Stanley 33-716 16-Foot-by-1-1/4-Inch FatMax Tape Rule with Blade Armor
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16 ' fat max
Ths is my favorite tape to date. I like the small case. It fits my hand real nice. It's lighter than the big ones and I don't usually get th 25's-35's out unless I'm just starting a job and I need whole room measurements.It's very consistent. The set back is 2 3/4 inches which is easy to use.
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My all time favorite tape measure!
After using a Fat Max, you will not go back to the other flimsy tape measures. The standout is outstanding! The 16' is the smallest (although still FAT as the name implies) and for most jobs, the most useful. I also keep a 25' & 30' in the toolbox, but the 16' comes with me. I usually do not have to measure anything longer than 16' and this is great to keep on your belt, or in your car. If Stanley made a FAT MAX mini maybe slightly thinner, and 12' but still sturdy and with a nice stand out, I would be all over that also. I keep buying these because they keep disapearing from jobsites. Annoying, yes, but a testament to the fact that once people use them, they don't want to let them go.
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Product Description
The Stanley 16-Foot-by-1-1/4-Inch FatMax Tape Rule is reinforced on the first six feet with BladeArmor coating for maximum durability. A Mylar polyester film extends the life of the entire blade. This tape rule comes with a cushion grip built into the case for a non-slip grip and impact resistance. A top forward blade lock design makes it easier to lock and unlock the blade while a heavy, heat-treated spring provides long life and smooth blade recoil.
 Tape Rule is reinforced with BladeArmor coating for maximum durability. See the full line of Stanley tape rules. |
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About Stanley FatMax Tape Systems and Blade Armor Coating
The FatMax family of products has established itself as one of Stanley's most extensive and innovative product families in the company's 161-year history. The FatMax line of hand tools features core tools essential for the pro or expert enthusiast who desire high quality, durable tools. BladeArmor coating is a patented industrial thermoplastic coating, the very same material that has been used to strengthen and protect aircraft parts, such as the rotor blades on the Sikorsky Black Hawk Helicopter. Simply put, it helps aircraft survive war zones, and it also helps tape blades survive construction zones. Applying BladeArmor coating to tape blades reduces both tape breakage and tape returns, enabling it to conquer the toughest testing ground of all -- the job site!
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Incredibly durable less than full extension
I'm an indoor finished carpenter by trade, and this tape measure fell from my pocket three stories and landed straight on concrete without hitting anything else. I thought for sure it was a 'gonner'. When I went down the stairs to check it out there was barely a mark on it. I checked the tape portion of it and everything functioned just as perfectly as it had before it fell. This tape measure that I use is about 6 months old, and I use it every week day on the job. I prefer this one over the thinner stanley's because the tape lasts longer. The thinner and more mobile/comfortable ones only last 4 or 5 months of every day use in my line of business, but this one will easily go at least another several months.My only issue with this tape measure is you only get about 15' at full extension before causing potential catastrophe to your incredible tool. I did just that- was measuring a wall for some crown and needed to go almost a full 16' to get my measurement. I made it...
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