Best “Laser” Tape Measure? Let's find out!
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Laser Tape Measures: General Tools, Toolman, Meterk, Zekbean, Mileseey, TickTockTools, BeiXun, eTape, Lexivon, Hyggein, DTAPE, Prexiso, and Koiss. A regular Stanley Fatmax tape measure was used to compare the physical tape measure features against the laser tape measures. Most of the brands have both a physical tape measure and a laser. Laser testing includes: outdoor accuracy, ease of reading digital display in bright, outdoor conditions, durability when exposed to vibration, dust and water. Laser testing also included indoor accuracy testing. Physical tape measure tested for reach or “standout”, abrasion resistance, accuracy, and retraction speed after exposure to dust. I purchased all of the tape measures to ensure unbiased test reviews. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
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Meterk: amzn.to/3BLEDKx (no longer available)
Zekbean: amzn.to/34S6AUO
Mileseey: amzn.to/3s2yl5C (no longer available)
TickTockTools: amzn.to/3s38r1X (no longer available)
BeiXun: amzn.to/3uXGo5O (no longer available)
General Tools: amzn.to/3Bx1wkq
eTape: amzn.to/3LUZFei
Hyggein: amzn.to/3I17YTp (no longer available)
DTAPE: amzn.to/3Bvyi5u (no longer available)
Prexiso: amzn.to/3JAbsww
Koiss: amzn.to/33vJmD8
Stanley Fatmax (no laser): amzn.to/3oYrF6U
Lexivon: no longer available
Komelon 200-foot physical tape: amzn.to/3v8FDXs
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Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Toolman: amzn.to/34Q37WM
Meterk: amzn.to/3BLEDKx (no longer available)
Zekbean: amzn.to/34S6AUO
Mileseey: amzn.to/3s2yl5C (no longer available)
TickTockTools: amzn.to/3s38r1X (no longer available)
BeiXun: amzn.to/3uXGo5O (no longer available)
General Tools: amzn.to/3Bx1wkq
eTape: amzn.to/3LUZFei
Hyggein: amzn.to/3I17YTp (no longer available)
DTAPE: amzn.to/3Bvyi5u (no longer available)
Prexiso: amzn.to/3JAbsww
Koiss: amzn.to/33vJmD8
Stanley Fatmax (no laser): amzn.to/3oYrF6U
Lexivon: no longer available
Komelon 200-foot physical tape: amzn.to/3v8FDXs
Please *don't ever stop* doing your end of the video review! It's incredibly useful, and puts your videos 200% over the top!
Thank you very much!
I'm an electrician and have been using a 25' Fatmax since they were introduced. I have considered buying a hybrid but, based on what you've shown, I think I'll stick to it.
Thanks for the feedback.
If Stanly built a hybrid Fatmax, I'm sure it would be a massive success. For now, if you need a laser distance finder, just keep a second device that is dedicated to it.
@@Tomd4850 For home users maybe. For tradesperson tapes fall off ladders or lifts, forgotten in the ceiling or outside, and loaned to 200lb gorillas. I want something that I can replace for $10, not $50.
@@greentjmtl If you want a fair quality budget tape for home use, the Stanley Tylon comes in a 2 pack for $10/£9 on Amazon U.S. and U.K. respectively.
Want one you can give to employees for cheap? I've been using a Roebuck 231695 workshop that I was given 16 years ago on my first job cutting steel for welders. It still works fine today after a year of that job and 15 years of home use. They are £2.50 each and 5m length. Survived a fair few knocks and a tumble in a washing machine in a pocket.
@@greentjmtl Lol, just like you said, I once misplaced my favorite tape measure in the attic for a couple of years!
The time and planning that goes into these videos is amazing. All the appreciation and respect you have garnered is well deserved. You have been my go to on many tool decisions for a few years now. Absolutely love the effort. Keep up the amazing work!!
Thanks, will do!
