Here's the list of batteries reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! DeWalt: amzn.to/2RJqVop Craftsman: amzn.to/3yIZNqb Milwaukee: amzn.to/2QAmBr3 Stanley: amzn.to/3dtghuw Klein: amzn.to/3ds0BY6 Lufkin: amzn.to/3akCk4k Komelon: amzn.to/3x6A3n6 Kutir: amzn.to/3eaKi1h Ming Hao: amzn.to/3x727qo
There is nobody on RUclips that is as dedicated to their niche, as engaging with their community, and is as honest and fair and intelligent as Todd is. This is the undisputed greatest source of tool review anywhere on this planet. If I'm in the market for a new tool, I always check the channel and I use Todd's research to make my decision. Thank you for everything that you do, your research is invaluable.
@@ProjectFarm hey project farm you have to make a vidoe showing different type of window or windshield repair product the ones that fix those small cracks instead of going to a shop or sams where they repair it for you
As someone who prefers a quality product and will often buy multiple brands to try to figure out the better options, I must say You have one of if not the BEST channel for quality product testing. I thoroughly appreciate Your effort.
He has the best non biased videos on RUclips. He's proven to me that dewalt is the best set of "budget" tools. It's nice to hear someone that doesn't bash tools for a slightly worse performance. He just gives us the straight up stats.
@@BO-hh8mj it's a great way to decide what tools to get if you don't know what you want in a tool ie new to a trade or never used that tool or its a consumable. But once you know what you want in a tool overall performance sometimes takes a back seat to usability and comfort
@@jllrue Bias because he praises Toyota and bashes GM/FCA/Nissan? Everything he says is backed up with facts you can easily look up online. How many 20yr old cars from those brands do you see on the road compared to Toyotas?
@@Ed-uu9eo only now. I remember when he was testing spark plug Spark amounts, and nobody knew about his channel back then. The man was really digging into his pockets.
@@ProjectFarm I do have one inconsistency, for the dirty retractor you held the tapes and for the clean they where on the block, in hand some could be slightly more angled, but love the videos, great testing man, awesome information
I’ve been beating the same fat max like a red headed step child for almost 4 years now, my first foreman had it for 2 years or so before he gave it to me so 6 total years on commercial construction sites. The only bad thing (which I’ve come to really like) is that it auto locks but only if you’re more than 2’ out. Other than that it still pulls and retracts like a dream, would recommend to anyone in any trade. Love your reviews as always, amazed that you somehow manage to improve on every single video despite already being so dialed in and comprehensive. You’re the hero that the tool nerds of RUclips need for sure
Thank you Project Farm. My dad passed away one year ago. He was a mechanic and craftsman and taught me many skills. He also left me lots of tools and materials. Unfortunately, I work behind a desk now and seldomly use those tools and skills. I like watching your videos because they remind me of my oldman 💔
You can always invest in yourself. Take those skills build things that pay the bills and be your own boss I'd be glad to have those skills Im still learning so I can stop being a slave.
I'm a plumber and have always worked hard and worked outside in the elements. I paid my son to work for me during the summers he was in high school and I'm happy to say, that plan worked. He went on to college and ended up in the insurance business. He's been an underwriter for years now and I couldn't be any more proud of him. I never wanted him to have to work as hard as I had to work, sometimes just to keep a roof over our head and food on the table. Although, he still does work hard, it's just a different type of hard work. And he's never had the money problems we had when we were raising him. I'm very grateful for that.
I'm a contractor, and Stanley FatMax is all I buy. They feel good in the hand, have good standout, and after many years, the tape holder on my tool belts has formed to the shape!
I bought my last tool belt when I was still working as a general contractor back in the early 90s. Unfortunately, the fat max is too far to fit in it. Back then the Craftsman tapes were fantastic, but they went to crap in the mid 90s, about the same time that they stopped honoring their lifetime guarantee. I now use the pro grade, self locking Komolon because it's the best thing I can find that will still fit in my tool belt. I've worn out a few FatMAX tapes, and I would agree that they are better than the Komolon, but I really don't want to break in another tool belt...
this channel made me break my milwaukee loyalty, it's so nice to have someone providing unbiased info about the best thing's available! thank you, you do great work man!
I just subbed after finding this channel. I use lots of tools and I really like how he’s testing as fairly as possible. I with you, check here first before buying. If he doesn’t have a video for what I need, I’m going to suggest before for my next necessary purchase.
I read the title and was wondering, "How the heck do you test a tape measure?" I clicked and watched and your ingenuity for testing methods never fails to impress.
Before I knew anything about tools and started paying extra for premium tools at work, I bought a Kobalt 16' with the magnetic tip. I've had Starrets, Lufkins, and several FatMaxes and I still like the design of the Kobalt the best by far
I needed this! THANKFULLY you mentioned and showed which ones had measurements on both the bottom and top of the tape. What I've learned on a garage project and now a house remodel is: 1. If the tape measure doesn't have the numbers on both the top and bottom, it's a non-starter. VERY often you are trying to measure something overhead and if you turn it over or on its side to read it, it loses all of it's standout and falls. Try measuring along the ceiling from a wall, or checking to see how to cut a piece of OSB or wallboard fit tight into a corner when the corner is a little off from top to bottom. Getting the bottom measurement is easy. It's the top one that is a problem. 2. Next is good standout so you can get to the corner from at least 8 usable feet away. Those two features have turned out to be the biggest factors for efficiency. If I had to replace the most expensive tape measure reviewed once a week, even for a DIYer, it would be cheaper than all of the time wasted and mistakes made trying to get a good measurement. From your review and can see that I lucked out in that Klein Tools maxes out both. Next is to find one in stock locally. Thanks!
Project Farm should do a video on Project Farm videos to test which of his videos do the best with viewers... or do the best at reviewing an item. Very meta.
You perform the most relevant real-world tests I've ever seen anywhere. For instance: testing how long it takes to retract doesn't mean a lot, but then testing *after* beating them up is a fantastic way to determine how rugged they are, and how much damage they can survive over their life. Just smart, smart testing. Keep it up!
I’ve repurposed tape measures, to use their spring rewind for things other than measuring, and the rewind speed would have been useful to me then to know which was great suited to my application. It also functioned as a control, by which we can quantify how much the sand effected them. That’s more pertinent to me than the drop tests, because I’ve had far more tapes wear out fairly quickly, than I’ve had break from being dropped.
i swear all you people are bots how in the fuck is putting your tape measure in an ammo can with a bunch of screws and dirt and then hooking that shit up to a machine to bounce it around for five minutes "real world" ffs get a life and a job MrEkshin
@@jasonlewis5603 One of the things I do in my life is use tools. I try not to hurt them, but they still get beat to hell. I've never seen a review beat up tools until they break. This information is useful, so that I know which tools are tough and will last. Also, thank you for your advice about other things I should get. I'll look into that.
I've been using the Stanley Fat Max for years, and agree it's a fantastic tape measure. Would buy it again. I'm surprised any tolerated the sandpaper test, didn't expect that!
