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FastCap 16 ft "FlatBack" Cabinetmaker’s Tape

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Finally, a Lay-Flat Measure

Most tape measures are designed for carpenters, not cabinetmakers. Their self-supporting blade is great on a construction site, but the dished cross-section makes getting an accurate measurement tough. This innovative new tape measure has a flat (non-self-supporting) blade that is perfect for cabinetmakers. It simply lays flat on the workpiece making it easy to take measurements without rocking, and the hook is rigidly attached, eliminating any measurement error caused by movement. The scale is graduated in 1/16" increments, marked every 1/8", and includes space on the lower edge for pencil notes. Made in China.

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FastCap 16 ft ''FlatBack'' Cabinetmaker's Tape
 
4.2

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Accurate (4)
  • Reliable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • At home (4)
    • Minor projects (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid do-it-yourselfer (3), Professional (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    5.0

    Exceptional accuracy

    By AyJay

    from Taylorsville, GA

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

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    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Better than conventional
    • Convenient writeon spaces

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • At Home
      • Minor Projects

      Comments about FastCap 16 ft ''FlatBack'' Cabinetmaker's Tape:

      more stable when marking dimensions on work surfaces

       
      5.0

      Good solution to an old problem

      By Dave

      from Ohio

      About Me Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Inexpensive
      • Reliable
      • Unique

      Cons

      • Stud markings unnessary

      Best Uses

      • Circumfrences arcs

      Comments about FastCap 16 ft ''FlatBack'' Cabinetmaker's Tape:

      I have been using Fastcap products for several years now, and am always satisfied with their innovation and quality. This tape measure meets both! It is a specialty item, but the low cost makes it worthwhile to have it in my truck for when I need it on the job. I got tired of bending a standard tape around cylinders and over arcs, but this is flat and follows the curves nicely. I'll be ordering another soon to keep in my shop!!!

       
      5.0

      Woodworkers Dream Tape

      By Robert B

      from Fulton, MO

      About Me Professional

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      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Can write on tape
      • Easy to read
      • Hook holds firm no wiggle
      • Reliable
      • Worth every penny

      Cons

      • Not on my table sooner

      Best Uses

      • Any project of quality
      • At Home
      • Commercial

      Comments about FastCap 16 ft ''FlatBack'' Cabinetmaker's Tape:

      This tape does not retire my steel ruler. But now I don't have to grab it every time I need an accurate measurement. When I need to measure 14 & 1/2 inches I don't have to reach for the 36" ruler. The tape is a lot less cumbersome when moving from measurement to measurement and being able to make notes right on the tape is great.

       
      4.0

      Only one improvement to suggest

      By John

      from Otterbein, Indiana

      About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

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      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • At Home
        • Minor Projects

        Comments about FastCap 16 ft ''FlatBack'' Cabinetmaker's Tape:

        The end piece has no slack which makes for consistency in measurement. The only suggestion I have is the same as a previous reviewer. Add 1/32 in gradations.

        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        what a shame

        By woodthief

        from Pa.

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        Pros

          Cons

          • Inaccurate

          Best Uses

            Comments about FastCap 16 ft ''FlatBack'' Cabinetmaker's Tape:

            Used the old stanbye for years, purchased to replace it. Advertised as cabinetmakers, how do you do acurate measurements without 32nd's??? [...]

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