Exactly the same for me. I have a list of tools in my phones notebook that I'm like, damn I need these tools after watching these videos lol.
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@@ProjectFarm Hi Todd, can you also do a review of Respirators that are used for different places? (dusty environments, smokey areas, places with awful odors, etc), I wanted to get some of those respirators, that can effectively block paint odors, poop odors, or engine & cigarette smokes. Thank you for your great reviews as always!
Have you ever done a video on the best vacuum sealed storage bags? I would love to see your testing methodology used on those. Keep up the great work! :)
Not yet! Thank you for the video idea!
I think that's a great idea that would be interesting to see how the bags would get tested
Great idea
Heck, vacum sealers in general would be awesome
I like this one
3:26 That's actually a plus for me. Once a built-in battery is done, it's either impossible or almost so to replace it. With AAA cells, I can just chuck my own rechargeables in and be done.
Thanks for the feedback.
And the cheaper the tool, the less likely it will have a quality battery. I've seen "Chinesium" tools/devices with non-replaceable batteries that recharged maybe 10 times before their battery died permanently, rendering the device useless.
Agreed, plus it's no big deal to keep some extra batteries in the tool box. Waiting around for it to charge when you're on a job is no good.
Better yet, no battery. Fatmax is hands down the best tape measure.
I can understand owning a laser tape for rough estimates, for example, buying materials. Still, there’s risk unless you’re a large outfit who can use additional supplies.
Then again, I’ve seen/listened to a lot of people reading a tape wrong.
you do realise that people have been pulling apart tools for 18650s for years now for vapes.
This channel never fails. Been using it to inform my tool buying for the past two years, not one dud. Would love to see a video on hand held pruning shears/clippers. Can never seem to find ones that last more than a season without getting dull, bent, and wobbly.
Thanks for the video idea. Thanks for sharing.
Laser Leveler test would be nice to see in the future. Used a Bosch brand one to align the life kit on my jeep and it made it so much easier.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I use one when putting body panels on the cars I restore.
@@ProjectFarm If you do a laser level test, be sure to include a Pacific Laser Systems laser. I have one I've been using for almost ten years now and love it. I believe they are a division of Fluke. Thanks for all your hard work. Love the protocols...
I recommend the Stabila. But I’m sure he will test that! Did a demo on my channel
i was thinking the same thing for driveshaft angles on my tj control armsangles
For me (industrial sheetmetal worker) Stanley fatmax 25' w mag is my go to
Great choice!!
I have the RARE Fatmax 26 which is inch/metric
@@tommays56 museum peice one day
You have no idea how much people ranging from the average joe to engineers and professionals are thankful for your videos. I don't always comment, but I'm sure to share what may be useful to others and always leave a like. Thank you!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
I'd love to see your tests being done on "ice melt" such as magnesium chloride, calcium chloride and other salts.
Great suggestion! Thank you.
@@ProjectFarm Salt is corrosive to aluminum (airplanes), so airports generally use Sodium Acetate. That would be cool to see a comparison.
Have to consider the effects on concrete too ... salt ruins sidewalks.
Great test. After seeing the accuracy results and the point of measurement, front or back, I'll pass on these. I use a Bosch laser measure, it's very accurate and I have no loss of confidence when measuring for trim work, particularly crown molding. The downside is reading in outdoor sunlight, kinda sketchy at times but that's not unusual for red lasers.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
i have used the Bosch and yes it's good but any of these NOOOOO way!!!
Wait... this is a science based community... what do you “base” your “trust of the Bosch” on?
No trust is warranted without documentation of a rigorous pre and post “ammo box” test.
Please, post in a reply, and I’ll extend my trust..
🤪
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@@georgeescaped6035 Yeah, I was hoping to see the little Bosch here. Love it, in addition to my tap. (Although I suppose it's a measure only, not a tape combo.)
