Why the whole internet is talking about this new Dewalt Tape Measure

Dewalt Tool just released a new tape measure, and everyone on the internet is talking about the special feature it comes with. Now, I know that this is not the only tape measure on the market that has a built in rechargeable light in it, but it is the first for Dewalt

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[phts]

Pulling the tape out should charge the battery

[pchisholm]

It’s a nice idea in principle however given how disposable tapes are due to durability/wear and tear I can’t help but think this is just needlessly pushing up the cost of tapes

[contreras]

I could use one these . I can't tell you how many times I ve been in a dimly lit house. Trying to measure some base boards but can't hardly read my tape measure. Of course it don't help that was a welder for ten years . Great video see you on the next one Clint

[DKWalser]

It doesn't bother me to see you allowing your tape to snap back into its case. However, it would bug the heck out of me if you were to do it to mine. (I've bent the hook on my tapes so that they read accurately.) Of course, a lot depends on what I use the tape for. I have an old 25' Stanley that I used when framing houses. There, I wouldn't care if my tape were off by 1/6". However, the tapes in my shop are used for making furniture. If you were to bend the hook on one of those tapes, I wouldn't appreciate it. I wouldn't disown you, but I might ask you to use your own tape in the future.

[mcmillan]

As a 60 year old, I appreciate the light. Which brings me to the headlight. Headlights are real nass like. As far as the return, let it bang like prom night.

[Mr.NiceGuy]

Now you can measure and cut with your compound miter saw while the power is out! It would be cool if it charged the battery a little every time you pull the tape out to measure.

[bernardtenpas]

That snap of the tape my good man gives the same satisfaction to a carpenter that it does to slam a side arm back in its holster to a real live nice like cowboy type folk.😂

[DroneManMurphy]

Neat video. Not buying this tape until the get with the times a use a type C connector. 🤦‍♂️

[littlejimmy]

FFS, if you don't know why you need a light on a tape measure, some people have to measure under sinks or other plumbing. Some people have to measure cable runs under a production line. Some people are running conduit for electricity in a space without electricity. Also, I'm 55 and I still work, but my eyes try not to. So a little light on the tape measure helps me to see how effed up I cut that 2x4.

When you see something that exists, and a group of people love it, and you don't understand why; you might want to start asking yourself why someone might find it useful. Or you can tell me to esad, it's all good.

[tensazero]

I'll wait for the typeC and small markings update

[PFab]

I avoid the tape slap only because I don't want to catch my skin. And over the lifetime it does save the tape ends from failing. The rivets oval out.

[theknifeconnection]

thats, micro usb. usb a is the other end of that cord not the small end

[johnrice]

Dont know if anyone said it but the charging cord is a little short too. C type plug would be awesome

[PFab]

Young people have great vision and can't understand why a light would improve their life. This tape is for the older generations of workers.

[RidgidRon]

WAH WAH WAH. SCAREY!!!! Dewalt needs a light for 35 dollars. I am waiting for my Ridgid tape measure!!!

[tracyprzystas]

For that kind of money, they could have put a storage spot for the cord that you are surley going to loose.

[chrisvvvvbbbb]

I've got one of these tapes. It's nice, but I think it's funny how it says it's got a 17' reach but it will only do around 13'.

[AntonioClaudioMichael]

I do agree with the light changed green when it was fully charged Clint @Tool Review Zone

[beowolfso.]

Extend about a foot out then use the lock. Next remove the lock and look at the tape measure. You'll notice the lock removed a bit of the paint down to the metal. I purchased 2 at Home Depot and had to return both of them.

[InnovativeBuildersmd]

I mean I can't believe its taken this long..