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StraitLine 64030 Laser Tape
mfg by: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL CO LASER TAPE MEASURE Laser targeting marks target 50 ft. range, accurate to +/- 3 at 50 degrees Dynamic read, reads while holding the read key Measurement selection...read more
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Product Features
- Calculates area and volume
- Measures using sonar from 2-feet to 50-feet
- Laser to target the point to which you want to measure
- Large LCD screen
- Converts feet to meters
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mfg by: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL CO LASER TAPE MEASURE Laser targeting marks target 50 ft. range, accurate to +/- 3 at 50 degrees Dynamic read, reads while holding the read key Measurement selection base/front Intuitive use, 7 button function Belt clip 6403 ....read more
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NOT a laser measure, it’s sonic!
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The reason everyone is having such problems getting accurate results is that this isn’t a laser measure at all. The laser is only a pointer to show where you’re aiming, and as you know, you can get one of those at the dollar store. The measuring happens with the sonic clicker, essentially a sonar, which is extremely inaccurate. I keep mine around for difficult measurements that don’t need to be perfect, like ceiling height. However, if you want a laser tape, you have to buy a REAL one. Leica’s Distro is absolutely wonderful (I’ve done 600′ measurements to within 1/4″), plus you can add a scope or put it on a tripod. They cost $300 and up, but they are well worth it to professionals. I hope to see consumer level units soon for under $100. I also hope someone stops Strait-Line from calling itself a laser!
Great father’s day gift
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My dad loved the gift. Even though I catch him using his standard tape measure once in a while.
Okay item
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Bought this for my husband and he felt it was just as easy using a regular tape measure as opposed to using the Strait-Line Laser Tape. I thought it would be a neat gift, guess I should have gotten a man’s opinion first.
Deceptive advertising
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This is not a “Laser Tape”. It’s an ultrasound distance estimator (based on the same wildly inaccurate echo technology used in those old Polaroid cameras) with a laser sight attached to it. And just like any ultrasound distance estimator, it’s inaccurate to the point of being worthless. The laser is essentially a laser pointer slapped onto this contraption, apparently for no other purpose than to be able to print “LASER TAPE” on the packaging, misleading the unsuspecting customer into believing they were buying a laser tape. Not quite: it’s an ultrasound “tape” with a laser attached to it. In other words, it’s twenty bucks flushed down the toilet.
Spend the money and get a proper tool such as the Stanley TLM11 FatMax. It’s amazingly accurate and will really save you time and effort. Or, if you can’t justify the expense, just stick to your old tape. You will get nothing but frustration from this “Strait-Line” piece of garbage.
Inconsistent, Inaccurate. Terrible Device.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Firstly, it’s important to note that this is not a laser measurer. This is a sonic measurer with a projected red dot. The difference in accuracy between the two technologies is striking. When measuring with this device, holding down the measurement button will result in a constant variation of 6″ – 15′ in reading. While I can usually tell when something is an obvious error, I don’t want a measurer that I have to constantly check with common sense. If I know a wall is around 30′, readings of 12′, 34′ and ERROR don’t give me a lot of confidence in this device’s accuracy, and those sorts of misreadings are the rule, not the exception. This device is horribly inconsistent and inaccurate.
But if you’re a glutton for punishment, it’s also important to note that you can pick up this particular model of sonic measurer at your local hardware store for 20 to 30 bucks.
HOWEVER, I would instead recommend an actual laser unit. Stanley has a terrific true laser measurer you can find here on Amazon called (appropriately) the FatMax Tru Laser Measurer which is affordable, accurate and consistent.
Because buying this thing would be a mistake.
Great tool, but know how to use it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
While product name makes it a little misleading, this is actually sonic measurement device. (Their later model is called “Sonic Laser Tape.”)
This device gives fairly accurate reading, but just like any other tools, if you use it wrong, you’ll get wrong measurement.
Here are some tips and recommendations.
1) Know the weakness. If surface is not flat enough, you’ll get wrong or, error in reading.
2) Use common sense. If you are checking distance between two walls in the hallway, and see 30 feets, unless your house is really big, probably something wrong with that measurement. Sound wave reflects, and you may be getting reading from wave that reflected many times. Be sure it’s not angled.
3) Try measuring different parts. If you are trying to measure the hallway, in the example above, try measuring in different part of the hallway, and also do it in reverse if possible. (If you first measure wall A to wall B, try measuring from wall B to wall A. Verify it’s consistent.
It helps to know that, just like any tools, this is not a magical tool that solves all the problem.
handy as laser POINTER, absolutely useless as laser TAPE
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
…this is a good example of “you get what you pay for,” I suppose.
