Though this seems like a risky and potentially injurous task, we actually need to begin making things to last.. and we need to repair everything that breaks, or we are going to need a few more planet Earths, after we totally laid waste to the one we are living on.
@LarsonLake
3 жыл бұрын
Would be nice if companies made their products to be more easily fixed. A few changes to tape measure design could likely make them less easy to break, and more easy to fix. Don't even get me started on electronics, where makers deliberately try to make things impossible to fix so you have to buy a new one.
@allanm2832
8 жыл бұрын
Really Useful. Helped me fix a Rolson 25ft measure that had jammed
@sixtyfiveford
8 жыл бұрын
+Allan M Great, I'm glad it helped.
@gregg4417
10 жыл бұрын
Great video! Helped me fix my tape measure. Thank you.
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome, you're welcome.
@NoahKhan918
4 жыл бұрын
The middle plastic piece is broken, can my tape measure still be fixed ??
@wholegrain27
2 жыл бұрын
Did you get it fixed? You'd have to make a new post or glue your old post back together
@daemienvaliquette9024
9 жыл бұрын
I can't check the spring because the yellow wind is one part :(
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
+Evan Valiquette Chances are the spring end is broken inside.
@mynameisgreg4179
5 жыл бұрын
I sucked; broke it some more; buying a new tape measurer tomorrow
@gfim7231
5 жыл бұрын
Unscrewed mine and watched some of the video , no thanks ! I’ll just spend a few bucks on a new one.
@RyeOnHam
7 жыл бұрын
I got a left-handed tape measure. It only works in Australia.
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
You just have to stand on your head and it'll work just fine.
@RyeOnHam
7 жыл бұрын
Ah, that's the trick. I was just going to wind it backwards.
@dolphinberserk
4 жыл бұрын
Procedure for determining appropriate use of a left-handed tape measure: 1 First, determine your hemisphere by observing the Coriolis effect. Go to the bath, fill it, have a bath but don't add too many bubbles or you won't see shit. Get out of the bath, pull the plug and note carefully the way the water runs down the plug hole; if it it drains clockwise, that indicates that you are in the Southern hemisphere.... Alternatively, wait until the weather comes on television and look at the winds generated from the low pressure systems, again clockwise means you are in the Southern Hemisphere. 2 Next, determine if you have a left hand or right hand tape. Put the tape in your left hand, then in your right. Which one felt correct? Now put the tape in the right rear pocket of your jeans and then your left, each time asking your wife or husband or anyone around "Does my tape look big in these jeans?" Do this as many times as you can with as many people as you can, noting each answer, and then tallying the answer to find overall which pocket made the tape look dimensionally appropriate. If it was the left side, you have a left handed tape. 3 Choose the correct method of using your tape by handedness and hemisphere. If you have a right handed tape and you are in the northern hemisphere, hold the tape in your RIGHT hand, with the button AWAY from you and the tape exit on the CLOSEST side exiting left. The Coriolis effect for the northern hemisphere will assist the tape to close efficiently. If you have a left handed tape and you are in the SOUTHERN hemisphere, hold the tape in your LEFT hand, with the button facing AWAY from you and the tape exit on the CLOSEST side, exiting right. The Coriolis effect for the SOUTHERN hemisphere will assist the tape to close efficiently. If you have a RIGHT handed tape and you are in the SOUTHERN hemisphere, hold the tape in your RIGHT hand, with the button facing you and the tape exit on the FAR side, exiting left. The Coriolis effect for the SOUTHERN hemisphere will assist the tape to close efficiently. If you have a tape which is fresh and has too strong a spring, reverse all the above in order to utilise the Coriolis effect to slow the closing of the tape and to avoid pinching your finger. I'm an Australian, we have to know these things just to get by...
@zates2272
6 жыл бұрын
This is why I love KZitem. THANKS!!!!
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I'm glad you liked it.
@wyattoneable
10 жыл бұрын
I have to admit I've broken a few and was too lazy to repair them. Great tips, thanks again.
@dan_choe
8 жыл бұрын
Razor sharp spring? Use protective gloves with holes. p.s. It's sardine cans.
@unclemarksdiyauto
3 жыл бұрын
Corned beef had them too here in Canada.
