Ridiculous 14ft STANDOUT on these Milwaukee Tools Wide Blade Tape Measures!

[@ToolShow]

We're 15 minutes in and there are 12 amazing stories already! LOL You guys are insane. Keep it up! We'll randomly award the packout to someone next week. Thanks for watching!

[@jrzerelocatedpatriots3862]

35 years as an electrician I have never found a tape measure that stood up to the test. It says "12'" I never got it passed 8'. You would have to prove it to me.

[@alexwolf9778]

Dropped my keys down the central return plenum in my house and had to use a tape with a magnetic end to fish them out, it took forever but that was mostly my crappy aim and not the tapes fault. Thanks for the opportunity to win what looks like some amazing tapes!

[@joenason6423]

I once saved a family of 12 with nothing other then my tape measure. They were measurably thankful. They would not let me move an inch until they footed the bill for a nice dinner.

[@rodw]

Thank You Milwaukee for sponsoring this giveaway and Coptool for all the great content you bring to us all the time. Especially the behind the scenes work in preparation for the show. Rob and Sara Thanks for making it Fun to watch. Then we also get to learn along the way 😆😁😄i don't know if there's a limit on the number of times a person can win? If not I have never won anything from Milwaukee and a Packout box would be perfect for storing cordless power tools. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney

[@robertknowles3677]

One of the weirdest things I used a tape measure was to peel the red skin off two apples because God forbid my kids eat that part. Was catching a soccer game on the way back from a project. still had the tape measure in my pocket. Too lazy to walk back to truck to get knife. Worked like a charm. One thing though, one of my kids, the one that whined the most about the skin, took one bite and left the apple. I have never peeled another apple for him. ;-)

[@WhiteBearish]

I use my tape measure to scare my roommates teenage kid all the time. It never gets old lol😅😂🤣😀

[@dylanreidel1653]

I've used a tape measure to bring tools up a story through a hole in the floor, made a wire hook and filled a 5 gal bucket full of stuff. Milwaukee's are tough 💪💪💪

[@jensmith4884]

They’re great to keep kids entertained for a while when their iPods are dead! Nothing like having a family competition to see who can get theirs to stand out the furthest!

[@troybell7713]

I have used a tape measure as a remote for the tv and to turn off the light switch. That 14’ standout would come in handy!

[@jeffr0426]

I love Milwaukee tools, and a buddy recently got me into disc golf. After getting discs stuck in a couple of trees and having to find rocks or broken limbs to throw to try and knock them out of said trees, I realized that my 25’ Milwaukee tape measure can help me get these discs out of trees. Then while throwing at a local field l, I had a disc end up on the other side of a locked fence. Thankfully the deep hook on the end of the tape was able to grab my disc and pull it to the fence where I could retrieve it from under the fence. My Milwaukee tape measure has earned a permanent spot in my disc golf bag, which means I had to buy another on for my shop!! First world problems!! Hope you enjoy my story 🤙

[@GameVilleofficialpage]

Pulled open attic doors, used one as a rope, and used them to fish wires out from inside walls

[@madeinusa1576]

Doing hvac thing tend to fall out of my pockets often specially chest pocket. Well was leaning over a furnace and my truck key fell into blower could have simply taking blower out but instead used magnetic tag fished it down and BAM all good!

[@andyrickfrock6084]

I know I'm late, but my wife was measured for her wedding dress with my Milwaukee tape! A family member who does custom Insanley expensive dresses, happened to forget part of her kit when she came to get measurements! Being that she was seriously pressed for time, and a 3 hour drive one way, I pulled my old miilwaukee 25 footer out and she went to town! Being a lifelong carpenter, while not the most amazing, still never thought it would of been used for dress

[@spcgardner1208]

No crazy stories, I just use my tape measure as intended. I have used it for tool retrieval in tight spots (under houses or in attics)

[@benschepps6494]

I've got 2 catagories for unusual. With a Milwaukee tape I've used the back of tape scale to call out things on scaled drawings. The other general unusual thing I've done is use a magnetic tape end to fish out a bolt from the inside cavity of an Ikea couch back that was otherwise inaccessible to the human hand! Thanks Coptool!

[@OttoTheWeim]

I’ve used my tape to retrieve a 12v driver that fell down into a block wall holes. Only thing avail and able to reach down and have the strength to get it out. Gotta have those new tapes. They seem to be perfect. Love it. You always get the good stuff.

[@dhaddan13]

I asked a prospective employee during his interview if he knew how to read a tape measure. He said sure, and then proceeded to spell “M I L W A U K E E”. He didn’t get hired but not because of his spelling.

[@dwightsnoot7742]

Shoulda hired him on the spot hes a genius

[@leonardbixler102]

Used mine to fish out a bolt in a tight place between the block and alternator shive. Awesome packout there.

