Compact Stanley FATMAX Tape Measure for Users, 16-Foot (33-716)

The STANLEY FATMAX tapes are designed to fit your toolbelt, your hand, and the job at hand. With 14 ft. of reach and a durable high impact case, this tape measure is dependable on any jobsite. The protective full tape blade coating and added BladeArmor at the hook extend the tape's life against abrasion and heavy use*.

The Stanley 16-Foot-by-1-1/4-Inch FatMax Tape Rule is reinforced on the first six feet with BladeArmor coating for maximum durability. A Mylar polyester film extends the life of the entire blade. This tape rule comes with a cushion grip built into the case for a non-slip grip and impact resistance. A top forward blade lock design makes it easier to lock and unlock the blade, while a heavy, heat-treated spring provides long life and smooth blade recoil.

The bright yellow, easy-to-read blade features 16-inch and 19.2-inch stud center markings, simplifying framing jobs. The tape blade measures 16-feet-by-1-1/4-inch with an 11-foot tape standout. It comes with Stanley's limited lifetime warranty.

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 used to strengthen and protect aircraft parts, such as the rotor blades on the Sikorsky Black Hawk Helicopter. 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!

The Stanley Works, originally a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company, was founded in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley. In 1920, The Rule and Level Company merged with The Stanley Works and would go on to become its famous Hand Tools Division. Over the years, The Stanley Works has produced some of the most innovative and useful tools ever made, including the Bailey Plane, the Surform shaper, the PowerLock tape rule, and most recently, the FatMax line of products.

In 2001, Stanley introduced more than 100 new products, bringing to 400 the number of new products introduced in the past four years. As a direct result of Stanley's commitment to excellence, the company was awarded the Prestigious Golden Hammer Award, presented for New Product Innovation in both 2000 and 2001.

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