@albiewaterton9660
6 жыл бұрын
This seemed like a great idea, until the tension in 10M tape, just explodes, I literally, just ducked for cover and waiting for it to stop doing its thing.
@jigneshtailor3651
3 жыл бұрын
Need safety googles, can hit the eye,
@bctruck
10 жыл бұрын
nice save!!! I have sprayed the spring with some wd40 before rewinding,and when the rewind the tape back in,stand back because it will saw your arm off if you get in the way.
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
:)
@margeauxfrancisco502
5 жыл бұрын
great tips sir! I now have my new tape measure! damn its too hard to fix and even got my self cut 😂
@deblorah174
2 жыл бұрын
Since my Dad passed away, I am left to my own devices to fix things. I pulled his tape measure out too far and, dang, I broke it. Thanks to your video, I fixed it!!! Dad would be so proud of me.
@zandosdwarf-king
7 жыл бұрын
When I opened my meassure tape, I found out the each plastic part was broken and the hole you fit spring into on meassuring part was severed. WTF? I'm not gonna buy anyting made by army painter again...
@donnawillson1516
8 ай бұрын
Bearing in mind you can buy a new one for about £3 ,doesn’t seem worth the effort,mine lasted for about 10 years,😊
@Smarkalbert
8 жыл бұрын
For safety use tight safety glass, It can save your eyes just in case it accidentally release from winding it.
@monicamiramontez5762
6 жыл бұрын
Husband is away and told me to fix it myself, mentioned it will "take some time"... sure, uh-huh, dear! No way! I'm saving it for him and buying myself one today, Jose! 😎
@dolphinberserk
4 жыл бұрын
Procedure for determining appropriate use of a left-handed tape measure: 1 First, determine your hemisphere by observing the Coriolis effect. Go to the bath, fill it, have a bath but don't add too many bubbles or you won't see shit. Get out of the bath, pull the plug and note carefully the way the water runs down the plug hole; if it it drains clockwise, that indicates that you are in the Southern hemisphere.... Alternatively, wait until the weather comes on television and look at the winds generated from the low pressure systems, again clockwise means you are in the Southern Hemisphere. 2 Next, determine if you have a left hand or right hand tape. Put the tape in your left hand, then in your right. Which one felt correct? Now put the tape in the right rear pocket of your jeans and then your left, each time asking your wife or husband or anyone around "Does my tape look big in these jeans?" Do this as many times as you can with as many people as you can, noting each answer, and then tallying the answer to find overall which pocket made the tape look dimensionally appropriate. If it was the left side, you have a left handed tape. 3 Choose the correct method of using your tape by handedness and hemisphere. If you have a right handed tape and you are in the northern hemisphere, hold the tape in your RIGHT hand, with the button AWAY from you and the tape exit on the CLOSEST side exiting left. The Coriolis effect for the northern hemisphere will assist the tape to close efficiently. If you have a left handed tape and you are in the SOUTHERN hemisphere, hold the tape in your LEFT hand, with the button facing AWAY from you and the tape exit on the CLOSEST side, exiting right. The Coriolis effect for the SOUTHERN hemisphere will assist the tape to close efficiently. If you have a RIGHT handed tape and you are in the SOUTHERN hemisphere, hold the tape in your RIGHT hand, with the button facing you and the tape exit on the FAR side, exiting left. The Coriolis effect for the SOUTHERN hemisphere will assist the tape to close efficiently. If you have a tape which is fresh and has too strong a spring, reverse all the above in order to utilise the Coriolis effect to slow the closing of the tape and to avoid pinching your finger. I'm an Australian, we have to know these things just to get by...
@sixtyfiveford
4 жыл бұрын
That's hilarious.
@wholegrain27
2 жыл бұрын
What would happen if the north and south poles reverse 😜 Hope your govt hasn't locked you into one of their infamous camps
@dioxidez
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t do this in time before my mom came home so I hid it and crushed it inside a bin in my closet where she never checks
@Mary-bd9vu
4 жыл бұрын
I was gonna try to fix it so I'm glad I saw this my husband said it's too much work, throw it away. Plus i already cut my finger on the spring when it went wild on me!
