Product Description

Tape Measures Length Ft.: 26 Length Meter: 8 Width: 1-1/4 Graduation: 1/16, 1mm

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5065 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Stanley
• Model: 33-726
• Number of items: 1

Features

• 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-26-Feet

Amazon.com Product Description
The Stanley 26-Foot-by-1-1/4-Inch FatMax Metric/Fractional 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.

Hand tools for the pro or expert enthusiast. view the FatMax product demo (requires Flash)

The tape blade measures 26-foot-by-1-1/4-inch with a 11-foot tape standout. To simplify framing jobs, the bright yellow, easy-to-read blade has 16-inch and 19.2-inch stud center markings. It comes with Stanley's limited lifetime warranty.

About Stanley FatMax Tape Systems and BladeArmor 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!

From the Manufacturer
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-26-Feet

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

FatMax is GREAT
I have has several tapes in the past as I work in the Construction Industry. This tape is wide enough to stand up for easy vertical measurements and to act as a pointer in ceiling spaces 7 or 8 feet over my head. The case and the tape are also robust enough to withsatnd the rigours of a construction site.

You need this!
If you work interiors, 25 ft. is a good manageable legnth to measure the size of the room or the height of a ceiling. Anything shorter won't measure up and anything longer is overkill... unless you are building a mansion.

But what about those times when you need to measure a Sony DVD player to cut out a faceplate? Or what about when you need to lay down European tiles? You need a conventional/metric tape.

DIY and professionals alike will appreciate the conventional and metric measurments on this tape. The numbers are easy to read, plus the 16" and 19" stud markings are really helpful. The casing is compact and the rubber grip fits nicely into the hand. Of course, I've dropped it many times despite all that, but the casing did not break - pretty durable.

Tapes
I have been using this tape measure for a while now - Stanley FatMax. Like them a lot. The only downside is the tape is so stiff that is gets bent faster than most others I have used. I replace them faster than some others. But that sometimes really dependents on how you treat you measuring tapes. Like to see a better tape measure. So far this is the one I've been using. No complaints other than wish they sold the tape seperate from the casing for faster replacement / cheaper sales.