Stanley 33-430 Powerlock 30-Foot-by-1-Inch Measuring Tape
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Stanley 33-430 Powerlock 30-Foot-by-1-Inch Measuring Tape
Customer Review: Excellent 1" measuring tape
Summary: 5 Stars
Stanley 33-430 Powerlock 30-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape
Pros:
- Based on the several of these I've used frequently for over 25 years, these high quality tapes have a long life.
- Locking lever works well with little effort, and the tape doesn't slip once locked.
- Spring assisted tape return is just right - neither too fast or too slow.
- Easy to read numbers and lines (to 1/16"), with stud markers every 16". There are no metric markings.
- Belt hook slips onto my belt reliably.
- Accuracy between tapes is perfect. There are no problems in measuring something with one Stanley tape and marking the cut with a different Stanley tape.
- Most tape holsters I've seen appear to be designed to hold the 25' or 30' Stanley measure.
- One inch wide tapes such as this Stanley are a good compromise between unsupported tape standout and tape curvature affecting an accurate reading. E.g., wider tapes like the Fat Max have longer standout, but you really need to push that tape edge down to make a reading.
- Even though a section of one of my Stanley tapes gets wet occasionally, I've never had one rust.
- At this price, it's a bargain.
Cons:
- Two improvements could be made: modify the end-of-tape hook to include a top hook, and the belt hook should "lock" onto your belt so it won't slip off so easily.
Summary:
If you need a 30' tape measure, and DON'T require the longest possible tape standout (as featured with the Fat Max style), this Stanley is a good choice.
Customer Review: False information
Summary: 1 Stars
The item is described in two separate areas as being made of a die cast metal case. This is not true. It is chrome plated. I brought this to Amazon's attention and got the brush off. This will be my last purchase from Amazon.Customer Review: Good Instrument
Summary: 5 Stars
Big & chuncky, but good for its use. Numbers are a little faded in their coloring, but ink is durable.Customer Review: Great tape measure
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great easy to use tape measure, the blade will stand out for quite a distance and its very accurate.Customer Review: Guess I've Just Plain Grown Used to Stanley Tape Measures
Summary: 4 Stars
I really don't consider myself an old time construction man yet... But I have been using Stanley 30' Tapes for 26 years now. Nothin else feels right. Even when Stanley came up with bigger and better, the Powerlock 30' is what I buy and will continue to buy, for a good piece of time to come. The only reason I gave this tool just 4 Stars is that I can beat tools up pretty bad and they just CAN'T last forever. Stanley will give ya a good run for your money though.
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