ProCarpenter Metric/Standard Measuring Tape, 12' Length

This measuring tape has completely changed the way I work. It’s easily the best tape measure I’ve ever owned. The combination of metric and imperial measurements is incredibly convenient, and the layout is easy to read without feeling cluttered. The standout feature for me is how thoughtfully designed it is for woodworking. Everything about it feels like it was created by people who actually use these tools every day. The tape extends smoothly, retracts reliably, and feels durable enough for daily shop use. After switching to this tape, I honestly don’t enjoy using my old ones anymore. If you’re a woodworker looking for a high-quality tape measure, I can’t recommend this one enough. It’s one of those tools that seems simple until you use it—then you wonder how you ever worked without it.

Overall a great product, with many pros and only one cons: * Pros * - Great size; not too big, not too small, you get a good grip; - Two useful features to lock the tape: a simple push/release button where you need to continuously push the button to lock the tape. And another one, which you slide to keep the tape locked on its own. Quite useful; - Double printed: on one edge you have inches, on the other edge you have millimeters. On the same side of the tape; - Bonus: a decent pencil sharpener is available (won't fit large pencils). And a minor white plate to write temporary info on (like dimensions you just measured). * Cons * - Tape comes with a barcode sticker at the back. It's easy to remove but it leaves a very sticky substance. Which is almost impossible to remove as it's put on the rubber part of the device.

Love this tape measure

Awesome!! After 6 months of use. Pros: 1) White circle to write measurements on. Erases easily with an eraser or with spit and your finger. I like that it is somewhat difficult to erase so you don't accidently erase something. 2) I LOVE the "16ths" of each inch are labled 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15 on the tape. No longer do I have to stare at the tape to ensure I know exactly which 16th I'm on. My eyes seem to play tricks on my mind with all of those tick marks .... Its like trying to read a UPC code. This tape solves all of that. 3) I love the finger brake to slow the retracting tape. 4) the built-in pencil sharpener is a fantastic idea. 5) The belt clip is firm and snug. Has never fallen off. 6) I love the small compact size. Almost half of the size of a typical 25 ft tape. Cons: 1) because its the 12ft tape and smaller size the tape is narrower and less firm. Seems to buckle on gaps > 6ft. Won't stay stiff and straight. But thats expected with the smaller size. To avoid this .... get the bigger FASTCAP and have all the same great features. Even with this con, this is still my favorite tape. 2) Improvement suggestion for FASTCAP: pencil sharpener shape makes the pencil tip very long, pointy and sharp. My pencil lead tends to break because so much of the lead is exposed. Perhaps install a sharper that would sharpen to the shape of a golf scorecard pencil.

Having both metric and imperial measurements on one tape is incredibly convenient, especially when you’re constantly bouncing between products, plans, and hardware that use different measurement systems. No conversions and no grabbing a second tape just measure and move on. The 12-foot size also makes it compact and easy to keep nearby for everyday projects. My only complaint is the price compared with the overall build quality. It works well and I really like the dual measurements, but for what it costs, I expected it to feel a little more substantial. Great concept and very useful I just think you’re paying a bit of a premium.

I am an American and do alot of woodworking and I grew up using imperial measurements. Think they taught it in school, but it was never pushed and sure not pushed in America in general. So, I have been working on switching over. There are so many good reasons to switch. This is a well made tape. Also, very easy to read, even with my tired eyes. It is also really thought out. First off, I noticed the belt clip has a spring level on it, such a great idea! I've always found it it a pain to get my tape measures hooked firmly on my belt, they solved that problem. Better yet, not only is there the normal lock button, there is another button underneath that is also spring loaded that is a quick on off lock. Another awesome idea. I am surprised another reviewer dinged it for having both imperial and metric on the same tape. First thought, then why did you buy it? But for me, it was one of the biggest reason I bought it. Since I am still in between, it's perfect because I can do imperial and metric at the same time. It will also help me GREATLY to transition between the two. It's a two in one tape and I love it. Could not be happier with this tape measure, the price is out standing and would gladly recommend! I'll be ordering the 16 ft version soon!

I bought this tape measure because I wanted metric, the length, and the brand. While there was nothing "wrong" with the product there are several things where I wished I had bought a different product. First, having a combination metric standard measuring tape insured that no matter how I was trying to measure something, it "seamed" to always be upside down. This shortcoming was on me because I wanted a 12' tape measure. There are other tape measures that make reading easier. The feel and weight of the tape measure simply did not have that quality tool feel that I was expecting from FastCap and reading other reviews. The biggest issue was that the lip was hidden such that I had to use two hands to grab the end lip to get it out of the case. It was more than just inconvenient. Yes, the tool does what is advertised. However, I would look for something else.

Works great for my wife’s shop projects.

Very nice quality

Fantastic tape measure, wish I had known about this brand earlier

Menuiserie amateur

Me encanto, asi no batallo con las medidas, no tengo que estar contando lineas.

This is the third FastCap for me, not because they don't last, I love them that much that I have put them in all my tool carriers for convenience. The small "whiteboard" on the side, the inbuilt pencil sharpener, and the pocket clip that doesn't slice into your pocket edge are all winning features for me. Never going back to a normal, run of the mill tape measure again.