Stanley 33-425 Powerlock 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape

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The Stanley Powerlock 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape is a classic, and for good reason. Designed for professionals and weekend warriors alike, this top-notch product offers maximum usability in all types of measuring situations. Equipped with a range of useful goodies, the highly-portable tape will meet just about anyone’s needs. Standard features include a lockable blade for precise measurements and minimal slippage, a belt hook for easy access, a 1-inch wide blade for easy reading, and 16-inch and 19.2-inch stud center markings. Plus, Stanley has added a heat-treated spring to increase the tape’s lifespan.

Two unique features make this tape a standout. First, the blade is coated with mylar to help it stand up to abrasion associated with repeated use. Second, the patented Tru-Zero hook doubles as a pivot for drawing circles and arcs, and it automatically adjusts to handle inside or outside measurements. What this means is that the hook on the end has a small amount of play that is equivalent to the thickness of the hook blade. This is so that when you measure with the hook inside a stop (like a window jam), the front end of the hook is the zero point. When you hook it over the edge of a board, the zero point becomes the back of the hook.

Stanley does make a host of other measuring tools that may be worth checking out. At such a great price, most users can’t go wrong with this one.

What’s in the Box
25-foot by 1-inch measuring tape

The Stanley Story
The Stanley Works, originally a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company located in New Britain, Connecticut; was founded in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley. A few years later, in 1857, Frederick’s cousin, Henry Stanley, founded The Stanley Rule and Level Company. In 1920, The Rule and Level Company merged with The Stanley Works and would go on to become it’s famous Hand Tools Division. Over the years, The Stanley Works has produced some of the most innovative and useful tools ever made. Among these tools are the Bailey Plane, the Surform shaper, the PowerLock tape rule and most recently the FatMax line of products. Today, more than ever, Stanley continues to be an industry leader in tool innovation. In 2001, Stanley introduced more than 100 new products, bringing to 400 the number of new products introduced in the past four years. As a direct result of Stanley’s commitment to excellence, Stanley was awarded the Prestigious Golden Hammer Award, presented for New Product Innovation in both 2000 and 2001.
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Technical Details

- 25-foot by 1-1/4-inch tape rule with belt clip
- Easy-to-read lockable yellow blade graduated in 1/16-inch
- High impact ABS case with rubber over mold for strength; Mylar-coated blade; heat-treated spring for repeated use
- 16-inch and 19.2-inch stud center markings
- 13.6-ounces; 11-foot standout; limited lifetime warranty
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 "doesn't lock" 2010-02-06
By K. Shelby (St George Island, FL USA)
I bought this tape measure for my husband for Christmas. It was a very good price for a name brand, quality (I thought) product.

It doesn't lock into place. Yes it's a tape measure but the powerlock doesn't!

VERY Sorry I bought this.

 "great tape good price" 2010-01-30
By Harold F. Angel Sr. (USA)
I bought it for a gift they was well pleased with the Stanley 51-621 16-Ounce Curve Claw Fiberglass Hammer

 "It is huge" 2010-01-02
By Bill M. (Houston, TX)
This tape measurer is fine, has a heavy duty feel and is a good value. The lock is a little stiff to operate but works. I was expecting it to be small, but this thing is rather bulky (about 1.5" X 3.5" X 3") and would not easily fit in a pocket. The dimensions given are for the packaging so it is hard to tell.

 "good buy" 2009-10-30
By Delia De La Torre (new jersey, usa)
My Husband used to break one every two weeks, this one last a month and still going.

 "Good, but plastic?" 2009-10-22
By Jesse (Pennsylvania)
My father was a carpenter for years and he recommended this particular tape measure, and I would have to agree that it's one of the best out there. I got mine for 9.50 at a local hardware shop, so for the price it can't be beat. One thing he mentioned to me that really sold me on this was that it was "metal" (or rather used to be). I was a little disappointed to see that it was some sort of "ABS plastic" with a chrome coating. But I suppose in the end it really doesn't matter much as it has a good weight and the holding mechanism for the blade is excellent (I examined probably 10 or so different measures before deciding on this one). Something I noted on the back was it said "Made in the U.S.A." Which if it's true is one more reason for everyone to get one, keeping jobs in the U.S. has become a priority for me when buying tools these days. The distance the tape adds when doing inside measurements is 3" and NOT 3 1/4" which I'm not fond of, having a nice round number seems much better and simpler in my mind. Also unlike many new rounded measures it has a flat back so you can stand it vertically which is nice. Simply put this is a classic tool apparently still made in America, what's not to love?


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Stanley 33-725 25-Foot FatMax Tape Measure

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Blade has a heavy-duty Mylar coating for smooth operation. Heavy, strong spring for swift blade recall. Ergonomic case has comfort grip. 25 ft. x 1 1/4 in. with 11 in. standout. Massive bumper. Lifetime limited warranty. Measures up to (ft.): 25, Dimensions: L (ft.) x W (in.): 25 x 1 1/4, Material: Mylar coating, Quantity: 1
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Technical Details

- Tape rule with first 6 feet reinforced with BladeArmor coating for maximum durability
- 11-inch tape standout; 16-inch and 19.2-inch stud center markings simplify framing jobs
- Mylar polyester film extends the life of the entire blade
- Heat-treated spring provides long life and smooth blade recoil
- Stanley's limited lifetime warranty; measures 1-1/4-inch-by-25-feet
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 "Another product chiseled..." 2010-02-12
By Robert Krinsky
I have been in the trades for over 30 years and I have been buying FatMax tape measures for as long as they have been on the market. "Stanley" has once again changed the design and manufacturing specs on another one of their tools... and not for the better. This has been happening in several other tool lines as they now own many. The tapes are only slightly better than a standard tape now. The steel for the tape is thinner than it used to be and the clear protective coating on the first several inches has also been changed... it is just some clear tape that peels off unlike previous versions. WAY disappointing. It got 3 stars because it is still OK but I can see these tapes not lasting very long and there is no rebuild offered. I purchased a couple of these because I use them all the time.