This alleged “laser tape” actually uses a sound wave to take its measurement, the laser beam is there mainly for underhanded marketing purposes to mislead you into thinking that you’re buying far more advanced technology than you’re really getting.
Of course, sonar is notoriously unreliable for this sort of application, and therefore it is hardly surprising that it delivers kinda-sorta accurate rough measurements in all of maybe 3 out of 10 tries. All sorts of environmental factors can easily throw it off: the color, texture, and shape of the object you are pointing it at (flat 90 degree white walls seem to enjoy about 60% efficacy, the highest I ever got with it), exterior noise conditions, how much open space there is around you, etc.
Really the only thing this sonar tape really does well is serve as a bulky, clunky and noisy (it makes a clicking sound during operation, which I wish I could disable) laser pointer—the 9V battery does last a bit longer than the tiny little watch battery that most pen-size laser pointers use.
Thank God the home improvement warehouse I bought it at has a great return policy!
Not accurate
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I am giving it two stars because it may be useful for rough estimates. However, it is a disappointment. I got it on sale (close-out, I think) and for interior walls it consistently reads about 5 inches longer than the actual dimension (properly measuring from base. I am sure I will occasionally bring it out of the toolbox for a quick rough measure, but that is about it. I’d return it if I could.
You get what you pay for
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I received this as a gift and for my line of work, it works OK.
Don’t expect exact accuracy, that’s not what it is for. It is very good for me on estimates. Sure I get some obvious errors, but if you read the maunal, you will see that most are addressed there. Why would anyone use this to get measurements for cutting trim..??? That is what a tape is for.
Perfect Estimating Tool
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you are a Real Estate Agent, a Carpenter, or do anything with Painting, Flooring, Wall-paper, etc, then this is the tool! I am a Real Estate Developer and this has become a perfect tool.
Whether finding the square footage of a property, or helping to get the estimates on upgrades and improvements such as painting and carpeting, it makes it SIMPLE to get accurate square and cubic footage calculations. This is not for perfect, exact measurements, but is PERFECT for estimating!
I recommend this to any DIY’er
Home handyman
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I wouldn’t recommend this tool to anybody. It’s packaging is misleading. Yes it has a laser and yes it measures distance, but what the package doesn’t tell you is that the laser has nothing to do with the measurement itself. Ultrasonic sensors are notoriously unrealiable, and the last thing I need is to be second guessing a measuring instrument. If you can’t afford a real laser measuring device, stick with the old standby, because for distances where a measuring tape is a hassle, this TOY only works under the most ideal conditions.
Great Estimator
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I realize now that this item is not for doing professional measurement. It should be used if you need an estimate of a room, floor, wall, ceiling, or any other rough estimate. It is meant to be a time saver. Any reviewer that posts a bad review of this item obviously knows nothing of what they are talking about. They have expectations that far exceed what any product under $100 can offer. Please take my word for it…this item is a must have for tool men/women everywhere.
Inaccurate packaging description
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Don’t buy this Stait-Line product if you need to measure with an accuracty greater than whole inches. The package promises great accuracy, but if you need to measure a room which is, say, 9′-4 3/8″ wide, this laser tape will give adjust the measurement up or down (to 9′-4″ in this case). I wish the packaging for this product had described this aspect of this laser tape, but you won’t learn this until you either use the tape or read the Owner’s Manual (which is tucked inside the sealed package).
Only works on flat walls that face you & are the right color
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I purchased this Laser Tape to measure the spacing of trees in a field, which it cannot do. It seems to only be able to measure the distance to a very smooth surface that is at the right angle to bounce the light back to you. And the surface’s color seems to disrupt the measurement as well. If all these conditions aren’t met, you don’t just get a false reading, you get nothing at all. The packaging says nothing about this. Not only did the device fail to work in the yard, it often failed indoors as well. I wanted this to work — it seems like a great timesaver and kinda fun — but I finally returned it. It didn’t come in handy one single time.
Not accurate
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Waste of money, don’t buy this! I won’t even give you my used one away for free, I’d feel too bad!
Poor Product….
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
…probably one of the worst tool investments I’ve ever made. Extremely inaccurate, repeats errors, too sensitive to anything in the space being measured, what a waste of money!
Good product, but not meant for precision
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I found this to be helpful when wanting a general measurement of a room or object, but not for any type of precision measuring. It doesn’t work well in tight areas like closets or windows. It worked great for us when we were shopping for a home. Without any problems I used it to total up the square footage of homes we looked at. I recommend this product for anyone not needing absolute precision, but wanting a quick measurement without the hassle of pulling out the measuring tape.
