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Ideal Industries 35-242 25' Auto-Lock Tape Measure

Ideal Industries 35-242 25' Auto-Lock Tape Measure

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Model: 35-242

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Ideal Industries 35-242 25' Auto-Lock Tape Measure

The Ideal Industries 35-242 is a 25' auto-lock tape measure built for electricians, contractors, and tradespeople who need a dependable measuring tool on the jobsite every day. Featuring an auto-lock blade mechanism, this tape measure holds its extended position without requiring the user to manually engage a lock, streamlining one-handed measuring tasks common in electrical rough-in, panel layout, and conduit runs. At 25 feet of reach, the 35-242 covers the vast majority of everyday measuring needs on residential and commercial jobs, from laying out box locations to measuring conduit and cable runs.

Key Features

  • Blade Length: 25' of usable blade for measuring rooms, conduit runs, cable pulls, and layout tasks on the jobsite.
  • Auto-Lock Mechanism: Locks the blade automatically at the extended length, freeing up a hand for marking and layout work without needing to hold a separate lock button.
  • Jobsite-Ready Design: Sized and configured for daily use by electrical and construction professionals who need quick, repeatable measurements.
  • Ideal Industries Reliability: Backed by Ideal Industries' reputation for durable, professional-grade hand tools trusted by electrical contractors.

Technical Specifications

  • Model: 35-242
  • Blade Length: 25'
  • Locking Type: Auto-Lock

Typical Applications

  • Electrical Rough-In Layout
  • Conduit and Cable Run Measurement
  • Panelboard and Device Box Placement
  • General Construction and Renovation Measuring Tasks

Why Ideal Industries?

Ideal Industries has long supplied electrical professionals with dependable hand tools designed for the demands of daily jobsite use. The 35-242 auto-lock tape measure combines a practical 25' blade length with a locking mechanism built for one-handed convenience, making it a straightforward, reliable addition to any electrician's or contractor's tool bag.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

list_batch:
IDL-20260924
Product Type:
Tape Measure
Configuration:
Auto-Lock
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Measuring Tools
Product Group:
Hand Tools

Ideal Industries 35-242 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does auto-lock mean on the Ideal 35-242 tape measure, and do I still have to hold a button?
The Ideal 35-242 locks the blade automatically wherever you stop pulling it out, so you don't hold a thumb lock to keep the reading. You release it to retract. That's the difference from a standard thumb-lock tape, and it's what lets you mark a box location or a conduit stub one-handed while the blade stays put.
2) What is the difference between the Ideal Industries 35-242 tape measure and the Milwaukee 48-22-1435E STUD tape?
The Ideal Industries 35-242 is a 25-foot auto-lock tape measure, meaning the blade locks itself at the extended length so you can keep a hand free for marking and layout. The Milwaukee 48-22-1435E is part of the STUD series and carries a 35-foot blade with an engineer's scale printed on it. So the choice comes down to reach and blade markings: 25 feet with an auto-locking blade versus 35 feet with an engineer's scale for tenths-of-a-foot work.
3) I need to measure long conduit runs in a warehouse - is a 25' tape enough or should I go longer?
The Ideal Industries 35-242 gives 25 feet of blade, which covers most residential and commercial rough-in, panel layout, and device box placement in a single pull. For open spans where you are regularly reaching past 25 feet, the Milwaukee 48-22-1435E STUD tape carries a 35-foot blade and would let you take those measurements without walking the tape in stages.
4) Is 25 feet enough reach for electrical rough-in and panel layout, or should I get a longer tape?
25 feet covers most everyday residential and commercial work, box layout, device spacing, conduit and cable run measurement, panelboard placement. If you're regularly running long walls or full-building layout lines in one pull, a longer blade makes sense, and the Milwaukee 48-22-1435E STUD tape runs 35 feet.
5) Which tape measure locks the blade without pressing a button?
The Ideal Industries 35-242 is the auto-lock model - the blade holds its extended position automatically, so no thumb lock has to be held while you mark. The Milwaukee 48-22-1435E STUD tape is identified by its 35-foot length and engineer's scale rather than an auto-lock blade, so if hands-free locking is the deciding feature, the 35-242 is the one to order.
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Does the Ideal Industries 35-242 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 35-242 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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