A guy at work had the craftsman tape and was bragging about how tough it was, then he demonstrated it by throwing on the ground. It broke. I never laughed so hard in my life, i still get a chuckle
Had a sales lady jump up and down on a Samsonite Brief case to show me how tough it was. I said sold but I'll take the brown one instead, that was over fourty years ago and it still works great
Stanley Fat Max 25’ is the most durable from an “in the field standpoint”. I have tried all of these and Stanley is the one I keep buying. The blade doesn’t bend when dropped and the available surface on the back for writing measurements is best in class
My boss recommends Stanley fat max as well, when I went to buy mine they were out of stock and the wide blade Milwaukee was on sale for 12 bucks though so that's what I run, I'm happy with it so far, it has a foot more stickout than his fat max lol
I'm 2nd year apprentice and one of my colleagues told me the best measuring tape he's ever used was from Stanley. I didn't believe him and bought a milwaukee stud 8m instead. In less than a year the milwaukee stud does not retract back as well as it used to, I should have bought the Stanley instead though the milwaukee I bought is great for every use in my boilermaking apprenticeship but the tape retraction durability is a let down.
I've been an electrician going on 28 yrs and I've literally had all those tape measures thru the years and NOTHING stands up to the stanley fatmax 👍🏼 Great review!!!!
I'm an electrician and this video totally explains why I get so frustrated with my Milwaukee tape. Thank you so much for your efforts in making clear, fair, concise comparison videos sir.
I would go with Klein personally, then Kobalt next. I don't drop my tools very often and if I do it's only from a few feet max so the drop test was extreme for me.
i one hundred percent reccommmend knee defenders, i used to work on my knees in confined spaces for upwards of 12 hours and knee defenders are the only ones i will use
Knowing the true standout is super important when building collapsible radio antennas. Thanks for doing this review. I’m planning on making a collapsible 10 meter dipole antenna. Basically two pairs of two 8’ cuts of tape measure, facing each other, and heat shrinked together. The better the standout, the better they’ll do in the wind.
@@WilliamDye-willdye almost exactly i use 2 craftsman tapes the one he tested for framing and a smaller model with a smaller hook for trim best bang for your buck in my humble opinion
The quality of testing you design and engineer in your own home workshop is truly incredible. Your videos are always well thought out and cover just about every aspect of whatever tool, chemical, or product you decide to test. This is the definitive review channel for youtube.
I love the fast pace of your editing. Quick video clips/scene cuts, short snippets of voiceover facts and thorough presentation of data. Great job as usual PF!
I'm the exact opposite. Love PF's work but cant stand the monotone and "no break" feel. He even edited music in and we didn't hear anything. There's no reason to go that fast....SLOW DOWN!!
@@73xlh most of us don’t have time to watch a half hour video on tape measures. I probably wouldn’t even click on it if it was that long. I want the data quick and fast so I can get onto my next task. To each their own, that’s what makes us all special.
Great video! Like several of your others, I'd love to see an updated version for 2023 with some of the more recent contenders. Thanks again! The speed, quality, and innovative comparisons are worthy of applaud (and fun to watch!).
The best one has been out for years. The stanley fatmax autolock (not shown in this video) It wins best overall use for me and has best in class durability over my life in the field using these things daily.
No problem, heres a smidge more info. I prefer their 16' tapes for hand feel. But they're only good for measuring 12ft or so to keep the tape in optimal condition. I backup my 16' tapes with a bosh blaze digital measuring tool. I got the $90 one because it is accurate to +/- 1/16" which in theory should be good for a rough cut. I have yet to make any cuts over 12' since adopting this method. The digital tool is also great for me to measure square footage easy, or start checking things for layout (im in flooring/masonry/carpentry) If i wanted one tape to rule them all, its the 35' but there is no auto lock for that tape. Its good for all use including layout of a house. Its a big tape though. My hands arent small and prefer something else. The 25' is a good all arounder. I do technically have one just in case i need the stretch (a milwaukee auto lock i tested recently). The 25 is good up to about 18-20ft pulls and stay in good condition. Basically as long as any lumber you might buy. The 3 best practices to keep your tape in good shape. 1. Never pull the full length 2. Try not to let it soak in water 3. Protect that blade from damage P.S. i always throw that extra wide tip that comes with the tool away with the packaging. The Stanley works great naked!
I enjoyed watching this test. I have been in the building trades for more than 40 years, and have bought hundreds of measuring tapes. I currently use the Crescent Lufkin Shockforce 35' tape, and I have found this to be the best tape I have ever used. It simply holds up better, and is very easy to read in low light environments. Both sides of the blade are numbered and that can really be a help sometimes. If you repeat this test in the future, I'm certain this would be the top contender. Thanks again for this video.👍
@@ProjectFarm I do have a recommendation if you do another tape comparison test. Do a water test. One of the biggest problems I have with tapes, is they get wet and then they don't want to recoil. In recent years, I go back and forth between iron work to pipe fitting and both trades are very hard on tapes. In both trades they constantly get wet and sandy, so if there is something new out there, I would like to know about it. Until then I will stick with my Crescent Lufkin Shockforce 35' Tape because it truly last the longest, plus you can drop it 60' onto concrete and it doesn't shatter. Thanks again for doing what you do. Oh! Milwaukee makes the best cordless tools on earth.
After almost 30 years as a carpenter , I've tried everything and I keep going back to FatMax . Now as a pipefitter / welder I use the FatMax with the magnet . A quick edit , I hate fractions on my tape . It's easy enough to read without them .
Believe it, or not, there are people that do not know how to read a tape measure. So having the fractions on at least part of the tape can be helpful for those individuals. It all may seem like second nature to you. But that is not always the case in the wider population. There's jobs where they test people to see if they can read a tape. Not all pass. Ignorance is curable with information though.
Fatmax is the only tape I will buy, been using them as a full time carpenter for 20 years, I have tried everything else, they are all garbage compared to the fatmax
I know you generally test tools, but it would be awesome to see you test non-stick pans! Absolutely love every one of your videos. It's amazing how much effort you put in each one of them.
Thanks for all the info in each video! My father has been building since the 80’s and suggested the old school Stanley Powerlock ii. Love to see these new tools be put to the test.
I often see the titles and think “how is he going to test this item?” Then I watch the video and am blown away with how clever the test rigs are and how truly objective they make the testing.
I’ve watched around 25 of your videos and truly appreciate what you do. I can’t help but notice that no matter what the product, DeWalt almost always comes out at or near the top in your tests. I think some kind of honorable mention is due to DeWalt’s design and engineering teams over their entire product line.
Depending on the tool, it seems like some of the top brands, as tested by Project Farm, are: DeWalt, Milwaukee, Wera, Knipex, Klein, Craftsman, Keen, Tsunoda, Smith & Wesson. All of these seem to always perform well, from what I've seen.
I love the fact that the failed test (magnetic strength) and it's replacement test was included in the video to show just how thorough you are. Amazing content as always!
