Sonic Measuring

Replace your measuring tape with this new product. http://go.askthebuilder.com/NewsletterSignupNow Tim Carter demonstrates how a new sonic measuring device makes any job easier. Almost all home improvement jobs will involve measuring. You can use a tape measure which will give you 10-30 feet or a tape rule which will extend up to 100 feet. Using a tape measure may require a second person to hold the tape. You can now use a sonic measure, also called a digital tape measure, which you can do by yourself. Just aim from one point to the next and it will give you a digital read out of the distance. It can also figure an area measurement which lets you know how many square feet of tile or hardwood flooring you will need. The volume in cubic feet of a room can be figured. This handy tool does all the math for you. Visit AsktheBuilder.com for more details.

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[AsktheBuilder]

Maybe you can call the 800 # of the manufacturer to see if the unit is broken or malfunctioning. :->

[COTEZxDEMON]

how to use the measure tape

[MrMeanderthal]

laser is much better. my Hilti is dead-on to the 1/16". in fact, for longer measurements and ones where you have to bend the tape into a corner, it's more accurate than a tape. I've tried the sonic ones and think they're ok for estimates but not accurate enough.

[benitezmfv]

god bless Doppler

[nick2893x]

Those things are very disappointing. I bought one to try and make my rough measuring faster (I had to leave town soon); sure enough, if I rotate it a bit this-way or that-way, I get wild-crazy different measurements. Just tried to do the same thing now, and it's very easy to get a 25' reading in a 12' room, unless you have a large flat surface on the other end with no obstructions (eg. doors, window, chimneys, etc.)

[Probewitch]

See comment made by probewitch (Jan 2009)

[Probewitch]

A small section of plywood or even stiff cardboard placed at the objects end makes measurements in this case.

[Probewitch]

Cool. I've had an earlier version since the mid 1990's. I assume that is a Stanley tool?

Well one bit of advice: try to hit solid surfaces. Since it uses sound (sonic) fabric materials don't reflect well, and other noise can throw the measurement off a little.

[alieninja2007]

Mabe you can help me. Every time I use mine I recieve a different measurment. I hold it in the same spot but it will give 2 or 3 different readings so I dont know which one is the accurate. Can I hold the butt end tight to one wall to measure the opposite wall?

[AsktheBuilder]

This would be an excellent application for a traditional tape measure.