@DianaLDiehl
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial! I opened my fully retracted, 25-ft. X1 in. Pittsburgh tape measure to find a fractured case AND spring. It made a minor explosion of brittle plastic & metal pieces. There wasn't much to fix. I didn't think the spring could shred like that! So I wound up the tape after sweeping up the shards. I think a new one is in my future. Thanks for helping us reuse and keep more out of landfill.
@jigneshtailor3651
3 жыл бұрын
Also make sure to wear safety goggles, can hit the eye. I've been trying to figure out how the spring retracts back and was seeing instead of pulling the tape in it pulls in the opposite direction. Great tip 👍,
@gudormr
5 жыл бұрын
Tried fixing mine got pissed off, threw it against the wall xD KZitem search How to fix a broken measuring tape Found your video... I think this measuring tape is going to be all right thanks to you ;)
@ParthPatel-ku4jr
9 ай бұрын
Sir thank you so much. I found a 35 foot Stanley in the trash on a site and the only problem was it wouldn’t retract. It looked brand new. Took it home and did some googling and came across this. Rewound the spring the way you did by twisting the tape and it was good as new.
@sixtyfiveford
9 ай бұрын
That's awesome.
@irfanonyoutube1370
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! I couldn't manage to fix mine Oxford tape mesure😭 It's so hard to do
@wrg1183
10 жыл бұрын
Sardine cans! ☺
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
That's it... thanks.
@julierodgers8903
9 жыл бұрын
loved this, thanks, now I'll see if I can fix my cheapy/free retractable sewing tape
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
Julie Rodgers Thanks. It's hard to not have your favorite tape measure working anymore.
@ZurasTube
5 жыл бұрын
God bless your patience!
@edewaiteric8934
4 жыл бұрын
for the last one month have been struggling to fix mine but have watch this video and fixed it with less than 5 minutes👍👍👍
@littleleatries
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks YOU for telling me! I would never try that aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalone. Homedepo here I come
@kenzpenz
6 жыл бұрын
You're a lot braver man then I. In thought that dang spring would never stop unwinding and throwing dust everywhere. I was cringing all through this video, expecting it to suddenly unwind with a flash. My solution would have been to pitch it into the trash and buy another one. It's nice to know what you are doing and getting it right without injury. As usual another great video, thanks for sharing what's next :-) ...Ken
@SGaux
5 жыл бұрын
What happens when the metal spring inside has a loop as if it wound on itself and is stuck??
@zoochosis
8 жыл бұрын
You rock. Thanks.
@sixtyfiveford
8 жыл бұрын
+ZoochosisCom Thanks, glad you like it.
@Splinterfoot22
Жыл бұрын
I have a very old Stanley 26" measuring tape which has become unsprung. It does not have near the innards as yours does. Just a center shaft, a very small black plastic protrusion which has broken (?) off and the metal rape measure itself. It has a depiction of the Liberty Bell on the front and the dates 1776/1996. Can anyone help? The casing measures 1-1/16" square; the tape measure itself is a 1/4" wide. Thanks.
@mdhaynie
3 жыл бұрын
The spring snapped on my Stanley Fatmax auto lock... It’s got sentimental value, so I don’t want to trash it. I opened it up and written all over the spring cartridge is “NOT REPAIRABLE! Warning! SPRING UNDER TENSION! NOT REPAIRABLE!” I wish Stanley didn’t have such a disposable mindset. If a tiny little piece breaks on any of their products, you trash it and buy a new one... Why sharpen a saw, just trash it and buy a new one. 🙄
@davidthompson1529
3 жыл бұрын
Where the hell did quality go??? Used to replace mine about every 2 yrs and I used them quite a bit back then as I was a contractor. I use them 3-4 times a week at this point. Bought a Hart at walmart lasted 2 weeks. LITERALLY. Tape completely split across near 1 inch mark. Back to Stanley brand. LASTED 1 MONTH. Tape wont retract back into housing. Im really fed the hell up w it. Paying twice as much and getting crap product. It isnt right.
@kristamitts5552
Жыл бұрын
Thank you now I can hopefully get my little handy dandy tape measure fixed i keep having to manually push it back into the case...the last few feet always is harder to push inside for some reason 😊❤ ..........
