Milwaukee 48227225 Premium Magnetic Tape Measure HP8-26Mg/27, Red/Black

Very pleased with this - so far! I have owned loads of these 5m or 8m tape measures but this is by far the best. It is very big and seems really sturdy and the measurements are clear & easy to read. The extend mechanism is really smooth and it locks in place tightly. So far it is well worth the money.I say so far because it has those 3 dreaded words on it - "Made In China"!! Whenever I see those words, my heart sinks, because they invariably mean that the product will fall apart after a few weeks and end up in landfill. I wish that manufacturers like Milwaukee, DeWalt & many, many others would stop getting their stuff "Made In China" - I would happily pay a bit more for a product that I knew was made properly and was built to last.

For years I've had Stanley tapes but the quality has become just terrible. Decided to take a chance on this - cost me £12.99 so figured why not.Wow - it's built like a brick craphouse! HEAVY is an understatement. Bulky and meant for BIG hands. But wow - it really ticks all the boxes. Wide tape, lovely motion, markings underneath (and are mirrored which is perfect), gap underneath to slow tape with finger, and just that silky smooth motion.There's a magnet on the end if you find that kind of thing useful.First class piece of equipment - think I'll buy the smaller, lightweight Milwaukee now to complement this.

I have several tape measures but this one is by far the best!! The body is wide and therefore doesn't fall over when placed on the ground. The tape is also wide and sturdy and can easily be extended without flexing and twisting! The magnetic end is handy and so too are the measurements on both sides of the tape. This is a well made heavy duty tape measure and I'm really very impressed with it! Highly, highly recommended!

Excellent tape measure, best I've probably owned.Only minor niggles, magnets are only just strong enough to hold against the natural pull of the tape, any lateral movement or enthusiastic pulling dislodges it. Also the clip, although perfect for trousers being round wire, is too clunky to fit onto my toolbags integral holder without the persuasion of a pair of pliers. Can put that down to it being a different brand though (rhymes with manley).Other than that markings are very clear and everything is solid and as it should be, nice replacement for a very tired old one.

A brilliant tape measure for work. Good quality material and the magnet holds nicely to get a good measure. Another Pro is when you need to pick up a bolt that you dropped. The 8m would be a bit heavy for DIY projects tho.

Firstly the Hardy build quality is obvious , heavy enough to notice but light enough to be far from burdeningSecondly the length at which you can extend the measurement tape is 2m absolute minimum with a little more concentration 2.5m is possible without the tape measure breaking ; realistically 2m accurate measurement from the top of a ladderThirdly , this is a double sided instrument.Fourthly the tape measure stopping mechanism is entertained by the fingerMilwaukee thought about the design here I will purchase again

Good tape only problem is it's very bulky and while the tape has good standout I find it often breaks when measuring lengths with the tape held horizontal other than that the magnet is strong and it is very clear with metric and imperial measurements

This is the first time I've bought anything by Milwaukee and if this is anything to go by, I'll be getting some more of their stuff.Hands on, this is a beast of a tape measure but saying that, it's not uncomfortable to use. The ergonomics of it are spot on.Having measurements on both sides of tape is brilliant, the underside metric is great.By the way, this is a metric and imperial tape, which I was looking for.Just to sum up, I definitely would have no reservations in recommending this to friends who are looking for a new tape.Well worth the money

My favorite tape measure ever!

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I love this tape. It has a good feel, the spot on the bottom for your finger to hold the tape in place is nice. It doesn't twist when sliding it out a long way. The numbers are easily read. Has held up well in my tool box that gets tossed around a lot since I'm a field engineer.

Excelente producto más de lo que esperaba.