Manufacturer | General Tools |
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Part Number | LTM1 |
Item Weight | 12 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 2.36 x 7.09 inches |
Item model number | LTM1 |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 50 FT LASER |
Color | Gray |
Style | LTM1 |
Power Source | Corded-electric |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Blade Length | 16 Feet |
Measurement System | Metric |
Included Components | 2 in 1 laser tape measure |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
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General Tools LTM1 2-in-1 Laser Tape Measure, LCD Digital Display, 50’ Laser Measure, 16’ Tape Measure, Gray
Color | Gray |
Brand | General Tools |
Item Weight | 12 ounces |
Blade Length | 16 Feet |
Lock Type | button |
About this item
- VERSATILE- The Laser Tape Measure combines a 50ft laser measurer with a 16ft tape measure
- ONE BUTTON- Simple one button operation enables fast and easy long distance laser measurements
- MEASURE FASTER and FURTHER- Measure up to 50-feet with the laser and measure twice as far as a standard 25ft tape measure
- PRECISE- Measures distances accurately up to 50-feet to within 1/4-inch
- COMPACT SIZE- Portable and compact size easily fits in your hand and can hang on a belt
- CLASS II LASER PRODUCT <1mW power output
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Accuracy | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Easy to read | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | — | 4.5 |
Easy to use | — | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
Durability | 3.7 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.3 |
Sold By | — | LEXIVON | Elikliv USA | IDARA TECH | LEXIVON |
blade length | 16 feet | 25 feet | 16 feet | 16 feet | 16 feet |
measurement accuracy | — | 0 | 0.03 | — | 0 |
case material | — | nylon | ABS Cover Material | nylon | — |
lock type | button | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
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2-in-1 Laser Tape Measure
The 2-in-1 Laser Tape Measure combines two accurate measuring tools into one product. It is a 50 ft. laser distance measurer with a 16 ft tape measure and is a one-hand, one-person operation. Now you can quickly and easily get both long distance measurements and short-span precision from the same tool!
Everything you need is in the palm of your hand with the General Tools 2-in-1 Laser Tape Measure.
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Button-Activated LaserFor one-hand, one person operation. |
LCD ScreenLarge, clear screen for quick readings. |
50 ft. Laser CapabilityPowered by 2 AAA batteries (included). Makes measuring 10X faster. |
16 ft. Tape MeasureWith easy-to-read, 3/4 in. blade and 5 ft. standout. |
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ASIN | B06Y2L42M8 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #362,894 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #957 in Tape Measures |
Date First Available | April 5, 2017 |
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General Tools LTM1 2-in-1 Laser Tape Measure is an innovative product from General Tools that combines two accurate measuring tools into one product. It is a 50 foot laser distance measure with a 16 foot tape measure. Now you can quickly and easily get both long-distance measurements and short-span precision from the same tool! With tape measure in hand easily read the large, clear LCD screen for a quick digital reading of the laser distance measurer. Both DIYers and professionals will turn to this tool for its one person, one hand ease of use operation. The LTM1 Laser Tape Measure gives you the freedom to work at your own pace and get the job done. Quickly measure the length of a room, determine the width of a table, or hang a picture frame. Everything you need is in the palm of your hand with the LTM1 2-in-1 Laser Tape Measure. See below under Technical Specification for the full User Manual. GENERAL TOOLS - THE PRECISE TOOL FOR DOING THE JOB EXACTLY RIGHT. Offering over 1, 000 tools, we’re proud to provide tradesmen, craftsmen and DIYers around the world with a broad range of affordable, specialized hand tools and precision digital tools. For inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Department at 212-431-6100. We strive to provide our customers with 100% satisfaction . WORK SMARTER, MEASURE BETTER & BE MORE PRODUCTIVE WITH GENERAL TOOLS. Frequently Asked Questions, Q: Can I change the reference point of the Laser measurement? A: The laser measurement reference is fixed at the back edge of the LTM1, opposite the laser pointer (where the battery compartment is). It takes into account the length of the body of the tape measure in the reading. Q: Can I change the unit of the Laser measurement? A: Measurements are only displayed in feet and fractional inches. Metric is not available on the LTM1. Q: How does the laser distance measure part work? A: The laser measurement system works by shining a laser beam on a target. The time it takes for the reflection of the beam to return to the tool is used to calculate the distance to the target. Q: Can laser measurement work without the red laser beam? A: No, the laser beam is needed to get a measurement when using the laser function. The tape can be used for manual measurements at any time. Q: What are possible reasons why a reading could be incorrect? The laser pointer is unsteady or moving too quickly. To steady