@BOSS_805
2 ай бұрын
Seems like a lot of work and aggravation, you better off just buying a new one or sending it back to Stanley and having him replace it
@tcurr0309
10 ай бұрын
After you mentioned plastic welding around 5 minutes in I tapped out. I'm ok with $15 cost of the new tape every 8 or 10 years. Thanks anyway.
@randomcow505
2 жыл бұрын
thanks, my cheep Taiwanese tape measure from 1994 can hopefully last another 28 years now nothing broke, I just took it apart thinking the spring had rusted, nope inside still had the fingerprints from the first guy who wound it
@ratskirobo4836
5 жыл бұрын
You got the best of intentions sir, and good repair skills but its better to warn viewers cos one miss could slice a big part of your hand. The spring could even spring out and hit you in the eye! Then youll realize a tape measure isnt worth injury! The tape is even made of about 90% metal so even if you throw it away, itll just disintegrate in nature. Buying another tape measure provides jobs. So i suggest dont repair. Just buy another tape measure, for your own sake!
@MrEwilliams2
10 жыл бұрын
did you lube it? I think that might help with the spring steel since there is a lot of pressure on there. Perhaps that would allow less of the back winding. Great video. Reminds me of the many times I fixed my cheap dog leash with the spring steel. Goggles might be a handy safety too when the spring shoots out! :)
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
I've lubed them in the past but haven't in years. I didn't notice a real difference.
@lou-nc4rc
2 жыл бұрын
My tape measure looks nothing like this. And once I got it apart, there are small plastic pieces that I don't know where to replace. The spring seems to work somewhat but the tape won't go all the way back in. I give up. Buying a new one, probably made in China so won't last as long as this one.
@frankc6377
5 жыл бұрын
Sardine cans? Wait... does corned beef sometimes come in a can too? Ew... beef in a can. Sorry, don’t mean to offend. I’m just being reminded by the heart valve I found in a can of cooked beef before. The one and only time I ever got curious... never again.
@kareno8634
7 жыл бұрын
WOW THANKS! and it's Sardines =] Now I feel i 'no' less ~ ** ~ [the more U learn. .]
@polocash11
10 ай бұрын
My spring naturally coils one direction and then want to coil the opposite. Where should I start? Coil against the curve first or with and then fight the reverse?
@ericpardine4148
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Moe. I´m not a real handy kind of guy, just don´t like buying new stuff when the old can get fixed. Good job explaining. I fixed my five-meter tape thanks to you. =)
@sixtyfiveford
8 жыл бұрын
+Eric Pardine Great work. I'm glad you took the initiative to try this.
@notta3d
3 жыл бұрын
Or spend $15 and buy a new one :) Informative video. Thanks for posting. I'll give it one shot and if it doesn't work off the store I go.
@sherrierichard2848
5 ай бұрын
Now how do I fix it so it stays out? Mine won’t anymore and I have to have a 2nd person hold the end!! Help!
@kerryflora1559
3 жыл бұрын
How do you rewind the spring while still enclosed in the plastic housing unit? I am desperate to fix my Stanley Leverlock.
@billbauer9795
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for making it clear to me that this repair isn't something I am capable of doing...
@austinriley2433
Ай бұрын
KZitem is lucky to have these kinds of people. Thanks man
@socorrovaldez818
4 жыл бұрын
Hola,abia visto muchos videos de como reparar mi flexometro y no más ninguno me sirvió asta que encontré este muchas gracias mi flexometro ahí funciona bien
@roseymalino9855
Жыл бұрын
Good fun fix. How would you like to do one on a retractable work light? I think an end or the spring itself snapped.
@khaleelghoora9467
2 жыл бұрын
Stanley tape, plastic casing is irreparable as the plastic thing which hold the spring is broken. Did you ever repair one?
@rickeykeeton4770
3 жыл бұрын
Wonder if a drill could be carefully used to rewind the spring. I have used a drill to rewind mower springs.
@maatherluai6905
3 жыл бұрын
Instead of watching all of this all I had to do to fix my Stanley measuring tape is pull it all out then press that weird black thing in the end and press the button it will ho back to normal
@colincampbell7923
3 жыл бұрын
That's why I have lending my tape to people, yesterday I lent it to someone and they pulled it all the way, tried shoving it back in and it disconnected at the tab 🙄
@josephazar7619
5 жыл бұрын
Hi there. I don’t even want to try to attempt this. Is there any way I could ship it to you and you could fix it? I really don’t feel like getting a new one.
