I ordered the FastCap ProCarpenter FlatBack 16ft Tape Measure last week end from McFeelys and it arrived on Friday. I used it this afternoon and all I can say is WOW. It is like using a cross between a steel rule for accuracy and a tape measure for flexibility.
Curved tape measures have their place but for accuracy in marking, the fatback sure leaves nothing to the imagination. The marks are flat on the wood so that you know easily where to mark.
I did a search and this tape has been mentioned on occasion in the past. I did not pay much attention to the notes at the time, but I sure missed out on what is coming to the top of my list as a favorite.
My "now" second favorites are my 25ft Center Finder tapes.
http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/FSC-...k-Tape-Measure
Curved tape measures have their place but for accuracy in marking, the fatback sure leaves nothing to the imagination. The marks are flat on the wood so that you know easily where to mark.
I did a search and this tape has been mentioned on occasion in the past. I did not pay much attention to the notes at the time, but I sure missed out on what is coming to the top of my list as a favorite.
My "now" second favorites are my 25ft Center Finder tapes.
http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/FSC-...k-Tape-Measure
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