I am trying to get to my projects, and an extraordinary thing happened: I broke two tape measures!
One broke at the 1" mark, and disappeared inside the case (because, auto-retract), the other's springs completely unravelled ( and jammed in the works) and it does not extend or retract. I might be able to jerry-rig either to work temporarily, but I feel after 15 years, it's time I bought a couple new.
So what's your recommendation? I read this earlier discussion and realize I need the 'lefty' version of the tape, and maybe a flat-back one? Or is that not needed?
I know I could walk into Lowes and grab the first one on the aisle, but with an ownership of 15 years, a bit of introspection might be worth it.
And while you are at it, should I step away from Amazon and buy elsewhere, like Rockler or Lee-Valley? I am feeling queasy that I have forsaken those great institutions for the sake of a few dollars of shipping charge.
One broke at the 1" mark, and disappeared inside the case (because, auto-retract), the other's springs completely unravelled ( and jammed in the works) and it does not extend or retract. I might be able to jerry-rig either to work temporarily, but I feel after 15 years, it's time I bought a couple new.
So what's your recommendation? I read this earlier discussion and realize I need the 'lefty' version of the tape, and maybe a flat-back one? Or is that not needed?
I know I could walk into Lowes and grab the first one on the aisle, but with an ownership of 15 years, a bit of introspection might be worth it.
And while you are at it, should I step away from Amazon and buy elsewhere, like Rockler or Lee-Valley? I am feeling queasy that I have forsaken those great institutions for the sake of a few dollars of shipping charge.
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