CRAFTSMAN Tape Measure, 25 ft, Retraction Control and Self-Lock, Rubber Grip (CMHT37225)

I got this tape specifically because it has metric units alongside imperial. I want to learn metric to prepare for when the US inevitably switches, and making metric units visible alongside the imperial ones Im used to seems like an easy way to start.

When I entered my upper 40s I lost my visual ability to see things close up. I bought 6 pair of reading glasses and stashed them all over the house. Well I just received this tape measure for my 50th birthday and now I want to stash 6 of these all over the house. I have several tape measures of various brands, styles and age. Previously my favorite was a 25 Komelon self-lock but it had standard measurements on one side of the tape and metric on the other. Ive already established that I cant see things that are not at least arms length away and the Komelon tape was hard to read. I liked that the tape automatically stayed out w/o having to be locked with a lever but I did not like that it would continue to let out tape if I held on to the tape at 1 and let the body fall from the top of a ladder. This Craftsman corrects everything I did not like about the Komelon and has an added benefit I did not know I needed (wanted). This is a 25 tape with standard measurements only. (The 26 has both). It will not recoil the tape until I summon it and I can lock it even more securely so I can lower the body as far as I want to a certain distance without it falling all the way to the floor or uncoiling to the 25 mark. The added benefit is that the tape is white. I had no idea it would be so much easier to read than yellow. Every inch is marked in black on the top of the tape and every eighth increment is marked in red at the bottom of the tape. Stud references are marked in a red block every 16. I loved it so much I bought a second one at 25 and one at 16. I want to buy about 10 more and use them for stocking stuffers in a few months. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. I am completely satisfied with this purchase and I highly recommend the product.

Good sturdy tape measure

Clip broke off and stopped winding after minimal use. This was unfortunate because the tape is actually a really good read...

It’s everything I needed. A lady starting a new job. This was perfect. It has all of the fractions to help make my job easier. I’m more confident!

A good tape is the first tool you need to do good work.

It’s a great durable tape measure that is super easy to read especially with the all fractions listed! However the hook slot is super lose which can lead to miss measures if your not paying attention and you need every 1/16” to count!

so easy to read and use

Works as expected. Solid build

Very glad I purchased this heavy-duty tape measure. Be careful not to get fingers or limbs hit when rewinding the tape. It will hurt!