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I bought what is probably the most accurate tape measure I will ever own (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/dull_mens_club@lemmy.world
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You can buy these with a calibration certificate for like $70, but I skipped the cert. Should be the same quality, cost me $16. I chose the version with the superior units of measurement.

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[–] 11 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Got one of these a while back but it broke. Though even before that I still preferred my cheap, auto-locking Stanley tapes. And I have several Starrett combo squares and calipers, so I'm aware of the brand reputation, but I believe these are manufactured overseas and they just slap the Starrett name on them.

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  • [–] [S] 6 points 11 months ago

    The Starrett doesn't seem particularly rugged, we'll see how it goes. My tools generally don't get damaged much, I don't do any serious construction or anything, I usually work in a lab environment.

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  • [–] 4 points 11 months ago

    Yah, I use a few Starett instruments in the shop, they're pretty nice. But these aren't anything special, I have one. It's just a tape measure and not even particularly well built. I don't think it'll survive many drops, not like my Fat Max tape. But then again, it won't leave a dent in the floor like the Stanley.

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