farm teaches me about another item I didn’t know existed! Well done and keep up great work!
Thanks, will do!
You're killing me, man. You keep testing all these products I didn't know I needed. I'm gonna have a darn fine collection of tools when they come to repo my house.
Thanks for sharing.
More important to me:
1] How visible is the spotting dot at full claimed distance?
2] How many failed tape measures can be reset by removing the battery and re-installing it?
3] How many can you remove the belt clip, without it failing or falling apart inside?
4] How many give you a digital readout when using the tape?
5] How hard is it to read the display the readout in sunlight, if you block the sun with your hand?
6?] If you point the laser return at the sun, does it read infinity, and lock up forever?
7] Are you looking for someone to repair the broken ones, in exchange for the price of shipping?
8] Do any of them have a warranty?
9] Can you see how many still work after falling from the top of an 8' ladder onto concrete?
Thanks
Lately I've been looking at different led offroad lights but there aren't to many comparisons I can find online. If you could make a video on that it would help me out a ton
Thank you for the video idea!
Morimoto is the best brand.
Great idea. Harder to execute though.
He needs TTC
Good review and I think you saved me money as I'm not really convinced these things are ready for any sort of serious outdoor use. Might be fun to have figured out what killed the Meterk after the ammo can, the beating it took or the sand between contacts.
Thanks!
yeah, none really performed that well. the most accurate didn't survive. the ones that survived the punishment were pretty inaccurate.
Excellent comparison.
Thanks for the time and effort.
Thanks and you are welcome!
So many reviews are "HERE IS A LIST OF RANDOM STUFF I FOUND ON AMAZON AND PAID ME TO ENDORCE". Your reviews are amazing! Need to review everything in my life!
Thanks!
My favorite part of Sundays I when a project farm video is uploaded.
Thank you very much!
Been waiting for this one, thank you Todd! Although my biggest concern on the laser tape is toughness, "Survived Fall, Survived Ran Over" which you didn't test, because my tape falls now and then. And not that I ever ran over my tape but it could happen...
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
To be fair, I'm betting the damage done to the electronics of some of these tapes was caused more by the vibration than the sand ingress. My point being, use the sand test as a bit of a proxy for drop survival.
Hearing the measurements being read out in SAE with fractions makes me appreciate being in a metric country. Great video thankyou!
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Nice one , and great testing as always !
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I’m really glad to see that many of them have both metric and imperial markings. It’s frustrating that so many of the measuring tapes in the big home improvement stores are missing metric.
Thanks for the feedback.
When I pick up a tape with metric on it I drop it and find another.
A measuring tape should only have one or the other, unless the bottom side is used for the other. It's extremely frustrating to not be able to use both side of the blade as a reference point for accurate measures when tapes include both on the top side. I have stopped using all of my "dual" measuring tapes and got myself a dedicated metric tape instead to go along with my dedicated imperial ones.
Have you ever done a roundup vid on plunge saws? I'm curious how cordless plunge saws of brands like Festool, Makita and DeWalt would measure up against eachother. Anyway, superb job on comparing and testing these tools for us, you're doing gods work!
Thanks for the video idea.
I just bought a LASER level for a really big project and then seeing your videos under my suggested list, I come to find out there are such things as LASER Tape Measures?! I loved the opening of your video where you stated that you haven't really used them either. You have a lot of fun pitting different manufactures products against each other and it really shows in your videos which is what makes them so enjoyable to watch plus you are helping out the every-man/woman. Thank you for the 10th time I think by now haha.
You are welcome!
Interesting, but I have 4-5 regular tape measures without much need for the laser function. I've seen contractors use their iPhone for that, so I'd have to learn how to use it, how to hold it (like against a wall), rest or sit it for best accuracy, etc. But I did enjoy watching your procedures and test rigs. Your ingenuity, enthusiasm and dedication are fantastic! Thanks for everything you do for us! You're the man.
Thanks and you are welcome!
In well over 20 years of using a tape in production environments, I've never had one get pulled or pushed straight up off of my belt (although I usually use my pocket instead).
What *has* happened was it getting pulled away from my body, essentially opening up the belt clip. I'd love to see the strength of the clips tested in future videos.
That seems much more likely than someone hanging upside-down with a weight hanging off the tape.
Thanks for the video idea.
thanks for putting out these quality videos!
as a suggestion, a test video for Soldering Irons would be awesome.
i'm still holding onto my good old Hakko 936 but i'm always wondering if there's a better one for a reasonable price!
You are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
Those old Hakkos really were good. If it still works and is powerful enough for you then there is no reason to change that.
Excellent video, great content as always!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Another awesome review!!! Thank you 🙏
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Love all your videos helps me know what to spend my money on thanks alot!
Great to hear! Thank you!
Always wondered about these!
I had fun testing them!
@@ProjectFarm my only experience with laser measurement was when my dad tried to convince me a 5 foot table was 10 feet long. It needed some calibration haha.
I really liked the testing summary at the end!
Thanks!
I love one thing you say more than anything else. "We're going to test that". love your work. before I buy another tool I'm watching your videos.
Thanks!
I always liked using my old Lufkin tape measure to find the center of sheet metals sheets because it seemed to be so accurate! it was shocking how close the material always was for years too! I do not remember where we were getting the sheets from... I still love the FatMax tape measures! I wish they had the laser!
