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fazalmajid t1_isgufaw wrote

I have a bunch of these Stanley tape measures with a metal case. Seem pretty bomb-proof to me, although I am not rough with my equipment.

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Erosip OP t1_ish8r6h wrote

When you say metal case, do you mean the one that is part of the ruler or do you mean an additional one that can be added on?

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fazalmajid t1_ishbo9q wrote

The one that is part of the tape measure, it's metal instead of the more usual plastic. Now, if your dad tosses it and it has the bad luck to land on the plastic release switch, that could break and he would lose the ability to lock the tape in position, but the measure would still work.

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ThenCover1095 t1_isiicj4 wrote

I'd second this, My dad's had one of these tape measures for 20+ years and it's still going strong. The plastic mechanism is pretty indestructible too

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Quirion_a t1_itgr31r wrote

Work in asphalt paving and underground utilities. We used these for years but they don’t seem to last like they used to. Went from buying each guy 2 a year to like 4 or five from the tape no longer retracting. We use the plastic fat max version now and they seem to last longer, at least a year with constant daily use, and be easier to use.

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