Description
From the manufacturer
OX Tools Trade Measuring Tapes
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Thumb LockThe Thumb lock allows you to lock the tape in position at any set distance required. This is easily engaged by either pressing downwards or lifting upwards to release. |
Bottom Button StopThe button underneath the case allows you to grip the tape at any desired point. This can be engaged by simple pressing and releasing. |
Side Button StopThe button at the side of the case allows you to grip the tape at any desired point. This can be engaged by simple pressing and releasing. |
Belt BuckleThe belt clip allows easy storage of the tape on a belt, pocket or trouser loop. |
Metric Only or Imperial/Metric
Metric Only or Imperial/Metric
Metric Only or Imperial/Metric
Big Al –
OK tape measure.Do I like it? no. (answer is “mostly yes” now I’ve modified it but see warning below)Would I recommend it? Yes.Why?….Good:*The markings are fairly clear and the tape wide and fairly robust.*Price is good for a metric measure.*Overall quite solid.Bad:*I find it bulky and awkward compared to other brands of the same spec.*It has 2 superflous ways to lock the tape -additional to the standard front lock there’s one on the side which is unuseable in the right hand and sort of useable if you hold it in your left hand (but still doesn’t feel as natural as the front lock), then there’s another one underneath. I assume this is so that when extended you can just push the case down onto the surface and it (temporarily) locks the tape but again it doesn’t seem that useful and just makes the case unstable -the case dosn’t sit happly on it’s base and easilly falls on it’s side. Also, the bottom lock tilts the whole case about 15 degrees so the tape extends out into space instead of staying flat (until it falls over again…) -madness!! These 2 “extra” locks seem gimicky or at best very poorly executed.If I was using it all day every day I would just grit my teeth and pay the extra for a Stanley or similar but would feel ripped off (see rant below). This is the second of these OX measures I’ve bought and the first is still going strong (despite many, many modest drops) so dumb additions aside they are good and so much better value than the other (metric) competition.NB. Writing this review has made me wonder if the bottom lock is removeable. It is and I’ve just done it 🙂 Health warning though, you have to open up the case and take the risk of the tape springing out and unwinding itself in a dramatic fasion that is best avoided. Easy to do as long as you are careful. It also leaves a thumbnail sized hole in the bottom. I don’t think this affects operation in any way but does potentially allow debris in (electrical tape is an OK solution).Rant warning!!!:It is almost impossible to find a reasonably priced measure that doesn’t have both metric and imperial scale.Most of us choose metric or imperial but don’t flipflop between the two, having both printed on the tape only serves to annoy as neither has the space for decent sized markings and inevitably the scale you are using is on the opposite side from where you are marking (maybe this is more an issue for us metric users as the inches are perhaps printed on the ergonomically more useable side?).Anyway, I had a Stanley measure (metric) but it’s gone. It was MUCH nicer than these OX ones however, like all the quality manufacturers Stanley charge a massive premium for the metric only versions of their tapes which I don’t think is in any way justified by lower demand and feels like price gouging.
Tradingbay –
As per the listing it is 5m long, good enough quality for the price bracket. Seems durable and safe with the locking mechanism. Clear measurements, however these are only in metric (cm).
JG –
Good price, works and delivered quickly .. can’t complain.
JD –
Had the Stanley fatmax 8m tape before – horrible. These are well thought out and much less bulkier but still cover 8m. Really impressed with the layout of the buttons etc.
S.J.W. –
This metal tape measure is 8m (26 feet) long.What I really like is that it not only has a lock that you can fix it in place, but it will also “lock” if you press down on the measure and then release when you stop the pressure as it’s got a little button thing in the base, AND it has a temporary “lock” button on the side that will lock while you press it and unlock when you release it.Really good and feels nice as well. Looks pretty sturdy but I haven’t dropped it from a ladder (yet).
Amazon Customer –
Decent tape measure at a good price. OX never fail to deliver quality products
Craig Carey –
Seems durable and very good from when I’ve used it to line up, measure and mark decorations and to hang things.
Weed killer –
Easy to use
Gary –
Excellent quality and reasonably priced
ahsan rashid –
Very handy