Stanley 33-599 25-Foot MaxSteel Contractor Grade Tape Rule

List Price: $30.00 Discount Price: $9.99

Features:

• Contractor grade tape rule lasts up to 10 times longer than standard models
• 13% thicker blade; first 6 feet reinforced with BladeArmor coating
• Chrome-plated metal case
• Mylar polymer-coated blade, heat-treated spring; impact-resistant case; slip-resistant cushion grip
• Stanley's limited lifetime warranty; measures 1-inch-by-25-feet

Accessories:
FastCap Speed Clip, Tape Measure Belt Clip	Bigg Lugg Power Tool Holder Belt Hook

Customer Reviews:

ok, but I like the Fat Max Better. [Posted on 2002-06-30]
I just replaced my countractor's grade tape with A Fat Max, I beat and banged the damn thing all over the place, until it was cut in two by a power saw. it's good, but I prefer the FatMax

Poor construction, Inaccurate. [Posted on 2003-03-12]
I've had this tape measure for 3 years now. It is used for weekend projects. The measure still looks rather new, because of the low use. However, the tape measure is no longer accurate because the end hook is loose. The hook at the end can shift forward or backward about 1/8". The hook is not missing any rivets; therefore, it appears that the shifting hook is just the result of poor construction. I though about trying to tighten the rivets, but it would probably just break the blade. I might be able to send it back for warranty repair, but I'll probably just buy a new measure. If you don't care about 1/8" accuracy then it is a pretty good tape measure. It has good retraction. The blade is stiff. The case is solid.

Fine tape [Posted on 2003-03-18]
I have owned probably half a dozen of these tapes. As a remodeling contractor my tapes see alot of different uses. I have found this a good solid buy. The fat max is just too awkward in my hands. The main reason I am writing is to note that the previous review noted that the metal hook end of the tape wiggles about 1/8". THIS IS ON PURPOSE. When taking inside measurements the end will subtract the thickness of it's own metal by moving. If one were to rivet the end to make it stationary, either the inside or outside measurements would be off by the thickness of the hook.

Stanley MaxSteel 25' X1" Contractor'sTape (33-599) [Posted on 2003-07-12]
Packaging with tape states it has a 9'Standout however the one I purchased buckles at 8' 4".

Good Quality, but buy when on sale! [Posted on 2008-03-11]
I got this tape after putting it on my Christmas wish list to replace a cheap one that stopped retracting earlier last year. I am the kind of guy that has 2-3 tape measures and can never find one when I need it. This one is always the first one I go for! I like the heavy duty tape, it extends out without support for much longer than my thiner tapes. Contrary to the other reviews, I have found this tape is not any more inaccurate than other tapes. If I want a precise measurement I will get out my caliper, but not a tape measure. The biggest reason for not rating this a 5 star is because I found a Stanley tape measure for 1.99 after rebate at my local True-Value. Sure it doesn't have the thicker tape, but it measures just as well, and they both have the same cheap feel to the case, like if I drop this one or the $2.00 tape measure they both have an equal chance of breaking.

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