@@HigoWapsico didn't trust the laser things my friend had the bosch so i did my own test doing crown and yes it was within 1/32 of my tape measurement.. do you own test
Fantastic testing as always! All the work that goes into making these videos is greatly appreciated! A++
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm You're the man! Thank you for all your hard work.
I started off in an ironmongers (hardware) store back in the early 1970's. All I can say at the end of my working life, is I am amazed at what is out there nowadays. Buy the best you can afford from the offset, upgrade when you can and never blame your tools!
Thanks for the feedback.
Depends. If you're using Crapsman tools, then yes, you can indeed blame the tool for the horrible outcome.
A poor craftsman blames his tools
Great video as always BUT
To be honest. I think very few people mean these hybrid laser tapes when they talk about their "laser measurer". Many of us use point and click lasers and have little use for these
If an when you do a laser pointer video.. Leica D2 is the king.
Great feedback. I'll test them if there's enough interest. Thank you
@@ProjectFarm Yes, would love to see that!
These laser tapes have always seemed like a gimmick to me. I work construction on new construction homes. Never ever have I seen anyone using one of these. I think the people that buy them don't ever use them and they collect dust 🤣
@@SVMSICE yeah these are definitely a gimmick. I see the point and shoot ones that are laser only used more for general estimates during painting, flooring, etc
@@ProjectFarm I would love to see that happen
I can’t put into words how much I love your channel. I come from technology where benchmarking and comparing products is easily quantifiable, and people still don’t get it right.
Your enthusiasm, humility, and ingenuity for creating test harnesses is something that never ceases to amaze. You’ve provided so much unbiased information to me, I can’t thank you enough.
I think my favorite aspect of your reviews might be the readiness which you admit your testing procedures might have affected results. It’s one thing to be unbiased in your assessment of the product; but also unbiased of yourself. You’re teaching more than product knowledge. I hope you understand your worth. I just ordered a tshirt. The least I could do.
Thanks so much!
The time and effort you put into your videos is very impressive.
I appreciate that!
i read that in his voice
Would really really love to see you do chisels. The price range is massive, and there is really no way to know just how much better the steel is from different sets. I hate having to just rely on price to know how good certain chisels might be.
Thanks for the video idea.
I really like the ranking chart! Would love to see that in more videos. Thanks for the great work as always!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Agreed
Agreed. Really helps simplify all the results at the end of the testing process.
Very nice review! I've pretty much worked through almost all of your videos and I really enjoy them.
For someone using the metric system it sounds like throwing around random numbers when someone is reading imperial measurements with fractions
So true. I am utterly confused at what the tape measure is trying to communicate. Metric superiority
Thank you for the positive feedback. Also, thanks for supporting the channel through memberships!
You're killing me, man. You keep testing all these products I didn't know I needed. I'm gonna have a darn fine collection of tools when they come to repo my house.
Thanks for sharing.
Would love to see tests done on actual laser distance measure tools.
Great video!
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
Agreed
Yes agreed.
Absolutely! Yes! A comparison of laser distance measurement devices. There are a number out there available in the $250+/- price range by Leica, Milwaukee, Bosch, Dewalt and others. Lots of features besides just distance measurements with these devices. It would be very interesting, helpful and valuable!
I’ve experienced a couple so far and noticed a big difference in performance in well lit environment and in day light. I’d be interested to see which brand performs the best in these conditions. Also features like keeping the back light on longer for working in low light conditions as well. Really need to have representation in at least two price tiers if not three.
I am very impressed with the testing process and real issues with using the tools that you have tested. Thanks. Carry on and keep cranking them out
Thanks, will do!
One of the best reviewers on RUclips for tool nuts like me. Straight up info and and innovative ways of testing the competitors. I have even gotten used to your rapid-fire auctioneer delivery. Thumbs Up.
Thanks!
Love your videos! I've used your videos several time when purchasing different things you've reviewed. Now I'm in the market for a self leveling laser after reading reviews and looking at different brands I've noticed complaints about many having dim vertical lines. I would love you see a Project Farm test on self leveling lasers! You're the man! Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the video idea!
