Best "Tape Measure" Brand? Milwaukee, DeWalt, Stanley, Craftsman, Klein Tools

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BRANDS TESTED: Milwaukee, DeWalt, Stanley, Craftsman, Klein, Kobalt, Lufkin, Bauer, Komelon, Kutir, and Ming Hao. Tape measures tested for standout (reach), abrasion resistance, impact, retraction speed after exposure to saw dust and sand, magnet strength, and blade lock strength. I always purchase all of the products I test and the supplies used for testing products to ensure unbiased and fair test results. A special thanks for supporting the channel and being a part of making these videos possible.
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@nestormoctezuma4695 3 года назад

This man never ceases to amaze me with just how clever his test rigs are.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thank you!

@peterpiper_203 3 года назад

Agreed

@MrMaxyield 3 года назад

Same... I was thinking how can you test tape measure's..? Now I know..!😂😂

@Cas_55 3 года назад

I wouldn't be surprised if companies watch his videos and start testing products with his methods.

@kirktitgen6395 3 года назад

Let me interrupt your wet dream. He is a shill for Milwaukee.

@johnnycoolguy9554 3 года назад

There is nobody on RU-vid that is as dedicated to their niche, as engaging with their community, and is as honest and fair and intelligent as Todd is. This is the undisputed greatest source of tool review anywhere on this planet. If I'm in the market for a new tool, I always check the channel and I use Todd's research to make my decision. Thank you for everything that you do, your research is invaluable.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@1wasinAlpha 3 года назад

One of the best channels on youtube if not the best

@brandondye6444 3 года назад

Took the words right out of my mouth!

@smokeybear2535 3 года назад

@@ProjectFarm hey project farm you have to make a vidoe showing different type of window or windshield repair product the ones that fix those small cracks instead of going to a shop or sams where they repair it for you

@bikerrider4845 3 года назад

Just imagine if PF Todd teamed up with Scotty Kilmer & took on ChrisFix & NIA.

@riflebear1711 Год назад

This video was pure gold. I love how he just rips through the test without droning on. Thanks for the awesome test. So informative, and entertaining.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome!

@mystified_dignity 11 месяцев назад

This guy has helped me with making the right tool choices many times and I love that he gets right to the point. Plus, his channel is just plain entertaining to watch!

@ProjectFarm 11 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@Chagy2112 3 года назад

Can we just admire the commitment to his viewers? Tests what is asked for. Never a disappointment. No bias. No fluff. Just good, rock solid content!

@michaelpolaski4186 3 года назад

Agreed . Scotty Kilmer same way but with cars

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@jllrue 3 года назад

@@michaelpolaski4186 Scotty Kilmer is a joke and a sellout very bias, don't even compare!

@Argedis 3 года назад

@@jllrue Bias because he praises Toyota and bashes GM/FCA/Nissan? Everything he says is backed up with facts you can easily look up online. How many 20yr old cars from those brands do you see on the road compared to Toyotas?

@yourfacelookslikebut 3 года назад

@@jllrue agreed scotty kilmer is a sell out and crazy biased.

@kuues 3 года назад

I do appreciate the form: all business, no small talk and no silly extending the show with unnecessary word salad.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@stickshaker101 3 года назад

That's a hallmark of all his videos.

@1badsj 3 года назад

I agree. His editing is superb. Results without blather.

@hunterduncan1078 2 года назад

Dude I always love your review style. You always treat every test as fairly as you can and when certain brands don’t live up to your expectations you don’t make it a huge deal, you just say “It fell short, next one!”

@cohoonatube 10 месяцев назад

Great video! Like several of your others, I'd love to see an updated version for 2023 with some of the more recent contenders. Thanks again! The speed, quality, and innovative comparisons are worthy of applaud (and fun to watch!).

@brandonhoffman4712 Месяц назад

The best one has been out for years. The stanley fatmax autolock (not shown in this video) It wins best overall use for me and has best in class durability over my life in the field using these things daily.

@cohoonatube Месяц назад

@@brandonhoffman4712 Thanks for the recommendation!

@brandonhoffman4712 Месяц назад

No problem, heres a smidge more info. I prefer their 16' tapes for hand feel. But they're only good for measuring 12ft or so to keep the tape in optimal condition. I backup my 16' tapes with a bosh blaze digital measuring tool. I got the $90 one because it is accurate to +/- 1/16" which in theory should be good for a rough cut. I have yet to make any cuts over 12' since adopting this method. The digital tool is also great for me to measure square footage easy, or start checking things for layout (im in flooring/masonry/carpentry) If i wanted one tape to rule them all, its the 35' but there is no auto lock for that tape. Its good for all use including layout of a house. Its a big tape though. My hands arent small and prefer something else. The 25' is a good all arounder. I do technically have one just in case i need the stretch (a milwaukee auto lock i tested recently). The 25 is good up to about 18-20ft pulls and stay in good condition. Basically as long as any lumber you might buy. The 3 best practices to keep your tape in good shape. 1. Never pull the full length 2. Try not to let it soak in water 3. Protect that blade from damage P.S. i always throw that extra wide tip that comes with the tool away with the packaging. The Stanley works great naked!

@MilkDot 3 года назад

Before I buy anything, I check this channel to see if it's been tested. So far, have not been let down.

@TheSprinterVan 2 года назад

I agree with this guy a hundred percent

@rustbucket9318 2 года назад

I just subbed after finding this channel. I use lots of tools and I really like how he’s testing as fairly as possible. I with you, check here first before buying. If he doesn’t have a video for what I need, I’m going to suggest before for my next necessary purchase.

