I have worked in Maintenance & Construction for 15+ years and a BIG fan of everything tools. I hope to share the tools and techniques I use to complete various type of tasks in my line of work.
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So far I love my Groove Belt. It woks great and I’ve not had any issues with my MP pouches, even when loaded pretty heavy. The DP3 could end up being the real test for it. If you fully load it, definitely with a drill, it will be a pretty decent amount of weight. The Madpak I put over my belt and pants, so that also helps some.
I bought one, but it’s more a Phillips/slotted combo where the Milwaukee and Klein are a square/phillips combo. At least the WERA one I bought was. I think I showed it in a tool haul video.
I actually am proud of myself… I haven’t bought them… yet 😂 I already have 3 other sets of ratchet wrenches like these, but I may need to get them “for the channel”
Yeah, someone told me it was $73 to get in Canada. I know it’s a smaller company in the US that makes them. The guy is a retired (EMS if I remember right) and just decided to make them. So I’m sure they don’t have the distribution as others do to cut cost.
If you use a good belt it helps a full 2in leather belt works great or the groovelife belts he has shown in the past are surprisingly robust. I can keep a 4ish lb mp2x on my groovelife belt and not completely sag my pants. But price aside any thick leather 2in belt can support a surprising amout of weight even az cheap brands like Hide and dink.
This will for sure end up being heavier than what my TP3 thought about being. Especially if someone use a drill. Like Matt said, my Groovelife belt has been really good at keeping that from happening with all my stuff so far. It seems like it’s going to be alright for this too, but I’ve only tried it a little bit so far.
I like using it if it works with the pouch. My MP pouches I don’t need it, and some pouches it’s too small for. It worked great on my TP3B which I recently gave to a friend. It does come on/off fairly easy once you learn the little twist and pull technique. I hadn’t quite figured it out yet in my original review.
That may make it more usable for sure. I also looks like it distribute the weight better too less dragging on your belt and body. I may have to order one for that purpose. I do wish the mad pacs were a touch cheaper like any accessory when you need a few it sure adds up fast. Look at diamondback and altis 46 add on pricing structure 800 dollars later if you not careful. I think this will be fun to experiment with also since it curves the pouch around your hip a little too 👍.
And it shouldn't be that special but take it for what it is. I simply don't subscribe to anyone ever and only considered one maybe 2 channels. Just the other day your the first and likely only that have put the effort in to deserve it 👏.
Yeah, the Atlas accessories are where they get you. I have ended up just clipping my other stuff on my vest 90% of the time. I want to say this was cheaper when I bought it. I’d have to go back and see what it was in my old video, but I want to say it was $15 or something.
I have diamondback ones and rhey are 20 to 38 and sure adds up fast I even decided to get used like new ones on Amazon since I wanted 4 to 5 got them for under $75
Did your DP3 not come with the usual Veto rubberized handle? I got a few of them because I bought a couple of TP-LC, a SB-LD, and the TP-LD. All of them came with handles.
Yeah mine did, but I was meaning that this gives you a clip instead of using a belt.. and a handle all in one. I normally take that handle off when I wear it with a belt. So for me this is two things in one. I did get the stock handle with mine though 👍
@@nachoisme I didn’t buy them because I have about 3 other sets of these (other brands). I think my buddy is going to buy some though. I will see if he will let me check if someone else doesn’t answer.
I haven’t had the TPXXL so I’m not sure. I would think it would be pretty similar to the MB5B. Maybe someone else that has one will see your question that can answer for sure.
Not sure about this one, the rate at which tape measures get broken, you are going to have an awful lot of flash lights lying around. Certainly in the UK, the electronics will make them special waste so you can't just throw them in the metal skip then. I think I will sit in the bit of a gimmick party.
I think there will be more in that category than useful. But it’s the same as the saying, one man’s trash is another’s treasure… one man’s gimmick is another man’s most used. 😂
I have them all. Kobalt dewalt milwaukee komelon ect. It's funny the komelon is what I would consider the best since it's compact and reasonably priced. For me this milwaukee was a let down in the quality of the tape itself felt cheap compared to my preferred wide blade magnetic (also milwaukee) . The base tape reminds me of the 2pack for $10 holiday special milwaukees. As a tape measure the dewalt though a dim light it fairly usable as a tape measure. Kobalt wasn't my favorite but I liked the blue color lol. Besides thr komelon I would describe these as clunky?!? That komelon if you get it for under 15 is a good deal but the feel and quality of the tajima or wide blade milwaukees can't be beat for a simple wimpy flashlight. I've had this exact flashlight on my work cart for over half a year and it's still not borrowed or stolen? Even my metal Stanley's disappear like hot cakes 😆. I too use finger control never any of this fancy auto lock stuff. If I need light I have a tons of lights to set up even if only temp lighting is around. In apartment turns I bring a handful of 8000lm 300w tri wing lights and put them in existing fixtures (led pulls 80w) more than enough to turn any room into a ufo landing site. Things like the icon or milwaukee flex light I magneticly attach to miter saws ect. I don't think I'll miss having a flashlight on my tape but I sure hope it proves to be more useful to you.