[@oliverfmejia]

Fishing my 17 ounce Milwaukee framing hammer out of the middle of two concrete forms 8 foot high. That’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever done using my Milwaukee tape measures. Hope it’s weird enough for you. LOL love the show thank you very much for the smile.

[@matthewhoffman9242]

I used my tape measure as a paper weight for my work orders and also just hooked the end of a board pulled it back and let go to see how far it would go across a room. Good way to pass the time while a coworker is out getting supplies

[@leojeidy1143]

Back scratcher , tool retriever, and entertainment for the shop cat. Extend out all the way and watch him chase the end as it retracts.

[@steven6804]

As a plumber a 6" torpedo level is crucial. I've dropped them in chases before and use the blade at the end of the measuring tape to hook the opening for the spirit level to retrieve them

[@paulw9732]

I have also fished a cell phone off a roof with a tape measure.

[@pinkytoe6370]

I once used 2 tape measures to jump start my car, lol. I didn't have jumper cables, but I did have 2 tape measures. I scratched off the paint on the bottom of where they made contact to the posts of the battery, sketchily held them all in place with vise grips and pliers, and viola! The tapes got hot as heck, but I was able to drive away, lol.

[@chuckdawg3214]

I’ve use my wide blade Milwaukee tape to pick up tools while on a ladder. I’ve also stretched it and locked it in place across an opening to keep some from coming out. That bright yellow tape is pretty visible.

[@stuartfontaineii4786]

I've used a tape measure to get a snagged fishing lure unstuck from a submerged tree branch. I destroyed the tape measure in the long run but retrieved my most successful lure. A worthy sacrifice. RIP Fat Max!

[@joshkelsey82]

I used a tape measure to fend off a racoon that jumped out of the attic and came after me. Fired it at him like a baseball as I fled and surprisingly bonked him in the head as I fell out of the attic.. He retreated and I crawled away!! Tape measure saves the day!

[@markfritz315]

I used a tape measure to grab a bolt that went under a cabinet in the shop. I also used one just to see how far it would stand out since I was bored at the time, so the Milwaukee would be cool.

[@NicolasBoaglio]

I was relaxing in the sofa and i use to "fetch" the remote control with a tape measure, my kid was playing with it and left it on the floor.

[@krisbrooker1065]

I have used my tape measure on occasion to knock off wasps nests and spiders nests on the eaves of houses that I am doing siding or paint work on. I have also on occasion use my old metal Stanley to slice my finger open so I could really use those new ones!

[@adammay7575]

One of our cats (for the kids, I don’t like them much) is terrified of the tape measure going towards it, so whenever it’s in a Christmas tree or scratching something I just pull out my tape and start extending it.

[@nicholaslindberg4278]

I used a tape measurer to help save a pack of ducklings from a storm drain. Had my belt on and everything. Pretty crazy

[@jodyslaughter3720]

all my buddies went crappie fishing after work, and I forgot my pole. I tied a 4' line onto my Milwaukee tape, attached a jig and bobber. it held the line 9' out. I caught 4 pound crappie!

[@T10067]

I once used an old tape measure as a target. Yep, a target. It was a cheap one I kept in my truck box, and one day while leveling the deck on my tractor mower the stupid thing wouldn't retract. So I set it up at 50 yards out and center punched it with a .223 FMJ round. Um, I need a new tape measure for my truck box.

[@knotnowwoodworking]

I used to a tape measure to lure a cat out from within a wall. A little wet cat food on the end did the trick.

[@mikeleiste6101]

I fished a prybar out of a 8 foot high concrete wall form. There was duct tape on the end of the tape. I would love to tell you I just used the hook but theat would be a lie.

[@edwellman9663]

I used the magnetic end of the tape fished down through a sewer grate to pick up my set of keys (3 on a ring) Literally saved me from missing the most important job estimate of my career. And I got the contract It was a left field miracle

[@ZeoCyberG]

You can convert old measuring tapes into other tools like a plumb bob holder, etc. While I prefer the ones with the magnetic tips to grab things just out of reach and help drag them closer rather than getting off the ladder, etc.

[@BreakerBreaker1320]

I have used a tape measure to retrieve items dropped off the roof and also used tape measures to test others. You’ll be surprised how many people out there cannot read one.

[@drewjohnson265]

Temporarily stuck a strong rate-earth magnet to the inside of the hook and then reached way down a chase to pull up a nut that had been tied to string when fishing wire (and get a dropped tool ...once). I don’t always have fish tape - but I always have a measuring tape!

[@spudatbattleaxe]

My tape measure makes for a great backscratcher! Also great for picking up dropped screws when working on lifts

[@spob03]

Used a tape measure several times to draw out an arc on the floor for a guide to lay tape.

