PSSR-16 16 Foot Pro Carpenter Standard Reverse Measuring Tape

A nice basic ruler at a good price. The numbers are easy to read and have good contrast - that matters when you have old eyes. The onboard pencil sharpener and the note surface are neat ideas - it shows someone was thinking! We just got it for Christmas, so I can't speak about how rugged it is, but it feels solid and well-made. I have no idea if they make longer rulers, but a 16-footer will handle most home projects. I recommend this.

Have had possession of this item for right at one month. Spring mechanism is strong. Belt latch mechanism is strong and has a push tab to aid in attaching and releasing from your belt. The thumb latch is a bit stiff, but I assume it will slide easier with more use. This tape also has a pinching mechanism on the bottom that allows tape to be held in extended position, and then released, by a single finger. Very convenient. Tape feels like it has a fairly heavy protective coating (Teflon?). Tape slides in and out easily. I bought this particular tape for woodworking. I like that it is readable from left or right, and markings are denoted down to a sixteenth. From a flat level surface, 57” above floor, I was able to extend tape to an unsupported length of 91”. Did not get to 92” before tape “broke”. Adequate for my needs. I will not attempt to speak to measuring accuracy, as I would only be making a comparison to one of my many other tapes. The one minor complaint I have is in the notation of the markings at each foot. Those markings do not stand out. But for woodworking this will be fine. For other needs, where I want to read feet, I may go to another tape measure. If any issues with durability, I will try to provide updates.

As a novice to intermediate woodworker and DIYer, I came across a couple of recommendations for FastCap tape measures. Needless to say, this is now my go-to tape. Pros: It's inexpensive and high-quality. It was half the price of the "team red" tape I had prior. It is very easy to read, has markings down to 16ths, and this particular model (lefty/righty) makes it easy to read those marks on both sides of the tape. Accuracy is fantastic and the green color is very easy to see/find. Seems to be very durable and isn't overly heavy and could fit comfortably in a pocket if needed. This may sound simplistic, but this is so easy to get back on my belt and stays very secure. Lastly, and probably my favorite feature, is the lack of slop on the hook. The "team red" tape had about 1/8" to 3/16" play when hooked, but the FastCap has little to none. Love that! Cons: None. Love it! Would highly recommend, and I will continue to purchase FastCap in the future and recommend to family and friends. Already got my kids one each and they love them!

I use it many dozens of times a day and it works great and it's easy to read the markings. Took me 3 brands to find one I like. Handbrake is great. Be careful extending it past 100%: it likes to lock up and you have to fiddle with it to get it to start spooling again. But it goes back and works great every time. I like the roundness of the shell. Edges of the tape is pretty dull glad they paid attention to that. Tip is a little loosey goosey but not totally cheap. Almost like the rivets need to be set it deeper. Clip for belt/pocket works great and it super easy to use, most other brands screw this up. Making big red/yellow brand look pretty bad rn.

I've been lugging around a cumbersome, fat, 25ft tape measure for finish work, and realized I rarely need any measurement over 16ft for finish work. Then I found this little guy at the recommendation from some finish carpenters. It's great! It has every 16th measured out in its common measurement (1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, etc.). I don't really need that due to years of conditioning reading a tape measure, but I find it oddly nice to have there. There's a writing surface which is handy for recording measurements, and even a pencil sharpener. I use a Pica-Dry, so have no need for this, but in a pinch I could see how it would come in handy. I did try it out and it didn't seem to be the most ideal sharpener. The stop action is nice. There's a quick hold-down stop, as well as a locking stop. The retraction coil on the tape measure is quite strong, so be careful letting it fly back into the base. Don't let the cheap price fool you. It's awesome.

The tape measure is fatter than I expected, but I really like the quality of the tape, and that it labels the 16ths. The mirrored scales are easy to read and the tape quality is really good. Pencil sharpener is not needed but I like the erasable face for copying measurements.

very nice, worth the money. easy to read, impressive stand-out, great clip, and the pencil sharpener is a plus!

What makes this tape really good and for some reason nobody else copy them is the fact that they add all fractions on the table, and on both sides! You have all details from 2/16 to 15/16, which makes your life in the US so much easier when measuring this crazy American fractional system haha! It becomes so easy to use! Honestly this tape made me learn fractions in such way that today I'm more comfortable with fractions than with millimeter. The white tape color is unique, also rarely see that around. Size is compact and tape is protected with a layer of robber, which makes it drop resistant. The accuracy is pristine, as mentioned above, you are not doing math to know where is 5/8, or 13/16. for the price is the number of benefits, totally recommended! There is one negative aspect of this 16' version here: The body length of the 25' model is 3" long, confirmed, but the body length of the 16' is actually 2 3/4", but it's written 3 feet on it, small flaw.

Para la carpintería excelente gracias

Very good and easy to use for both left and right. Very accurate, smooth and sturdy

great product

This is hands down the best measuring tape I’ve ever used! The reverse design makes reading measurements incredibly intuitive, especially in tight spots. It feels solid and well-made, with markings that are easy to read and don’t fade. The built-in FastPad for writing notes is a genius touch, I use it ALL of the time with a mechanical pencil. I reach for it on every project because it makes my work so much easier.

It has a nice solid feel. I like and appreciate the little details such as the pencil sharpener and quick lock feature. I solid buy.