STANLEY FATMAX Tape Measure Blade Armor 8 M Metric Shock
STANLEY FATMAX Tape Measure Blade Armor 8 M Metric Shock Resistant with Mylar Coating and Cushion Grip 0-33-728
Mylar Blade Coating
The Mylar coated blade is up to 10 times more resistant to abrasion than normal lacquered blades, increasing the lifespan of the blade.
Tru-Zero End Hook
The Tru-Zero, 3 rivet hook moves to compensate for accurate inside and outside measurements.
Reach and Accuracy
With a blade reach of up to 4.25m for easier single handed use and Class II rated accuracy, providing a tolerance of (+/-) 2.3mm over a 10m distance for an improved reliable reading.
Blade Armor
The blade armor coating on the first 100mm of the tape reduces the risk of breaking at its most vulnerable point by 95%, for an improved tool life.
| Weight: | 570 g |
| Size: | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Dimensions: | 11.71 x 18.21 x 5.51 cm; 570 Grams |
| Model: | 0-33-728 |
| Part: | 0-33-728 |
| Colour: | Yellow |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Stanley Black & Decker |
| Dimensions: | 11.71 x 18.21 x 5.51 cm; 570 Grams |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
It’s brilliant but despite the official photos, it only measures in centimetres, there are no inches. I see from other people’s photos in the reviews they’ve had the same issue.
Absolutely love this tape measure easily one of the best tapes on the market. Superb strength on the length of the tape when you would need two people otherwise. Also a handy size not too bulky.
Very durable too I’ve dropped it of various heights and it always with stands the fall.
So don’t take my word for it, try one and I’ll see your review on the flip side.
I’m a tacker/dryliner and have found this particular tape to be the best I have used yet. The metric only markings make it far more accurate as you have metric markings on the top side of the tape so that when you are measuring across to the top side of the tape you don’t have to guess where the metric mark is. As a result my cutting is far more accurate now and I can work to 1 mill tolerances without a fuss. Also because it’s so sturdy it can extend out for miles without breaking making ceiling boards far easier to measure. The lack of imperial measurements is also great for winding up the old boys who insist on still using imperial measurements even though they are less accurate and quite outdated now.
As a carpenter using a tape measure everyday I used to go through them fairly quickly in the dirty and wet site environment (1 every 3 or 4 months). This one so far has lasted me nearly a year. It has a nice thick blade, a lovely long standout for reaching points far away, the first 100mm or so is also extra plastic coated, so whilst past that the markings have started to come away and rust as they do with heavy use and always getting wet, the initial markings are still brand new, perfect for quick fine work. I bet mine still has a long life left in it, but when it breaks, of all the tapes I could choose from to replace it, I’ll buy another of these.
It’s a bit of a lump so more suited to the toolbox than your pocket. Very sturdy item and the only downside for me is the lack of imperial measurements which would have been handy when working with old materials which were made in feet and inches.
I’ve had one of this for 6 years and it was perfect but it got lost. Very good quality and very strong.
I like the bit at the beginning of the tape that is protected by a clear film so the markings don’t wear off. If you are working in construction, you want something as strong and long lasting as this
I’m chuffed with this. It is so rugged and robust. I’ve dropped it already on the floor and I am sure it bounced. Plenty of protection fro. The rubberised area. So it is built strong.
I’m impressed with the standout. Over three metres is highly impressive. It dips ever so slightly.
The mechanism to lock is a bit stiff to press down.
The tape itself is clear and easily visible.
The end isn’t magnetic which would have been nice but it is large and hooks very securely on the end of wood.
It recoils sensibly. It doesn’t pull back out of control but smoothly and not too fast.
Overall great quality.