Stanley 33-725 25-Foot FatMax Tape Measure
by Stanley Hand Tools
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Stanley 33-725 25-Foot FatMax Tape Measure
Customer Review: When designing home theater.....
Summary: 4 Stars
You need a good stiff tape with all the standout a manufacturer can muster. Especially when one is working alone. This Stanley fits the bill nicely for my needs. It could be easier to lock-down; however.
A neat little trick to find the center of your room....place one tape on the right speaker, run it to the left wall using the left speaker for support. Place another tape on the left speaker run it to the right wall. Put the two tape blades close together, find the common measurement between the two tapes, use a plumb-bob to mark the floor. "Well duh" for some "Golly gee" for others.
Customer Review: Fat Max Tape Mesure
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought two Fat Max Tape Measures. The deal was good, fast shipping, great product.Customer Review: Durable, well made tool
Summary: 5 Stars
Without repeating the praise from previous reviewers for its standout and ease of use, I wish to note the exceptional durability of this tool. The Stanley Fat Max has a remarkable ability to survive falls. I have dropped this tape many times from up to 24 feet. Other than minor cosmetic blemishes, I find no visible damage to the tape measure after months of daily service in remodeling. The mechanism, tape, and mylar coating are also in very good condition after hard use.
In response to a previous reviewer's concern about using the Fat Max in harsh weather, I use my tape regularly for masonry work and other tasks which expose the tool to moisture. I have yet to see signs of corrosion or deterioration of the mechanism. Worth the money, useful features, and tough as nails.
Customer Review: Who designed this?
Summary: 2 Stars
I've been stymied trying to find the width of the Fat Max's body to calculate the total length. I measured it with another tape (irony) at 3 1/4" but wondered why there wasn't an indication on the housing. Finally, with my arm's-length near eyesight I found a molded legend that's almost covered by the belt clip. Pisspoor product design, but it's a Stanley tradition. Even with reading glasses its hard to read the reflective chrome plated numerals on earlier Stanley tapes I've owned. I wrote a big "+3 1/4" on the case with a Sharpie and vow to avoid Stanley products in the future.Customer Review: Excellent one man tool
Summary: 4 Stars
This is my second Fat max tape. Although they aredurable, at this price they are the most expensive construction 25' tape I've seen. I started out using the Craftsmen tapes because of the lifetime warranty. Doing siding, often by myself, I found the 11' standout to be extremely helpful. So now I have another one. It really does stand out 11' feet. That isn't just helpful when I'm up on a ladder trying to measure my next cut but it is also helpful when I'm on the ground and running the tape out to the end of a board. My craftsmen tape won't hold up past 5'. The end protector. It really helps. My first tape cracked at the 5" mark but I was able to use it another three weeks because the Mylar never gave way. It wasn't until most of the 5 was gone that I finally gave it up.
Now the bad. First price. I will only use this tape when the weather is dry. If I keep it dry and relatively clean it will last a lot longer. That just means on wet days I can't use it. Which during the winter time is often. Second, size. This doesn't fit in most standard tape holders. Although I was able to stretch my leather one out, now my back up tape just falls out. Oh well.
I consider this a great tool. I will continue to buy them even at this price. I guess I just need to make a little effort to take better care of them.