Your USING the WRONG Tape Measure!

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4 ай бұрын

Discover the truth about tape measures with Vince from VCG Construction, as we delve into the world of measuring tools at The Home Depot! In this enlightening video, we put four of the most popular tape measures to the test, including the Milwaukee 25ft Magnetic STUD Tape Measure, Milwaukee 25 ft. Compact Tape Measure, DEWALT ATOMIC Compact Series 25' Tape Measure, and DEWALT ToughSeries Tape Measure 25'. Join us for a detailed examination of these essential tools to see if they live up to their manufacturer's claims and our rigorous accuracy tests.
Vince from VCG Construction will guide you through an informative session, comparing features, durability, and the unique aspects of each tape measure. Whether you're a professional contractor or a DIY enthusiast, this video is packed with insights to help you choose the right tape measure for your projects.
Key highlights of the video include:
In-depth look at the top-selling tape measures at The Home Depot
Hands-on testing of the Milwaukee and DEWALT tape measures
Expert analysis of accuracy and manufacturer's claims
Practical advice on selecting the best tape measure for your needs
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Remember, when it comes to precision and reliability in your projects, choosing the right tape measure can make all the difference. Watch our video to find out if you've been using the wrong one!
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@snowsheldon77 3 ай бұрын

I have all Milwaukee tools but still continue to use the Fat Max

@gel258dart 3 ай бұрын

Agreed. I went through a stud and a wide blade pretty quickly. Both blades ripped

@UGKxBatman25 3 ай бұрын

Same here. I’m a commercial plumber here in Houston and all I use is Milwaukee hand tools and power tools and fat max

@davidwperkins 3 ай бұрын

Stanley Fat Max all the way. My buddies make fun of me, but I have been using the same 3 Stanley tape measures for at least 10 years while they seem to buy new ones every year of red and yellow brands

@ELDIESTRODIY 3 ай бұрын

Yup me too

@damonw3838 3 ай бұрын

The fat max doesn't even need to be tested it's the best for carpenters 100percent

@repoman6034 3 ай бұрын

Fat Max not included? I stopped right there. Take a field trip to a job site!

@Lavackfarmboys 3 ай бұрын

The fat Max has ascended from testing and became a control

@ILruffian 3 ай бұрын

Spot on. Fat Max all the way. I'm a brand loyal Milwaukee guy, but tapes are the exception.

@stephenleepmg113 3 ай бұрын

The Stanley Fax Max has an 1/8" cut in the nose of the tape. If a person doesn't realize that fact, it can create all kinds of confusion. Love the video Vince. Very comprehensive. I've used the Fax Max for a lot of years

@NNITRED 3 ай бұрын

FatMax all day. I've got four and they all still work great. I ain't fixing nothing that isn't broke.

@dollarsign77 3 ай бұрын

I've never had bad luck with the 25ft auto locking fatmax

@meagaindave2049 3 ай бұрын

Yo Vince! The Milwaukee 25 ft. compact as the overall winner? Ha ha! I have 2 of them. 💪Bought a twin pack of them for $20 during black Friday event a couple years ago. Thanks for all you do. I watched every second of this video. Peace and God be with the Carneglias and all #theverycoolgang. 🙂👍✌️

@briannelson6259 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Vince, for all your testing imput 👍 It helps us all out when purchasing 😊

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Brian!

@ElectroAtletico 3 ай бұрын

You're 100% correct. Stop being brand loyal. My Milwaukee tape measure filled up with junk that the blade was dragging into the inside (and getting inside the mechanics via that silly finger brake hole). I got tired of it, so I placed it on top of a tree stump and shot it. I've been using a Harbor Freight HERCULES tape measure since then, I got it on sale for $10, and love it!

@BillWilliams-uy5lr 3 ай бұрын

Vince, your tape review was awesome thanks for taking the time👍🏻

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Bill, thanks!

