Milwaukee STUD vs Stanley FATMAX – Which Tape-Measure Is The Best?

MILWAUKEE STUD – https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1242781/456723/8154?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FMilwaukee-25-ft-STUD-Tape-Measure-48-22-9925%2F304847110
STANLEY FATMAX – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002PV66/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=journey2maste-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00002PV66&linkId=fd324f8f7c156316305f7b06bb4b86ac

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Alright my friends, finally I go over these two TOP contenders for what I consider the BEST tape measures on the market. If you are a professional tradesman then you probably see these being used around you on a constant basis. Which one takes it? Let’s dig in and see…

The Similarities

At first glance, there doesn’t appear to be much of a difference between these two tapes. They are both relatively the same size, however, the stud is slightly larger and a little more oddly shaped. Both of them are considered “right-handed” (in my opinion at least. What this means is that they are both set up to be clipped on the right side of your waist, grabbed with your right hand, and quickly used with your right hand. The reason I don’t consider these “left-handed” is that the tapes point out behind you if you were to clip them on your left waist/pocket. If you were to grab them with your left hand you’d have to flip the tool around to use it to measure with. I have left-handed friends that this bugs the shit out of, but it’s really rare to find brands that think about this.

Both of these tapes have a screw that holds the rear clip in place. I see this as a poor idea, as screws tend to strip out, unscrew, or wear out making the clip fall off a year down the line. I have only used the STUD for a couple months now so it’s hard to tell if the clip will have the same issues that every STUD I’ve ever used has – The clip falling off because the screw comes unscrews or strips out and falls off. Once this happens it’s time to buy a new one or just demote this one to be used in your garage. I personally think the clips should be integrated better, in a way that doesn’t require a weak screw to hold the clip on. Especially because this clip is opened and closed sometimes dozens of times per day.

The markings on the tapes are very similar, same measurements, same red color marks 16’ spacing, bold black marks every 12.” Both tapes auto-retract – which believe it or not there are tapes that stay out and only release and retract once you push a button. Ya, annoying as hell.

When comparing this 6 1/2 inch standard cordless circular saw to the higher powered 60volt FLEXVOLT counterpart, there is a noticeable difference in power and reliability. The 20 volt standard setup does everything you’d expect a circular saw to do in a wood-cutting environment. I did not get the chance to cut metal with a metal Diablo blade but I will test this out at some point. Once I changed over to the 60v saw the blade cut through the wood like butter. There’s a definite step-up in power with a 60v brushless system. The only gripe I have with the FLEXVOLT saw is that the blade is on the reverse side of the tool, whereas the standard 20v saw is rigged on the left of the tool as you’re using it – making it a lot easier to see your cut as you’re using it.

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