I have used this channel for a lot of stuff I have bought. Its a good way to save a buck and have something last a lot longer.. Best channel for reviews as its an all around better type of reviews, right to the point and not sponsored
Yeah, I agree. I was thinking there are only a couple of things to worry about, but the abrasion test, the retraction test, and the drop test were things I didn't think about. I am not too rough on my tools but good to know which will hold up well particularly if you let someone borrow it.
Your channel is my favorite on RUclips, period! Objective, with no b/s whatsoever! You remind me of what it used to mean to be an American. I hope to God we find our way again as a country and people! Thanks for the great channel! You've helped so many people make smart choices with their money which helps us get more work done!
I have a 30’ standley BD the edges were so sharp when I bought it that my fingers got cut a number of times. Finally dulled out but split (tore) for about a foot . But it’s has a great standout and I’m sill using it 2y later LOL
I really like the Klein that I use now. Best one I ever had was a Crafstman self locking from 20yrs ago. The first 4 inches got too worn out to use about 2yrs ago.
Seriously one of the best channels on RUclips, I don't have a farm or a lot of need for this info, but I appreciate his high quality testing. Subscribed
I probably wouldn't have given this video a look 5+ years ago. Being a homeowner now, i get excited about these really practical videos. Keep up the great work!
This was the absolute most thorough, unbiased and best tape measure review and test. Every test was fair and accurately represented the abilities of each tape measure. Now, if you can do the same for all of the rest of the millions of other products that exist, that would be great.
Man, learn something new everyday. I'm 61 yrs old, and I didn't realize the purpose of the clip sliding slightly to get the first inch measurement correct!
Every time a video comes out from this channel, I KNOW my life is about to be improved in some way. This video spoke to my soul, yo. Especially the dust and grit test!
Todd's engineering brain continuously amazes me! How he thinks up all these different tests and has no formal education on engineering makes him the newly added, "8th wonder of the world!" :0)
I can tell you that it is possible to do very well being mostly self educated. For example, many technical catalogs come with a chapter with the science involving their products. Case in point, you want to learn about electrical circuit protection, search for Buss SPD (Selecting Protective Devices). It's a pHD in electrical protection!
Thanks for the video and test. I blow through tape measures and have tried every brand that I can. I have had the best results with DeWalt and Kobalt. I really appreciate the thoroughness of your test!
@@ProjectFarm I just bought a pole saw and the manual said to use vegetable based bar and chain oil to not harm the tree. Then I did a quick search and it makes sense to switch over all saws since your basically flinging that stuff into the environment. Some suggest canola oil. Feel like doing a comparison of bio chain oils and how they perform?
@@RaggedsEdge I’d enjoy seeing this project for sure I cant imagine the oil in the quantities that would result from even heavy commercial use. While it makes sense, unless you’re in a very fragile ecosystem, especially fragile waterways or are constantly cutting in a fixed location. Or things in chain and bar oil being more destructive than I was aware of.
@@Jay22222 I recall reading that one teaspoon of oil can contaminate something like 100,000 gallons of water. Of course none of us are running our chainsaws over open water very frequently but it’s still something I’ll consider. In the meantime, I’ll try the canola oil in my pole saw since that’s gonna be used on trees I am trying to keep healthy.
90% of the trades I have interacted with use it, unless you deal with concrete or sand, as even it can't stand up for more than a couple weeks in that environment
@@littlemannot I use the Komelon because they stand up well to bad environments and they are cheap. Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Stanley don't seem to last quite as long and they cost a lot more. I just wish the magnets were a bit better.
Every time I think I to myself “oh, man, I hope he tests the tool this way”, you always hit me with the “we’re gonna test that!” and then all is right with the world
@@Wooble57 I know a guy who dropped 50+ feet off a ladder. He landed on some bolts that broke his knee. Now he's a walking lighting rod and fears thunderstorms.
The results he had with the Milwaukee tape tend to match my experience I've had with them. What surprised me though was the particular Milwaukee tape he was testing didn't have the tab bend.
I have the wide blade version of the Milwaukee and have been using it for 2 years now, the blade retraction can be just a little wonky but other than that I've had no wear problems
He should have used the Milwaukee 25ft STUD. They are much more durable. I have one and it's amazing. Regardless, there still could be better tape measures out there.
I have tried most Milwaukee tape measures for work and all of them turn to Crap. Their expensive one with the magnet on the end being the worst one, if the tape measure blade gets bent in any way then the magnet just twists the blade and collapses the blade making it so annoying.
Dude I always love your review style. You always treat every test as fairly as you can and when certain brands don’t live up to your expectations you don’t make it a huge deal, you just say “It fell short, next one!”
I worked in construction as a framer and then electrician for 15 years. Nothing could stand up to Stanley fatmax in terms of durability and longevity Dewalt come close You should have dumped tapes in water and tested them. Working as a framer required to work in the rain especially in the pacific northwest. Your chanel is awesome love your content.
@@raymondroberts1905 IDK honestly. It was used a half a year in construction, 2-1/2 as a Dish Tech, and a year at a trailer factory. The last year it gets the occasional use at home now that I have a desk job. The blade is some tough stuff. The lettering is a bit worn but still very readable.
@@MaxDad7 that explains it a bit, I've been a commercial electrician for the last 8 years, im lucky if they last me a year. Mine always break right after the hook coating secrion.
@@raymondroberts1905 I hear ya. Before I bought the Milwaukee, I bought a classic Stanley and the tape ripped in 2 days. The basic steel tapes just don't last.
You can say that again, especially the expandable hoses. I've gone through four of them in the last four years. Their connections are pitiful. I would love to see him test those.
Try the flexzilla pro hoses, the ends are reusable and they don't kink. My oldest one is pushing 5 years already and still as hood as the day I got it.
Years ago I would gather up all the Stanley tape measures I could find on the job site and turn them in for new tapes. Retired 7 years now and its Stanley with a couple of Milwaukee tapes, cause everyone knows I like the brand.
I'd love to see a video on what works best to remove old oil stains from a concrete driveway/garage floor. I've told so many of my friends, as well as all the mechanics at our trucking/landscaping/plowing business about your channel. You are such a help in so many ways. Thank you for all of your information!!!
Great tests! Innovative and informative. I have some color commentary: A) ironically, Ming Hao (from Mandarin) translates as “good name” (reputation) B) I personally would not fare well if I were put through the ammo can test C) the magnetic power of the Craftsman could be helpful in retrieving a dropped screw, bolt or tool from a tight place D) DeWalt produces some great products across many categories Thanks for another helpful evaluation!
The only problem I find with your channel, I have a strange need to go out and buy these items that I don't always necessarily need! Thanks for the inciteful and well-thought-out reviews.
Here's the list of batteries reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
DeWalt: amzn.to/2RJqVop
Craftsman: amzn.to/3yIZNqb
Milwaukee: amzn.to/2QAmBr3
Stanley: amzn.to/3dtghuw
Klein: amzn.to/3ds0BY6
Lufkin: amzn.to/3akCk4k
Komelon: amzn.to/3x6A3n6
Kutir: amzn.to/3eaKi1h
Ming Hao: amzn.to/3x727qo
This man never ceases to amaze me with just how clever his test rigs are.
