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Got this tool as a gift since my family knows I do construction. So whenever she did something she is not supposed to I either get the tape out to scold her or just threaten that she is going to "get the tape". I can't say that I have ever measured anything with it but when I first extended it my dog ran as fast as she could and hid in the other room. I thought something was wrong with her but it turns out the awful noise that this tape makes coming out really bothers her. No spanking required, I trained my dog solely with this terrible tool. I can honestly say that this is the wost tool ever invented, but I have used it for the last 2 years and now have a well trained, beautiful, loving boxer.
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.
Great Idea. 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. 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. So, depending upon what use you are purchasing it for, I have rated it right smack in the middle. I would really hope that in the future B&D will solve the short battery life, then it would be really great. 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.
Just No Staying Power. 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. Does the Job. 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. Kind of what my wife would say about me and my projects, haha.
I do not feel that it was a waste of my money.
This is another B&D blunder. Can see it falling out at any moment. Motor drive extends tape but does not retract. Battery door ill fitting. Not a serious tool for a contractor or weekend warrior. Get a laser measure instead.
Worthless.What else can I really say. It is overweight, flimsy and there is no purpose to the motor drive. If they were free, I still would pay for a real tape measure instead. This is an overpriced paperweight.
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