[@kylehazachode]

That tape measure case is perfect

[@RKPTMcCoyBros]

I use my magnetic Stanley Fatmax to pick up all the nails and wire on the jobsite. Perfect for keeping a clean and professional worksite

[@jamesrogers4674]

3' 4' 5', 6' 8' 10', 9' 12' 15'... Unusual to some to square a layout. Or wrap it around something round and multiply by 3.14159 to get the diameter when tape can't pass through.

[@prototype3a]

My cat likes to "attack" the blade of the little 2m Milwaukee tape measure that I always have in my pocket.

[@jamilvints]

Holding a copper line up to keep it leveled. Comes in handy.

[@WCW4469]

I used an old Stanley Fat Max as a temporary fishing pole once. I got about 10' of fishing line and a hook from my friend and locked in the standout at 3' and voila, a fishing pole. I had one bite but didn't catch anything. It was a fun lunch break!

[@Rusty63ss]

I used a tape to pick up nails and screws from the ground when on the roof.

[@davidkohn1679]

A few times I’ve use my magnetic tape measure not to measure but to retrieve metal parts that fell down into my engine.

[@mikeknoeber6507]

I had to once use a magnatic tape measure to retrieve a Unibit that fell in a wall....it work after about 25 frustrating attempts...tin studs, drywall screws and insulation, you can imagine what a pain it was but, as we all know Unibits are not cheep....

[@btbinnovationsllc6815]

I do a lot of commercial repair work and I have to take a lot of pictures before, during and after. I was on site and there was a leaky pipe In a wall cavity which is approximately 12 in wide and it's 8 ft tall. It's open at the top and I'm looking down into it standing on top of the deck on a walk-in cooler. Of course it's dark in there and so I'm using my phone as a flashlight, and I dropped my phone in there. No way to get in. I have one of those magnetic phone mounts in my truck that sticks to a thin, metal plate you adhere to the back of your phone. So I grab my tape measure that has magnets on the end of it, and fished it down in there, and it's stuck to that metal plate on the back of my phone case. I was able to rescue my smartphone. 😁

[@johncard7203]

I've used tape measures to mess with someone's hair to make them think a bug is in their hair. Fun times.

[@bccycle1]

Never had an unusual use of a tape measure but sure would like to have these tapes

[@Sleonzio2]

I test all of my laser distance measures with a tape measure for accuracy... Also, I’ve replaced my pencil compass to layout / draw circles in drywall & plywood

[@kbguthriehomes2343]

Best use I've had is cracking the lid on Nice cold beer after hard days work

[@claytoneads6842]

I used two tape measures to fish a 2x4 stud in a wall for handicap grab-bar backing. (a co-worker screwed them in!).

[@JREfunnies]

I droped my Milwaukee shock wave impact drill bit 1/4" in to a swimming pool (6'6") deep end. I used my Milwaukee tape measure magnetic end to fish it out.

[@marctavares]

I used a tape measure to get my kids drone out of a tree.

[@ecdedavis]

Used mine several times to get wire lengths on short underground pipe runs.

[@clearingbaffles]

I took 7 older tape measures and made the NBC peacock

[@juliotorres3481]

Used a tape measure to increase my cell signal and talk to the international space station. It was a 50’ wide one ;)

[@chadgailey7251]

The stand out and durable coating all fitting in the small package will be perfect to reach my keys while mapping the quarry walls. Who would think with all the places to drop your keys would be down a blast hole. I didn't have a magnet so chewing gum and my trusted tape measure made going home less explosive.

[@michaeltoth3508]

Up on a ladder I used my tape measure to borrow a screw driver from my apprentices apron, 10 ft away. Magnet comes in handy

[@snak_dog]

I have a bunch of landscaping projects in the near future so I would love to have these tape measures!

[@stewpidaso7145]

I use my milwaukee 16’ auto lock all the time at tech school. The tape measures they have a tech school blow so I bring in my nice Milwaukee with my Inksall marker and I’m set. Constantly letting people borrow my tape measure and markers.

[@Benderrrrrrr]

I once had to use a Milwaukee mag tape to fish out some hardware I had dropped down a intake pipe on a $100,000 diesel generator for a iron mine, was the scariest 15 min of my life until I felt it grab and finally able to pull it out

[@kevinyuen7774]

I have used my Milwaukee magnetic tape to fish out my uni-bit that fell in between a wall while working in an attic space.

[@robbyleeryan]

I once had to use a tape measure as a dog leash, i had to toss it out but it worked in the moment when I had nothing else.

[@shanedoheny2748]

Hey guys. I used my old measuring tape to fish my keys out of a drain. Came in handy. 👍

[@DanielEstes88]

At the elementary school I work at, students are amazed t hat measuring their arm span from finger tip to finger tip is the same as their height.