Thank you!
Agreed
Same...
I was thinking how can you test tape measure's..? Now I know..!😂😂
I wouldn't be surprised if companies watch his videos and start testing products with his methods.
Let me interrupt your wet dream. He is a shill for Milwaukee.
There is nobody on RUclips that is as dedicated to their niche, as engaging with their community, and is as honest and fair and intelligent as Todd is. This is the undisputed greatest source of tool review anywhere on this planet. If I'm in the market for a new tool, I always check the channel and I use Todd's research to make my decision. Thank you for everything that you do, your research is invaluable.
Thanks!
One of the best channels on youtube if not the best
Took the words right out of my mouth!
@@ProjectFarm hey project farm you have to make a vidoe showing different type of window or windshield repair product the ones that fix those small cracks instead of going to a shop or sams where they repair it for you
Just imagine if PF Todd teamed up with Scotty Kilmer & took on ChrisFix & NIA.
As someone who prefers a quality product and will often buy multiple brands to try to figure out the better options, I must say You have one of if not the BEST channel for quality product testing. I thoroughly appreciate Your effort.
Thanks!
He has the best non biased videos on RUclips. He's proven to me that dewalt is the best set of "budget" tools. It's nice to hear someone that doesn't bash tools for a slightly worse performance. He just gives us the straight up stats.
@@BO-hh8mj it's a great way to decide what tools to get if you don't know what you want in a tool ie new to a trade or never used that tool or its a consumable. But once you know what you want in a tool overall performance sometimes takes a back seat to usability and comfort
@@BO-hh8mj I've used an older Milwaukee, a new Milwaukee and a Lufkin overall I'd want an old Milwaukee but that's not an option so Lufkin wins
We all do!!!
This video was pure gold. I love how he just rips through the test without droning on. Thanks for the awesome test. So informative, and entertaining.
You are welcome!
Can we just admire the commitment to his viewers? Tests what is asked for. Never a disappointment. No bias. No fluff. Just good, rock solid content!
Agreed . Scotty Kilmer same way but with cars
Thanks!
@@michaelpolaski4186 Scotty Kilmer is a joke and a sellout very bias, don't even compare!
@@jllrue Bias because he praises Toyota and bashes GM/FCA/Nissan? Everything he says is backed up with facts you can easily look up online. How many 20yr old cars from those brands do you see on the road compared to Toyotas?
@@jllrue agreed scotty kilmer is a sell out and crazy biased.
I do appreciate the form: all business, no small talk and no silly extending the show with unnecessary word salad.
Thanks!
That's a hallmark of all his videos.
I agree. His editing is superb. Results without blather.
The amount of time and money this man spends on these tests for our benefit is nothing short of amazing.
Thanks for what you do.
You are welcome!
He definitely makes that up and more in revenue though.
@@Ed-uu9eo only now. I remember when he was testing spark plug Spark amounts, and nobody knew about his channel back then. The man was really digging into his pockets.
@@ProjectFarm I do have one inconsistency, for the dirty retractor you held the tapes and for the clean they where on the block, in hand some could be slightly more angled, but love the videos, great testing man, awesome information
seriously! This is the type of channel real men watch.
I’ve been beating the same fat max like a red headed step child for almost 4 years now, my first foreman had it for 2 years or so before he gave it to me so 6 total years on commercial construction sites. The only bad thing (which I’ve come to really like) is that it auto locks but only if you’re more than 2’ out. Other than that it still pulls and retracts like a dream, would recommend to anyone in any trade. Love your reviews as always, amazed that you somehow manage to improve on every single video despite already being so dialed in and comprehensive. You’re the hero that the tool nerds of RUclips need for sure
Thanks!
Man, your channel has had the most impact over my shopping choices.
None of it is conjecture, just straight information
As it should be.
You just came here to watch project farm videos and chew bubble gum and you are all out of bubble gum. (btw RIP Rowdy' Roddy Pipper)
That is why we love him, just pure scientific testing with the facts reported.
Thanks!
Thank you Project Farm.
My dad passed away one year ago. He was a mechanic and craftsman and taught me many skills. He also left me lots of tools and materials. Unfortunately, I work behind a desk now and seldomly use those tools and skills. I like watching your videos because they remind me of my oldman 💔
There's always weekends.
You are most welcome! Thanks for sharing!
You can always invest in yourself. Take those skills build things that pay the bills and be your own boss
I'd be glad to have those skills Im still learning so I can stop being a slave.
I'm a plumber and have always worked hard and worked outside in the elements. I paid my son to work for me during the summers he was in high school and I'm happy to say, that plan worked. He went on to college and ended up in the insurance business. He's been an underwriter for years now and I couldn't be any more proud of him. I never wanted him to have to work as hard as I had to work, sometimes just to keep a roof over our head and food on the table. Although, he still does work hard, it's just a different type of hard work. And he's never had the money problems we had when we were raising him. I'm very grateful for that.
@@texasplumr You have raised a good son, sir.
I'm a contractor, and Stanley FatMax is all I buy. They feel good in the hand, have good standout, and after many years, the tape holder on my tool belts has formed to the shape!
My favorite as well. At home and at work.
I bought my last tool belt when I was still working as a general contractor back in the early 90s. Unfortunately, the fat max is too far to fit in it. Back then the Craftsman tapes were fantastic, but they went to crap in the mid 90s, about the same time that they stopped honoring their lifetime guarantee. I now use the pro grade, self locking Komolon because it's the best thing I can find that will still fit in my tool belt. I've worn out a few FatMAX tapes, and I would agree that they are better than the Komolon, but I really don't want to break in another tool belt...
@@nospam3409 I often use the old style Stanley's. You can catch them on sale at Ace for $5.
Thanks for sharing.
this channel made me break my milwaukee loyalty, it's so nice to have someone providing unbiased info about the best thing's available! thank you, you do great work man!
Thanks!
Before I buy anything, I check this channel to see if it's been tested. So far, have not been let down.
I agree with this guy a hundred percent
I just subbed after finding this channel. I use lots of tools and I really like how he’s testing as fairly as possible. I with you, check here first before buying. If he doesn’t have a video for what I need, I’m going to suggest before for my next necessary purchase.
I did the same with the car wipers...
It's kinda gratifying when you see stuff you already bought on here do well!
I'm still waiting for him to test gas station sushi
I read the title and was wondering, "How the heck do you test a tape measure?" I clicked and watched and your ingenuity for testing methods never fails to impress.
Thanks!
I`m going to get my kobalt tape measure from the garage, and tell it that its place is in the house from now on. It can sit on the couch.
lol Thanks for sharing!
I love my kobalt
Do pout it on the couch. It’ll fall in the crevices to be gone forever!