the laser, press the back of the tool (the side with the battery compartment) against a flat subject such as the wall or floor. The target is closer than the minimum range of 10 in or beyond the maximum range of 50 ft. The surface of the target is too reflective. You can make a target plate on the surface using tape or a piece of paper. There is too much bright, visible light on the target. Providing shade or creating a dark target plate on the surface can fix this. The target is able to absorb incoming IR radiation and reflects nothing back to the tool. Examples would be plasma TV’s or computer monitors. Again, creating a target plate would be the solution. The target is too transparent to get a proper reading. A target plate will be necessary to get the measurement. The ambient temperature is outside the specified operating range (32ºto 104ºF). Q: How do I retract the tape measure? A: The tape lock release button is on the bottom of the tape measure. Q: Why is my unit not turning on? A: Make sure to check the direction your batteries. The battery in the (+) slot should be placed positive side facing out toward you, and the one in the (-) slot should be placed negative side facing out toward you. Please refer to the Quick Start Guide, which can be downloaded on this page. If you are still having trouble please contact Technical Support at 844-841-9878.
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Customers like the performance, accuracy, and ease of use of the tape measure. For example, they mention it's a great tool that works well, and highly accurate. Some appreciate the intuitive control and digital readout. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, value, and battery life.
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Customers like the performance of the tape measure. For example, they say it's a great tool that works well, the laser works well and is easy to use. That said, some complain about the range and battery life.
"...gt;>> It WORKS perfectly - although one may not know that, unless you get the instructions for it.&..." Read more
"...I have to say, it is AWESOME and does exactly what it is supposed to do...." Read more
"Works great. Very accurate...." Read more
"I bought this for my appraisal work. It worked great for the first 6 months. Very easy to use...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the tape measure. They mention that it's highly accurate, consistent, and easy to use. They also appreciate the intuitive control and the ability to pinpoint exact lengths. Customers also mention that the laser measure makes short work of tedious measuring, making it easy to measure very long things.
"...gt; The tool is ready to use upon receipt. There's no calibration needed / nor available.&..." Read more
"...KISS principle and all that.* Laser shows measurements in feet and inches (no option for just inches, decimals, or metric) in a nice..." Read more
"Works great. Very accurate...." Read more
"...Pros:- Easy to use digital measurement and intuitive control- Great value for the money (not much more than simple tape measures)-..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the tape measure. They mention it's simple, effective, and convenient to have laser and tape in one. Some appreciate the intuitive control and the digital readout.
"...Operation is intuitive, since the button only does 4 things: on, set up the laser, show measurement, and off...." Read more
"...Pros:- Easy to use digital measurement and intuitive control- Great value for the money (not much more than simple tape measures)-..." Read more
"I don't like the fact that you have to use a screwdriver to get to the battery. Sometimes I don't use it for awhile so I take the batteries out...." Read more
"...It worked great for the first 6 months. Very easy to use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the tape measure. Some mention it's a well built tool, and a nice product for handymen. However, others say that the retraction on the measuring tape isn't the best, and the laser doesn't appear to measure length on a surface without a vertical.
"...gt;>> TAPE MEASURE - Sturdy blade, surface looks & feels textured. 16 ft L - 3/4" W. Includes 1/32" hash marks...." Read more
"...it a five star but if you exceed the 16' limit, there is no way to get the tape back in. Now the good part...." Read more
"...A lot of stuff like this feels like junk or a toy, but this feels like a professional tool in your hand and works like one too...." Read more
"Appears to be a solid design in what it supposed to do but awkward to place batteries (which were dead) and retract the traditional tape...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the tape measure. Some mention it's good for the price, while others say it'd be a waste of money. The design is poor and the laser is not accurate. Overall, the product is not worth the money.
"...; This is indeed one hand operation - compact - durable - & affordable.&..." Read more
"...Waste of my time." Read more
"...Easy to use digital measurement and intuitive control- Great value for the money (not much more than simple tape measures)-..." Read more
"This was a waste of my money. The tape measure itself has a small hook that doesn't hold...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery of the tape measure. Some mention it looks fine, while others say that it died within weeks. The on switch runs out of battery power constantly, and fresh batteries did not restore function.