I have an old school Lufkin that my late uncle bought for me. He was a builder, and always said this was his favorite because it always worked accurately. It isn't flashy, but it's durable and still works flawlessly.
@@jtsholtod.79 Mine might have had the blade split, I should look for a new one, it was already old when I got it!!!
Thanks for the feedback.
That's because the old Lufkins were proudly Made in the USA! After the Crescent takeover of Lufkin, the first thing they did was shut down the US factory, and move production to China.
@@SergeantExtreme Oh crap, that sucks!
Love all your videos. I'd like to see an electrical series. Who makes the best: wire, wire nuts, wire strippers, junction box, switch (normal and 3 way), etc.?
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm Speaking of electrical tests, WAGO's too, and the knockoff wagos. Run a short with a welder through them and see which ones survive the abuse! :)
Excellent video. Fair and thorough comparison.
Well done, sir. Well done.
And, thank you.
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Great work, and thorough. Thanks.
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Nice test! For the tapes that measure from the leading edge, do each of those units have a fixed length for measuring wall to wall? Like +3" to the readout distance?
Very good video and testing. I personally prefer the laser only, for long distances. Currently I am using the Bosch GLM 50-27 CG green laser rangefinder and is very accurate and robust. And is also IP 68 rated. The green laser is more visible outdoors.
This is good to hear. I have one of the older red laser Bosches and it works great, but I've seen their claim that the green laser is easier to see. In your opinion, is it worth upgrading just for that, or is the difference minor?
@@seanharding Hello, I also have the previous model with a red laser, glm50 c. Indoor both are working fine. Outside the green laser is more visible, but is not the only reason for me to upgrade. The new model can be used with alkaline batteries, or with an easy-to-use li-ion battery pack, that was part of the package. The display is improved, is more visible outdoors. You also can change the language of the menu, and the tool have a vibration haptic feedback when you take measurement. In some cases the tool has a practical belt clip in the package. It is bigger than the previous version, but is very solid. The contrast of the display is adjustable. If you are working outside on a construction site, then I recommend this tool, considering all the features, not only the laser color.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Do you need to see the laser on a measuring device?
@@Eric-dr5bj Definitely, because anything over a few meters you don't know exactly what you are pointing at, it's very easy to be off by quite a bit unless you are pointing at a large flat surface.
Thanks for sharing your results!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
As always, thanks for the scientific testing!
You are welcome!
Excellent testing as usual PF! I had always wondered how accurate those laser tape measures were. Now I know! Thanks for all of your videos! Hope that you & your family are doing well & staying safe!
BTW, have you ever tested any "environmentally safe" home cleaning products? I wonder how they compare to the chemically treated products?
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
Agh man, I wished I would have know. This was happening. I use my Hilti laser tape every day (I’ve had it for 15 years). My Hilti laser tape may be my favorite tool I’ve ever owned. (I also paid $300 for it 15 years ago).
Edit: my Hilti is laser only.
Great feedback on the Hilti
For $300 that thing had better brew you coffee in the morning.
@@1pcfred got the Milwaukee coffee maker for that😂
Thanks for your effort to produce these videos/test. Real helpfull. Love to watch them. Please do a magnetic bitholder test!!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
Can't believe we get to watch these videos. This channel is still astoundingly good, after all this time.
Thanks!
Great video as always! I'd love it if the X axis was sorted by price so the order is always the same it would be easier to compare quality to price
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
I have a idea. I was thinking instead of relying 100% on comments for video ideas, you could take the top 5 video ideas you found in the comments and start a UA-cam poll to see which one wins. I'd love to see what you think!
Thanks for the idea!
Always considered these gimmicky, but for 25 dollars I could see a few instances of this paying off. Appreciate the time you put in as always, thanks!
You are welcome!
I worked in masonry for a little over a year. I bought a Dtape tape measure and it was able to impress a few guys on the job. It came in handy when measuring upward elevations pretty accurately.
Thanks for sharing!
Love your stuff, though I have to say the most important test (laser accuracy) really should have been a distance within range of all the products. No idea how accurate the expensive one is!
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
I agree - and I feel like the accuracy should have been the most highly weighted category in this case. If you're not going to use the laser - you'd just get a regular tape measure. If you're going to use the laser, most likely it being accurate is the absolute most important thing.
Here to watch your great content.
Thank you!
Thank you again for another fantastic video!
You are welcome!
For woodworking, still haven’t found anything better than Stanley LeverLock. I have 12’, 16’, and 25’.
I see no reason to downgrade.
Thank you so much for answering my curiosity about these hybrid tape measures!
You are welcome!
Very Impressive!! 🤙🏼
Thank you!!
Stanley FatMax. Standing out from the competition.
I'll show myself to the door.
Wow. Thank you so much for doing this.
You are welcome!
I commented on your best tape measure video claiming that the fat max was still the undisputed best tape for being in the trades and I still stand by that! Especially after this test. I have a Bosch GLM20 laser tape as well for rough room measurements and that hands down has been the best laser I’ve used and I got it on Amazon prime day this past summer for $25 can’t beat that.
Thanks for sharing!