Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14441 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Stanley
• Model: 33-430
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.88" h x 4.88" w x 1.88" l, 1.67 pounds

Features

• Tape rule provides positive blade lock with no creeping
• Special True-Zero hook allows use of nail as pivot to draw circles and arches
• Die-cast metal case
• Mylar polymer-coated blade and heat-treated spring for long life and durability
• Stanley's limited lifetime warranty; measures 1-inch-by-30-feet

Amazon.com Product Description
The Stanley Powerlock 30-Foot-by-1-Inch Measuring Tape provides positive blade lock with no creeping. A special Tru-Zero hook does double-duty as a pivot for drawing circles and arcs. For longer life and durability, this tape measure features a Mylar polymer-coated blade, a heat-treated spring, and a die-cast metal case.

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A three-rivet, corrosion-resistant hook stands up to continuous use and a convenient belt clip is fastened on back of the case for portability. A handy write-on label and slide lock up front are included for easy operation. The tape blade measures 30-feet-by-1-inch with up to a 7-foot standout. To simplify framing jobs, the bright yellow, easy-to-read blade has 16-inch and 19.2-inch stud center markings. The tape rule comes with Stanley's limited lifetime warranty.

About Stanley PowerLock Tape Systems
With a classic design and updated features that add durability and performance, the PowerLock line of tape measures is the perfect balance between classic Stanley design and the best innovations in tool manufacture.

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

Excellent 1" measuring tape
Stanley 33-430 Powerlock 30-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape

Pros:

- Based on the several of these I've used frequently for over 25 years, these high quality tapes have a long life.

- Locking lever works well with little effort, and the tape doesn't slip once locked.

- Spring assisted tape return is just right - neither too fast or too slow.

- Easy to read numbers and lines (to 1/16"), with stud markers every 16". There are no metric markings.

- Belt hook slips onto my belt reliably.

- Accuracy between tapes is perfect. There are no problems in measuring something with one Stanley tape and marking the cut with a different Stanley tape.

- Most tape holsters I've seen appear to be designed to hold the 25' or 30' Stanley measure.

- One inch wide tapes such as this Stanley are a good compromise between unsupported tape standout and tape curvature affecting an accurate reading. E.g., wider tapes like the Fat Max have longer standout, but you really need to push that tape edge down to make a reading.

- Even though a section of one of my Stanley tapes gets wet occasionally, I've never had one rust.

- At this price, it's a bargain.

Cons:

- Two improvements could be made: modify the end-of-tape hook to include a top hook, and the belt hook should "lock" onto your belt so it won't slip off so easily.

Summary:

If you need a 30' tape measure, and DON'T require the longest possible tape standout (as featured with the Fat Max style), this Stanley is a good choice.

Stop borrowing your dad's
and just buy one already. I got sick of running to my parents' garage or my landlord's shed to fetch a tape rule for any job a yard stick couldn't handle.

This was the best buy for quality and price. I am quite destructive with tools, and yet, have not managed to damage this one so far (1 yr of frequent use). The tape is also very easy to use -- just this weekend I was measuring my apartment rooms by myself and marveled at how manageable the tape is, even when controlled by one person from across the room. The cheaper brands I've owned have been far too flimsy to do so at all.

Guess I've Just Plain Grown Used to Stanley Tape Measures
I really don't consider myself an old time construction man yet... But I have been using Stanley 30' Tapes for 26 years now. Nothin else feels right. Even when Stanley came up with bigger and better, the Powerlock 30' is what I buy and will continue to buy, for a good piece of time to come. The only reason I gave this tool just 4 Stars is that I can beat tools up pretty bad and they just CAN'T last forever. Stanley will give ya a good run for your money though.