@zurioxsrl 2 года назад

I did the same with the car wipers...

@danmullikin124 2 года назад

It's kinda gratifying when you see stuff you already bought on here do well!

@mr.nobody68 Месяц назад

I'm still waiting for him to test gas station sushi

@taiguy4961 3 года назад

As someone who prefers a quality product and will often buy multiple brands to try to figure out the better options, I must say You have one of if not the BEST channel for quality product testing. I thoroughly appreciate Your effort.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@BO-hh8mj 3 года назад

He has the best non biased videos on RU-vid. He's proven to me that dewalt is the best set of "budget" tools. It's nice to hear someone that doesn't bash tools for a slightly worse performance. He just gives us the straight up stats.

@owendodman3037 3 года назад

@@BO-hh8mj it's a great way to decide what tools to get if you don't know what you want in a tool ie new to a trade or never used that tool or its a consumable. But once you know what you want in a tool overall performance sometimes takes a back seat to usability and comfort

@owendodman3037 3 года назад

@@BO-hh8mj I've used an older Milwaukee, a new Milwaukee and a Lufkin overall I'd want an old Milwaukee but that's not an option so Lufkin wins

@gellotoad 2 года назад

Great video, I realy like the fact that you go straight to the point at every steps. You put a lot of time into those test, and you still manage to do a "short" video wich is awesome. some youtuber are doing way less but way their video are longer and its very annoying. You won a new suscribers. thanks for these videos!

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@jackt6112 Год назад

I needed this! THANKFULLY you mentioned and showed which ones had measurements on both the bottom and top of the tape. What I've learned on a garage project and now a house remodel is: 1. If the tape measure doesn't have the numbers on both the top and bottom, it's a non-starter. VERY often you are trying to measure something overhead and if you turn it over or on its side to read it, it loses all of it's standout and falls. Try measuring along the ceiling from a wall, or checking to see how to cut a piece of OSB or wallboard fit tight into a corner when the corner is a little off from top to bottom. Getting the bottom measurement is easy. It's the top one that is a problem. 2. Next is good standout so you can get to the corner from at least 8 usable feet away. Those two features have turned out to be the biggest factors for efficiency. If I had to replace the most expensive tape measure reviewed once a week, even for a DIYer, it would be cheaper than all of the time wasted and mistakes made trying to get a good measurement. From your review and can see that I lucked out in that Klein Tools maxes out both. Next is to find one in stock locally. Thanks!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@David_Avidmind 3 года назад

I`m going to get my kobalt tape measure from the garage, and tell it that its place is in the house from now on. It can sit on the couch.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

lol Thanks for sharing!

@mitchellavalos3 3 года назад

I love my kobalt

@rambojambone4586 3 года назад

Do pout it on the couch. It’ll fall in the crevices to be gone forever!

@jonathant211 3 года назад

Lol 😂

@Mournful3ch0 3 года назад

Before I knew anything about tools and started paying extra for premium tools at work, I bought a Kobalt 16' with the magnetic tip. I've had Starrets, Lufkins, and several FatMaxes and I still like the design of the Kobalt the best by far

@scimaster9877 3 года назад

I read the title and was wondering, "How the heck do you test a tape measure?" I clicked and watched and your ingenuity for testing methods never fails to impress.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@DaniyelBingham 2 года назад

Great review! I wish all reviews were this unbiased and detailed! Thank you for taking the time and helping us all make an informed decision based on our needs and usage.

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@sticustom 2 года назад

Been watching your videos for some time now. Just got to say some of your test rigs and testing methods are nothing short of brilliant. The sand paper jig for the wear testing is fantastic and the ramp you set up to test the multi tool blades was superb. Keep up the great work.

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks, will do!

@Som3thingClever 3 года назад

The amount of time and money this man spends on these tests for our benefit is nothing short of amazing. Thanks for what you do.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@Ed-uu9eo 3 года назад

He definitely makes that up and more in revenue though.

@matthewvelazquez2013 2 года назад

@@Ed-uu9eo only now. I remember when he was testing spark plug Spark amounts, and nobody knew about his channel back then. The man was really digging into his pockets.

@T0pgunsun 2 года назад

@@ProjectFarm I do have one inconsistency, for the dirty retractor you held the tapes and for the clean they where on the block, in hand some could be slightly more angled, but love the videos, great testing man, awesome information

@PNW_Sportbike_Life 2 года назад

seriously! This is the type of channel real men watch.

@raypatchkin9535 3 года назад

This is one of the only channels I will never ever complain about ads.

@FJB2020 3 года назад

Just get adblock for youtube.. or premium if you use your phone..

@cardiobroker 3 года назад

He totally deserves it. I don’t even skip unless it’s like 2m lol

@narlycharley 3 года назад

Literally the only channel I never skip ads for.

@fergusontea 3 года назад

What ads?

@poeticsilence047 3 года назад

@@fergusontea if your have you tube premium, like I do, we don't see ads. He does make money off of. RU-vid premium members too though.

@chrisstirling1128 Год назад

Stanley Fat Max 25’ is the most durable from an “in the field standpoint”. I have tried all of these and Stanley is the one I keep buying. The blade doesn’t bend when dropped and the available surface on the back for writing measurements is best in class

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for the feedback.

