How to make the best choice among the 90 models of measuring tapes available at Outils Pierre Berger?
Selecting a tape measure may seem simple, but some have surprising and useful characteristics!
Our buyer, Guillaume, will guide you to find THE BEST tape measure for your type of work.
Best Sellers tapes
To be fair, the best seller for several years at Outils Pierre Berger is the 96-444 from Stanley. With over 15,000 units sold since its introduction in 2011.
The 96-444 stands out for:
- its durability
- its 1-1/4" blade for easy reading
- its excellent quality/price ratio.
We also have great success with the 48-22-0225 in the 25' and the DWHT36027 for the 26'/8M combination. These are 2 wide tapes that are more rigid and allow more range before "breaking".
LIGHTED TAPE MEASURE
The 25LED from Komelon has a built-in rechargeable LED light. This tape is useful in poorly lit areas or when working without electricity.
MASONRY TAPE MEASURE
Marshalltown offers several products for masons. Their tape measures allow you to calculate your spacing. The most popular is the MARS15096.
METRIC-ONLY TAPE MEASURE
A metric-only tape measure that allows for side-to-side reading without including the imperial system. This sounds harmless but it is actually quite rare like 30656.
POCKET TAPE MEASURE
Perfect for the do-it-yourselfer who measures everything and always has an idea in mind. Our suggestion is the CS8506MP.
FRACTIONAL TAPE MEASURE
You'll find the 5/8" without counting the small bars! No more bickering between imperial and metric workers. Some tapes like the DWHT36107 offer fractions which makes communication easier.
STICKY TAPE MEASURE
This is ideal for jigs and machine tools. Kreg and Starrett offer a selection of sticky tapes with right-to-left and left-to-right readings to fit your project. Here are two recommendations the KMS7724 and KMS7723.
FOR LONG DISTANCE MEASUREMENTS
If you have long distances to measure or more complex areas and the tapes offered are not adequate, the laser distance meters are the solution. With ranges up to 660' for the STA06520, these products are accurate and very fast.
The most popular model for contractors and do-it-yourselfers is the GLM165-40. It is accurate to 1/16'' over 165' making it a reliable and very affordable product.
In addition to regular size tapes, we also offer measuring wheels, long tapes up to 300'/100m, micrometers, multimeters, rulers, templates, etc. In short, we have everything in store to meet your needs in both imperial and metric.
Consult our measuring tools category to discover them.
Some measuring tapes stand out because of their quality or their particular and adapted features.
Will you be changing your tape measure soon?
Do not hesitate to contact our consultants to make your selection and work as accurately as possible!