Lol 😂
Before I knew anything about tools and started paying extra for premium tools at work, I bought a Kobalt 16' with the magnetic tip. I've had Starrets, Lufkins, and several FatMaxes and I still like the design of the Kobalt the best by far
I needed this! THANKFULLY you mentioned and showed which ones had measurements on both the bottom and top of the tape. What I've learned on a garage project and now a house remodel is:
1. If the tape measure doesn't have the numbers on both the top and bottom, it's a non-starter. VERY often you are trying to measure something overhead and if you turn it over or on its side to read it, it loses all of it's standout and falls. Try measuring along the ceiling from a wall, or checking to see how to cut a piece of OSB or wallboard fit tight into a corner when the corner is a little off from top to bottom. Getting the bottom measurement is easy. It's the top one that is a problem.
2. Next is good standout so you can get to the corner from at least 8 usable feet away.
Those two features have turned out to be the biggest factors for efficiency. If I had to replace the most expensive tape measure reviewed once a week, even for a DIYer, it would be cheaper than all of the time wasted and mistakes made trying to get a good measurement. From your review and can see that I lucked out in that Klein Tools maxes out both. Next is to find one in stock locally.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Project Farm - the only channel you thumbs up before even watching because you already know it’s going to be good.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm Here's a comparison idea, vehicle headlight bulbs. HID, LED STANDARD, PROJECTOR, BLUE, WHITE, STANDARD...ect
Even if the content might be as random/unsuspecting as.....say Tapemeasures....🤔🤭
Project Farm should do a video on Project Farm videos to test which of his videos do the best with viewers... or do the best at reviewing an item. Very meta.
True!
You perform the most relevant real-world tests I've ever seen anywhere. For instance: testing how long it takes to retract doesn't mean a lot, but then testing *after* beating them up is a fantastic way to determine how rugged they are, and how much damage they can survive over their life. Just smart, smart testing. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
I’ve repurposed tape measures, to use their spring rewind for things other than measuring, and the rewind speed would have been useful to me then to know which was great suited to my application.
It also functioned as a control, by which we can quantify how much the sand effected them. That’s more pertinent to me than the drop tests, because I’ve had far more tapes wear out fairly quickly, than I’ve had break from being dropped.
Thank you so much for the appreciation guys :)
i swear all you people are bots how in the fuck is putting your tape measure in an ammo can with a bunch of screws and dirt and then hooking that shit up to a machine to bounce it around for five minutes "real world" ffs get a life and a job MrEkshin
@@jasonlewis5603 One of the things I do in my life is use tools. I try not to hurt them, but they still get beat to hell. I've never seen a review beat up tools until they break. This information is useful, so that I know which tools are tough and will last. Also, thank you for your advice about other things I should get. I'll look into that.
This is one of the only channels I will never ever complain about ads.
Just get adblock for youtube.. or premium if you use your phone..
He totally deserves it. I don’t even skip unless it’s like 2m lol
Literally the only channel I never skip ads for.
What ads?
@@fergusontea if your have you tube premium, like I do, we don't see ads. He does make money off of. RUclips premium members too though.
I've been using the Stanley Fat Max for years, and agree it's a fantastic tape measure. Would buy it again. I'm surprised any tolerated the sandpaper test, didn't expect that!
Thanks for sharing.
I hated it. The shock force g2 from crescent is my favorite by far
There exists no other RUclips channel with comments as positive and thankful as this one. What a great idea you had.
Thanks!
Jordan Peterson’s channel is also generally very positive and friendly.
@@MrD3000
If only Jordan Peterson wasn't a pretentious psuedo- intellectual.
@@ElectricAlien577 how is he a pseudo-intellectual? His academic career is nothing short of impressive. Have you ever read any of his publications?
That’s because Jordan Peterson’s left wing handlers delete pull strings to get everything critical deleted… lol, just kidding… or am I?
I just watched a 16 minute video on tape measures... and loved every second!!!
I loved every inch of it
A guy at work had the craftsman tape and was bragging about how tough it was, then he demonstrated it by throwing on the ground. It broke. I never laughed so hard in my life, i still get a chuckle
Had a sales lady jump up and down on a Samsonite Brief case to show me how tough it was. I said sold but I'll take the brown one instead, that was over fourty years ago and it still works great
It's all about insecure marketing manipulation. If you have to tell someone your are... Then your not!
That’s great!
@@snowgorilla9789 i saw a sales person do that and it broke 😂
Either way i'd buy it vs anything made in China period. Bare minimum if it's assembled in the U.S.A I'll buy it.
Stanley Fat Max 25’ is the most durable from an “in the field standpoint”. I have tried all of these and Stanley is the one I keep buying. The blade doesn’t bend when dropped and the available surface on the back for writing measurements is best in class
Thanks for the feedback.
My boss recommends Stanley fat max as well, when I went to buy mine they were out of stock and the wide blade Milwaukee was on sale for 12 bucks though so that's what I run, I'm happy with it so far, it has a foot more stickout than his fat max lol
I'm 2nd year apprentice and one of my colleagues told me the best measuring tape he's ever used was from Stanley. I didn't believe him and bought a milwaukee stud 8m instead. In less than a year the milwaukee stud does not retract back as well as it used to, I should have bought the Stanley instead though the milwaukee I bought is great for every use in my boilermaking apprenticeship but the tape retraction durability is a let down.
Okay... I'll mark measurements on the back of the tape from now on. Never crossed my mind, I'm not a professional. :)
They’re pieces of shit now
I've been an electrician going on 28 yrs and I've literally had all those tape measures thru the years and NOTHING stands up to the stanley fatmax 👍🏼
Great review!!!!
Judging by the quality of the products, I like milwaukee more, I don’t know about roulettes, but they have the best screwdriver bits)
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Have you used milwaukee stud?
Electrician of long-ago and I agree. Stanley (before they added the name Fatmax) was always the tried-and-true tape measure.
I'm an electrician and this video totally explains why I get so frustrated with my Milwaukee tape. Thank you so much for your efforts in making clear, fair, concise comparison videos sir.
Sorry to hear that. I was disappointed in the results, as well. Glad I didn't shell out for one.
It’s all about trial & error. Milwaukee has some of the best tools in the trade but the tape measure isn’t 1 of them.
Hate to say it, Dewalt has a good one, its about $50
I would go with Klein personally, then Kobalt next. I don't drop my tools very often and if I do it's only from a few feet max so the drop test was extreme for me.
thankfully i got mine for 10$ for the 15 and 25ft, so theyre worth it to me lol
As a plumber I would like to see a video on which knee pads are the best for crawl space work. I enjoy your hard work and dedication to these videos.
Great suggestion! Thank you.
9 out of 10 prostitutes prefer Pond Beaver 2020 knee pads. Durability and comfort rated highest.
i one hundred percent reccommmend knee defenders, i used to work on my knees in confined spaces for upwards of 12 hours and knee defenders are the only ones i will use
@@herculydia yup. Its true
Attagurl knee pads are good
Knowing the true standout is super important when building collapsible radio antennas. Thanks for doing this review. I’m planning on making a collapsible 10 meter dipole antenna. Basically two pairs of two 8’ cuts of tape measure, facing each other, and heat shrinked together. The better the standout, the better they’ll do in the wind.