@zachmiller9175 7 месяцев назад

My boss recommends Stanley fat max as well, when I went to buy mine they were out of stock and the wide blade Milwaukee was on sale for 12 bucks though so that's what I run, I'm happy with it so far, it has a foot more stickout than his fat max lol

@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear 7 месяцев назад

I'm 2nd year apprentice and one of my colleagues told me the best measuring tape he's ever used was from Stanley. I didn't believe him and bought a milwaukee stud 8m instead. In less than a year the milwaukee stud does not retract back as well as it used to, I should have bought the Stanley instead though the milwaukee I bought is great for every use in my boilermaking apprenticeship but the tape retraction durability is a let down.

@stefanr.3495 4 месяца назад

Okay... I'll mark measurements on the back of the tape from now on. Never crossed my mind, I'm not a professional. :)

@austen2382 2 месяца назад

They’re pieces of shit now

@jaymedina3142 2 года назад

You never cease to amaze me! I thought to myself before watching this video, "how on earth is he going to decide this one"? Your ingenuity and attention to detail is fantastic! Loved it!

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@DD-DD-DD 3 года назад

Just about spat my coffee when you said "the Cooter brand"

@RustySh4ckleford 3 года назад

Nice coating on your cooter!

@booya6437 3 года назад

I came to the comments after hearing him say that 🤣🤣

@tylerbarrett5 3 года назад

i did not think he would pronounce it that way and i had to pause the video to clean up the ice water i spat onto my lap

@DD-DD-DD 3 года назад

it's a shame that the sand in the Cooter caused it problems 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jimgrady7458 3 года назад

I was disappointed to hear that we're even getting that from China 😲

@_techana 3 года назад

Thank you Project Farm. My dad passed away one year ago. He was a mechanic and craftsman and taught me many skills. He also left me lots of tools and materials. Unfortunately, I work behind a desk now and seldomly use those tools and skills. I like watching your videos because they remind me of my oldman 💔

@1pcfred 3 года назад

There's always weekends.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

You are most welcome! Thanks for sharing!

@jethrowomber 3 года назад

You can always invest in yourself. Take those skills build things that pay the bills and be your own boss I'd be glad to have those skills Im still learning so I can stop being a slave.

@texasplumr 3 года назад

I'm a plumber and have always worked hard and worked outside in the elements. I paid my son to work for me during the summers he was in high school and I'm happy to say, that plan worked. He went on to college and ended up in the insurance business. He's been an underwriter for years now and I couldn't be any more proud of him. I never wanted him to have to work as hard as I had to work, sometimes just to keep a roof over our head and food on the table. Although, he still does work hard, it's just a different type of hard work. And he's never had the money problems we had when we were raising him. I'm very grateful for that.

@_techana 3 года назад

@@texasplumr You have raised a good son, sir.

@davidmc62 Год назад

I enjoyed watching this test. I have been in the building trades for more than 40 years, and have bought hundreds of measuring tapes. I currently use the Crescent Lufkin Shockforce 35' tape, and I have found this to be the best tape I have ever used. It simply holds up better, and is very easy to read in low light environments. Both sides of the blade are numbered and that can really be a help sometimes. If you repeat this test in the future, I'm certain this would be the top contender. Thanks again for this video.👍

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Great feedback. Thank you!

@davidmc62 Год назад

@@ProjectFarm I do have a recommendation if you do another tape comparison test. Do a water test. One of the biggest problems I have with tapes, is they get wet and then they don't want to recoil. In recent years, I go back and forth between iron work to pipe fitting and both trades are very hard on tapes. In both trades they constantly get wet and sandy, so if there is something new out there, I would like to know about it. Until then I will stick with my Crescent Lufkin Shockforce 35' Tape because it truly last the longest, plus you can drop it 60' onto concrete and it doesn't shatter. Thanks again for doing what you do. Oh! Milwaukee makes the best cordless tools on earth.

@equsnarnd 8 месяцев назад

@@davidmc62 I like Makita. Both corded and cordless drills and angle grinders. And I am hankering after a Makita cordless 7 1/4" circular saw.

@metrion99 5 месяцев назад

I'm always blown away with the test jigs, all of that effort is very appreciated!

@ProjectFarm 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@danlah1303 3 года назад

Project Farm - the only channel you thumbs up before even watching because you already know it’s going to be good.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@earthfriendly8868 3 года назад

@@ProjectFarm Here's a comparison idea, vehicle headlight bulbs. HID, LED STANDARD, PROJECTOR, BLUE, WHITE, STANDARD...ect

@guahanbassoutlaw5081 3 года назад

Even if the content might be as random/unsuspecting as.....say Tapemeasures....🤔🤭

@PumpkinDog33 3 года назад

Project Farm should do a video on Project Farm videos to test which of his videos do the best with viewers... or do the best at reviewing an item. Very meta.

@QbaNH 2 года назад

True!

@chanhmilner2670 3 года назад

A guy at work had the craftsman tape and was bragging about how tough it was, then he demonstrated it by throwing on the ground. It broke. I never laughed so hard in my life, i still get a chuckle

@snowgorilla9789 3 года назад

Had a sales lady jump up and down on a Samsonite Brief case to show me how tough it was. I said sold but I'll take the brown one instead, that was over fourty years ago and it still works great

@BeingMe23 3 года назад

It's all about insecure marketing manipulation. If you have to tell someone your are... Then your not!

@Ja2808R 3 года назад

That’s great!

