( 12 reviews )
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Posted: Jun 12 2009
I've owned one of these for quite a number of years and recently purchased another to give my son who recently purchased a new home.Being able to be at one spot and with the push of a lever send the end of the tape to another spot without getting up off the floor to try and hook it to something saves you a lot of time,when working on a project.It does weight a lot more then an ordinary tape measure,so it isn't something you would want to carry around on your belt all day.Other then that it is one great tool to help get that job done quicker.In a upright position,the tape itself will stay stiff out to a certain point like the manufacturer saids.I'd give this a thumbs up.
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Posted: May 17 2009
The idea for this tape is a good one, and I find that is does come in handy when you are by yourself for taking measurements. However, one of the draw backs is that it become's heavy within a short period of time, and to try and wear it on your belt isn't practical. The MAJOR DRAWBACK for me that really upsets me is that with all of the ADVERTISING that BLACK & DECKER has done for this product, they have failed to mention that BATTERIES DON'T LAST VERY LONG AT ALL! If you are using it as a primary tape, such as a construction job, it wouldn't last half a day on a set of batteries. Thus, it isn't what I would recommend for a carpenter for work. For a handyman around the house for "small" projects it would work great! So, depending upon what use you are purchasing it for, I have rated it right smack in the middle. Great Idea. Does the Job! Just No Staying Power! Kind of what my wife would say about me and my projects, haha. I would really hope that in the future B&D will solve the short battery life, then it would be really great. I do not feel that it was a waste of my money.
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Posted: Jun 10 2008
This is another B&D blunder. Motor drive extends tape but does not retract. Battery door ill fitting. Can see it falling out at any moment. Not a serious tool for a contractor or weekend warrior. Get a laser measure instead.
