Crescent Lufkin Control Series 25-ft Tape Measures Contractor Bundle

Disappointed

I really like Crescent tools but this one really hit a nerve . Wouldn't retract after a week and never was dropped. I assume its the magnets . I really hope this flaw was fixed

Crescent Lufkin Control Series 25' tape measure

I can always use an extra tape measure - because they are never where I need them (garage, basement, toolbag, kitchen) and I tend to help them meet their demise by dropping or getting dirt in them. This is a sturdy one with a strong spring return and wide tape width (1"). The case is 3.25" square by 1.75" thick. The wider, thicker tape allows you to run it out 10'+ without it snapping down under its own weight. Many of the average ones are narrower/thinner. It has Foot, Inch, and Stud...

Solid tape with a little room for improvement

The 35' Crescent Lufkin tape has some great qualities and some room for improvement. The 35' length is wonderful and can definitely make larger jobs easier than shorter tapes. The extra large print and matte finish are also great features and make the tape super easy to read. My two favorite things about the tape are the fingertip control and the 360 degree end hook, which are seemingly small additions my other tapes don't have, but have proven to be very useful. Unfortunately, I have not been a...

Just Ok

First, let’s start with what I like about this tape measure. I like the big, bold numbers and fraction marks not because I’m visually impaired, but because it increases speed when making marks for measurements if you don’t have to get right down on top of the thing to count the marks. I also like the capability of the tape to extend out to 25 feet. This doesn’t matter for small projects, however if you need to measure the length of larger items like a porch/deck it’s much more handy than using a...

Not the best design

First, this thing is quite sturdy. Second the hook design is very good and a magnet away from being outstanding. The bad comes when you try to lock the tape. The stop on the inside of the tape, the part that presses down on the tape to hold it in place, gets damaged by the rivets that hold the hook in place. After some time and normal use the rivets damage the stop to the point it will no longer lock the tape. It makes this thing nothing more than a silly looking paperweight. If the st...

One of the better options in this price range

Best tape in this price range. I now have 3 of these to scatter around the job. I'd have rated it 5 stars and said it was the best tape measure ever, but it the end on my oldest has taken a beating and refuses to hang on to what I hook it to. Otherwise it has held up to drops off of roofs, through ceilings, off scaffolding so it can definitely take a beating. I like it.

Great warranty

Great tape that does what you need it to do. The locking mechanism stopped working on mine, so I submitted a warranty claim. A week later, a replacement tape showed up in the mail. I don't expect tools to be perfect, but I do expect a company to stand by their products. Crescent Lufkin / Apex proved to me that they do, and I'll always remember that.

I didn't think a tape measure could be improved

Great features in this tape measure, specifically the ergonomically designed space in the bottom to "brake" or slow the tape with your finger while holding, and the slot to attach a leash. I am really impressed with these innovative features. Some tapes have gimmicky brakes that do not work well, or get sawdust in them and slip, this just skips all of that and lets you control it easily when holding it, and keeps the "traditional" slide brake when you really want it to stay (without having to ...

25' Crescent Lufkin Tape Measure

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This tape measure fits well in the hand, has a nice heft to it without being too heavy, and has a nice "grip". PROS: -Has a fore finger guard to save your finger from the inevitable finger pinch. -Has a spot underneath the finger guard so that you can use it as a brake, of sorts, to safely slow down the tape rewind. -Has an ingenious tip, that allows you to catch the end 3 ways; regular, on it's side, or upside-down. -Has a place to ru...

This One Measures Up!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first saw this tape I almost could not wait to get my hands on it. I am glad I did as it feels great in my hand and has so many useful features. The notch in the bottom works good because one can press his fingers against the tape for an effective brake. I don't find many tape measures to fit my had comfortably but this control series does, not only because of the shape and size, but also because of the black non slip coating around the ...