I had a previous wheel that was a tad under half the cost of this wheel. There were many reasons it was bothering me, but almost all of the reasons centered around the fact that it felt cheap and appeared to not be solidly built. It mostly worked and got the job done. But what finally made me look for a better option was when I recently did a decent sized run of about 300 feet. I measured it twice and I was almost 20' off on my two runs. I did some more tests and I found similar issues on other runs.
With this US Tape measuring wheel, I have nothing but good things to say. The wheel has some good weight to it and it runs true. The carrying case is nice and it is easy to fold up and take out. It is just night and day versus my older cheap measuring wheel. If you are thinking about buying a cheap wheel, I would strongly encourage you to upgrade to a nicer wheel such as this one. The build quality, reliability, and features are just so much better. I truly feel that this wheel will last me decades, instead of having to look at replacing other wheels over time. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.
| Manufacturer | US Tape |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 68901 |
| Item Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 12.5 x 1.5 x 37 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 68901 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | DW-PRO |
| Color | Multi |
| Style | 68901 |
| Pattern | Measuring wheel |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime against mfg. defects |
