Stanley 33-725 25-Foot FatMax Tape Measure

Tape Rule is reinforced with BladeArmor coating for maximum durability. See the full line of Stanley tape rules.

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About Stanley FatMax Tape Systems and BladeArmor Coating
The FatMax family of products has established itself as one of Stanley's most extensive and innovative product families in the company's 161-year history. The FatMax line of hand tools features core tools essential for the pro or expert enthusiast who desire high quality, durable tools. BladeArmor coating is a patented industrial thermoplastic coating, the very same material that has been used to strengthen and protect aircraft parts, such as the rotor blades on the Sikorsky Black Hawk Helicopter. Simply put, it helps aircraft survive war zones, and it also helps tape blades survive construction zones. Applying BladeArmor coating to tape blades reduces both tape breakage and tape returns, enabling it to conquer the toughest testing ground of all -- the job site!

Here comes the but... if you are going to be measuring things where 1/16th of an inch makes a difference, the wide tape that's easy to read makes it tough to get it perfect.

So here is the recommendation, if you are only getting one, and you are only doing framing, sheetrock, rough measuring you've got your man. If you are going to be doing finish work, trim, etc spend a little less and get the Stanely 33-599 25' contractor grade tape. Easier to get the last nit measured.


Professional Quality Tape Measure   February 1, 2002
Rocksterr (Hawaii)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

As a professional carpenter for over 25 years I normally purchase two or three tapes a year. The rough and tumble world of construction takes its tole on the best of them. This is one of the best. This tape measure is a pleasure to use. When you use your tools every day to make a living that is an important consideration. My main concern when I purchased this tape was if it would fit in the pouch on my tool bags. Once I removed the belt clip (a thing I do anyway), it fit perfectly. This is a hefty tape that feels good in the hand. The mechanism is strong and smooth even at the full 25' extension. My next tape will be a 25' Fat Max too, I've been spoiled.


Carpenters helper   December 6, 2002
Raymond R Lopes (Vermont)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

There is nothing more bothersome then trying to take a long measurement and having the tape flex when you almost have it. Not with the FAT MAX. It will reach a long way, its like having a helper on the other end. I disagree with one of the above writes about it being breakable mine hold up well even with falls off of a roof. I love these rulers my co workes are always swiping my FAT MAX when theirs don't measure up.


A must have for the professional   March 1, 2003
Skip Weening (Flemington, NJ USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The Fat Max 25' Tape not only reaches a good distance, it has a great feel and well balanced. I've been buying the same Stanley 25' Tape for the last 12 years, trying others and not liking them. This one beats them all. I've also had alot of positive feedback from co-workers borrowing it. I didn't think I would find one, but it's my new favorite tape measure.