I love watching to see how you come up with ways to test products. Have you ever received a comment from the manufacturer of anything you've tested? Keep it up! How about metal bandsaw blades? Portable bandsaw blades that is.
This channel has been a wealth of information. I don't think a single channel or reviewer has as ever been as informative as you have. Would you consider testing IR Cameras I've been eyeing a flir but I would like to see how my other options stand against the big dogs.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm no problem, and thank you for always providing useful content! Seriously man you've saved me tons of time and money. I greatly appreciate it. 🙏
Absolute pleasure to watch! Thank you. I could never trust a laser tape measure for complete accuracy, physical ones will always be superior. For now! I trust my Stanley implicitly. Awesome work! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I would have to agree with you 100%.
I'll stick to traditional tape measures (until there's major improvement in digital ones)
This video is very educational. It showed me, in great detail, just how insane the imperial unit system really is lol.
115 elbows and 13/16ths of a toenail. It's off by half a foreskin.
Right?! As an American even I think it is pure insanity
Its p easy if you grew up with it. Especially given that many of the measurements approximately correspond to body parts
Came here to post basically this. My brain was melting by the middle of the vid. I don't think there's another video on youtube where 15 16ths inches has ever been said so many times.
I do all my projects around the house in metric units. Imperial fractions are a pain in the neck.
I live in the US but don't work in the trades. I think the way we do fractional inches is insane. There is nothing much wrong with using thousandths of an inch, and I wouldn't mind if tape measures were marked down to the nearest 10th of an inch (you can eyeball the rest). But the power of two fractions are just nuts. Anyway, I finally just bought a metric tape measure and use it whenever possible. It is pure metric (no inches on it). That way I can use both sides of the tape, whichever is more convenient.
I just bought a LASER level for a really big project and then seeing your videos under my suggested list, I come to find out there are such things as LASER Tape Measures?! I loved the opening of your video where you stated that you haven't really used them either. You have a lot of fun pitting different manufactures products against each other and it really shows in your videos which is what makes them so enjoyable to watch plus you are helping out the every-man/woman. Thank you for the 10th time I think by now haha.
You are welcome!
In well over 20 years of using a tape in production environments, I've never had one get pulled or pushed straight up off of my belt (although I usually use my pocket instead).
What *has* happened was it getting pulled away from my body, essentially opening up the belt clip. I'd love to see the strength of the clips tested in future videos.
That seems much more likely than someone hanging upside-down with a weight hanging off the tape.
Thanks for the video idea.
Been waiting for this one, thank you Todd! Although my biggest concern on the laser tape is toughness, "Survived Fall, Survived Ran Over" which you didn't test, because my tape falls now and then. And not that I ever ran over my tape but it could happen...
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
To be fair, I'm betting the damage done to the electronics of some of these tapes was caused more by the vibration than the sand ingress. My point being, use the sand test as a bit of a proxy for drop survival.
This man is a champion. I don't even need half these things but if I ever do I refuse to buy anything without watching one of his videos first.
Thanks for sharing.
Very good video and testing. I personally prefer the laser only, for long distances. Currently I am using the Bosch GLM 50-27 CG green laser rangefinder and is very accurate and robust. And is also IP 68 rated. The green laser is more visible outdoors.
This is good to hear. I have one of the older red laser Bosches and it works great, but I've seen their claim that the green laser is easier to see. In your opinion, is it worth upgrading just for that, or is the difference minor?
@@seanharding Hello, I also have the previous model with a red laser, glm50 c. Indoor both are working fine. Outside the green laser is more visible, but is not the only reason for me to upgrade. The new model can be used with alkaline batteries, or with an easy-to-use li-ion battery pack, that was part of the package. The display is improved, is more visible outdoors. You also can change the language of the menu, and the tool have a vibration haptic feedback when you take measurement. In some cases the tool has a practical belt clip in the package. It is bigger than the previous version, but is very solid. The contrast of the display is adjustable. If you are working outside on a construction site, then I recommend this tool, considering all the features, not only the laser color.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Do you need to see the laser on a measuring device?
