Milwaukee LED LIGHT Tape Measure - Useful or Gimmick?

Just picked up the Milwaukee 25' Magnetic Tape Measure with LED Light 48-22-0428
In this video I share the cost, where I bought it, and show how it is works to help you decide if it's the right tool for you.
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[@imjustsaying6656]

As a plumber who works with cast iron this tape is very useful. I got this tape for my worker who seems to forget to charge his headlamp a lil too often. We had our Chopsaw stationed in an area with no lighting. This tape worked out perfect for making cuts in the chopsaw station. Don’t use this tape on a daily basis to have it ion my tool bag more as a backup, my go to measuring tape is lufkin the nite eye version.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@imjustsaying6656 that’s how I feel this should be used… as a certain scenario tape. I can see its usefulness in certain situations. Appreciate your thoughts 👍

[@lockhammer3481]

Only gimmick I want on a tape measure is a GPS locator so I can find it when I set it down.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Very true 😂😂 I can plan to leave one at a saw and one where I’m working… never fails there are two in the same place I’m not.

[@georgedavall9449]

Tooo funny!

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

Get a komelon chartreuse colored one hard to loose!

[@efektmurowany]

Use apple dongle 😅

[@k1_w3]

That’s cool to see Milwaukee and DeWalt are also making LED tape measures now. I have a Komelon 25LED, and I’ve found it to be a convenient light source on my tool belt if I need a quick light. Komelon is a Korean company, supposedly created the first LED tape measure, magnetic hook tape measure, and self-locking tape measure. They also have belt clips that are almost identical to Tajima tape measures. The Menards near me has the 25LED with imperial measurements, and there’s an imperial/metric version you can find online.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I had some of their cheaper tapes before. I think I got them at Lowe’s along time age

[@k1_w3]

@ MORGANSMaintenance My first tape measure was a Komelon I picked up at Lowe’s or Home Depot. The 25LED is more robust, but not as durable as Irwin, Stanley, or Crescent.

[@georgedavall9449]

Komelon SOLID tapes! 👍

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

I have them all. Kobalt dewalt milwaukee komelon ect. It's funny the komelon is what I would consider the best since it's compact and reasonably priced. For me this milwaukee was a let down in the quality of the tape itself felt cheap compared to my preferred wide blade magnetic (also milwaukee) . The base tape reminds me of the 2pack for $10 holiday special milwaukees. As a tape measure the dewalt though a dim light it fairly usable as a tape measure. Kobalt wasn't my favorite but I liked the blue color lol. Besides thr komelon I would describe these as clunky?!? That komelon if you get it for under 15 is a good deal but the feel and quality of the tajima or wide blade milwaukees can't be beat for a simple wimpy flashlight. I've had this exact flashlight on my work cart for over half a year and it's still not borrowed or stolen? Even my metal Stanley's disappear like hot cakes 😆. I too use finger control never any of this fancy auto lock stuff. If I need light I have a tons of lights to set up even if only temp lighting is around. In apartment turns I bring a handful of 8000lm 300w tri wing lights and put them in existing fixtures (led pulls 80w) more than enough to turn any room into a ufo landing site. Things like the icon or milwaukee flex light I magneticly attach to miter saws ect. I don't think I'll miss having a flashlight on my tape but I sure hope it proves to be more useful to you.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I do the same thing with those Tri-wings when I do temporary lighting. They sell a light base with two wires at Home Depot and I have several set up with Wagos. After Rough in I just wire those in with my ceiling boxes temporarily

[@three-phase562]

Not sure about this one, the rate at which tape measures get broken, you are going to have an awful lot of flash lights lying around. Certainly in the UK, the electronics will make them special waste so you can't just throw them in the metal skip then. I think I will sit in the bit of a gimmick party.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I think there will be more in that category than useful. But it’s the same as the saying, one man’s trash is another’s treasure… one man’s gimmick is another man’s most used. 😂

[@willb3018]

I guess it is OK. Not on my must have list. Always have a light on me in one form or another.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Me too. I wouldn’t carry it all the time and put normal wear and tear on the tape… but for certain jobs I can see its usefulness for $12 or so more than one without.

[@chuckdawg3214]

I don’t like Milwaukee tapes. They don’t last long. Thanks for the video.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Not for me either, but I’m pretty rough on mine. Wasn’t sure if it was just me 👍

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

I get 4 years plus out of the wide blade and stud tapes ussaly get borrowed long before they fail for me. And we play pass the tape measure hot potato 🥔 on roofs from time to time.

[@Quietvibes07]

Never been a fan of Milwaukee tapes. Stanley fatmax has always been a great tape for me. I can see certain trade actually liking the light feature.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

They have always been “ok” to me. Not my favorite, but if I catch a crazy sell I will buy them knowing they won’t last me as long.

[@georgedavall9449]

OHMeGosh Joey, Milwaukee ‘re inventing’ their tape measures once again?!? I tend to agree with others here that this is a gimmick to most, maybe helpful to some? It might be of use to an Electrician in some dark building. I dont know?? 🤔🙄 Three things against Milwaukee Tape measures: Constant changes of models and styles; (2) What You already mentioned regarding wear; (3) Poor locking mechanism and pocket/ belt clip. If someone needs 1/8” markings on their tapes, they probably need to just put it down. I despise those tapes. Oh, Klein has a neat feature that beats this and others out Joey and everyone: Bottom of tape has a small ‘door/ flap’ when pressed up, slows or stops the tape when retracting. Works better than a finger and probably saves getting a nasty cut on a used blade? IMHO, It is still hard to beat a well made Stanley, be it a classic chrome, Power Lock, Fat Max, etc. DeWalt tapes are like the bastard child of Stanley, as they all under the same roof. So my list would go something like this: (1) Stanley - check the return spring tension! (2) Komelon/ Kobalt. Solid value and good quality! (3) Some Milwaukee ? (4) Lufkin ShockForce G2 Nite eyes (check for spring return and overall QC ) (5) Klein (6) Irwin ? Of course, as always, YMMV Thanks for great content, MORGAN’s Maintenance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍💪🇺🇸✌🙏