@josh-yy8wx 3 ай бұрын

Stanley fatmax are the best hands down im a cladder and mine get wet all the time and still last a long time. Tried all these over the years and non of them compare to Stanley

@Inferno5150 3 ай бұрын

TV NEWS: "Protests erupt in front of the VCG Headquarters due to the absence of 'Stanley representation"

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

☠️

@anthonycooper4245 3 ай бұрын

For real the Stanley tape measure has been impressive. From experience is all.

@georgeferlazzo7936 3 ай бұрын

Hello again, Vince and Vcg Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I guess the question is just how accurate do they measure. If they are off, I would have to get a better measuring tape. Again thank you 👍

@ItsMrBlu 3 ай бұрын

Still use the old school powerlock. Thanks for the tests!!

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@patrickrutowski1482 3 ай бұрын

This was excellent! Thank you!

@TheYonkel 3 ай бұрын

Where is my Stanley lever lock. 😢

@Inferno5150 3 ай бұрын

. . . and where's my Stanley FatMax

@bluemantom77 3 ай бұрын

I have one right now along with Lufkin shockfoce

@bluemantom77 3 ай бұрын

They did a video on this channel and the Stanley level lock came out on top it is on vcg channel

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

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@bluemantom77 3 ай бұрын

@@VCGConstruction thank you for sharing it I will take mine down now since she was as official for you I was just trying to look out to help people out that didn't understand

@Griffinwoodworks 3 ай бұрын

I’d like to see Fastcap tapes included in these. They’re cheap, accurate and easy to read with my middle aged eyes lol. Being a woodworker, mine don’t leave shop much, so they don’t take a ton of abuse. I’d like to see how they’d hold up compared to the others.

@cbucs6 3 ай бұрын

have the stud works like a charm wearing very well after 4 years

@jakegrant197 3 ай бұрын

I'm a total Milwaukee guy, but I have used many different tapes. In all honesty, the milwaukee 25ft stud tape is the best I've used imo.

@scotthayward996 3 ай бұрын

I love my 30’ fat max has been my go to for years . But I would like to give the compact millwakee compact a try . Thanks Vince

@scotthayward996 3 ай бұрын

Update my local hardware store had the Milwaukee compact 30’ for 10 bucks . Great deal not as nice reading as the fat max but not a fat max price . Thanks again Vince

@YellowGhost199 3 ай бұрын

I got two of the Milwaukee 25ft mag studs for $19.99 a few months back. Sounds like I scored.

@kchilz32 3 ай бұрын

I got the Milwaukee stud on Christmas sale 20 bucks for two

@DF-tz3ix 3 ай бұрын

Wish you would have tested Lufkin Night Eye as in my experience beats others.

@kickyourfaceandlaugh607 3 ай бұрын

Those tapes suck. Got one free from a builder we worked with 5 years ago. Marks fade away and edges are razor sharp I cut my finger all the time with that tape. Stanly fatmax is the best and only tape I use 10 years+

@bullyjay1957 3 ай бұрын

The black tape with yellow markings sure looks like no other but mine didn’t even last 2 months under light duty use. I had to replace mine with Milwaukee stud

@NonieTools 3 ай бұрын

I had one and I never use it anymore because it has an exposed metal hook that WILL bend when dropped. Any tape measure that has an exposed hook is automatically garbage because on a real jobsite shit happens. Tools get dropped. My Milwaukee 25' has a recessed hook that's totally protected. Love it.

@steventicknor8059 3 ай бұрын

I had the wide blade and stud and they both had issues with the tape getting twisted and kinks within a couple of months. I just recently bought the tough series and within a day the thing broke so I returned it and the 2nd one a rivet in the hook broke off within a few weeks. I now use a Kobalt at least I know it’s cheap and if they all suck it may as well be cheap to replace.

@theSaltyCarpenter 3 ай бұрын

I've been trying literally every tape measure and my new favorite is Tajima strong tape.

@carnivoreabq8488 3 ай бұрын

Looking jacked Vince 💪🏼

@ILruffian 3 ай бұрын

He is looking a bit pumped up these days.

@harisjaved1379 3 ай бұрын

No Vince I am using REEKON T1! It’s the best measure on the market! But the Milwaukee ones are really good! I use them too!