I do the same thing with those Tri-wings when I do temporary lighting. They sell a light base with two wires at Home Depot and I have several set up with Wagos. After Rough in I just wire those in with my ceiling boxes temporarily
Reach is standout, plus the exptension of your arms. So, if you're using two hands as you're measuring, that includes reach. Standout is just the length on its own without your assistance.
OHMeGosh Joey, Milwaukee ‘re inventing’ their tape measures once again?!? I tend to agree with others here that this is a gimmick to most, maybe helpful to some? It might be of use to an Electrician in some dark building. I dont know?? 🤔🙄 Three things against Milwaukee Tape measures: Constant changes of models and styles; (2) What You already mentioned regarding wear; (3) Poor locking mechanism and pocket/ belt clip. If someone needs 1/8” markings on their tapes, they probably need to just put it down. I despise those tapes. Oh, Klein has a neat feature that beats this and others out Joey and everyone: Bottom of tape has a small ‘door/ flap’ when pressed up, slows or stops the tape when retracting. Works better than a finger and probably saves getting a nasty cut on a used blade? IMHO, It is still hard to beat a well made Stanley, be it a classic chrome, Power Lock, Fat Max, etc. DeWalt tapes are like the bastard child of Stanley, as they all under the same roof. So my list would go something like this: (1) Stanley - check the return spring tension! (2) Komelon/ Kobalt. Solid value and good quality! (3) Some Milwaukee ? (4) Lufkin ShockForce G2 Nite eyes (check for spring return and overall QC ) (5) Klein (6) Irwin ? Of course, as always, YMMV Thanks for great content, MORGAN’s Maintenance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍💪🇺🇸✌🙏
The FatMax has been hard to beat. The ToughBuilt tape I got on clearance has a similar option as what you are saying the Klein has. I’m currently carrying it as my grab and go tape from my truck and like that option better than just the finger. I’m pretty rough on my tapes, so I don’t normally go crazy high dollar. They are one of the few tools I don’t treat well 😂
Great video and content per usual but my message to Milwaukee is stop wasting money and resources on gimmick stuff like this and just make the existing stuff you have even better with quality control. If you are in the dark or dim lit areas without a edc light or headlamp to begin with then you shouldn’t be allowed to have a tape measure or any tool in your hands to begin with
They could just make their tape measures better. I can see it being useful for certain people and certain tasks, but I don’t need it as an everyday deal.
Dang good comment, one of the best in here !!! Amen on everything You said. Please see my comment above. ^. Milwaukee constantly changing and redesigning their tapes! I love my older Magnetic tape, with the cut out for finger but it is no longer made. Ridiculous
That’s cool to see Milwaukee and DeWalt are also making LED tape measures now. I have a Komelon 25LED, and I’ve found it to be a convenient light source on my tool belt if I need a quick light. Komelon is a Korean company, supposedly created the first LED tape measure, magnetic hook tape measure, and self-locking tape measure. They also have belt clips that are almost identical to Tajima tape measures. The Menards near me has the 25LED with imperial measurements, and there’s an imperial/metric version you can find online.
@ MORGANSMaintenance My first tape measure was a Komelon I picked up at Lowe’s or Home Depot. The 25LED is more robust, but not as durable as Irwin, Stanley, or Crescent.
If I need to measure something, it usually means I do it to cut/install/fix something. So I need decent light environment to do it properly. Thus led light tape measure is a nonsense. Adding unnecessary complication to a simple, well working device.
I get 4 years plus out of the wide blade and stud tapes ussaly get borrowed long before they fail for me. And we play pass the tape measure hot potato 🥔 on roofs from time to time.
Not a fan of the coin batteries for rhe small milwaukee if it was only rechargeable. And it's a shame it's not in stores anymore gotta order it online.
Me too. I wouldn’t carry it all the time and put normal wear and tear on the tape… but for certain jobs I can see its usefulness for $12 or so more than one without.
Don't tempt them they may make a m12 or usb red lithium powered recon digital tape and charge 200 to 300. Heck they have earbuds out that are 2x the price of isotunes!
Between my Olight, Wuben, a Klein voltage tester with a light, Vessel electric screwdriver, and a Komelon tape measure with a light, I have 5 lights on my tool belt. You can never have enough lights. LOL
I’m pretty rough on my tapes and haven’t been impressed with Milwaukees long term. Doesn’t mean everyone will have issues, but I never get the same lifespan as some of my others
@@EvanT1995 yeah the stud ones are high dollar, I have a few I bought on sale a couple times. They cost more but at least I don’t have to write my name one them 😂
Both; a gimmick that is potentially useful. This being version 1.0, I think I will pass (even though collecting flashlights is a hobby of mine). It's huge, and can the battery be replaced when it no longer holds a charge? Version 2.0 will use a 10440 LiFePO4 cell, and that or V2.1 will be USB-C; I'll consider it then. Thanks for the look!
I agree with you. There are times it would be nice, but I would basically have to save the tape and only use it in those situations. If not it might be broke before those situations come up 😂 Certain people might could use it every day though, I’m just not one of them.