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

The FatMax has been hard to beat. The ToughBuilt tape I got on clearance has a similar option as what you are saying the Klein has. I’m currently carrying it as my grab and go tape from my truck and like that option better than just the finger. I’m pretty rough on my tapes, so I don’t normally go crazy high dollar. They are one of the few tools I don’t treat well 😂

[@flavianmarta4537]

Reach is standout, plus the exptension of your arms. So, if you're using two hands as you're measuring, that includes reach. Standout is just the length on its own without your assistance.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍… good to know. Makes sense

[@DirtyHandsCleanMoney711]

Great video and content per usual but my message to Milwaukee is stop wasting money and resources on gimmick stuff like this and just make the existing stuff you have even better with quality control. If you are in the dark or dim lit areas without a edc light or headlamp to begin with then you shouldn’t be allowed to have a tape measure or any tool in your hands to begin with

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

They could just make their tape measures better. I can see it being useful for certain people and certain tasks, but I don’t need it as an everyday deal.

[@georgedavall9449]

Dang good comment, one of the best in here !!! Amen on everything You said. Please see my comment above. ^. Milwaukee constantly changing and redesigning their tapes! I love my older Magnetic tape, with the cut out for finger but it is no longer made. Ridiculous

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

Like a m12 surge gen 2?

[@scotts4125]

I'm waiting for the solar helmet with backpack to charge the battery.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

😂👍

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

Only if it has a replaceable sweat resistant tin foil lining!

[@Stefan_Kawalec]

If I need to measure something, it usually means I do it to cut/install/fix something. So I need decent light environment to do it properly. Thus led light tape measure is a nonsense. Adding unnecessary complication to a simple, well working device.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍… generally that is the case for me. I occasionally work in some not so well lit spaces. If it’s a decent size job I will set up lights.

[@gnic76]

What? No SOS flashing setting, like all the other flashlights have? 🤣 How are you supposed to signal your buddy that it's coffee time.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

That will be on the Walkie Talkie Tape Measure

[@johnnygarcia2514]

Idk it looks like gimmick but as a industrial maintenance guy i could see how often it might be useful. Either way I enjoyed the review

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I see it as useful and not.. just depending on what you do. It will be a love/hate tool

[@Knackers_Oreilly]

The dewalt has a softer light which is easy on the eyes. Great review. Thanks 👍🇦🇺

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@Knackers_Oreilly 👍👍… I only tried it in the store, but I can see that

[@ElectroAtletico]

YUUGE Gimmick. I always have a flashlight on me, and a couple more inside the bag.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍.. I can see the usefulness of it, but it’s not an everyday thing for me.

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

Maybe inside a cabnet lol it's a dungeon in there! Kitchen spurlunking

[@k1_w3]

Between my Olight, Wuben, a Klein voltage tester with a light, Vessel electric screwdriver, and a Komelon tape measure with a light, I have 5 lights on my tool belt. You can never have enough lights. LOL

[@michaelthompson7570]

agree,somewhat usefull with the light but that dam charge cord sucks.....

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I know, I have finally got rid of my last few non-usb-c things and now here is a new item with one on it 🤷‍♂️

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

Might as well put usb b printer 🖨 square cable on it 😆 🤣

[@iangregoryhome]

OMG we what Tools not Toys Milwaukee your spreading your wings too far forget the hand tools and focus on the power tools 😱

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Don’t tell them that. Next you will have an M12 Tape Measure 😂

[@iangregoryhome]

@@MORGANSMaintenance yeah built into a dog lead 😂

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

Don't tempt them they may make a m12 or usb red lithium powered recon digital tape and charge 200 to 300. Heck they have earbuds out that are 2x the price of isotunes!

[@OnusBones]

Both; a gimmick that is potentially useful. This being version 1.0, I think I will pass (even though collecting flashlights is a hobby of mine). It's huge, and can the battery be replaced when it no longer holds a charge? Version 2.0 will use a 10440 LiFePO4 cell, and that or V2.1 will be USB-C; I'll consider it then. Thanks for the look!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I agree with you. There are times it would be nice, but I would basically have to save the tape and only use it in those situations. If not it might be broke before those situations come up 😂 Certain people might could use it every day though, I’m just not one of them.

[@Cavett24]

They also make a keychain version thats 10ft. I swapped out my mini 6ft for it. I like the big one too, needed on and the price wasnt that much more.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍.. I didn’t see that one at mine today

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

Not a fan of the coin batteries for rhe small milwaukee if it was only rechargeable. And it's a shame it's not in stores anymore gotta order it online.

[@TheDankFarmer]

Depends on build quality, always handy to have a flashlight though

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I’m pretty rough on my tapes and haven’t been impressed with Milwaukees long term. Doesn’t mean everyone will have issues, but I never get the same lifespan as some of my others

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

8 to 10 wide blade milwaukee tapes and I've never seen that twist you have it's weird.

[@txvet7738]

I never really noticed the finger thingy feature, that’s pretty cool! I like most gimmicky things but I think this light is pretty nice!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

The finger deal is great. Milwaukee kinda started it, but it’s becoming a standard feature on most tapes.

[@txvet7738]

@@MORGANSMaintenance I will definitely check it out, thanks for the great review!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@txvet7738 👍