@jimb9283 3 ай бұрын

Im all Dewalt from toughsystem to all my cordless, but i love that milwaukee Stud with wire pocket clip. Held up the best to mud and concrete dust

@djmidnightwolf 3 ай бұрын

I prefer my Lufkin Shockforce G2. The neon green on the black is quite nice

@gric111 3 ай бұрын

I like these but they twist on me so fast it's ridiculous

@Tatorhead1234 Ай бұрын

Yea mine lasted about a month before peeling

@gric111 3 ай бұрын

I enjoy the komelon contractor series tapes. I use the stainless spring for trim and the fatmax lookin one for framing

@danielbaer7308 3 ай бұрын

idk....but this needs to be the new eye test at the doctor

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

🤣

@sizzleneck 3 ай бұрын

I got the Milwaukee 25' Compact for $9.72 during the holidays, lucky pick 👍🏼

@danbegin8532 3 ай бұрын

I'm a Nite-eye Shockforce G2 tape user, purely because the neon numbers against the black background is just easier for my eyes. I do like the FatMax and Atomic when using other people's tapes. I will say the Shockforce does have the same issue of the clip sticks below the tape body and is susceptible to damage if you are clumsy.

@BuffaloWarrior7 3 ай бұрын

Love Milwaukee's 6'/10m mini tape measure. I have 4? of them. Ones always close by. I 3D print a lot so having metric is awesome. It's really readable compared to competitors. I got a Dewalt and Milwaukee 25' tape measure- there both fine. But I use a laser more than a 25' tape measure.

@joelrodriguez9661 3 ай бұрын

If you need such long stand outs, why not just invest in a laser distance measurer? I know you'll still need a tape for certain applications. But an LDM can do so much more and much more quickly.

@charlesfelix9955 3 ай бұрын

I have used all of these. Stanley Fatman is by far the best, dewalt second. I love milwaukee and have almost everything, but their tape measures will cut ya after so long.

@buzzed0nbeer21 3 ай бұрын

Measure once cut once…..16’ studs been my go to since it came out a few years ago.

@scottdezieck7056 3 ай бұрын

Own both plus others. Not biased to any brand but i dont like the Milwaukee as much as the DeWalt in these current versions as they seem to wear out quicker (coating) plus rather have a slightly slower retraction to prevent tip damage. But use what tou like. And yes my antique Stanley still works great so will take that over both of these.

@CZ-kz7ug 3 ай бұрын

I like the self lock Komelon.

@ogatkinson6274 3 ай бұрын

I own the Milwaukee 25 ft compact.

@pokemonaredangerous_offici3107 3 ай бұрын

Lowes tough built is really good if anyone whos not brand loyal. Thank you for the video!

@josephrottina1901 3 ай бұрын

Great job my brother.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Joseph, really appreciate it! Hope you’re doing well my brother! 👍🏻

@austinfackender 3 ай бұрын

I do really enjoy my milwaukee stud, but mainly for durability or else I would have stuck with a compact.

@alannash5696 3 ай бұрын

I am a big time Milwaukee fan boy. However, I am seriously disappointed with their tape measures. The blades all twist about 12”. This causing them to not stay hooked when I grab an end of a piece of lumber. I have purchased 4 Milwaukee tape measures and they all got twisted. Nome of my Stanley tapes have this problem.

@adrianbejan6693 3 ай бұрын

Could you review the Reekon Tomahawk T1 tape measure? Is it worth it

@REEKONTools 2 ай бұрын

happy to provide if interested in testing out vcgconstruction!

@SteveT. 3 ай бұрын

Stanley is the standard

@jeromeharris5197 2 ай бұрын

I like the lime green one.. can see that thing a mile away and in the dark.

@jasoncollett2500 3 ай бұрын

On readability, cover up the tape measures to ensure brand bias doesn’t place into someone’s opinion

@RidgidRon 3 ай бұрын

The time in between retraction is minimal. The question is that would a slower one have a less chance of damaging the end than a faster one?

@VCGConstruction 2 ай бұрын

That’s a very good point

@joeindustry 3 ай бұрын

The first reading of A3 was closer to 13-7/8”. I use all four of these tape measures.