"battery died within weeks as i always hit the on button for the laser when measuring.. should be a button you press in for 30 seconds or longer to..." Read more
"...I was also delightfully surprised it came with batteries included and a small p-head screwdriver to install the batteries...." Read more
"...they didn't even make an off and on switch so the thing runs out of battery power constantly." Read more
"...Only thing is that the lazer battery died after a couple weeks." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the laser brightness of the tape measure. They say that it does not work properly, the screen does not turn on, and the batteries do not work. Some customers also mention that the laser is a bit finicky.
"...The main problem is that the laser is a bit finicky. I tested the laser in my apartment and it wouldn't give a measurement for some areas...." Read more
"Of course I would receive the one that simply will not function when it comes to the laser measure...." Read more
"...Laser brightness- we were even able to use this accurately outdoors to measure the setting for our swing set...." Read more
"...Even better, the basic tape measure "lock" button doesn't work, so it's even LESS functional than your basic $10 version...." Read more
Customers find the readability of the tape measure to be poor. They mention that the battery dies fast, the display is clumsy, and the numbers are difficult to read without a flash light. The laser is not accurate and is all but unreadable. The read out is not backlit, making it difficult to get values in a dim room.
"...Read out is not back lite so difficult to get values in a dim room." Read more
"...For me this is more trouble than anything- Display is sooo small that you have to squint to read. The actual digits are about 1/10" tall...." Read more
"What I don't like about it is that you cannot read on the LCD the numbers without flash light" Read more
"It's a tape measure with a laser measure. The LCD is not easy to read and scratches easily...." Read more
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>>> It WORKS perfectly - although one may not know that, unless you get the instructions for it.
>>> It doesn't come with any - product overview - operating instructions - nor features and specifications.
But GENERAL Tools web address is on the package - got there ph# and they emailed the pdf file.
>>> When one receives the FOUR pages of complete information - you can better understand how it works
and appreciate it's quality. >>> This is indeed one hand operation - compact - durable - & affordable.
>>> TAPE MEASURE - Sturdy blade, surface looks & feels textured. 16 ft L - 3/4" W. Includes 1/32" hash marks.
Blade, end tab is particularly sturdy for hooking. Approx 1/2" long - reinforced with three rivets.
> Excellent blade retraction by pressing the gray button. (Seems to work best when pressed in the center)
Use - conventional ruler for under 10 inches.
>>> PRESS RED LASER BUTTON - An invisible infrared beam on a 'target' calculates -
and is reflected back to the tool, the distance up to 50 ft. is shown in 1/4" high digital readout,
which includes - feet - inches - and fraction of inch > 1/8" high. No back light.
>>> This is said to be accurate with-in 1/16" to 1/4", which is very good when you consider
the sag of a conventional tape at 50 ft.
>>> THE LASER MEASUREMENT includes the 3 1/4" long tape housing.
So - the back of the tape measure needs to be against the surface you measure from.
If one doesn't realize this is the reference point, ya may think the measure is 3" off - BUT it isn't.
> The tool is ready to use upon receipt. There's no calibration needed / nor available.
>>> Catchy point --- It takes two times pressing the RED BUTTON to get a reading.
First time turns it on - Second time reads.
> If you wait longer then 15 second before the second pressing - it won't read.
You'll know this by the 'laser enabled icon'. When flashing ready for the second press.
Not flashing - need to press twice, back to back to clear and start over.
>>> Laser goes auto off in 15 second, OR hold down red button for three seconds.
Display auto off in 60 seconds.
>>> Powered by 2 AAA batteries - included. Alkaline only.
Suggested for approx 3,000 measurements. Has battery charge indicator.
And screwdriver to open battery compartment.
>>> The ruler is great for Pro's or DIYers - but being it's heavy duty - it's fairly good size in hand.
(3" sq. by nearly 2" wide including belt clip - which is removable with one Phillips screw) Weights 11.1 oz.
WARNING = >>> Keep ruler away from pacemakers.
The inside magnet generates a field that can impair their function.
Keep away from magnetic data storage media, whose contents can be erased by the magnetic field.
One year warrant.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
>>> It WORKS perfectly - although one may not know that, unless you get the instructions for it.
>>> It doesn't come with any - product overview - operating instructions - nor features and specifications.
But GENERAL Tools web address is on the package - got there ph# and they emailed the pdf file.