Stanley has definitely chosen to build with lower quality materials. We all know profit is important but it is really sad that companies think this is a good direction. Building with lower quality means profits can be increased because the materials used for production cost less and the product itself will not last as long. These tape measures are spendy as it is and when the quality declines so will my return business.

 "carpenters choice" 2009-12-30
By roger (canada)
I can't imagine there's a better tape measure on the market than this one. at first i thought it was a little bulky but i was won over by the sheer durability of this tape measure. I use my tape measure on all jobs, from measuring baseboard inside to measuring boards in mud. this tape measure has seen every environment ranging from cold -35 degree canadian winters to blazing hot summers. it has had mud, water, snow, fine dust, and nearly every construction adhesive known to man on it's blade or in it's case and it still snaps back after 3 years and it still stands out over 10'.It has survived 30' drops, it has had debris thrown on it, it has been hit with a hammer, it has done what no other tape can do. it carries all the battle scars to prove it. buy it.

 "could be a great tape, just barely average as it is" 2009-12-01
By Kerry Pierce (Detroit, MI USA)
I like the idea of the FatMax, because I work alone. I wanted the long standout that this tape offers. That it does very well, certainly better than any other tape.



There are 3 things that make this tape an aggravation to use.

1. The severe curvature of the tape makes it very difficult to see the fine markings, both when measuring and then marking stock for the cut. You really need 3 hands to make that work, which certainly defects the purpose of buying a tape because you work alone. Rolling it to try to get accurate readings will often throw the hook off of the piece you're measuring.



2. The bottom of the tape body isn't flat and constantly falls over when you're trying to mark stock, usually throwing the tape off of the work and/or disengaging the tape lock.



3. The tape lock is simply far too difficult to engage completely. If you don't get it fully locked, the slightest jar will release it and then you have to scramble to catch the tape as it rolls up.



I usually use one of 3 other measuring devices, the Bosch DLR130K Digital Distance Measurer Kit which is terrific for anything that doesn't require you to hook a tape. Otherwise, I'll use a Lufkin AL725 1-Inch x 25-Inch Auto-Lock Power Return Tape Measure or a Komelon SL2812 Self Lock 12-Foot Power Tape. Both the Lufkin and Komelon are self-locking, which I find to be an indispensable feature. I don't know why that feature isn't standard on every tape made. Neither of those tapes have the issues with tape curvature nearly as bad as the FatMax.



Having said that, the FatMax is almost always in my toolbag. That long tape standout is also a huge feature that I use a lot. That's why I gave 3 stars instead of 1. If they'd put an auto-lock and a flat bottom on the FatMax and then charged double the current price, I'd buy 2 of them.

 "Not very durable" 2009-10-12
By Kreg A. Nederbrock (Boone, NC USA)
I do carpentry for a living and I go thru 2-3 per year!! Same thing happens every time. The blade gets bent during the coarse of normal use and then develops a fracture at the bend, usually right near the tip, then it tears off. 22 feet of wasted tape! Sometimes this happens within days of purchase and sometimes it is months, but it ALWAYS happens. Stanley used to have a lifetime warranty and you could buy replacement tapes, not any more on either of those. For such a premium over other tapes that really stinks. This is by far the most common tape on all of the job sites with any trade contractor too. It does perform better than anything out there regarding reach out and smoothness but I can't get over the lack of durability. Remember those old silver box stanley's? I know some guys who have been using those for 15 years and still use them. This would definitely be a 5 star product if they could make them more durable. It is upsetting because when you read the package they claim to have all this new technology to make it the most rugged tape ever. I can't baby these things at work, they need to be tough. All that said, it is still the only tape I like to use. They look like you could run over them with a truck, huh? An empty wheel barrow ran over the tape laying flat and created a bend that tore 2 days later! Maybe homeowners would never have a problem. They should sell them with a velvet case.

 "My favorite tape measure!" 2009-07-30
By Steven A. Peterson (Hershey, PA (Born in Kewanee, IL))
Wow, do I like this tape measure! The Fat Max 25 foot measure is so handy. But, unlike a bunch of my tape measures, this one is really heavy duty and very sturdy.



It has some nice features, such as a "stop" that will hold the tape measure at a certain length without you holding it (on many, if you don't hold onto the tape itself, it goes back inside the tape measure). It weighs a bunch more than most, so it can take some punishment. I don't know about others, but I end up dropping stuff or forgetting where I've laid tools and then accidentally knocking them onto the floor. The Fat Max "takes a licking and keeps on ticking."



I have about 4 different tape measures (I'm always losing one or another!), but this is my favorite, my "go to" measure.


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