Johnson Level 925 Big Johnson 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape

by Johnson Level & Tool

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Amazon.com Review

Well, you’ve either got to have a sense of humor to own this tape or you’ve got to be impervious to the inevitable jokes that will follow you because of its name. That aside, we like this rugged tape for its heavy-duty, high-impact plastic comfort grip case because it is as close to unbreakable as you can get, and it’s relatively compact for the 25-foot length of the blade it houses. The blade itself has a serious spring action to it and recoils like lightning. There are two things that set this tape apart from the pack. First, dual cursors line up with blade increments for pinpointing exact measurements. But our favorite feature by far is the see-through, moveable end hook on the tape. Normally, you lose your view of the first bit of tape to the metal hook and rivets. Bravo to Johnson for giving us back the start of the tape. You still have the flexibility to measure inside or outside a corner with super accuracy, as the hook moves like its metal cousins,

It’s lighter than it looks, and the quick-draw holder and belt clip make for easy storing and retrieval (not to mention that you look mighty cool doing it.) For the price, this a fantastic tape measure.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Description

"BIG JOHNSON¨ POWER TAPESpring action, Lock & Load. One tap ergo trigger with release, clear view end hook, see entire scale at a glance. Moveable end hook: Self computation for in/outside measure. Easy to read blade, bold, innovative markings. Dual cursor, pin point accuracy every time. Quick draw holder, can't miss glide guide belt clip. Comfort grip case, cushions hand, can't slip. Virtually unbreakable, compact construction."

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 4.2 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009WG58U
• Item model number: 925
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,399 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great tape measure, December 6, 2005

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Rawdawg (Orlando,FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Johnson Level 925 Big Johnson 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape (Tools & Home Improvement)

Very powerful return spring inside. I comes back at you fast, make sure you hand is not in the way cause its enough to sting you if the tip catches from a full length rollup...I know from experience.

The clear tip is moveable, allowing for inside and out side measures. The tape BREAKS at about 7.5 feet. Anything less than that can be mmeasured in the air. Not a great break distance, but more than I need to do wood work. Price is good for what you get. I would buy another if I lost this.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice for the price, December 14, 2005

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B. Hair (TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Johnson Level 925 Big Johnson 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape (Tools & Home Improvement)

Most of my tape measures have been cheap ones and given the price of this unit, I didn't have high expectations. After receiving it, the first thing I noticed was how substantial and solid the product felt. It's large, easy to grip and the clip system is great since it can be removed. I also like the fact that the end self-adjusts so your inside measuresments come out just as accurate as your outside ones do. The one thing I don't care for is the lack of heft in the tape itself. I like to be able to extend my tapes out close to 8 feet before having them breakdown. This unit can only make it about 6 feet. Overall its a nice addition and will get plenty of use at my house.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Big Johnson" is a great tool, December 22, 2005

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Dave - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Johnson Level 925 Big Johnson 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape (Tools & Home Improvement)

1. When I pull it out it stays stiff out to 9'.
2. The quick release button reels it in quickly so it won't get stepped on or damaged.
3. The quick attach holster clip allows you to whip it out at the opportune time and put it back in quickly so it doesn't get lost.
4. The see thru clip is nice so you can start using it even when it's barely out.

I recommend everyone get a "Big Johnson".