@andrewnygren7131 3 ай бұрын

I love my black Crescent tapes. They stand by their lifetime warranty so I really can't complain when I need a new one in 6 months.

@Invisus_Letum 3 ай бұрын

cases are tough as hell, . tape could be tougher though

@greezy937 3 ай бұрын

It doesn't matter what tape you use. Just me consistent with your tape.

@bluemantom77 3 ай бұрын

Exactly for as long as I can remember I was using the power lock I my first upgrade was a Stanley level lock to me it was and then I got a Lufkin Black widow

@greezy937 3 ай бұрын

@@bluemantom77 I use a Milwaukee tape because it came in a bundle with some other Milwaukee stuff. It does just fine. No I don't know why I have six total though 🤣🤣🤣

@bluemantom77 3 ай бұрын

@@greezy937 exactly use whatever works for you some of those extreme tests that people put these through not all of us will experience for the most part we're fine with what we use

@skillstacking 3 ай бұрын

As a Milwaukee guy, Fat max is king.

@anythingeverythingmark 3 ай бұрын

Komeleon tapes the only ones to buy now. The discount price on the contractor ones is too good to pass up. Can be found for around $10 on discount. I have one that's 5 years old been in rain, sand, cold and still out performs a fatmax(one of the worst tape measures made)

@joshuamiller8191 3 ай бұрын

I wanna see the toughbuilt tapes tested

@Invisus_Letum 3 ай бұрын

tb tape is almost just right, the way the hook sits when its rolled up is too flush, can be a bitch to pull out but otherwise great tape.. good as any anyway

@KunalVaidya 3 ай бұрын

Please help me decide between "Bosch GSB 185 li" and "Makita HP333DWYE" which are available in India at approx similar price of 11700 indian Rupee INR (approx 140 US$) GSB 185 is brushless hammer drill on 18v batttery , vs Makita HP333D is a brushed hammer drill on 12v battery Talking to Makita India folks they said DF332DWYE is deprecated and so entry level brushless option from Makita I don't have. Bosch is pretty commonly available in India compared to Makita , so Makita brand is attractive between the two options.

@stewarttrains98 3 ай бұрын

Should have actually performed a high drop test. The plinko board doesn't really give it the impact of a 25 ft plus drop. So your testing is good but incomplete.

@slimdougmaddox4634 3 ай бұрын

Let's just rename this "The Milwaukee Olympics" 😅

@zamom 3 ай бұрын

Ultimate tape would be a fat max classic with the scale printed on the bottom off the tape and a revamped hook like the lufkin shockforce g2… maybe a fat max nite eye too. Milwaukee compact is trash cluttered to read rusts in a week. The only tape I hate more is the tajima g25 overpriced mid tier tape that broke first time hooking a board.

@rockoshoo 3 ай бұрын

If a tape isn't accurate out the box, should be failed immediately. Literally your only job is to give me correct measurements.

@mastermetalshredder 3 ай бұрын

FatMax all day long

@BigInjun05 3 ай бұрын

Did I just hear Vince say 14 16ths

@mickhvac3908 3 ай бұрын

I broke the Milwaukee stud. Ripped the tape.

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

Billions & Billions served, How you Dern?

@mickhvac3908 3 ай бұрын

@@VCGConstruction good cuz. Living the dream. Glad to see you doing the same 🤙

@aquamansanchez8784 3 ай бұрын

Idk I got my toughbuilt, 25ft and it was only $16

@jronmanbuilds 3 ай бұрын

Wow I didn't know you worked for Price is Right. Did you start right out of high school?

@toddincabo 3 ай бұрын

👍 Bob Barker was the man! Barker's Beauties!

@rustyshackleford2723 3 ай бұрын

Test all tape ever made! Get busy😂

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

🤔

@Burnsalmighty 3 ай бұрын

Fast Cap lefty righty all day. Unless I'm framing, then it's a fatmax.

