25 ft. x 1-5/16 in. Wide Blade Magnetic Tape Measure with 17 ft. Reach
$12.87
In stock
Category: Factory Clearance Sale
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 38 reviews)
Pulling studs and measuring overhead, this tape's 17-foot reach is no joke—I marked a ceiling joist standing on the floor without wobbling. The magnetic end grabs metal studs tight, and the wide blade doesn't fold over like my old narrow one. For the clearance price, it's a steal.
The standout on this thing is ridiculous—I was measuring across a roof truss with no wind and it held solid past 14 feet before bending. The blade is stiff enough to reach where my old tape always flopped over.
That magnetic tip actually held onto the metal stud I was working with, which saved me from having to reach around a corner. The blade stays rigid all the way out to about 16 feet without flopping over.
I needed to measure across a doorway by myself, and this thing reached 14 feet without buckling—huge time saver. The blade is noticeably thicker than my old tape, and the hook grabs metal studs like glue.
The magnet grabs studs and pipes so securely that I don't have to fight with the hook every time. I measured a whole room without a helper because it stood out firmly and didn't bend over.
Finally got this tape measure and the magnetic tip is a lifesaver when working alone on framing. The blade really does hold strong past 15 feet without bending, which makes measuring long spans a breeze.
I was skeptical about the 17-foot standout claim, but it actually holds straight out without drooping. The wide blade makes it easy to read numbers across a room, and the magnet grabs studs securely.
The magnetic tip locked onto the metal stud so easily. I was amazed it actually held steady at the full 17-foot reach without buckling. Saves me so much time on solo jobs.
Just used it to measure a rafter span solo, and the blade stayed straight for well over 14 feet without buckling—really saves having to hook a second person. The wide blade makes markings easy to read, and the magnet held firm on a metal stud.
The magnet on the tip grabbed onto a metal stud from two feet away, which saved me from climbing down the ladder. I measured across a 15-foot span and the blade stood out straight without bending at all.