Tape Measures

[weelis]

My eyes are dim I cannot see. Anyone have a source for tape measures with enlarged numbers> i can read the whole numbers, but the fractions are a problem. Thnx.

 

[McRabbet]

Check out the Fastcap website at http://www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/ProCarpenter-3p112.htm

Lots of choices.

 

[NCJim]

I have a couple of FastCap tapes and really like them. Can read them without om "readers".

 

[red]

I agree. All I use are fastcap tapes. They have lots of choices and they are great tape measures.

Red

 

[AllanD]

Absolutely agree. FastCap is really is one of those companies with better ideas and a superior product. I have the tape with the marking strip along it for pencil marks and for this Christmas I got the Tru32 since I need to make a bunch of frameless cabinets this year. Another nice feature is the button on the bottom that temporarily holds the tape extended.

 

[Bryan S]

I did not know of these, thanks for posting the link.

 

[Hmerkle]

I wanted to get one, (especially like the "Story stick" style Allan mentions, but it is not stiff like a Stanley... am I missing something?

 

[AllanD]

Hank, they make both kinds. What you saw was their Flat Back series. You can get the story stick either way I'm pretty sure. I think I need one of each! The Flat Back would be nice when measuring curved items.

 

[Chris C]

Lee Valley has a "Blindman's Tape"....may be what you're looking for. Left and right handed versions.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=32565&cat=1,43513,43003