Stanley 33-428 8M/26' PowerLock® Tape Rule

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Stanley Powerlock 8m/26' Tape Measure is incredible. This tape measure has a 10 foot blade reach, and the blade life last twice as long as any other tape measure that I have purchased. Let me start by saying that I am always working on a project either at home or at work and a tape measure is very important to everything that I do. I have found with other measures, that they fade or tear with frequent use. This tape measure is completely different. The Powerlock Tape Measure is very durable (I dropped it a million times), and very exact. I found it to be easy to use, easy to transport, and very high quality. You are going to pay a little more than you would with some of the other tape measures but they won't last as long or do the job near as well. I am very pleased with this product and highly recommend it to anyone needing a high quality tape measure that is built to last.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] STANLEY POWERLOCK 26' TAPE MEASURE Accuracy: The Tape Seems Dead on at 6 inches whether measures outside or inside the end give seems right on. Durability Performed a few drop tests and tape held up fine the tape seems well made, although if you worked in high locations, I would go for a rubber molded FATMAX over the classic. Clip Design: The classic clip is great unlike others that hold just a little sloppy. Visibility Stanley standard black markings on yellow blade. It does lack a heavy Protective layer on the first 6 inches of the tape, which gets the most wear and tear. Standout and Throw Standout stated by Stanley is at 10 feet, my personal test could not get more than 7 feet 8 inches of Standout. May not be what they state but still better than most tapes out their including my old 35 feet Stanley which when new could do just past 10 feet. The Throw is about 6 feet 6 inches. Lock: The lock works well and is easy to use with one hand operation. Overall, a good solid tape, some rough carpenters would probably prefer a wider FATMAX tape with more fall protection.