[@vipercarice]

I used my tape measure to pull my small tool cart closer to me because I didn't feel like walking to it lol.

[@JakeOfALL]

Well, man so many ways !!! I need to Measure the #packtor #packout bracket... but the weirdest thing was i used the tape measure to get a set of keys dropped down a storm drain.

[@spyderx92]

I used it to hold up vertical copper pipe so the pipe won’t slip off when soldering ...

[@manuelmudduck8370]

Most of what I use a tape for is measuring but it makes a gooder back scratcher.

[@royaltoncoinexchange2297]

I recently measured the doorways to make sure our appliances would fit in the house.

[@JakeOfALL]

PackOut!!! Stud.... NEED

[@avrohompam5601]

I guess the most unusual thing was, getting keys that were stuck between the seat and the center console in the car! (Otherwise I use them for work/projects around the house)

[@eoghanfla6343]

Haha love the G rated warning! Well besides all the usual things we measure in the workshop the most usual thing we measure is the height of of our horses. Why is that usual I hear you say?! Well normally you couldn’t use a standard noisy rattly tape measure beside a horse as it will spook them. But then Milwaukee one I have is super quite and makes no horrible tape measure noise. So I have 4 horses and ponies here so obviously that’s why I’d need this packout. One for each of them, well I mean then I’ll use them for all my fabrication work too.

[@Toolproof]

I'd second the keep - kids - entertained idea: tapes ste a great 1st tool for a kid, as they reinforce counting & measuring skills while also teaching importance of using tool safely & within its limits. P.S.: auto-generated captions for this video are great, esp. when Sarah talks about the "codeine" on the tapes. 🚑

[@stevetoward142]

I use my tape measure to do math. You bend the tape in half and line up the 2 numbers you are adding (even fractions) and look at the hook end for the answer! 💯➕➖✖➗

[@laurochavez9915]

This one time I dug a hole for a post, about 4 ft deep, left for the day and next morning there was a tiny mouse in the hole, couldn't reach it by hand so I taped a tiny cardboard box to the end of my measuring tape, put it in the hole, and the little guy jumped in, released hi after he came out

[@henrydalton2673]

Well I mean when I see a tape measure and I am bored I always try to extend it out and then I try and grab something. I Am hoping for this to be an Olympic sport soon (:

[@belement]

One time I used a measuring tape to measure something I needed measured. Might not be a big deal to others but it was to me. 😂

[@slams7783]

I used my Milwaukee Autolock to bring down a Halloween spider web prop in the overhead storage in my garage

[@lucasrzuniga]

Used the magnetic end of my tape to fish my keys out of the bottom of 4x4 tube steel 10’ down.

[@jonathanhallman2448]

Today I used magnetic one to steal screws out of my co-worker's pouch when he was on the ground below me while we were sheeting a wall so I wouldn't have to get out of the lift and get more

[@bsantillie]

My coworker drop a 16 foot stanley from the roof. I then picked it back up with my 25 foot magnetic milwaukee tape.

[@joshlaw1322]

Tape measures make great pointers

[@chrisbloem6639]

On more than one occasion im high up, thats why i always carried some putty with me. If a screw or nail fell id just put some putty on the end of the tape and fish up the piece.

[@eddiewillis6827]

I once used it to pull my level down off the top of a pergola after a long day...saved me from climbing that latter that last time! Sounds silly but in that moment I was greatful😁

[@DieselRelapse]

Used my tape measure to fish a drill bit out of a 10 foot sump hole

[@SeanA88]

I used the magnet on the end to reach and pull a coaxial cable. I did the job that the comcast guy couldn't do

[@ZunarZulfiqar]

I once used one tape measure to measure the length of another tape measure. That had to be the stupidest moment in my life.

[@jacobking6877]

Used my tape to measure the 1 and 1/2 feet of snow we got and then had to use it as a temporary rope to get me un stuck lol (it actually worked!!!)

[@davidnobilese6124]

So anyways, there I was. Had to use my tape to measure from a box on the wall to the ceiling to figure out how long my 90 had to be..was crazy. Guess you had to be there 🤔

[@April-rj8lf]

I LOVE Milwaukee tools.

[@Carpenter1776]

I used my Milwaukee tape one time to fish my pliers from behind a fence when they fell

[@candid1954]

I fished a satellite down from outer space with the standout on this tape measure!😆

[@johnrice9121]

I use magnetic tape to open the drawers on my tool box and pull tools out like screwdrivers and such while I am at my workbench. Yes I am that lazy😂

[@R1Raven_]

I use a tape measure every year in April when me and a group of friends go to Myrtle Beach for a buddies golf trip to measure who is closest the pin on the par 3s. ⛳️⛳️🏌🏌