Thanks for sharing.
Oh yea buddy ive waited for years for this i use tapes all day everyday BEST CHANNEL ON RUclips.
Wow, thank you!
Does your experience match his findings?
@@WilliamDye-willdye almost exactly i use 2 craftsman tapes the one he tested for framing and a smaller model with a smaller hook for trim best bang for your buck in my humble opinion
I use craftsman with magnetic tip daily... Still not sure how it held up as im still watching
The quality of testing you design and engineer in your own home workshop is truly incredible. Your videos are always well thought out and cover just about every aspect of whatever tool, chemical, or product you decide to test. This is the definitive review channel for youtube.
I think he could make a video about paint and how long each brand took to dry and we would all still enjoy and watch it lol.
Thank you very much.
I love the fast pace of your editing. Quick video clips/scene cuts, short snippets of voiceover facts and thorough presentation of data. Great job as usual PF!
I'm the exact opposite. Love PF's work but cant stand the monotone and "no break" feel. He even edited music in and we didn't hear anything. There's no reason to go that fast....SLOW DOWN!!
@@73xlh most of us don’t have time to watch a half hour video on tape measures. I probably wouldn’t even click on it if it was that long. I want the data quick and fast so I can get onto my next task. To each their own, that’s what makes us all special.
Great video! Like several of your others, I'd love to see an updated version for 2023 with some of the more recent contenders. Thanks again! The speed, quality, and innovative comparisons are worthy of applaud (and fun to watch!).
The best one has been out for years. The stanley fatmax autolock (not shown in this video)
It wins best overall use for me and has best in class durability over my life in the field using these things daily.
@@brandonhoffman4712 Thanks for the recommendation!
No problem, heres a smidge more info.
I prefer their 16' tapes for hand feel. But they're only good for measuring 12ft or so to keep the tape in optimal condition. I backup my 16' tapes with a bosh blaze digital measuring tool. I got the $90 one because it is accurate to +/- 1/16" which in theory should be good for a rough cut. I have yet to make any cuts over 12' since adopting this method. The digital tool is also great for me to measure square footage easy, or start checking things for layout (im in flooring/masonry/carpentry)
If i wanted one tape to rule them all, its the 35' but there is no auto lock for that tape. Its good for all use including layout of a house. Its a big tape though. My hands arent small and prefer something else.
The 25' is a good all arounder. I do technically have one just in case i need the stretch (a milwaukee auto lock i tested recently). The 25 is good up to about 18-20ft pulls and stay in good condition. Basically as long as any lumber you might buy.
The 3 best practices to keep your tape in good shape.
1. Never pull the full length
2. Try not to let it soak in water
3. Protect that blade from damage
P.S. i always throw that extra wide tip that comes with the tool away with the packaging. The Stanley works great naked!
The most underrated reviewer on RUclips!
Agreed
Thank you very much!
I don't know about underrated, most helpful? YES
Highly-rated in my book! I want to be like Todd when I grow up!
I trust your recommendations more than any other youtube channel
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm you have to
@@ProjectFarm you
@@ProjectFarm you
Just about spat my coffee when you said "the Cooter brand"
Nice coating on your cooter!
I came to the comments after hearing him say that 🤣🤣
i did not think he would pronounce it that way and i had to pause the video to clean up the ice water i spat onto my lap
it's a shame that the sand in the Cooter caused it problems 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was disappointed to hear that we're even getting that from China 😲
I enjoyed watching this test. I have been in the building trades for more than 40 years, and have bought hundreds of measuring tapes. I currently use the Crescent Lufkin Shockforce 35' tape, and I have found this to be the best tape I have ever used. It simply holds up better, and is very easy to read in low light environments. Both sides of the blade are numbered and that can really be a help sometimes. If you repeat this test in the future, I'm certain this would be the top contender. Thanks again for this video.👍
Great feedback. Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm I do have a recommendation if you do another tape comparison test. Do a water test. One of the biggest problems I have with tapes, is they get wet and then they don't want to recoil. In recent years, I go back and forth between iron work to pipe fitting and both trades are very hard on tapes. In both trades they constantly get wet and sandy, so if there is something new out there, I would like to know about it.
Until then I will stick with my Crescent Lufkin Shockforce 35' Tape because it truly last the longest, plus you can drop it 60' onto concrete and it doesn't shatter. Thanks again for doing what you do. Oh! Milwaukee makes the best cordless tools on earth.
@@davidmc62 I like Makita. Both corded and cordless drills and angle grinders. And I am hankering after a Makita cordless 7 1/4" circular saw.
After almost 30 years as a carpenter , I've tried everything and I keep going back to FatMax . Now as a pipefitter / welder I use the FatMax with the magnet . A quick edit , I hate fractions on my tape . It's easy enough to read without them .
Thanks for the feedback.
Believe it, or not, there are people that do not know how to read a tape measure. So having the fractions on at least part of the tape can be helpful for those individuals. It all may seem like second nature to you. But that is not always the case in the wider population. There's jobs where they test people to see if they can read a tape. Not all pass. Ignorance is curable with information though.
How about the fact that fat Max is designed to never fall on the tip?
Fatmax is the only tape I will buy, been using them as a full time carpenter for 20 years, I have tried everything else, they are all garbage compared to the fatmax
@@1pcfred Tired of everything being reduced and pandering to lowest common (fool)= denominator. Let's stop making ignorance easier.
This is peak Project Farm. Deserves some sort of lifetime achievement award.
Thanks for the nice comment!
I know you generally test tools, but it would be awesome to see you test non-stick pans! Absolutely love every one of your videos. It's amazing how much effort you put in each one of them.
Thank you! Thanks for the suggestion.
Indeed. I'd like to know how much of the non-stick coating rubs off and gets into food!
Please do this with the PFOA free pans too. I can see it being expensive as some pans run in the hundreds...
Thanks for all the info in each video! My father has been building since the 80’s and suggested the old school Stanley Powerlock ii. Love to see these new tools be put to the test.
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
This will be your highest viewed video. Everyone needs a good tape measure. Great video!!!
Wow, thanks!
I often see the titles and think “how is he going to test this item?”
Then I watch the video and am blown away with how clever the test rigs are and how truly objective they make the testing.
Thanks for watching!
So weird but I want to see you test what paper plates are the best. Only you would put it through the proper tests
Thanks for the feedback.
Lol
The ketchup overload test will be brutal.
That's a no, btw
WTH! Paper plates are disposable!
I’ve watched around 25 of your videos and truly appreciate what you do. I can’t help but notice that no matter what the product, DeWalt almost always comes out at or near the top in your tests. I think some kind of honorable mention is due to DeWalt’s design and engineering teams over their entire product line.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Depending on the tool, it seems like some of the top brands, as tested by Project Farm, are: DeWalt, Milwaukee, Wera, Knipex, Klein, Craftsman, Keen, Tsunoda, Smith & Wesson. All of these seem to always perform well, from what I've seen.