@@Eric-dr5bj Definitely, because anything over a few meters you don't know exactly what you are pointing at, it's very easy to be off by quite a bit unless you are pointing at a large flat surface.
Have you ever done a roundup vid on plunge saws? I'm curious how cordless plunge saws of brands like Festool, Makita and DeWalt would measure up against eachother. Anyway, superb job on comparing and testing these tools for us, you're doing gods work!
Thanks for the video idea.
Good review and I think you saved me money as I'm not really convinced these things are ready for any sort of serious outdoor use. Might be fun to have figured out what killed the Meterk after the ammo can, the beating it took or the sand between contacts.
Thanks!
yeah, none really performed that well. the most accurate didn't survive. the ones that survived the punishment were pretty inaccurate.
For woodworking, still haven’t found anything better than Stanley LeverLock. I have 12’, 16’, and 25’.
I see no reason to downgrade.
Thank you so much for answering my curiosity about these hybrid tape measures!
You are welcome!
Can you please look into staple guns as well?
I have been looking for a good one and would love your input on this matter. Your word is like the golden rule on tools.
Thanks for the video idea.
Love all your videos. I'd like to see an electrical series. Who makes the best: wire, wire nuts, wire strippers, junction box, switch (normal and 3 way), etc.?
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm Speaking of electrical tests, WAGO's too, and the knockoff wagos. Run a short with a welder through them and see which ones survive the abuse! :)
Love your channel! Thought I might suggest including a link to your Excel files for the videos to help your viewers more easily review and manipulate the data for themselves. Keep up the great work!
As a fellow glasses wearer, I'm sure you've been frustrated by glasses fog! I've tried a bunch of anti-fog sprays, wipes, and other products but it's hard to find one that works. Maybe you could do a comparison?
I would also like this for scopes, ECT. Maybe include antifog for windshields too
Dude same! In my experience cat crap has been pretty good at keeping fog off
@@TJ4774 i bought some of the rain-x stuff for my ranger during the winter (arizona, no ac or heat) andi only had to apply it once and it worked perfectly from like mid december to now. not sure about other brands but the rain-x brand worked perfectly for me
Agreed. They all claim the be anti-fog, but I have yet to find one that even REMOTELY resists fog.
thanks for putting out these quality videos!
as a suggestion, a test video for Soldering Irons would be awesome.
i'm still holding onto my good old Hakko 936 but i'm always wondering if there's a better one for a reasonable price!
You are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
Those old Hakkos really were good. If it still works and is powerful enough for you then there is no reason to change that.
I commented on your best tape measure video claiming that the fat max was still the undisputed best tape for being in the trades and I still stand by that! Especially after this test. I have a Bosch GLM20 laser tape as well for rough room measurements and that hands down has been the best laser I’ve used and I got it on Amazon prime day this past summer for $25 can’t beat that.
Thanks for sharing!
I liked the "Shake and Break" ammo box with sawdust test. Todd, these torture tests you come up with are ingenious👍
Thanks!
It's been said before, but the final spreadsheet comparison is EXTREMELY helpful!
Very good as always :)
Hearing the measurements being read out in SAE with fractions makes me appreciate being in a metric country. Great video thankyou!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Agh man, I wished I would have know. This was happening. I use my Hilti laser tape every day (I’ve had it for 15 years). My Hilti laser tape may be my favorite tool I’ve ever owned. (I also paid $300 for it 15 years ago).
Edit: my Hilti is laser only.
Great feedback on the Hilti
For $300 that thing had better brew you coffee in the morning.
@@1pcfred got the Milwaukee coffee maker for that😂
Lately I've been looking at different led offroad lights but there aren't to many comparisons I can find online. If you could make a video on that it would help me out a ton
Thank you for the video idea!