@southaussiegarbo2054 3 года назад

@@snowgorilla9789 i saw a sales person do that and it broke 😂

@dsmerjosh5 3 года назад

Either way i'd buy it vs anything made in China period. Bare minimum if it's assembled in the U.S.A I'll buy it.

@visualilliusions7354 2 года назад

Great tests very unbiased. My go to was usually the Stabila BM series has held up for over 10 years now. DeWalt released the Tough Series tape and had to get it, its just perfection imo. Great video like always.

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks!

@marshaldowns8957 3 года назад

I'm a contractor, and Stanley FatMax is all I buy. They feel good in the hand, have good standout, and after many years, the tape holder on my tool belts has formed to the shape!

@Ja2808R 3 года назад

My favorite as well. At home and at work.

@nospam3409 3 года назад

I bought my last tool belt when I was still working as a general contractor back in the early 90s. Unfortunately, the fat max is too far to fit in it. Back then the Craftsman tapes were fantastic, but they went to crap in the mid 90s, about the same time that they stopped honoring their lifetime guarantee. I now use the pro grade, self locking Komolon because it's the best thing I can find that will still fit in my tool belt. I've worn out a few FatMAX tapes, and I would agree that they are better than the Komolon, but I really don't want to break in another tool belt...

@jimm1819 3 года назад

@@nospam3409 I often use the old style Stanley's. You can catch them on sale at Ace for $5.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing.

@Liquid_Mike 3 года назад

Man, your channel has had the most impact over my shopping choices. None of it is conjecture, just straight information

@ThePreacherProclaims 3 года назад

As it should be.

@dariuszbasiaga8140 3 года назад

You just came here to watch project farm videos and chew bubble gum and you are all out of bubble gum. (btw RIP Rowdy' Roddy Pipper)

@davidamoritz 3 года назад

That is why we love him, just pure scientific testing with the facts reported.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@AmazingChinaToday Год назад

I've been using the Stanley Fat Max for years, and agree it's a fantastic tape measure. Would buy it again. I'm surprised any tolerated the sandpaper test, didn't expect that!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@indewire Год назад

This is one of my fav channels, love the work you put into testing. Its my go to when I'm buying something.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@sagebrushrepair 3 года назад

There exists no other RU-vid channel with comments as positive and thankful as this one. What a great idea you had.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@MrD3000 3 года назад

Jordan Peterson’s channel is also generally very positive and friendly.

@ElectricAlien577 3 года назад

@@MrD3000 If only Jordan Peterson wasn't a pretentious psuedo- intellectual.

@MrD3000 3 года назад

@@ElectricAlien577 how is he a pseudo-intellectual? His academic career is nothing short of impressive. Have you ever read any of his publications?

@multi-mason 2 года назад

That’s because Jordan Peterson’s left wing handlers delete pull strings to get everything critical deleted… lol, just kidding… or am I?

@MrEkshin 2 года назад

You perform the most relevant real-world tests I've ever seen anywhere. For instance: testing how long it takes to retract doesn't mean a lot, but then testing *after* beating them up is a fantastic way to determine how rugged they are, and how much damage they can survive over their life. Just smart, smart testing. Keep it up!

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks, will do!

@multi-mason 2 года назад

I’ve repurposed tape measures, to use their spring rewind for things other than measuring, and the rewind speed would have been useful to me then to know which was great suited to my application. It also functioned as a control, by which we can quantify how much the sand effected them. That’s more pertinent to me than the drop tests, because I’ve had far more tapes wear out fairly quickly, than I’ve had break from being dropped.

@talalzahid2241 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the appreciation guys :)

@jasonlewis5603 Год назад

i swear all you people are bots how in the fuck is putting your tape measure in an ammo can with a bunch of screws and dirt and then hooking that shit up to a machine to bounce it around for five minutes "real world" ffs get a life and a job MrEkshin

@MrEkshin Год назад

@@jasonlewis5603 One of the things I do in my life is use tools. I try not to hurt them, but they still get beat to hell. I've never seen a review beat up tools until they break. This information is useful, so that I know which tools are tough and will last. Also, thank you for your advice about other things I should get. I'll look into that.

@AZREDFERN 5 месяцев назад

Knowing the true standout is super important when building collapsible radio antennas. Thanks for doing this review. I’m planning on making a collapsible 10 meter dipole antenna. Basically two pairs of two 8’ cuts of tape measure, facing each other, and heat shrinked together. The better the standout, the better they’ll do in the wind.

@ProjectFarm 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing.

@jakestevens4722 2 года назад

I love that the videos are just as long as they need to be, they are never stretched or shortened to fit a theme bravo sir

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

I appreciate that! Thanks!

@lukedrifter1 2 года назад

"We're gonna test that!" Every tool company CEO starts sweating bullets.

@conmanumber1 2 года назад

Schittin Bricks u mean?.

@timothykonewka5130 2 года назад

* Megadeth starts playing *

@julienturcot8112 2 года назад

And add to this his little laugh after saying that. hehe :)

@shonuff601dj 2 года назад

And they piss they pants a lil🤣🤣

@CavemanZerron 2 года назад

This dude and LPL would get along great

@shadowstalker6762 3 года назад

Oh yea buddy ive waited for years for this i use tapes all day everyday BEST CHANNEL ON RU-vid.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@WilliamDye-willdye 3 года назад

Does your experience match his findings?

