Using a digital tape measure - anyone try it?

[Don2222]

Hello
Not a big deal but I thought I would try one just to see how it works.
It has two memory banks for storing the last two measurements. Also can show metric or US units of inches & feet.
You can also set it to stop measuring on the left side or the right side.
In the example below, I measured the width of my roll around cart’s table top which is 18-3/16 inches or 1’ 6-3/16 inches.
Any comments?

Pic 1 - table top width measurement
Pic 2 - close up of results

 

[Bad LP]

Haven’t seen one and one will not be finding its way into my tools.

Just another gimmick IMO.

 

[Don2222]

Haven’t seen one and one will not be finding its way into my tools.

Just another gimmick IMO.

How about the laser measuring tool for long distances only?

 

[EbS-P]

It would be faster as long as it stays calibrate. I have a tape boss on two of my tapes. It’s handy. (broken link removed to https://tapeboss.com/)

im not convinced that my laser tape is really accurate +- 1/2”.

 

[Bad LP]

How about the laser measuring tool for long distances only?

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Great tool for making rough estimates but not even close for real work. Go build your own house with either “tools” and post the results.

I can still read a thimble micrometer just fine too. Can run a milling machine off dials as well but admit I do turn on the DRO.