I love the fact that the failed test (magnetic strength) and it's replacement test was included in the video to show just how thorough you are. Amazing content as always!
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm i just bought the Gooloo 4000 after your test Todd
The only channel I keep finding myself thinking "I never knew I needed this".
As usual, absolutely perfect.
This video Really Measured Up !
You could say it really measures up
Could you do rachet strap brands or bungy cords
You should do a test of all the impact wrenches cordless
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm my 6 yr old watched the video and said "Daddy why does he keep saying "Made in China"...lol
my man's channel has really taken off. i remember coming here to look at seafoam reviews and 1.75mil subs later still putting out quality content.
I was thinking the same thing. He'll be at two million before you know it. Always quality content.
LOL I loved the sea foam video when it came out.
@@bbqguy777 That's the one that got me started too.
Yep, the Seafoam got me started as well. Great channel.
Thanks!
Me seeing the title: "No one cares about this."
Me after watching the video: "I want to buy a new tape measure."
I have used this channel for a lot of stuff I have bought. Its a good way to save a buck and have something last a lot longer.. Best channel for reviews as its an all around better type of reviews, right to the point and not sponsored
same here
Yeah, I agree. I was thinking there are only a couple of things to worry about, but the abrasion test, the retraction test, and the drop test were things I didn't think about. I am not too rough on my tools but good to know which will hold up well particularly if you let someone borrow it.
Which brand then?
Big tape wins again
Never skip adverts on project Farm videos.
You deserve the income on top of Patreon for such quality content.
Thanks!
I love that the videos are just as long as they need to be, they are never stretched or shortened to fit a theme bravo sir
I appreciate that! Thanks!
Your channel is my favorite on RUclips, period! Objective, with no b/s whatsoever! You remind me of what it used to mean to be an American. I hope to God we find our way again as a country and people! Thanks for the great channel! You've helped so many people make smart choices with their money which helps us get more work done!
Stanley Black & Decker really cleaned up in this round with three great entries: Stanley, Craftsman, and DeWalt.
I just bought a similar craftsman tape measure and yes, I was.
@@Nipplehook yes you were what?
I think Klein is related to sbd also somehow
I have a 30’ standley BD the edges were so sharp when I bought it that my fingers got cut a number of times. Finally dulled out but split (tore) for about a foot . But it’s has a great standout and I’m sill using it 2y later LOL
I'm so glad that you made a career out of RUclips! Always a pleasure watching you break stuff!
lol Thanks for watching!
I really like the Klein that I use now. Best one I ever had was a Crafstman self locking from 20yrs ago. The first 4 inches got too worn out to use about 2yrs ago.
Thanks for the feedback.
Seriously one of the best channels on RUclips, I don't have a farm or a lot of need for this info, but I appreciate his high quality testing. Subscribed
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I probably wouldn't have given this video a look 5+ years ago. Being a homeowner now, i get excited about these really practical videos. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do.
Sadly, this is an indicator that you've hit adulthood ;)
This was the absolute most thorough, unbiased and best tape measure review and test. Every test was fair and accurately represented the abilities of each tape measure. Now, if you can do the same for all of the rest of the millions of other products that exist, that would be great.
Thanks!
Man, learn something new everyday. I'm 61 yrs old, and I didn't realize the purpose of the clip sliding slightly to get the first inch measurement correct!
Thanks for sharing.
"We're gonna test that!" Every tool company CEO starts sweating bullets.
Schittin Bricks u mean?.
* Megadeth starts playing *
And add to this his little laugh after saying that. hehe :)
And they piss they pants a lil🤣🤣
This dude and LPL would get along great
Every time a video comes out from this channel, I KNOW my life is about to be improved in some way.
This video spoke to my soul, yo. Especially the dust and grit test!
Thank you!
Todd's engineering brain continuously amazes me! How he thinks up all these different tests and has no formal education on engineering makes him the newly added, "8th wonder of the world!" :0)
Thank you!
I can tell you that it is possible to do very well being mostly self educated. For example, many technical catalogs come with a chapter with the science involving their products. Case in point, you want to learn about electrical circuit protection, search for Buss SPD (Selecting Protective Devices). It's a pHD in electrical protection!
It depends on how your mind works, and how creative, being an engineer doesnt mean ur gonna come up with all sort of contraptions.
Thanks for the video and test. I blow through tape measures and have tried every brand that I can. I have had the best results with DeWalt and Kobalt. I really appreciate the thoroughness of your test!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I've got to say, you come up with some really interesting tests every time. Retraction speed + sand isn't something I'd have thought of.
Thanks!
Excellent comparison!
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm I just bought a pole saw and the manual said to use vegetable based bar and chain oil to not harm the tree. Then I did a quick search and it makes sense to switch over all saws since your basically flinging that stuff into the environment. Some suggest canola oil. Feel like doing a comparison of bio chain oils and how they perform?
@@RaggedsEdge I’d enjoy seeing this project for sure
I cant imagine the oil in the quantities that would result from even heavy commercial use.
While it makes sense, unless you’re in a very fragile ecosystem, especially fragile waterways or are constantly cutting in a fixed location.
Or things in chain and bar oil being more destructive than I was aware of.
@@Jay22222 I recall reading that one teaspoon of oil can contaminate something like 100,000 gallons of water. Of course none of us are running our chainsaws over open water very frequently but it’s still something I’ll consider. In the meantime, I’ll try the canola oil in my pole saw since that’s gonna be used on trees I am trying to keep healthy.
I’ve used all different brands of tape measures over the years, and I always find that the good ole Stanley FatMax is the most reliable!
yup
90% of the trades I have interacted with use it, unless you deal with concrete or sand, as even it can't stand up for more than a couple weeks in that environment
@@littlemannot I use the Komelon because they stand up well to bad environments and they are cheap. Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Stanley don't seem to last quite as long and they cost a lot more. I just wish the magnets were a bit better.
I'm always blown away with the test jigs, all of that effort is very appreciated!
Thanks!
Every time I think I to myself “oh, man, I hope he tests the tool this way”, you always hit me with the “we’re gonna test that!” and then all is right with the world
Thanks!
When he said "survives a 50ft drop" I was hoping the next thing he would say was "we're going to test that!"
we've got a tape where i work that claims to withstand 100ft drops....if i drop something 100 ft, it's gone, and so am i :P.
@@Wooble57 And so is anyone in the drop zone.
Thanks for sharing.
@@Wooble57 I know a guy who dropped 50+ feet off a ladder. He landed on some bolts that broke his knee. Now he's a walking lighting rod and fears thunderstorms.
I didn't know I needed a Tape Measure testing video and yet this channel makes it work flawlessly.
Thanks!
Probably the most useful channel on all of RUclips.. maybe the entire Internet!
Wow, thanks!
Damn, this guy is a treasure! Never been disappointed with his recommendations!
Thanks!
With how well Milwaukee tends to do in these tests, I was super disappointed in how poorly they held up after the simulated wear tests.
The results he had with the Milwaukee tape tend to match my experience I've had with them. What surprised me though was the particular Milwaukee tape he was testing didn't have the tab bend.