@shadowstalker6762 3 года назад

@@WilliamDye-willdye almost exactly i use 2 craftsman tapes the one he tested for framing and a smaller model with a smaller hook for trim best bang for your buck in my humble opinion

@supabiscuit 3 года назад

I use craftsman with magnetic tip daily... Still not sure how it held up as im still watching

@kortneycambridge 2 года назад

This was super helpful! I don’t know too much about tools or anything but this was SO INFORMATIVE! Thanks for taking the time to test these out! It helped a lot with my decisions

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@hdflame 2 года назад

I always try to watch your videos before buying. Definitely the most comprehensive! Another great video. Thanks

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@BSGSV 3 года назад

Me seeing the title: "No one cares about this." Me after watching the video: "I want to buy a new tape measure."

@kameljoe21 3 года назад

I have used this channel for a lot of stuff I have bought. Its a good way to save a buck and have something last a lot longer.. Best channel for reviews as its an all around better type of reviews, right to the point and not sponsored

@jimp7015 3 года назад

same here

@luke46219 3 года назад

Yeah, I agree. I was thinking there are only a couple of things to worry about, but the abrasion test, the retraction test, and the drop test were things I didn't think about. I am not too rough on my tools but good to know which will hold up well particularly if you let someone borrow it.

@witchaponkitthaworn5998 3 года назад

Which brand then?

@AnkurSethi108 3 года назад

Big tape wins again

@208SledHead 3 года назад

I'm an electrician and this video totally explains why I get so frustrated with my Milwaukee tape. Thank you so much for your efforts in making clear, fair, concise comparison videos sir.

@WizardofGOP 3 года назад

Sorry to hear that. I was disappointed in the results, as well. Glad I didn't shell out for one.

@28OFFROADER 3 года назад

It’s all about trial & error. Milwaukee has some of the best tools in the trade but the tape measure isn’t 1 of them.

@jonanderson5137 3 года назад

Hate to say it, Dewalt has a good one, its about $50

@Steven-gv1ke 3 года назад

I would go with Klein personally, then Kobalt next. I don't drop my tools very often and if I do it's only from a few feet max so the drop test was extreme for me.

@bradhaines3142 3 года назад

thankfully i got mine for 10$ for the 15 and 25ft, so theyre worth it to me lol

@alagator28 Год назад

Always the best comparisons. Subscribed!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing.

@alwaysmoving5964 2 года назад

I’ve been beating the same fat max like a red headed step child for almost 4 years now, my first foreman had it for 2 years or so before he gave it to me so 6 total years on commercial construction sites. The only bad thing (which I’ve come to really like) is that it auto locks but only if you’re more than 2’ out. Other than that it still pulls and retracts like a dream, would recommend to anyone in any trade. Love your reviews as always, amazed that you somehow manage to improve on every single video despite already being so dialed in and comprehensive. You’re the hero that the tool nerds of RU-vid need for sure

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks!

@WarpedPerception 3 года назад

This video Really Measured Up !

@androiduberalles 3 года назад

You could say it really measures up

@rhaynhillyard9772 3 года назад

Could you do rachet strap brands or bungy cords

@landondiebel7657 3 года назад

You should do a test of all the impact wrenches cordless

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@WarpedPerception 3 года назад

@@ProjectFarm my 6 yr old watched the video and said "Daddy why does he keep saying "Made in China"...lol

@monsterq6 3 года назад

I trust your recommendations more than any other youtube channel

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@fredrikg934 3 года назад

@@ProjectFarm Thank you!

@tonirielly1 3 года назад

@@ProjectFarm you have to

@tonirielly1 3 года назад

@@ProjectFarm you

@tonirielly1 3 года назад

@@ProjectFarm you

@basser159 Год назад

Thank you for your in-depth testing videos. Really helps the homeowner know what to look for when buying these tools.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome!

@timfoster7979 2 года назад

Simply awesome reviews. Thanks so much for your perfect testing of tools.

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@ranr0d 3 года назад

I just watched a 16 minute video on tape measures... and loved every second!!!

@ErikTheVikingMechanic 3 года назад

I loved every inch of it

@steveng8706 3 года назад

Todd's engineering brain continuously amazes me! How he thinks up all these different tests and has no formal education on engineering makes him the newly added, "8th wonder of the world!" :0)

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thank you!

@diverbob8 3 года назад

I can tell you that it is possible to do very well being mostly self educated. For example, many technical catalogs come with a chapter with the science involving their products. Case in point, you want to learn about electrical circuit protection, search for Buss SPD (Selecting Protective Devices). It's a pHD in electrical protection!

@FunkInMyTrunk 3 года назад

It depends on how your mind works, and how creative, being an engineer doesnt mean ur gonna come up with all sort of contraptions.

@mullischuck Год назад

Thanks for the video and test. I blow through tape measures and have tried every brand that I can. I have had the best results with DeWalt and Kobalt. I really appreciate the thoroughness of your test!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@bigneek714 2 года назад

Really enjoying this channel - amazing content. Would LOVE to see a multitool test comparing flag ship models from Leatherman, Gerber, SOG, Victorinox etc. would be absolutely EPIC

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

@salmonisyummiyeet163 3 года назад

“Kutir brand” caught me off guard, thought I heard something about a cooter.

@scott8919 3 года назад

Nothing is nicer than a 25 foot Kutir.

@XOIIOXOIIO 3 года назад

I enjoyed the wet Kutir

@Erik_Swiger 3 года назад

That's what I heard.

@rippen1982 3 года назад

That Kutir could really take a beating

@mak450 3 года назад

Unfortunately the Kutir doesn't hold up well against friction. Be sure to keep your Kutir well lubricated.

