Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27484 in Home Improvement
• Brand: CONTRACTOR GRADE - MAXSTEEL
• Model: 33-692
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.88" h x 4.88" w x 1.88" l, 2.12 pounds

Features

• Mylar polyester film extends life of entire blade
• The all rubber patented AirLock slide lock is easier to engage and adds protection against impact
• High impact ABS in easy to see yellow has cushion grip for a comfortable, slip resistant hold
• Three rivet, corrosion resistant true zero hook moves accurately to allow for precise inside/outside measurements
• Easy to read, high contrast blade with 16" and 19.2" stud markings

Amazon.com Product Description
With heavy-duty Mylar "blanket-wrap" coating, the Stanley 16-Foot MaxSteel Tape Rule lasts up to 10 times longer than standard models. 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.

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The tape blade measures 16-feet-by-3/4-inch. It comes with Stanley's limited lifetime warranty.

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.

Customer Reviews

The best tape ever
Since I first bought this series of tapes I have been nothing but satisfied. When most tapes get wet ant get dirty they start to stick and not recoil, but these tapes don't have any trouble. They also go out further than most other tapes which greatly helps when you're trying take measurements up in the air.

Perfect Tape For The Shop
This is an excellent tape measure for use in the shop. I work in a custom cabinet shop and use one of these all day long. The heavier construction (especially the thicker blade) helps this tape measure hold up very well. The flimsier Stanley tape measures don't last hardly anytime in this environment. All of our rough lumber comes in 12 and 14 ft. lengths so a 16 ft. tape is long enough for anything I need to measure in the shop.

I especially like the combination of sturdiness and size. I don't wear a tool belt while in the shop and either clip the tape measure on my regular belt or keep it in my pocket. The new FatMax tapes that Stanley is pushing now are too big and heavy. I'm sure that they hold up well but it feels like a boat anchor on your belt and doesn't fit in your pocket. Not only are they bulky but to get the extended holdout Stanley increased the curvature of the tape which makes them more difficult to use.

The only compliant I have with these tapes is that Stanley seems to be phasing them out in favor of the FatMax line. The MaxSteel are getting pretty hard to find. You can't get replacement blades for them even from Stanley (caught one in a saw that was still spinning). My suggestion is grab'em while you can.

Eight Years
Prior to my purchase of this 16' model from Stanley I would go through one 16' tape a year. Those included some of Stanley's other models as well. This tape is exactly what it says it is...contractor grade. I have dropped this countless time and have yet to bend the end. What I really like about this product is that I take it for granted. I trust this tape with helping to put food on my table.