Extremely disappointing. Very inaccurate
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Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Wrong so often I have lost all my confidence in it and usually have to double check with a conventional tape. I have a 4ft 8in square window, which this “laser” tape repeatedly tells me is 2ft 10in x 4ft 10in. I measured it about 100 times to test th unit and it never gave me the horizontal reading correctly once, yet never made a mistake on the vertical one. Impossible to fathom how it could do that. Use it to “impress the neighbors”, then use a conventional measuring tape when they are not looking.
does it measure up?
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
the laser measuring tape will sometimes give more than one measurement which can be very hard to decifer which is correct conventional tapes much more accurate.
Minus 5 stars and false advertising to boot
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I am a building consultant and appraiser. I use a measuring tape almost every day. I must conclude that anyone who found the performance of this product acceptable never checked to see if their measurements were correct or they are affiliated with the manufacturer. The only use this thing has is as a laser pointer. Upon checking the laser tape results I found it completely inaccurate most of the time. It was off by feet not inches, sometimes 4′ sometimes 18′. I confirmed my experience with a colleague who got one for christmas like myself. These things are total garbage.
Not bad for estimating dimensions, but not very precise.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I purchased a Laser tape to compare the accuracy to the Leica Disto Laser Distance Gage that I use professionally as an Insurance Adjuster. I found that the Strait Line Laser tape works well if you are in an empty square room and are only trying to find an approximate size, for example if you were buying carpet and needed approximate square footage. The display only shows the measurement to the nearest inch, and if there are obstructions anywhere near the intended target, (cabinets, furniture, people, art, etc), you cannot depend on the dimension displayed being the actual dimension from the unit to the red dot. It does have an easy to use interface, but if you need fast, accurate measurements, I recommend a device that actually uses the laser beam to determine the dimension, as opposed to a sonic device with a laser pointer. Two true laser measuring devices are the Leica Disto and Trimble HD150. They cost from $300 to $700, but are well worth it for measuring professionals.
Great Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am an interior designer and I have used this product so much since I have gotten it. It makes it so easy to buy the right amount of paint for the walls. I have also measured out how much molding I need to buy. Great idea and a great product. I can’t wait to see what they come out with next.
Where did I leave my tape measure?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This is what I said after I threw this “laser” tape out into the street. As one other reviewer wrote, it’s a “SONIC” tape. This product is strictly garbage…spend your $30+ on an old fashioned tape..
OK – But not great.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Fighting with a tape in a room with lots of furniture can be very frustrating. Usually, a close estimate is all that your wanting. For roughs, in reasonably open spaces, this device works pretty well. However, sense it is “sonic”, there are lots of variables. Where ever you have surfaces that reflect sound waves, you will get a reading. So, long, narrow hallways, cluttered rooms,etc., may give you “Err” readings or inaccurate readings. It seems that rooms with electronic “clutter”, like big screen T.V.’s, may give you inaccurate readings. Therefore, you often have to use some common sense and realize that if the room is around 20 feet and your getting a reading of 10′, it is wrong. At any rate, it is a useful device but not commercial grade. If you are looking for a high grade device, look somewhere else. As one reviewer stated, it’s a shame that it is not a true laser device – that would be great.
False advertising!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The commercial shows a man measuring to a mesh trash can before chucking his old measuring tape! Wrong! There is no way the sonar would get an accurate reading to an object like that.
This device is NOT a laser tape. It is a sonic tape measure (which have been around for years) with a laser pointer to highlight your target. This function is pointless because the “laser” tape must be aimed at a fairly large and solid object to get a reliable reading. It would be just as easy to aim without the laser.
I guess Strait-Line thought they would cash in on the sales being made by adding lasers to products that don’t need them (saws, drill press, etc.). A true laser tape with decent accuracy could have potentially been a great product at this price point.
Worthless toy
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I received this as a Christmas present from my daughter.
Unfortunately this expensive trinket is worthless.
Measurements are inconsistent and inaccurate. The tool is also a pain to use. Don’t waste your money.
Good for estimating size of a room
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Good for estimating size of a room but no more than that.
Always off by at least a half an inch
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I got this for Christmas as well, and was planning on using it for measuring distances for cutting baseboard, chair rails and crown mouldings. It’s a good thing that I double-checked with a conventional tape before cutting, because there’s no way this device should be used for anything requiring accuracy.
Even on short measurements, the thing was always off compared to a conventional tape.
Doesn’t measure up!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This thing is little better than a toy. The accuracy of measurements is accurate but only some of the time. I often get a reading of “Err” when trying to check distances. And other times I’ll get wildly varying readings. I’ll probably be returning this as defective.
This product is an embarrassement
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this product for my dad for Christmas, and after trying to use it for a few days we both gave up.
People don’t buy this product, or worse give it as a gift. I felt like a fool for giving it to my dad.