Best Overall
Milwaukee 48-22-7125 25-Foot Magnetic Tape Measure
Milwaukee
One caveat, fraction markings on one side only.
- 25-foot length
- Fraction markings every 1/8 inch
- 13-foot standout
- Nylon-bonded blade
Pros
- Large, clearly printed fraction denominators at each 1/8-inch increment -- eliminates mental math
- 13-foot standout allows solo spanning of long distances
- Nylon-bonded blade resists kinking and fraying
- Milwaukee is the most recommended tape brand among professional woodworkers and carpenters
Cons
- Fraction markings on one side only
- Higher price than basic tapes
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