Fiberglass Tape Recommendation(?)

[robertwells]

I know, I know, I am a dinosaur, but I have decided to go with 10th of a foot measurments and my tape has these on the reverse side (and I cant see a way to flip the clamp), but it is a bit of a pain to twist and read sometime...does anyone know off the top of their head where I can procure such a device(?) Thanks

 

[Bobby Bucks]

This is what I use, they're in most hardware stores, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.

Komelon Fiber Reel 100' Tape Dual in Inches & Tenths

Your one stop shop for new and used surveying, construction, and engineering supplies, equipment & more. Shop Surveying Supplies today!

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[robertwells]

This is what I use, they're in most hardware stores, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.

Komelon Fiber Reel 100' Tape Dual in Inches & Tenths

Your one stop shop for new and used surveying, construction, and engineering supplies, equipment & more. Shop Surveying Supplies today!

surveyingsupplies.com

Thanks... Is the clip at the end reversible?

 

[Bob Ipock]

I know, I know, I am a dinosaur, but I have decided to go with 10th of a foot measurements and my tape has these on the reverse side (and I cant see a way to flip the clamp), but it is a bit of a pain to twist and read sometime...does anyone know off the top of their head where I can procure such a device(?) Thanks

I really like the Lufkin. It ONLY has 1/10's so you don't get confused between inches and tenths.

Crescent Lufkin 1/2" x 100' Hi-Viz® Orange Linear Engineer's Fiberglass Tape Measure - 706D​

Brand: Lufkin
4.5 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

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-8% $26.80$26.80

 

[Bob Ipock]

I really like the Lufkin. It ONLY has 1/10's so you don't get confused between inches and tenths.

Crescent Lufkin 1/2" x 100' Hi-Viz® Orange Linear Engineer's Fiberglass Tape Measure - 706D​

Brand: Lufkin
4.5 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

https://www.hanessupply.com/lufkin-706d

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-8% $26.80$26.80

 

[Bobby Bucks]

Thanks... Is the clip at the end reversible?

I just looked at mine and it is not reversible. It's the only kind I've ever used and I just ignore the white side of the tape.

 

[Tiffany Gibbons]

I just looked at mine and it is not reversible. It's the only kind I've ever used and I just ignore the white side of the tape.

I just a Milwaukee 100 ft metal tape. It's like the old Craftsman guarantee, they'll just replace it if it breaks. I use WD 40 if it gets rusty, but if you don't run into tape eating wood decks, you are good for years. I measure in feet and inches and set Apex to covert to tenths. I use a disto for indoor measuring and a wheel for bigger commercial/industrial/farm. I never understood the appeal of those big fiberglass tapes, too hard to carry, but that's just me.

 

[The Warrior Monk]

I just a Milwaukee 100 ft metal tape. It's like the old Craftsman guarantee, they'll just replace it if it breaks. I use WD 40 if it gets rusty, but if you don't run into tape eating wood decks, you are good for years. I measure in feet and inches and set Apex to covert to tenths. I use a disto for indoor measuring and a wheel for bigger commercial/industrial/farm. I never understood the appeal of those big fiberglass tapes, too hard to carry, but that's just me.

I'm not a fan of metal tape, though I do keep a 100' as an emergency backup in case on of other tapes break. On the first house I literally ever measured, the metal tape got stuck in a deck and broke. The flexible tapes are easier to maneuver.

 

[The Warrior Monk]

Thanks... Is the clip at the end reversible?

I have something similar, but the end isn't reversible. However, you can just hook it on and just to a half twist on the tape, and it won't make any significant change in the length of the tape. FWIW, I personally measure to the nearest inch, but round to the nearest 1/4 foot.

 

[rubberchicken]

I know, I know, I am a dinosaur, but I have decided to go with 10th of a foot measurments and my tape has these on the reverse side (and I cant see a way to flip the clamp), but it is a bit of a pain to twist and read sometime...does anyone know off the top of their head where I can procure such a device(?) Thanks

https://www.capitalsurveyingsupplies.com/sokkia-appraisal-tape-100-f-g-with-appraisers-hook/

I've been using these for over 25 years. Can get inches or 1/10th and the hook at the end won't mess up drywall or siding like the small metal hooks on other tapes.