good quality tape measure holder

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I am looking for a good tape measure holder for my 25' fat max. I have had 4 if the clc brand and the snap keeps breaking on them. I'm getting sick of replacing it. What do you all use?
Reply:I always just keep mine on my belt. Always wondered about those holders. What is the advantage of using one?Safety 3rdGump
Reply:I have the reg old chrome and yellow Stanley and I use a CLC leather that I tore off the strap & snap. It stays in there until I start doing cartwheels. (I don't have a positioner)But seriously, I never had a problem with it falling out."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:I just hook it to my pocket...Miller Performance AD Helmet - Camo Edition Soon to have: Jackson HSL 100 - Forest Digi CamoMiller Thunderbolt AC/DC((Currently at welding school))
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Reply:I have that same clc one as pictured above. I am a pipe welder and I am always monkeying around in pipe racks and i get sick of it falling off my belt. I do a lot in food plants also with people walking below me so it would be really bad to drop a big ol' heavy fat max on somebody's head. On the bench I use my small tape measure but the fat max is nice when you are pulling measurements by yourself in the field. I have a friend that makes custom pistol holsters out of kydex and leather so if I can't find anything I may see if he can build me one.
Reply:Originally Posted by Stick-manI have the reg old chrome and yellow Stanley and I use a CLC leather that I tore off the strap & snap. It stays in there until I start doing cartwheels. (I don't have a positioner)But seriously, I never had a problem with it falling out.
Reply:I just stick mine in my bolt bag.
Reply:Originally Posted by chadcooper55I have that same clc one as pictured above. I am a pipe welder and I am always monkeying around in pipe racks and i get sick of it falling off my belt. I do a lot in food plants also with people walking below me so it would be really bad to drop a big ol' heavy fat max on somebody's head. On the bench I use my small tape measure but the fat max is nice when you are pulling measurements by yourself in the field. I have a friend that makes custom pistol holsters out of kydex and leather so if I can't find anything I may see if he can build me one.
Reply:I use this one, but I had to add a strip of stainless to the loop for the tape to slid on/off. Work much better with my mod. I use a 25' Dewalt wide tape. Last edited by mckutzy; 03-31-2012 at 02:33 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by LightsWhy not clip it on your pocket and then have a detachable lanyard hooked to a belt look that you can quick take on and off when you want to use the tape measure?
Reply:I use this DeWalt small belt tool holder. Place for tape,flashlight,and multi-tool.[ame]http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DG5173-Heavy-duty-Tool-Holder/dp/B001P30BXW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1333228692&sr=8-4[/ame]
Reply:If it's just the snaps that go bad, you can buy replacement snaps. I think I saw some at either Depot or Lowes the other day while getting some grommets for a tarp.You can probably also get better ones for leather at specialty places like Tandy.http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/e..._keyword=snaps.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWIf it's just the snaps that go bad, you can buy replacement snaps. I think I saw some at either Depot or Lowes the other day while getting some grommets for a tarp.You can probably also get better ones for leather at specialty places like Tandy.http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/e..._keyword=snaps
Reply:I have a hand made one from my Ironworker days. A guy out of Local 7 was a leathersmith on the side and made some damn good stuff. I will post a pic when I get to it.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:I would like a closure like this. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/e...s/1301-01.aspx if i could find a more petite version of that one i think it would work great.Last edited by chadcooper55; 03-31-2012 at 06:31 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingI have a hand made one from my Ironworker days. A guy out of Local 7 was a leathersmith on the side and made some damn good stuff. I will post a pic when I get to it.
Reply:Here you go, space for a 30' tape, a 10" adjustable, a clip loop on the bottom for a striker, a loop for a marker, and a keel holder pocket.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:As far as contact info, all I can remember is the guys name was Bob Leal. I haven't stepped foot in the Local 7 hall in over 10 years.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:This is as close of a commercially available one I can findhttp://www.ironworkerstool.com/produ...tal%205047.htmDisclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:You might look at McMaster Carr for snaps and turn buttons. http://www.mcmaster.com/#fabric-snaps/=gwpmc2  Just another possible source.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:i use a magnetic one ill try to find a pic of it or a link and post it here http://compare.ebay.com/like/2608849...Types&var=sbarhttp://www.hartvilletool.com/product/489/measuringi prefer the second one my self hope this helpsLincoln Pro Core 125Lincolin sp 100Miller Big 40Lincoln Idealarc SP250miller matic 212http://www.facebook.com/hdwelding?sk=wallwww.hdweldingbeds.com
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Reply:ALRIGHT denrep!!!!!!!!!"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Denrep, the problem with that one is it will probably never get rolled back up, and the other guys on the job will probably try and walk off with it as soon as your back is turned..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald ReaganIf Monica's still around here she can probably make you one. It's probably not any harder than making a holster. You might PM her and ask..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWDenrep, the problem with that one is it will probably never get rolled back up, and the other guys on the job will probably try and walk off with it as soon as your back is turned.
Reply:Check out Occindental Leather
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepSo you're thinking it'd be more suitable for home shop type use?