Easy-Release Tape Holster: Quick Tape Access on the Job

Quick Answer

The Easy-Release Tape Holster gives you one-handed tape access and keeps your measuring tape secure on your belt or pouch. Here's how to set it up right.

How to Set Up Your Easy-Release Tape Holster

1. 1. Choose Your Attachment Point: Decide whether to attach the holster to your tool belt, a pouch, or your pants belt. The DB HD Clip works with any 2-inch webbing or a belt up to about 2 inches wide. Common mistake: attaching to a belt that's too thin or thick. The clip is designed for 2-inch webbing; a thinner belt may let the holster slide, and a thicker belt may not fit.
2. 2. Slide the Clip Onto Your Belt or Webbing: Open the spring steel clip and slide it onto your chosen attachment point. Make sure the clip is fully seated and the holster hangs vertically. Checkpoint: the clip should be snug but not forced. If it's too loose, the holster will tilt when you pull the tape. If it's too tight, you may damage the clip or belt.
3. 3. Insert Your Tape Measure: Drop your 35-foot tape into the holster from the top. The pass-through hole at the bottom should be clear so you can push the tape out from below when needed. Common mistake: forcing a tape that's longer than 35 feet. The holster is sized for a 35-foot tape; longer tapes may not fit or may cause the holster to bulge.
4. 4. Load Small Tools Into the Elastic Slots: Slide bits, punches, pencils, or markers into the elastic slots around the holster. Distribute them evenly to keep the holster balanced. Checkpoint: don't overload one side. Uneven weight can cause the holster to lean and make tape access awkward.
5. 5. Test the Easy-Release Function: With the holster attached, push up on the tape from the bottom through the pass-through hole. The tape should pop out easily. Practice one-handed removal to get the feel. Common mistake: not clearing the bottom hole. Make sure nothing blocks the pass-through hole; debris or a misplaced tool can prevent the tape from releasing.

Product Facts

• Easy-Release Tape Holster: Sized perfectly for a 35' tape; custom 2” spring steel DB HD Clip attaches to tool belt, pouch, or pants belt. You get a secure hold on your belt without wobble, and the clip works with standard 2-inch webbing or a pants belt.

  

• Easy-Release Tape Holster: Easy-release bottom has a pass-through hole to pop out tape from below. You can quickly remove the tape without unbuckling or fighting the holster, which saves time on repeated measurements.
• Easy-Release Tape Holster: Elastic slots for bits, punches, pencils, or markers. You keep frequently used small tools right next to your tape, reducing trips to your main pouch.