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What Customers Are Saying
The product is highly durable and accurate, with excellent standout and easy-to-read markings. Users praise its reliability and long-lasting performance, with some reporting over a decade of daily use without issues. While the brand's quality has declined in recent years, this model is still considered the benchmark for tape measures and a top choice for both professionals and DIY users.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Good tape
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good tape, easy to read, rugged. More than adequate for the weekender. I've had mine for two years and have used it for interior trim in a 2 bedroom addition and exterior sheathing, trim, and siding. The lock has become too hard to operate with a single finger, and the silky action it had when new has gotten grittier. This is normal wear and tear. The standout was never the 14' advertised. The most I have gotten with it is 10-11'. That's...
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It goes the distance and saves you money!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Been framing for a little while now and anybody who is anybody that frames or works construction knows that there is no comparable tape measure, especially when it comes to the FatMax series. This thing goes like some 14 ft from your hand up to reach far away things like tops of tall walls and roofs to get the perfect measurement you need wouldn't trade it for any other brand.
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Amazing Portability
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this several times and it has not let me down, it comes in so smoothly when retracting and numbers are very clear!!!
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The only tape I buy
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been buying the Stanly Fatman tapes for years now. They are durable without being huge. They have a great hold out and retreave fast.
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The end to the search for the right tape
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my Fatmax tape 3 years ago and have used literally everyday in most applications of construction in every weather condition there is since and it has performed outstandingly and gives me no reason to think that it wont continue to do so. Working 16'+ material is a breeze with this tape's breakinng point. 5/5 stars
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Does what you want it to do.
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Well marked, stiff blade. I like how the feet and inches are indicated, very useful in the site measurements we do as landscape designers.
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Best measuring tape
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I own various fatmax tapes, and they never dissapoint me. They are sturdy, never get jammed, and have a strong extension.
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Best tape measure out there
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this to replace and older broken no name tape measure. Wow this is durable! And I can extend it out so far without having another person hold the end without it buckling! Will have to buy a smaller one as a daily carry.
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Best Tape!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lasts long and extremely reliable. Always buy it. In addition a great belt clip that is simple and holds tight. Go to tape.
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Why I switched to this amazing tape!!!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A few years ago I bought one of these for the first time. And I can honestly say this is the best tape measure I’ve used ever. It has the best reach and it’s so easy to read. It also has perfect amount of spring loaded recoil. I simply just love it <3
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Quite handy
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have two years with my Stanley tape it actually helps how sturdy it is when you wanna measure things with one hand and your other hand is holding other tools
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Best tape available
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This tape is not bulky, numbers are easy to read, price is reasonable. I do metal stud framing so my job requires to use a tape every single day and comes on contact with sharp metal everyday, it’s safe to say this is most durable I’m used.
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Great tape
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best tape I’ve ever owned. Was able to use for multiple years before getting a new one
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Best in class
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When you first pick this tape measure and feel the heft in your hand, you know right away that this is a quality made product. No skimping or cutting corners on the Fat Max. The reach is really what sets this tape apart from all its competitors. I do a lot of DIY on my own and a tape that can reach without buckling or twisting on those long distance measurements is a must! This is the furthest reaching without issues I’ve found. Great job Stanl...
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Sturdy and reliable
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had mine for a few years, still in great shape! Clear markings.
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Best tape on the market!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using fatmax tapes everyday for the last 12 years and couldn't be more happy. They are long lasting and always accurate. Happy plumber here!
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THE Tape
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The only tape I use. I have two of them for when I continually misplace one. Dependable, quality, love it!
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Get’s the job done, but not much else
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This tape measure works. The “tongue” is rather stubby and does not hook on things very easily. It does have extra markings every 16’’ for framing, but with such a fat tape I would hope for a little more information, why not add some quick reference fractions for those that the imperial system may not be the most intuitive.
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Long lasting
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had my flat max for as long as I can remember. This tape measure lasts a long time and stands up the use I put it through.
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Good tape
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are my go to tape measures. Good standout and durable.
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