Morimoto is the best brand.
Great idea. Harder to execute though.
He needs TTC
Still, after all these years watching your awesome videos-
I get goosebumps whenever you're reading aloud a products'
quality claims, then say-
*"WE'RE GOING TO TEST THAT!"*
Thanks for sharing.
Always great to see your videos, keep up the great work! Can i suggest a comparison of woodclamps or quick grip clamps?
Thank you for the video idea!
Love your stuff, though I have to say the most important test (laser accuracy) really should have been a distance within range of all the products. No idea how accurate the expensive one is!
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
I agree - and I feel like the accuracy should have been the most highly weighted category in this case. If you're not going to use the laser - you'd just get a regular tape measure. If you're going to use the laser, most likely it being accurate is the absolute most important thing.
Hi Todd ---> VIDEO SUGGESTION: Mini-Saws or Mini-Chainsaws.
I own a Dremel Saw-Max tool and over a lot of use the adjustable foot melts. I am wondering, "How do other manufacturers Mini-Saws hold up over time and how well do they perform?" Since Mini-Saws are not too expensive and a lot of us use these quick and handy tools, I think this would be a great video many people would look forward too.
My second suggestion is Mini-Chainsaws. These are also quick and handy tools for woodworking. I own a Bosch EasyCut 12 and honestly, I use this more as a novelty tool because having a miniature chainsaw is like holding a lion cub in your hand. It's just cool!
Anyways, I couldn't find a review on your channel about either of the two yet, so I hope you consider these suggestions worthy ones. Again, thank you for all your hard work and time.
You are welcome! Thanks for the video ideas.
These testing videos are well made and edited. Thanks for making amazing content every week, thumbs up from me for good work.
Thanks and you are welcome!
You are a hero. Consumer Reports dreams of achieving your greatness.
Thanks!
Great video as always! I'd love it if the X axis was sorted by price so the order is always the same it would be easier to compare quality to price
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
'Force to remove tape from belt clip' - I never would have thought to test this, but this has usually been the make or break for which tape I use when working on projects where I'll be carrying the tape for extended periods. Another awesome review video.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Excellent testing , as always! I would like to suggest testing levels and laser levels. Those used to be pretty reliable, but I've bought several over the past couple of years that were problematic.
Thank you!
I second that. I have a couple of SOLA brand levels. VERY accurate compared to anything I can buy st a box store.
I have always been suspicious about the accuracy of these things. Turns out my suspicions are justified. I'll stick with my Australian made Lufkin tape measure. I've been through 3 in the last 20 years, and they're as good as bombproof.
Thanks for the feedback.
Can't believe we get to watch these videos. This channel is still astoundingly good, after all this time.
Thanks!
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Hi David, I enjoyed the poem! Thank you!
Nice test! For the tapes that measure from the leading edge, do each of those units have a fixed length for measuring wall to wall? Like +3" to the readout distance?
Whenever I am getting anything from a hardware store I always watch project farm before buying! You are the best!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Listening to you read out the measurements makes me appreciate the UK using the metric system even more! 🤯
Thanks for the feedback.
12:58 “Anyone can read the e-tape like a pro”
*_IMMEDIATELY READS THE E-TAPE INCORRECTLY….._*
Was wondering if you would do a fabric stain protection review video? Your scientific, unbiased approach really shows what are just product claims and what products can actually do- and since there isn’t a very comprehensive review of the different products out there, it’d be great to see one done especially by you. Some brands I’d be interested to see would be the classic scotchguard, chemical guys has a product for car interior, Gtechniq have some compelling videos on their stain protection spray but I haven’t seen anyone put their product through the rigors of your sort of tests. Was interested in using something for a car interior but there are so many products out there that it makes deciding difficult, especially with all the hyperbolic marketing. As always, great video!
