Komelon SL2816; 16 x 3/4 Self-Lock Tape Measure

It is heavy! Didnt need something this substantial just to keep in my purse.

I really wanted to like this tape measure. Reviews were solid, and Im a fan of the push button to release. However there are two major problems: 1. The hold isnt very strong, so it often retracts on its own. 2. The metal tape itself is quite flimsy. All I want in a tool is for it to work. This falls short. On the hunt for a higher quality tape.

Great size, easy to use when measuring.

For some reason, tape measures grow legs and walk away in my household. My father and I both have our own collections of tools, and when something needs measuring, neither of use can seem to find a tape measure! I got this one to keep in my Husky roll away work station. I reasoned that its bright green color would help it stand out among my old black tape measure and my fathers chromed units. And stand out it does! Every time Ive needed a tape measure Ive been able to easily locate this one. The automatic brake on this tape measure has taken some getting used to. The only other auto-braking tape measure my father and I have used is the old motorized Black and Decker unit he got as a gift years ago, and it too has grown legs and walked away. As I use the tape more though, Im growing to like the auto brake more. Its nice to quickly pull one or two feet of tape out and not worry about getting whipped by the tape when I invariably forget to set the lock. But that raises a question: How durable and reliable is the brake in this tape measure? Ive only had this tape measure for a month and it only sees slight occasional use, so I cant answer that question. The whole unit feels well made though, so I hope that the brake is just as solid.

great functioning tape measure tool ,can compete with the big boys at 1/2 the price. 5*****

Just what I needed. Be careful don’t over extend or you may break it

Happy with this purchase

Work well.

Useful for house projects

I bought this to replace an old tape measure that had stopped retracting. It does the job just fine. It extends, it locks, it measures, and it retracts. Does what a tape measure is supposed to do and is inexpensive enough that if it breaks in a few months I wont be too upset. Overall a good value.