@VickyAmaru 3 ай бұрын

Funny enough, the Milwaukee tape measurers have pretty poor reviews on their site. They mainly talk about the locks failing shortly after purchase. All of these are from several months ago, though. Maybe the newer products are better?

@steventicknor8059 3 ай бұрын

I will say that Milwaukee was much better than the Dewalt when I used them. I wish Dewalt would update and bring back their XP with dual sided scales.

@Zednix 3 ай бұрын

Fat Max is still the king.

@jjb0894 3 ай бұрын

I love doorable tools.

@kirkdunn1379 3 ай бұрын

if your using the same one accuracy doesnt matter I like original silver 25ft Stanley after using fat max for years.....too expensive and they dont last.....went back to original a year ago

@artsilk2944 3 ай бұрын

Lufkin Nite Eye & Tough Built missing from this comparison.

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

Your BUYING and USING the WRONG Tape Measure! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9ukapuc0rysiH0.html

@GmoneyX112 3 ай бұрын

LOL Vince always picks Milwaukee over DeWalt

@yobryan88 3 ай бұрын

What about metrics?

@dawid3354 3 ай бұрын

Milwaukee tapes look nice, unfortunately, they are very resistant to water, dirt, and scratches. Additionally, the retraction speed test is unnecessary because hitting the tape's end after several hundred hits will cause the measuring tape to become uncalibrated. I have owned tapes from Stanley and Dewalt for several years and would not switch them for Milwaukee. If you think otherwise, then do a test by retracting the tape using sandpaper with equal pressure on each measuring tape and then throwing them into water for 24 hours. Because this is comparable to real-life conditions.

@erkinozdil9266 3 ай бұрын

vince how big is your upper arm size

@VCGConstruction 3 ай бұрын

Is your upper arm size big enough to smash the like button?

@erkinozdil9266 3 ай бұрын

52 cm

@RolexDSSD 3 ай бұрын

Just eye 👁️ ball 🏀 it.

@jonniez62 3 ай бұрын

Traceable NIST...

@JasonLuther1 2 ай бұрын

Haha he said 14/16 15:23

@bradyknowzbest1149 3 ай бұрын

They definitely Didn't ask around. They just chose what they like. Everyone knows Fatmax is king.

@DGALVIN45 3 ай бұрын

B1 - 🤔 23-14/16" ? ? ?

@MrIrontummy 3 ай бұрын

I love my Milwaukee compact and is my main one on the job but also have a Stanley Farman magnetic which seems to stay on the shelf at home. Maybe bought for the magnetic feature but somehow not confident that it would be accurate as the measure starts from the other side of the catch. This flashed out to me as a deviation I am not confident about and hence on the shelf. Also to note that with just over a meter drop test, the rubber housing has noticeable scuffing. Glad I don’t own a Dewalt atomic after seeing your deviation tests Vince! Now thinking to get the Milwaukee stud gen 2😂

@SchondorfEnt 3 ай бұрын

Klein makes the best tapes. Hands down. Sorry, I have everything Milwaukee. It their tapes.

@JacobOverman 3 ай бұрын

8:30 he says 14/16

@mjc8761 3 ай бұрын

😮

@christophercrawford2736 3 ай бұрын

MY using the wrong tape measure.

@mat5667 3 ай бұрын

*you're or you are not your...

@valeriemckay7064 Ай бұрын

I have wanted to say that so many times but lost my nerve, thanks, I got a charge out of it. Always makes me nuts, same with there, they're and their, it is constant!!!

@missdee212 3 ай бұрын

Al but my drill run on a cord. So i buy what I want no brnd loyalty here

@Mr.C-Mister Ай бұрын

You made it 2 years ago. How much has changed? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9ukapuc0rysiH0.htmlsi=wvODIaBDOJpKlVDX

@DGALVIN45 3 ай бұрын

Fatmax auto lock >

@mariofigueroag 3 ай бұрын

Bauer is king

@AFishyOcean 3 ай бұрын

*You're?

@nickdiblasio7464 3 ай бұрын

Doesn’t matter what you test and most test Stanley’s always outlast second of all who reads the tape from that far out. Some of the test you do are ridiculous.