@LordWartog 3 года назад

So weird but I want to see you test what paper plates are the best. Only you would put it through the proper tests

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback.

@pontus2798 3 года назад

Lol

@michaellinner7772 3 года назад

The ketchup overload test will be brutal.

@ilikewaffles3689 3 года назад

That's a no, btw

@antoniomontana6589 3 года назад

WTH! Paper plates are disposable!

@calebmhorvath 2 месяца назад

this channel made me break my milwaukee loyalty, it's so nice to have someone providing unbiased info about the best thing's available! thank you, you do great work man!

@ProjectFarm 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@BirdTrainingClub Год назад

Probably the most useful channel on all of RU-vid.. maybe the entire Internet!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Wow, thanks!

@jurassiclizzard 3 года назад

When he said "survives a 50ft drop" I was hoping the next thing he would say was "we're going to test that!"

@animefreak5757 3 года назад

we've got a tape where i work that claims to withstand 100ft drops....if i drop something 100 ft, it's gone, and so am i :P.

@Cionaoith 3 года назад

@@animefreak5757 And so is anyone in the drop zone.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing.

@henri6595 3 года назад

@@animefreak5757 I know a guy who dropped 50+ feet off a ladder. He landed on some bolts that broke his knee. Now he's a walking lighting rod and fears thunderstorms.

@gwarrichmond6232 3 года назад

I've been an electrician going on 28 yrs and I've literally had all those tape measures thru the years and NOTHING stands up to the stanley fatmax 👍🏼 Great review!!!!

@hibahprice6887 3 года назад

Judging by the quality of the products, I like milwaukee more, I don’t know about roulettes, but they have the best screwdriver bits)

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@jklaro101 3 года назад

Have you used milwaukee stud?

@ruffxm Год назад

Electrician of long-ago and I agree. Stanley (before they added the name Fatmax) was always the tried-and-true tape measure.

@Pitmaster4Lyfe 2 года назад

I've been using the exact Milwaukee tape in the video and I must say that it's one of,if not the one I like outta all tapes I've owned throughout the years, and that's many years! Great video and testing as usual! I APPROVE THIS CONTENT, COMING FROM A 20+ YEAR CARPENTER/CONTRACTOR!👍🏾💯🛠️🔧🧰📐📏

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thank you!

@vanmann8347 Год назад

You are THE go to guy for helping people make their decisions about what brand they should purchase.👍👍👍

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@seth5308 Год назад

I’ve bought many tapes over the years in my sheet metal working trade so this was probably one of the most useful reviews for me. I thank you 🙏

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thank you!

@mtnx7 3 года назад

The most underrated reviewer on RU-vid!

@andrewkrieger1736 3 года назад

Agreed

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@pedrofernandez8729 3 года назад

I don't know about underrated, most helpful? YES

@PhillyFixed 3 года назад

Highly-rated in my book! I want to be like Todd when I grow up!

@rushtest4echo737 3 года назад

This is peak Project Farm. Deserves some sort of lifetime achievement award.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks for the nice comment!

@lukeskywalker9655 2 года назад

Great tests - very sophisticated approaches time after time. Really like it, keep it like that and thanks ;-)

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks, will do!

@sawmillsam7156 4 месяца назад

Such thorough testing! Very impressive!! 👍

@ProjectFarm 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@Nightwizard7979 3 года назад

As a plumber I would like to see a video on which knee pads are the best for crawl space work. I enjoy your hard work and dedication to these videos.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Great suggestion! Thank you.

@herculydia 3 года назад

9 out of 10 prostitutes prefer Pond Beaver 2020 knee pads. Durability and comfort rated highest.

@vaerxxx3231 2 года назад

i one hundred percent reccommmend knee defenders, i used to work on my knees in confined spaces for upwards of 12 hours and knee defenders are the only ones i will use

@shizanepimp1 2 года назад

@@herculydia yup. Its true

@sgirl1822 2 года назад

Attagurl knee pads are good

@Dr.Westside 3 года назад

After almost 30 years as a carpenter , I've tried everything and I keep going back to FatMax . Now as a pipefitter / welder I use the FatMax with the magnet . A quick edit , I hate fractions on my tape . It's easy enough to read without them .

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback.

@1pcfred 3 года назад

Believe it, or not, there are people that do not know how to read a tape measure. So having the fractions on at least part of the tape can be helpful for those individuals. It all may seem like second nature to you. But that is not always the case in the wider population. There's jobs where they test people to see if they can read a tape. Not all pass. Ignorance is curable with information though.

@thecloneguyz 3 года назад

How about the fact that fat Max is designed to never fall on the tip?

@philthyphil3324 3 года назад

Fatmax is the only tape I will buy, been using them as a full time carpenter for 20 years, I have tried everything else, they are all garbage compared to the fatmax

@MemorialRifleRange 3 года назад

@@1pcfred Tired of everything being reduced and pandering to lowest common (fool)= denominator. Let's stop making ignorance easier.

@nihonkokusai 2 года назад

independent testing, I love this channel. recommended for professionals as tools like these are essential for our daily work.

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks!

@DeclanBurger 2 года назад

I lreally enjoy your styles of videos, always interesting tests you do, thanks again for sharing!

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@matt5364 3 года назад

Wife: Honey what are you doing out there? Him: Testing out a beat up cooter

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@NickBirdManeS 3 года назад

😂😂😂

@Chris-qf9qm 3 года назад

LOL

@computerfixer06 3 года назад

Not to mention the fat max!

