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Pros & Cons
Pros
The numbers and markings are readable, but they would be easier to see on a wider tape. The lever lock works great particularly for those with arthritis or finger/grip issues. The older lover locks had cheat sheets on the back of the tape measure.
The blade's standout feature adds to its durability, making it easy to spot in any work environment. The impact-resistant case provides protection against accidental drops or rough handling, ensuring that the internal components remain intact. Such a ... Read More
The standout feature of the fatmax tape measure is its standout capability. Durability is a hallmark of the stanley fatmax brand.
Cons
This tape measure has a thin polymer coating. The other side of the tape has confusing red centering measurements.
Small spring causes the leverlock foot piece to pinch the measuring taperight at the mouth where the tape measure comes out. If you're not squeezing it all the time on the return, or squeezing it when you pull it out, this locking mechanism rubs the m... Read More
Harbor freight's $4 center point tape even beats this thing. Stanley tools used to be great but not anymore. Shame on stanley.
Highlights
Quality
Sturdy as hell, functional as asked, easy as hell to read ( for my old eyes).
The blade's standout feature adds to its durability, making it easy to spot in any work environment.
Easy to hold and use, but when you need to extend this to measure high items accurately (i’m in the window business) it bends a... Read More
Work solo often and it's great that it doesn't always retract when you don't want it to
Price
If you just need an occasional tape measure at a small price, this is the one.
Overall a great tool regardless of the price.
I love how cheap it is for two 40’ fat max’s that you can’t find in stores!
Packaging/appearance
Tape measures themselves were fine but the packaging was beat to death.
Competitiveness
I ordered this one, going back to the brand i was familiar with.
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- This product had a total of 37,406 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 22 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Easy to hold and use but when you need to extend this to measure high items accurately i’m in the window business it bends and twist much more than a tape this wide should
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I’ve always had good luck with stanley but need to look elsewhere for a tape
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I’ll keep this as a backup as i’ve already scratched it up
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Will have to get a new one soon i guess
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The versatility it provides is unmatched
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If youre in the market for a tape measure that combines extended reach with unmatched reliability the fatmax 40 tape measure is an excellent choice
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Gave this to my handyman son for christmas
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
He cant stop raving about it
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