FastCapPMMR-TRUE32 Tape Measure

The FastCap PMMR tape measure is a brilliant tool for any carpenter. The 32mm True system (Little dots for standard measures) is perfectly tailored for framing work and European-style cabinet layouts, making repetitive 32mm measurements effortless and precise. It’s intuitive and makes layouts feel incredibly smooth.The high-contrast tape ensures measurements are easy to read in any light, and the metric/metric reverse (PMMR) design allows me to measure from either hand without flipping the tape—a small feature that makes a big difference.I’m particularly impressed by the erasable notepad and built-in pencil sharpener, which save me from running back and forth to my chop saw. The rugged, compact design feels durable yet light, and the secure belt clip means it’s always within reach, even on busy job sites.The tape is clearly designed with professionals in mind, handling tough environments and delivering consistent accuracy.The only thing I’d change? Adding measurements to the bottom of the tape would make working at height or in awkward positions even easier. It’s a minor suggestion for an otherwise outstanding tool.I’m already planning to get other FastCap models in imperial for added versatility. If they’re anything like this one, they’ll quickly become essentials in my kit.Verdict: Practical, durable, and thoughtfully designed, this tape measure is a top-tier addition to any carpenter’s toolbox. Highly recommended!

I've used all brands from draper to Stanley and milwaukee to tracer but this is by far my favourite.Lightweight with a sturdy clip, the action is smooth and you have the choice of a quick stop press and hold button or locking it off which is a nice touch.The tape itself is accurate (compared to my verniers) and I like the double metric print... saves the faff when measuring from either end of a project.The little notepad on the case is a nice touch for those of us who end up doing the embarrassing walk back to remeasure cause we took a couple of paces and forgot the measurement...The inbuilt sharpener is a nice little addition too.Just get one, or even two if you're a typical woodworker and misplace these as often as I do, you won't regret it.

Easy to read with metric values on opposing sides of the tape (no more imperial) I think values on the underside of the tape would make it perfect but to date it’s not been an issue. Would recommend.

The tape measure market is fascinating. Apparently, in the UK, everyone wants inches. Perhaps something of the Empire to cling to, helping to forget all the sickening acts of terror meted out on sovereign nations in the name of civilisation. We gave America inches and they are still hanging on to them for dear life, along with gallons, yards, miles and movie remakes without subtitles for the folks 'who don't read too good'. I like to think they were inspired by Brits to destabilise, undermine and asset strip Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya & Syria to name but a few. I fully expect a reversion to imperial only tape measures following Brexit, (although I am not holding my breath) but I have never understood why it is so difficult to get an all metric tape in the UK and the irony of buying from America is a deep one. I am on my fifth or sixth of these excellent tapes. I like the mini whiteboard so I can make a note of a dimension before I forget it thirty seconds later and the pencil sharpener is frankly inspired. I like that, just in case the US carpenter starts sweating at the lack of imperial, there are standard US kitchen cabinet dimensions noted on the blade, in inches. God bless America

Generally good with one criticism, the dimensions of the case for internal measurements is marked on the case in inches which is not too intuitive for an all metric tape!

It’s a little on pricy side but this tape measure is bang on. Really accurate, well built, easy to read and pencil sharpener built in, genius! Worth the money and if some care is taken easily a career lasting item.

I found it easy to use and enabled me to get accurate measurements.

Metric measurements on both sides of the tape, no more buggering about trying to measure the opposite way so the mom are adjacent to the thing your measuring. Plus has a quick hold button to stop the tape retracting without having to clip it out and the best thing , I pencil sharpener incorporated- now to give a new life to all the screw fix pencils languishing in my tool box!