@donoimdono2702 3 года назад

yah......I know it's immature, but I couldn't help laughing at "the sand and dirt caused a lot of problems with the cooter......".

@everythingsucks6086 3 года назад

I've been carpenter for about 20 years now, for framing, nothing beats the Fatmax! Also, I've been known for putting my foot in my mouth! 😄

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Great choice!

@20alphabet 3 года назад

Was a project manager for the first Citicorp tower in Los Angeles. Walking the jobsite, the only tape measure you saw was a Stanley.

@everythingsucks6086 3 года назад

@@20alphabet yup, that's the only brand ill spend my money on! But, to each their own i guess.

@larrybettie7153 3 года назад

20alphabet i worked for electrician wiring new houses and i always noticed the carpenters always had Stanley tapes and Makita skillsaws so did i .

@freedomfirst5420 3 года назад

40 year carpenter here, been using Stanley tapes as well.

@ponchopelayo77 Год назад

Your videos really help a lot for choosing tools thanks

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome! Glad to hear!

@NickApex Год назад

This, like all your reviews, is solid gold.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@ecoRfan 3 года назад

Stanley Black & Decker really cleaned up in this round with three great entries: Stanley, Craftsman, and DeWalt.

@Nipplehook 3 года назад

I just bought a similar craftsman tape measure and yes, I was.

@ecoRfan 3 года назад

@@Nipplehook yes you were what?

@matt5364 3 года назад

I think Klein is related to sbd also somehow

@janvanderziel8548 3 года назад

I have a 30’ standley BD the edges were so sharp when I bought it that my fingers got cut a number of times. Finally dulled out but split (tore) for about a foot . But it’s has a great standout and I’m sill using it 2y later LOL

@Danlikescheesteaks 3 года назад

“The Ming Hao is made in China” Wow what a surprise lol

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@ilikewaffles3689 3 года назад

I was shook😳

@TheWoodFly 3 года назад

Not "Hencho in Honduras?" Amazing

@herculydia 3 года назад

I thot Ming Hao was Dutch

@williamevans6522 3 года назад

BETTER named Sumting Wong

@philmastman2490 2 года назад

I’ve watched around 25 of your videos and truly appreciate what you do. I can’t help but notice that no matter what the product, DeWalt almost always comes out at or near the top in your tests. I think some kind of honorable mention is due to DeWalt’s design and engineering teams over their entire product line.

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@pascalrouen 2 года назад

Depending on the tool, it seems like some of the top brands, as tested by Project Farm, are: DeWalt, Milwaukee, Wera, Knipex, Klein, Craftsman, Keen, Tsunoda, Smith & Wesson. All of these seem to always perform well, from what I've seen.

@mystified_dignity 10 месяцев назад

@@moonwaterz2258 Has your bad experiences been with their power tools too? My experience with DeWalt is that their power tools are great but the hand tools can be hit or miss. Same with Milwaukee: some good, some bad.

@brianmoore1164 3 года назад

Instinctively I knew that getting sand in a cooter would cause problems.

@Whateva67 3 года назад

😆

@dustinroberts795 3 года назад

There was not enough gap in the Kutir either.

@squiddy7863 3 года назад

Somebody had to say it 😂

@minutemanmac 3 года назад

Waiting until this gets 69 likes

@drunkredninja 3 года назад

my man's channel has really taken off. i remember coming here to look at seafoam reviews and 1.75mil subs later still putting out quality content.

@rexmuzyka 3 года назад

I was thinking the same thing. He'll be at two million before you know it. Always quality content.

@bbqguy777 3 года назад

LOL I loved the sea foam video when it came out.

@urielcantarero4965 3 года назад

@@bbqguy777 That's the one that got me started too.

@randymartin5521 3 года назад

Yep, the Seafoam got me started as well. Great channel.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@user-hj5le6lo9w 10 месяцев назад

Great video full of useful information! Bought the Craftsman magnetic tape rule after watching this. Thanks!

@ProjectFarm 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@TheNatural7 6 месяцев назад

Project Farm.... Thank you! For all of your content.

@ProjectFarm 6 месяцев назад

You are welcome!

@keithwiley1837 3 года назад

I'd love to see you test garden hoses and sprayers. Seems so hard to find anything that lasts even one season

@P_RO_ 3 года назад

Swan hoses in their best grade last literally decades. Mine's 25, still no cracks in the sheathing. Can't help you with the sprayers.

@brucensuz 3 года назад

You can say that again, especially the expandable hoses. I've gone through four of them in the last four years. Their connections are pitiful. I would love to see him test those.

@alece9697 3 года назад

I'd second this motion especially the new expandable hoses

@benfbuilder 3 года назад

Try the flexzilla pro hoses, the ends are reusable and they don't kink. My oldest one is pushing 5 years already and still as hood as the day I got it.

@EarthshipFreedom 3 года назад

Eley garden hoses are awesome.

@roryphillips7952 3 года назад

I know you generally test tools, but it would be awesome to see you test non-stick pans! Absolutely love every one of your videos. It's amazing how much effort you put in each one of them.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thank you! Thanks for the suggestion.

@metatechnologist 2 года назад

Indeed. I'd like to know how much of the non-stick coating rubs off and gets into food!

@ghotiemama 2 года назад

Please do this with the PFOA free pans too. I can see it being expensive as some pans run in the hundreds...

