Customer Reviews

Stanley 77-008 IntelliTape Digital Tape Rule

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I was very excited to get this ruler from my kids for Father's Day. However, I've been struggling with it for two months and have given up using it, with much disappointment. The problems:

1. You must turn on the ruler almost every time you pull out the blade. It only stays on for two minutes and then it automatically shuts down, and thus you must press the start button again. This is a nuisance.

2. The display is on the *side* of the ruler, not the top. So, you can only see the display if you pull the ruler in the direction that keeps the side near you. As a left I found it was on the opposite side of the direction I typically draw my ruler.

3. The memory function makes no sense. One would think there would be three or four separate memories to store multiple measurements before you go back to your workbench, right? But the memory is actually cumulative: Memory = Mem1 + Mem2 etc. This is great if you are measuring something longer than the ruler, but most situations are multiple measurements on one object.

4. It's enourmous, weighing several times that of a normal tape measure. Be prepared for your tool belt to list to one side.

The positives:

1. The ability to add in the length of the ruler case for inside measurements.

2. The ability to display the readout in inches, feet and innches, or metric.

All told, I was very disappointed. I'm sticking with a regular tape measure for now.

This tape makes spot measurements easy. It is accurate, and the function to find the middle of a board is particularly useful... just press a button and the current measurement is instantly halved. My only wish would be that the display be mounted on top where it could be more visible. Otherwise, it seems quite durable and continues to serve me well.

It doesn't matter what kind of functions this tape has, there is one major problem with it- it is too big and heavy. I have the largest sized hands of anyone I know, and I could barely hold on to it with one hand without dropping it... let alone using the thing. Prepare to grow a third arm if you are going to order it, two arms to hold the thing, and a third to operate the tape. The pictures are very decieving. (...)

WORKS GREAT BUT THE TAPE IS FLIMSY AND BROKE EASY.

It was much too big and bulky, wasn't all that accurate, not worth the $'s...

We went back to the trusty regular metal type rule that works every time!

I decided to buy this tape measure. EXCELLENT!!! It has a lot of nice features and measures accurately with no effort! One of the nice features is the ability to take a measurement, then press the "MID" button on the tape measure to determine the exactly "middle" of your measurement! This is a great tool and makes measuring mindless!

I am in the window treatment business and use for measuring for blinds, shades, etc. I find that the buttons for inside/outside, midpoint and others can easily be touched and change the measurement. I have to constantly check the mode before and after taking the measurement, its quite annoying and I have made more mistakes this than with standard measuring tape. Also, the size of the case does not allow pocketing or placing in most tool belts, but on the other hand, it doesn't hide easily.

I love this ruler. It's accurate and the midpoint function is great. It would have been nice to have the display on the top, but not so much as to have it miss a complete star. It's big but you know it is sturdy. It stays on plenty long enough.

I consider this tape a specialized tool, to be kept in the toolbox, and reserved for special use. I have used the tape for inside measurement of closet shelves, for trim, and as a general use tape, and from the standpoint of a finish carpenter, I feel that it's accuracy, and it's memory function set it apart from the competition. It is surprisingly light weight, and survives the occasional thumps and bumps of every day use. It an important adjunct to my stud sensor and construction estimator, but not a replacement for my 30 foot tape.

I have found the perforated rule to be a bit flimsy, but that seems to be a minor trade-off for the memory and the "plus-case" option. I would have to buy a replacement if my current tape were lost.

I bet my husband won't loose this tape measure in the garage!Almost 3 years later he still says it's the best tool he has ever got!