Stanley Tools FatMax Blade Armor Reinforced Tape Measure, 1 1/4in x 40ft

Great tape measure dependable amazing length is great

I have been using Stanley fat max tape measures for a long time now, 30 foot has been my go to but this time I wanted to buy a 40 foot for laying out and making my job easier. However this tape measure only lasted me about six months and the spring on it is already gone, the spring has been very weak since day one when I bought it it would never spring back right away. I would not recommend this product as somebody in the trades for over 20 years has had nothing but issues with the specific tape measure. As you can see from the pictures yes it looks worn, but that is from putting in and out of my pouch. The second one you can clearly see I am only 2 1/2 feet out without the lock on and it still does not retract back in.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Being a 40' tape, I was initially concerned if it would be stiff enough. It is indeed! Makes measuring easy for one person.

Sure it's heavier and a bit more costly, but the build quality is what you can expect for a Stanley Fatmax tape. I find it really useful for marking out floor layouts where the tape is resting on a surface, or marking out beams and roofs.

I brought this tape measure for my husband for work an he loves it