Not sure why your having so many problems, Here’s one I like for contracting
woodworking classes, custom furniture maker
Lee Valley makes fairly good quality tape measures. I have several of them and haven’t had any issues.
Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
The newer Milwaukee ones are great but I don’t like the end for woodworking so much. A little too big. Plus the tape is a little more curled than others. Otherwise it’s a great tape with some nice innovations. Those things might not bother you. I use my fat max in the shop. Get a 16 footer to cut down on the weight.
Losing fingers since 1969