>>> When one receives the FOUR pages of complete information - you can better understand how it works
and appreciate it's quality. >>> This is indeed one hand operation - compact - durable - & affordable.
>>> TAPE MEASURE - Sturdy blade, surface looks & feels textured. 16 ft L - 3/4" W. Includes 1/32" hash marks.
Blade, end tab is particularly sturdy for hooking. Approx 1/2" long - reinforced with three rivets.
> Excellent blade retraction by pressing the gray button. (Seems to work best when pressed in the center)
Use - conventional ruler for under 10 inches.
>>> PRESS RED LASER BUTTON - An invisible infrared beam on a 'target' calculates -
and is reflected back to the tool, the distance up to 50 ft. is shown in 1/4" high digital readout,
which includes - feet - inches - and fraction of inch > 1/8" high. No back light.
>>> This is said to be accurate with-in 1/16" to 1/4", which is very good when you consider
the sag of a conventional tape at 50 ft.
>>> THE LASER MEASUREMENT includes the 3 1/4" long tape housing.
So - the back of the tape measure needs to be against the surface you measure from.
If one doesn't realize this is the reference point, ya may think the measure is 3" off - BUT it isn't.
> The tool is ready to use upon receipt. There's no calibration needed / nor available.
>>> Catchy point --- It takes two times pressing the RED BUTTON to get a reading.
First time turns it on - Second time reads.
> If you wait longer then 15 second before the second pressing - it won't read.
You'll know this by the 'laser enabled icon'. When flashing ready for the second press.
Not flashing - need to press twice, back to back to clear and start over.
>>> Laser goes auto off in 15 second, OR hold down red button for three seconds.
Display auto off in 60 seconds.
>>> Powered by 2 AAA batteries - included. Alkaline only.
Suggested for approx 3,000 measurements. Has battery charge indicator.
And screwdriver to open battery compartment.
>>> The ruler is great for Pro's or DIYers - but being it's heavy duty - it's fairly good size in hand.
(3" sq. by nearly 2" wide including belt clip - which is removable with one Phillips screw) Weights 11.1 oz.
WARNING = >>> Keep ruler away from pacemakers.
The inside magnet generates a field that can impair their function.
Keep away from magnetic data storage media, whose contents can be erased by the magnetic field.
One year warrant.
A 16 foot tape is not always enough, but typically gets the job done. And even when using a longer tape, like 25” or longer, your accuracy is not great, particularly when you are measuring alone. The 50’ laser built into this tape measure works GREAT!. It is easy to change from using the tape, to the laser with one hand, particularly because the tape automatically stands out in a locked position, unlike most others where you have to lock with another hand. When you retract the tape, you can easily press the laser for a further distance and the screen (although a little small), points right at you when you put it against the wall.
A lot of stuff like this feels like junk or a toy, but this feels like a professional tool in your hand and works like one too. I actually took a chance (knowing I could return it) and bought 3 (one for my house, one for my dad and one for my brother for Father’s Day). The one thing I would change is the packaging. Seems like there might be gold in this package, based on what you need to do to get the batteries out (which are energizer, not cheap china batteries), but I guess that is not the end of the world. Great job on this one General Tools! Being a family of contractors and DIY people, this is a tool that is long overdue and one that everyone tool and/or even a gadget person needs to have. It will eliminate climbing ladders in many cases and needing another set of hands for estimating and doing simple layout.
* Laser shows measurements in feet and inches (no option for just inches, decimals, or metric) in a nice large display (plus to nearest 1/16 inch but very small).
* Laser measures from back of unit only.
* Laser measurement display shows the most recent measurement until it turns off automatically after about 15 seconds (or hold the button down for 3 seconds).
* Tape stays out until you press the retract button.
Unit weight is 11.1 ounces.
Setup was easy with the included batteries and tiny screwdriver. Operation is intuitive, since the button only does 4 things: on, set up the laser, show measurement, and off. The instruction booklet is very small and easy to overlook, since operation is just two steps ("Press once to find target. Press again for measurement."). About 20 test measurements were accurate when compared to previous measurements done with a regular tape measure.
There is one thing I would change: The laser measurement display is right-side up when the unit is held in the right hand; if it was reversed, then I could be recording measurements with my right hand while doing the button-pressing with my left. However, the display being on top is more convenient than the side display that I saw on other units.