measures

Stanley 33-725 25-Foot FatMax Tape Measure
$29.99
I do carpentry for a living and I go thru 2-3 per year!! Same thing happens every time. The blade gets bent during the coarse of normal use and then develops a fracture at the bend, usually right near the tip, then it tears off. 22 feet of wasted tape! Sometimes this happens within days of purchase and sometimes it is months, but it ALWAYS happens. Stanley used to have a lifetime warranty and you could buy replacement tapes, not any more on either of those. For such a premium over other tapes that really stinks. This is by far the most common tape on all of the job sites with any trade contractor too. It does perform better than anything out there regarding reach out and smoothness but I can't get over the lack of durability. Remember those old silver box stanley's? I know some guys who have been using those for 15 years and still use them. This would definitely be a 5 star product if they could make them more durable. It is upsetting because when you read the package they claim to have all this new technology to make it the most rugged tape ever. I can't baby these things at work, they need to be tough. All that said, it is still the only tape I like to use. They look like you could run over them with a truck, huh? An empty wheel barrow ran over the tape laying flat and created a bend that tore 2 days later! Maybe homeowners would never have a problem. They should sell them with a velvet case.

My Big Pretend Play Tape Measure by Battat
$14.99
This My Big Toy Tape Measure by Battat has increments in centimeters and inches, children will enjoy pulling out the tape and start measuring things. They will learn simple numbers as well as addition and subtraction as they enjoy measuring everyday items. My Big Tape Measure is designed for little hands easy to pull and rewind and the easy to grasp handles will make measuring a fun job. Age: 2+

Park Tool RR-12 Tape Measure
$5.99
Small and handy, the RR-12 features a tough, composite housing and both Metric and English readings up to 12 feet (3.65 M).

Fred Equal Measure Measuring Cup
$12.50
I have used this cup to make cookies and a cake so far. I have never had soooo much fun baking before. IT adds a whole new element to baking or even measuring anything for that matter. Definitley a welcome addition to any kitchen!

Cheers!!!

Dr.