Tape measure

[Holmz]

I really enjoyed using mine for the few days it worked.
And the second one I am not using so I have it when it is needed for the circles.

The fastcap brand is pretty decent for a tape that is not loved...
That Talometer looks good.

 

[Leeostler182]

My Festool tape measure stopped retracting so I took it apart but cant put it back together.

Has anyone successfully reassembled one of these or should I give up?

I bought one of those tapes just because it's festool and got to say I'm back using my 3mtr power lock it's a bad tape.

 

[Staniam]

I did the same thing to my Festool tape. I bought another one even with its obscene price. I really like the circle making fester as well as the the "screen" on it that allows you to measure from the back of the tape. Ivery attached it to a magnetic belt clip tape measure holster which gives it some durability as it has some "back armor".

 

[unclefester]

Thanks for the heads up on the tape not being accurate.  I use Fastcap tapes in my shop and for layout.  Job sites rough framing is usually a Stanley Fatmax as it extends out the farthest without bending.
I bought the Festool tape for large circles.  Better check the tape against others to see how they line up.  Thanks again for the heads up.

 

[slalom]

Good to know about the Festool tape. Like most here I have an extensive collection of tapes from 30m fibreglass to 2m cabinet maker's.

While working in Europe I noticed that most craftsmen still use the folding wooden measuring rule, just like the one that my grandfather used. I wonder if the reason for the issues with the Festool tape is that they are not the norm in Germany.