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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.Jamies little helper
Would RecommendThis tape is very useful,strong and durable it is a great value along with the many other Stanley products i have ,levels,square,wood chisels. Would be a great asset to veryones tool box.
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Measures
Would RecommendQuality is nice ,price.Great for my handyman services
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Love my 25' Fatmax
Would RecommendI have purchased many of these over the years. I love them for the size much more comfortable than my 30' or 35' foot tapes. You can't beat how far you can reach with a fat max. I would highly recommend this tape as a general contractor. "The Consumer Carpenter"
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Tougher than most
Would RecommendI bought my first fat max when I was a rookie framer in the early 2000s. I thought it was an awful lot of money for a tape measure. But, I had to get used to buying professional grade tools. A few days after my purchase I was on the 4th floor on scaffolding when I dropped it. I was waiting for it to explode like every other tape I had dropped from more than 20'. After climbing down to retrieve it, I discovered that it was just fine. I haven't bought another brand since. I have had more than I ca...
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Best Tape Ever!
Would RecommendThis Fatmax tape is the best tape measure in the market! The tape is easy to read and durable. I really love how it is coated with a special protective layer, makes the tape last that much longer.
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Good tape but inaccurate with detailed measurement
Would Not RecommendThis tape is heavy duty, withstands drops and excellent withdraw and retract. However there is a gap between the end of the tape tab and the beginning of the tape. It’s about an 1/8 in gap. Normally this little bit doesn’t affect what I’m measuring, but I was measuring for countertops and it did make a noticeable difference.
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Number and coating separate from the blade
Would Not RecommendI've been a faithful user of the Fatmax for the last 15 years. Best tape measure ever. But the quality has gone down hill. I've bought 2 in the last 4 months and the same thing happened to both. Numbers and coating separate from the blade. Don't think I'll buy another one.
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We appreciate your feedback on the 33-725 and are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your product. This is not the kind of performance...
Easy to Read
Would RecommendThis Stanley tape measure is very durable, affordable, easy to use and easy to read. This is my go to tape measure, I have 2 and they have lasted over 4 years and are still in perfect shape! I definitely recommend this tape measure.
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Usa made tapes
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I own 6 different Stanley measuring tapes: U25 w lever lock, 25' Fat Max, 25' Fat Max classic, 16" power lock, 12' power lock, Fat Max 16'. Love then all and use them in our sheet metal shop for different occasions, and workers preferences.
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Reliably durable
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m a concrete form carpenter and need tough tools. I know when I pull this tape out it’s going to work like it should.
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Rugged
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned a lot of Stanley tape measures over the years and they are a quality product with an unparalleled warranty. This tape measure takes Stanley's quality to a whole nother level. This is a very rugged and durable, high-quality tape measure that should be considered by tradesmen of all fields.
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Great tape
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best tape out there if u use a tape every day you already know not all tapes are the same
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Only tape measures I buy
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought a 2 pack of these tapes about 10 years ago and will never buy another brand of tape.
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Best tape out there!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best tape out there! very durable. Have been using a fat max tape for 20 years fits perfect in my tool belt
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Best Tape Measure!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned many Stanley Fatmax Tapes, in the commercial construction world tape do not seam to last over a year or two, but with the Stanley I have been able to make them last longer. No one beats the stand out of 10 + ft. Also the Magnets from the Magnetic line of take snap on the theses as well, if you happen to snap yours.
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Still the Best
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have been using Stanley Tapes since 1972 never disappointed. When I started using the Fat MAX in 2002 it was and still is heads and shoulders above others.
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STAND OUT FROM THE REST
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I OWN SEVERAL OF THESE AND USE THEM DAILY IN MY JOB--IM AN ELECTRICIAN AND USE A TAPE MEASURE DAILY HOURLY AND BY THE MINUTE WHEN IM RUNNING CONDUIT. THEY STAND THE TEST OF TIME FOR SURE AS THEYRE DURABLE, EASY TO READ WITH THE BLACK ON YELLOW PRINT, AND MOST IMPORTANT THE STAND OUT OF 10-12 FEET IS FANTASTIC TO BE ABLE TO DO!!!
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Love this
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love This Tape It is my everyday go-to super easy very tough and durable i have dropped this from high heights and its still working
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GOOD TAPE MEASURE
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have 2 of these and they work well. The wide blade enables me to extend the tape sufficiently in most cases, without bending, to make 1 person measurements.
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Best tape measure ever. !
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best tape hands down use every day and last longer than any competitor
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We appreciate your feedback on the 33-725and are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your product. This is not the kind of performance ...