I have the wide blade version of the Milwaukee and have been using it for 2 years now, the blade retraction can be just a little wonky but other than that I've had no wear problems
He should have used the Milwaukee 25ft STUD. They are much more durable. I have one and it's amazing. Regardless, there still could be better tape measures out there.
I have tried most Milwaukee tape measures for work and all of them turn to Crap. Their expensive one with the magnet on the end being the worst one, if the tape measure blade gets bent in any way then the magnet just twists the blade and collapses the blade making it so annoying.
@@papagirth I agree,
Litteraly was just looking for the right tape and then this pops up on my subscription list, perfect timing
Thanks for sharing!
“Kutir brand” caught me off guard, thought I heard something about a cooter.
Nothing is nicer than a 25 foot Kutir.
I enjoyed the wet Kutir
That's what I heard.
That Kutir could really take a beating
Unfortunately the Kutir doesn't hold up well against friction. Be sure to keep your Kutir well lubricated.
“The Ming Hao is made in China”
Wow what a surprise lol
Thanks for watching!
I was shook😳
Not "Hencho in Honduras?" Amazing
I thot Ming Hao was Dutch
BETTER named Sumting Wong
This was like a master class on tape measures. I never knew there were so many things to consider!
Thanks for the feedback.
You are THE go to guy for helping people make their decisions about what brand they should purchase.👍👍👍
Thanks!
Dude I always love your review style. You always treat every test as fairly as you can and when certain brands don’t live up to your expectations you don’t make it a huge deal, you just say “It fell short, next one!”
Love the clean professionalism all your videos have
I appreciate that! Thanks!
Instinctively I knew that getting sand in a cooter would cause problems.
😆
There was not enough gap in the Kutir either.
Somebody had to say it 😂
Waiting until this gets 69 likes
I worked in construction as a framer and then electrician for 15 years. Nothing could stand up to Stanley fatmax in terms of durability and longevity Dewalt come close
You should have dumped tapes in water and tested them. Working as a framer required to work in the rain especially in the pacific northwest.
Your chanel is awesome love your content.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
"After only 10 passes the ming hao brand is already unreadable.... lets give it another 50." I'm weak.
I laughed so hard at this part.. ^_^ Loving this guys' channel! So scientific, but also completely real-world testing it's the best!
That Ming how is not for professional use, it sits on the shelf with every harbor freight tool ever
exercise
I've been carpenter for about 20 years now, for framing, nothing beats the Fatmax! Also, I've been known for putting my foot in my mouth! 😄
Great choice!
Was a project manager for the first Citicorp tower in Los Angeles. Walking the jobsite, the only tape measure you saw was a Stanley.
@@20alphabet yup, that's the only brand ill spend my money on! But, to each their own i guess.
20alphabet i worked for electrician wiring new houses and i always noticed the carpenters always had Stanley tapes and Makita skillsaws so did i .
40 year carpenter here, been using Stanley tapes as well.
I look forward to every Sunday morning just for these videos.
👍🏼 And a BIG breakfast! 🥞🍳🥓😋
David, Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!
On of my favorite product testing videos so far
Thank you Todd!
You are welcome!
So glad to see Craftsman and Kobalt brands tested! Thank you!
Made in China
@@lewismiller9281 most of the other brands are also
@@lewismiller9281 Craftsman made in the United States of America with Global Materials.
*Me patting my beat up 5 year old Milwaukee*
You're still the best to me buddy.
Thanks for sharing.
How did you manage to make a tape measure last 5 years?
@@raymondroberts1905 IDK honestly. It was used a half a year in construction, 2-1/2 as a Dish Tech, and a year at a trailer factory. The last year it gets the occasional use at home now that I have a desk job. The blade is some tough stuff. The lettering is a bit worn but still very readable.
@@MaxDad7 that explains it a bit, I've been a commercial electrician for the last 8 years, im lucky if they last me a year. Mine always break right after the hook coating secrion.
@@raymondroberts1905 I hear ya. Before I bought the Milwaukee, I bought a classic Stanley and the tape ripped in 2 days. The basic steel tapes just don't last.
I'd love to see you test garden hoses and sprayers. Seems so hard to find anything that lasts even one season
Swan hoses in their best grade last literally decades. Mine's 25, still no cracks in the sheathing. Can't help you with the sprayers.
You can say that again, especially the expandable hoses. I've gone through four of them in the last four years. Their connections are pitiful. I would love to see him test those.
I'd second this motion especially the new expandable hoses
Try the flexzilla pro hoses, the ends are reusable and they don't kink. My oldest one is pushing 5 years already and still as hood as the day I got it.
Eley garden hoses are awesome.
Years ago I would gather up all the Stanley tape measures I could find on the job site and turn them in for new tapes. Retired 7 years now and its Stanley with a couple of Milwaukee tapes, cause everyone knows I like the brand.
Thanks for sharing.
I'd love to see a video on what works best to remove old oil stains from a concrete driveway/garage floor. I've told so many of my friends, as well as all the mechanics at our trucking/landscaping/plowing business about your channel. You are such a help in so many ways. Thank you for all of your information!!!
That's a neat idea, surely it's gonna be power washing right?! Oh like add a chemical treatment then power wash?
new concrete
Floor dry - cat litter
Lacquer thinner
I’m a simple man. I see new project farm video, I watch new project farm video. Life is good.
gotta like em too!
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching!
Okay this is unexpected but wow, it's freaking interesting.
Same as all his videos
Thank you very much!
I was surprised on how interesting this subject matter was.
Great tests! Innovative and informative. I have some color commentary:
A) ironically, Ming Hao (from Mandarin) translates as “good name” (reputation)
B) I personally would not fare well if I were put through the ammo can test
C) the magnetic power of the Craftsman could be helpful in retrieving a dropped screw, bolt or tool from a tight place
D) DeWalt produces some great products across many categories
Thanks for another helpful evaluation!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Don’t get sand in your cooter.
Edit: that cooter really took a beating.
This guy is a pro. Said cooter like 20 times and not one joke. 😂🤣
Thanks for watching!
Haha every time I hear “cooter” my mind wanders
@@nymetsfan912 when I was a young kid watching the Dukes of Hazzard I thought cooter was just a southern name!
What’s even worse than sand in your cooter? Breaking the button on your cooter.... oh lawd
I'm glad I'm not alone on hearing "cooler" no Davenport thou
The only problem I find with your channel, I have a strange need to go out and buy these items that I don't always necessarily need! Thanks for the inciteful and well-thought-out reviews.
You are welcome!
Wife: Honey what are you doing out there?
Him: Testing out a beat up cooter
Thanks for watching!
😂😂😂
LOL
Not to mention the fat max!
yah......I know it's immature, but I couldn't help laughing at "the sand and dirt caused a lot of problems with the cooter......".
Before I buy any tools I always check out this channel. Thank you for all your hard work.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Watched every video for years, learned so much from you Todd, thanks for everything you do!
Awesome! Thank you!