@romanticopoeta7532
4 жыл бұрын
lol ..just thinking the amount of tape measurements that has been thrown in the trash
@mcdevious2229
4 жыл бұрын
Great presentation. Thanks for the tips, too. I was extending mine too far, too. Oops!
@sixtyfiveford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@truthbtold2349
3 жыл бұрын
My tape measure has a slight twist at the 4 inch mark making it difficult to hook on anything. Is there a way to fix it?
@terrone1976
2 жыл бұрын
Ehi Boss, thanks for video. I'm Tino from Italy. I'll try to fix my 8 metres .
@ryanb1874
4 жыл бұрын
It's awfully thin and rusty spring material. Yea. Show recutti g the hole
@almoastskater1234
11 ай бұрын
I tried mine just keeps messing up not winding back in after you pull it out about 2ft
@scottaldenfisher1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks-your video (and courage) are helpful and reassuring.
@jackcoles7071
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if anyone can help but when I retract mine it rattles inside, could this be a lack of tension on the spring?
@saiaravind186
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Like iT!!
@jasonhaddock8742
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. My littles pulled mine all the way out and I had to figure it out to fix it
@ThePamelaHolt
8 жыл бұрын
I have my Grandma's old tape measure... any chance I could mail it to you to fix ;)
@MarkGlenesk
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@TheFlacker99
10 жыл бұрын
I had a spring like that uncoil on me...I was fooling around, over tightening it and TINK! Uncoiled in a fraction of a second, scary stuff.
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it sprung on me off camera. It'll wake you up.
@claypotts8153
2 жыл бұрын
This video has a lot of views, alot of people must have broken tape measures.
@gabrielguzman339
3 жыл бұрын
My sister is coming home and this tape measure is not retracting so I hope this works
@webbiez
4 жыл бұрын
I need to know how to do this without a screwdriver. I'm kinda fucked rn.
@Windy888City
2 жыл бұрын
Its a design fault and pain in the arse when yr just trying to measure up.
@DarkViibes
3 жыл бұрын
What do I do if the tape came all the way out and the spool inside retracted
@mikelsauvage6621
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I kept hearing I should just get a new one.
@countrywolf88
3 жыл бұрын
Wish I had seen this video before thrashing my hands on the spring 😢
@shawnlambie9173
3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!! it worked saved a 8m (metric) Stanley tape, super grateful, I didn't use glove I came off ok 😂
@sixtyfiveford
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@markwilcox2631
7 жыл бұрын
Almost drove to Home Depot for a new one but after watching this it was an easy fix. Thanks!
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad the video was helpful.
@customcutter100
2 жыл бұрын
My pet peeve is taking an inside measurement to cut a board, then when I place the hook on the end of the lumber and pull the loose end moves and changes by almost 3/32 of an inch.. I've got a 25' that won't completely retract. I think it needs a good cleaning to remove some sap residue.
@sixtyfiveford
2 жыл бұрын
Having the hook bent is a very common issue and will add up to measurements that inaccurate. If the hook is straight you should only have around 1/32; the width of the hook that moves back and forth.
@seaniepc4
10 жыл бұрын
I have seen dozens of these tapes thrown around building sites ( including my own tapes ) many were large and expensive, just because the spring broke or unwound they were deemed no use any more.. Now I know different , Thanks
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
Seanie Paul Cooke It's definitely a trick that has come in handy. Thanks for watching.
@Shryp
10 жыл бұрын
Easy fix, just tedious. I know Harbor Freight sells some cheap ones. Like $3 when they are on sale. I actually got one free with a coupon. They seem decent for what you pay for them.
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have 2 or 3 HF ones sitting around from free coupons. I had one break but they do seam decent, especially for free.
@Rorobins
10 жыл бұрын
I am fixing my husband's favorite Stanley Fat Max as a surprise. It is clogged with sand and the tape won't pull out. I have the outer cover off, the yellow cap (belt-clip side) is off and the tape is disconnected. The spring is still seated in the bottom half of the yellow case. I have a couple of questions. 1. I am soaking the outer case pieces in Murphy's to get the thing clean. Will I need to grease these parts? 2. First I tried rinsing off about 10' of tape and the now entire spring and housing are wet. Should I blow dry it? 3. It doesn't appear to have any broken pieces, unless the yellow case is supposed to be in one piece. 4. At which point to you put the stop-clip back on? I know I sound like a total girl, which I am, lol, but you made it look so easy I thought I'd give it a try.
