Random pic thread.

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Couldn’t decide if I should put this here or in the “Things that suck ass” thread.
 
Wes said:
View attachment 260149 Couldn’t decide if I should put this here or in the “Things that suck ass” thread.
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I used to wear out 3 a year. 3 at like twenty bucks or more a piece. Usually the first 18 inches the numbers would get so worn they were useless.........if they didn't kink or the spring get useless. I stopped trying to buy the best after a few years.

Tried all types, widths, and ALL of them are either to flimsy, two awful wide, or have more gadgets then a Ford.

A 3/4 wide 16 footer by Lufkin seemed to be the sweet spot, with a 25 footer in the tool box for the bigger stuff.

Another product engineered to replace.
 
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mommucked said:
Get one of these and be pleased, they stop automatically as you pull the tape out and only return when you push the button. If you help the tape stop before the end slams into the reel w your thumb/finger it will last for years.

Komelon USA - Tape Measures Category
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I’v had that one for years. It was due. It had kink in it near the 2” mark. I’ve been waiting on it to go. It’s karma. I’ve used it countless times to terrorize my girls cats. I unwind all 16 feet, make about 20 S folds, throw it into the room with cats, and watch calamity ensue. It sounds like a metal rattlesnake while it’s going all over the place rewinding. Works on family members as well.

Those tape measures look pretty nice though.
 
One of my best friends passed away about a year and a half ago. His widow has kept his pride and joy open since but today is the last day after 15 years the Lucky Otter (a West Asheville icon) will exist outside of memories. Line out the door when it opened.

As it could only be one of his favorite people, my son, decided he wanted to wear a different hat to keep his head warm.

Rest in Peace Roland, we miss you.

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