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
It all proves that if you want an accurate measurement, stick to a steel tape. If ballparking it is fine, you get what you pay for.
Thanks for sharing.
I wasn’t even aware laser tape measures were even a thing! Project farm teaches me about another item I didn’t know existed! Well done and keep up great work!
Thanks, will do!
I learned two important things today. 40 meters is 131 feet and laser tape measures (at least the laser part) are worthless outside. Thanks for always testing everything to the max! Love the vids
Thanks and you are welcome!
Excellent effort and testing of these products. Given the accuracy of the laser, I would think they're great for estimating room distance, fence run, etc. I would still use the tape for drywall and exterior siding measurement taking and happy with 1/8" play for fitment...taping and trimming and baseboard will cover the 'shortage'. I'm happy with 1/16" accuracy on framing. 1/32" accuracy...when I get my SPACE SHUTTLE Engineering Certification. Thank you very much for these videos. You are The Man.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
I bought a Bosch GLM 15 Compact Laser Measure, 50-Feet in November 2015 for 39.96 from Amazon. It doesn't have a tape measure, just laser. I use it primarily for weekend warrior projects now that I am retired. It is perfect for work in my house and has 100% accuracy. I liked the review of the tape/laser rules.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
What a great channel. After all these years sill fully committed in testing and sharing all the knowledge. Superb!
Thanks! Thanks for watching!
Listening to you trying to say "25 feet 11 and 13/16th inches" made me so happy to be using metric.
Working construction for over 10 years at various trades I can say the Stanley Fatmax has been the best tape measure out there. If you are doing siding, go with it, really good in all weather.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for making this study. My suggestion for a future topic is Drawer Slides. I haven't seen any reviews on this topic that have your level of scrutiny or process methodology.
You are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
You continue to amaze me with your ingenuity in testing all these different tool This was a particularly brilliantly executed test. Well done!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I love one thing you say more than anything else. "We're going to test that". love your work. before I buy another tool I'm watching your videos.
Thanks!
Always considered these gimmicky, but for 25 dollars I could see a few instances of this paying off. Appreciate the time you put in as always, thanks!
You are welcome!
I would love to be able to hang out with you just so that I could watch you do tool science and help you do tool science. I love your videos. Some of them don't even affect anything I would ever need to use but I still can't help but watch them. The amount of effort you put in is amazing and I can't thank you enough.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Hello there !..... thanks for the testing !!!....we appreciate all you do for us shade tree/part time/self proclaimed mechanic/ weekend warriors !!!......THANKS !!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I really appreciate that your videos have been the same fun, practical, and straight forward presentation as long as I've been aware of you. Love the test procedures you come up with. When I was a little younger I did similar stuff just for fun all the time.
You are appreciated. Thanks for what you do. ☺️
Thanks so much!
Meterk is no longer available on Amazon but there's a duplicate one names Farway. I had my Meterk for just less than a year and the laser died and the measuring tape split. Would love to see long term reviews on this channel.
Thanks for the video idea.
I use a Bosch laser measure for quick measurements when scouting locations for films, saves me a bunch of time, but I also carry a manual tape. Never thought to combine them, and that’s probably a goods thing!
Thanks for sharing.
Fine job of convincing me again why I do not have one. nor want one.
Love your testing!!
Thanks!
Thanks for another great episode Todd. Love the detail, time, and effort you put into all your comparisons.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Accuracy within an inch might be acceptable for estimates, but for building something you really need a lot more precision than that. Thanks for testing these!
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
2.3 million subscribers…… man, this guy has really grown his channel. Well, it’s from hard work and solid content
Thanks!
Im very Surprised by how the Lexivon performed. Ive been using it for over a Year (Indoors only so far) and the Performance has been stellar. Ive done my own test to measure with Tape first then laser and it has been pin point accurate. IDK what happened here on this test but thank you for the tests regardless!
You are welcome!
I didn't expect any of the lasers to be anywhere near as accurate as they were, so a nice surprise that you can get an ok measure for not a lot.