@tracker335 Год назад

Before I buy any tools I always check out this channel. Thank you for all your hard work.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@JJGuccione 2 года назад

Excellent VDO - Thank you very much.

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@MaxDad7 3 года назад

*Me patting my beat up 5 year old Milwaukee* You're still the best to me buddy.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing.

@raymondroberts1905 3 года назад

How did you manage to make a tape measure last 5 years?

@MaxDad7 3 года назад

@@raymondroberts1905 IDK honestly. It was used a half a year in construction, 2-1/2 as a Dish Tech, and a year at a trailer factory. The last year it gets the occasional use at home now that I have a desk job. The blade is some tough stuff. The lettering is a bit worn but still very readable.

@raymondroberts1905 3 года назад

@@MaxDad7 that explains it a bit, I've been a commercial electrician for the last 8 years, im lucky if they last me a year. Mine always break right after the hook coating secrion.

@MaxDad7 3 года назад

@@raymondroberts1905 I hear ya. Before I bought the Milwaukee, I bought a classic Stanley and the tape ripped in 2 days. The basic steel tapes just don't last.

@dunemelange 3 года назад

Seriously one of the best channels on RU-vid, I don't have a farm or a lot of need for this info, but I appreciate his high quality testing. Subscribed

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@14GhostsII Год назад

This is a fantastic review! Thanks 👍

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@terrell07981 3 месяца назад

Perfect timing for the video in my feed. I need a new tape. Thanks for the video

@ProjectFarm 3 месяца назад

You are welcome! Glad the timing was perfect for you.

@HornetKingOfficial 3 года назад

Excellent comparison!

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@RaggedsEdge 3 года назад

@@ProjectFarm I just bought a pole saw and the manual said to use vegetable based bar and chain oil to not harm the tree. Then I did a quick search and it makes sense to switch over all saws since your basically flinging that stuff into the environment. Some suggest canola oil. Feel like doing a comparison of bio chain oils and how they perform?

@Jay22222 3 года назад

@@RaggedsEdge I’d enjoy seeing this project for sure I cant imagine the oil in the quantities that would result from even heavy commercial use. While it makes sense, unless you’re in a very fragile ecosystem, especially fragile waterways or are constantly cutting in a fixed location. Or things in chain and bar oil being more destructive than I was aware of.

@RaggedsEdge 3 года назад

@@Jay22222 I recall reading that one teaspoon of oil can contaminate something like 100,000 gallons of water. Of course none of us are running our chainsaws over open water very frequently but it’s still something I’ll consider. In the meantime, I’ll try the canola oil in my pole saw since that’s gonna be used on trees I am trying to keep healthy.

@SuzukiKid400 3 года назад

I love the fast pace of your editing. Quick video clips/scene cuts, short snippets of voiceover facts and thorough presentation of data. Great job as usual PF!

@73xlh 3 года назад

I'm the exact opposite. Love PF's work but cant stand the monotone and "no break" feel. He even edited music in and we didn't hear anything. There's no reason to go that fast....SLOW DOWN!!

@SuzukiKid400 3 года назад

@@73xlh most of us don’t have time to watch a half hour video on tape measures. I probably wouldn’t even click on it if it was that long. I want the data quick and fast so I can get onto my next task. To each their own, that’s what makes us all special.

@ljc4810 Год назад

This is a great channel ,I give it a 10 .

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks so much!

@MAD-mo4te 2 года назад

There wouldn't be any better host/narrator for this channel. Just perfect

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks!

@markp8295 3 года назад

Never skip adverts on project Farm videos. You deserve the income on top of Patreon for such quality content.

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Thanks!

@vinnyvidivici 3 года назад

“Cooter brand!” 🤣🤣🤣 I’m sorry, boys. I had to.

@eixr 3 года назад

Wow. The Cooter did NOT like like to be filled with sand.

@hotrodandrube9119 3 года назад

@@eixr pretty standard cooter reaction.

@tikkidaddy 3 года назад

Innuendo abounds if one has a highly creative imagination.😂😂

@daltonpearson9762 3 года назад

Ik I died when he said that

@stonent 3 года назад

I couldn't help but smile every time he said Cooter.

@Dr.Grafenberg 2 года назад

You're gonna be one of my favs. Thanks guys. I wish this channel was around when I was framing in Alaska. Do you ever use temperature for testing?

@bluewaterdiggers5970 Год назад

Grabbed the craftsman from your link! Hope it helps! Thanks for this video. Whenever I need to replace something the first thing I do is look to see if you reviewed it! Thanks again!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@Asta-wl8jz 3 года назад

This will be your highest viewed video. Everyone needs a good tape measure. Great video!!!

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Wow, thanks!

@adamdevereaux2459 3 года назад

I’m a simple man. I see new project farm video, I watch new project farm video. Life is good.

@chrisimholte344 3 года назад

gotta like em too!

@ProjectFarm 3 года назад

Glad to hear! Thanks for watching!

@johnny_corleone 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for all your videos.

@ProjectFarm 11 месяцев назад

You are welcome!

@murrayburke7746 2 года назад

Great tests! Innovative and informative. I have some color commentary: A) ironically, Ming Hao (from Mandarin) translates as “good name” (reputation) B) I personally would not fare well if I were put through the ammo can test C) the magnetic power of the Craftsman could be helpful in retrieving a dropped screw, bolt or tool from a tight place D) DeWalt produces some great products across many categories Thanks for another helpful evaluation!

@ProjectFarm 2 года назад

Thanks and you are welcome!