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
Robin Ann Awesome, a light oil like WD-40 is great to keep the inside moving. WD-40 will remove any moisture that has built up and prevent rust. The stop clip goes on before you slide the case halves back together.
@kenzpenz
6 жыл бұрын
One lucky husband indeed ;-) ...
@yggdrasil9039
3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand what I've done to my tape measure. I chopped it with a mattock and it spun inside itself without the lip to stop it. But when I opened it up I find that it's rotating in the opposite direction. SO the spring wants to spit out the tape rather than retract it. Still trying to figure out what's happened.
@sixtyfiveford
3 жыл бұрын
The spring will push out when it's not wound.
@frugaltinkerer9609
4 жыл бұрын
the old sardine can openers with keys......
@marianterry5852
9 жыл бұрын
Hmm . . . was trying this, but when I wind the tape around the core, it must be tightening the spring somehow, because when I let go, the tape measure spits the entire tape out!
@sixtyfiveford
9 жыл бұрын
Marian Terry The spring shouldn't be under real tension until the tape it pull out. Your plastic could be too damaged to recoil it properly.
@wildflower386
9 жыл бұрын
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@acrosby2117
7 жыл бұрын
It's 2017 and you are probably long gone, but others may be reading. I just fixed a 26' 8" tape following these instructions and it worked. You probably wound the spring the wrong way or you put the spring in with the end pointing in the wrong direction. The spring should be very difficult to wind up and it can be dangerous if it "springs" apart. NONE of the videos I watched showed you clearly how to wind the spring. If it winds easily into a small little ball, you are going the wrong way. But once it is in a small ball, it is easier to wind it in the other direction.
@maxprophet2401
7 жыл бұрын
when the spring breaks or disconnects, it expands with mucho momentum until it seizes. Usually a few feet of tape hanging out and one little tight spot before spitting out tape when you pull. Curious phenomena (short term) especially when the tape hasn't been dissected yet. Or, you might be 20+ turns from wound. I just breath deeply and smash em on the concrete before giving up $40
@harrythomas993
7 жыл бұрын
I'm having trouble connecting the yellow metal to the coil on the inside. the hole doesn't appear to be big enough (they appear to have come apart from one another after loosing tension)
@sixtyfiveford
7 жыл бұрын
I know this probably makes very little sense, but it goes in sideways then twists to a inline position.
@BacktotheBasics101
5 жыл бұрын
👍🏼#942
@youngaiahthesaucegod4698
3 жыл бұрын
thanks i broke my tape thingey and fix it
@MiguelHernandez-yh4jj
3 жыл бұрын
Canelo knows how to fix a tape measure
@yoshiyoshi3095
3 жыл бұрын
I was messing with it and seeing how long it goes
@geofferyc4080
10 жыл бұрын
You're good MacGyver its a sardine key you alright you got my attention will see you
@sixtyfiveford
10 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Sardine can. Thanks.
@Vicflash
4 жыл бұрын
JUST AN FYI WARNING! Watched this before I opened my failed fat max 30 ft stanley. When I cracked the reel apart, 1" shards EXPLODED everywhere. Luckily, I put on face mask and welders gloves. No spring tape left more than 1 1/4" long. Worked 3 days ago but was left In pickup bed during rain. Extended it to dry overnight before I was planning to wipe it down as I let it retract it today. Wouldn't budge. Be aware
@imaguglielmo
5 жыл бұрын
what a pain in the ass....will spend the $ on a new one
@MrGio130
8 жыл бұрын
I tried fixing mine but it wont rewind the spring was snapped n fixed it its like the tape wants to unroll instead of roll up
@sixtyfiveford
8 жыл бұрын
+Giovanni Breglia There isn't enough spring pre-load to pull the tape back in.
@ginamckinnon9521
11 ай бұрын
Easier to just go buy another one! A whole lot less time consuming!!
@sixtyfiveford
11 ай бұрын
that statement is 100% why Americans have become the laziest society.
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