Thanks for the feedback.
I really Loved this and I don't even use or need a tape measure (Yep, I am sad). I really like and am interested in the methodology and approach to testing and the fact that no time is wasted. This is a brilliant channel and Todd, you are a Genius in your approach and delivery of the information I need to make a Consumer choice; thank you.
You can bet the manufacturers are waiting with baited breath for the next up load with their fingers crossed that they do well. This channel will surely (probably already has) singlehandedly made them improve their standards to give me, the working Man more value and quality (I bet sales of Seafoam products for instance have rocketed and maybe, rightly so). For that, I am very grateful.
Because the content of the Channel is so very impressive, I treated myself to a "Very Impressive" tee shirt. I live in London and it will take only 2 1/2 days from order to delivery (it's coming tomorrow) - now that is very impressive! What I'd really like next is a "Let's Find Out" tee shirt as well to compliment it. Like I said, maybe I am a bit sad - but paradoxically, very happy when I watch Project Farm tests.
The more that People watch this channel and comment, the more Manufacturers will strive to improve upon standards and price.
I'd love to see a Lawn Mower comparison - with a couple of Goats included in the sample. Maintenance, energy consumption and cost of the Lawn Mowers vs the Goats - and the subjective analysis of the Human effort - time walking up and down and up and down vs me sitting on the Couch, watching the tellie whilst the Goats do it all and provide "free" manure for the Rose bushes. Is that a runner? No probably not.
Thank you for all you do. With nearly half a billion views, it's clear that you are very much appreciated. Please don't stop!
My Best Wishes from London to you, your Family and your team.
Thanks so much! Thanks for the T-shirt idea.
Although I like digital measuring, I hate when they always use the decimal with Imperial. I do love that a lot of these use fractions and most importantly proper fractional usage. Changed my mind on getting on as I always needed something but thought they would be way more expensive than these. How they measure is also something I wanted to know and glad to see a few use the back of the measure to read. I would use that style more as it would be easier to measure the size of a room where you can't really use the front to measure effectively without having to add to it which can be easy enough to forget to do.
Thanks for sharing.
This is the best testing channel I know. I would love to se a battery generator test. Edit: for example, Jackery portable power station.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
This guy defies today’s society. Considerate, intelligent, and integrity to name a few.
Thanks!
I’d like to see a video testing the cold weather battery life of common power tools. As using power tools outside in the winter can get frustrating constantly changing batteries
Thanks for the video idea.
Todd, have you considered doing a video on survival foods? There are so many companies out there making these survival food kits, but we're not really going to know what we're getting until after we have already spent the money on them. I know that taste is subjective, but theres ways to quantify the cost, nutritional value, and caloric content of various food kits. Considering the shaky geopolitical climate lately, and the disruption of supply chains, I believe that a lot of your viewers would be interested in this sort of comparison video. Thank you for making such helpful videos.
You are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
It's amazing that all the things I actually would love this detailed format of testing on is exactly what you do. Thank you.
Suggestion... Consider time stamping the video and a list of all tested product sorted from best to worst based on testing results in the description, (affiliate links would be nice)... Although the chart you displayed at the end suffices.
Keep up the good work mate.
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
I've got about 5 Fatmaxs all around my house and garage looks like that won't be changing anytime soon. It's just a good solid tape.
Thanks for sharing.
You are a treasure for anyone who uses tools.
Thanks!
I’d love a video on the best borescope/endoscope inspection camera!! You are the man!!
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
There is nothing more satisfying than hearing "We're gonna test that!"
Thanks!
A drop test from 12 feet or 3 meters would be useful to me. I will drop a tool long before I shake it up in an ammo can. Another test to put on your list would be an accuracy at specific distances - the laser may be accurate to a shorter distance and I'd like to know at what distance it fails. Great work as always. I'm liking and ringing the bell.
Thanks! Thanks for the video ideas.