FastCap PS 25 Old Standby 25 Foot Tape

by Fastcap

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The FastCap PS 25 Old Standby 25-Foot Tape Measure has 7 innovative features: compact shock resistant rubber casing, erasable note pad, dual thumb and finger locks, easy belt clip, built in stainless steel pencil sharpener, heavy-duty blade with 4 rivet construction, easy to read black on white tape blade.

Product Description

Old Standby Tape. Basic, traditional tape measure with standard measurements. Innovative tape with features not found anywhere else have made these easy-to-read tape measures the favorite of cabinetmakers and carpenters alike. Features: Erasable note pad, Compact shock-resistant rubber casing, Dual thumb and finger lock, Easy belt clip, Built-in stainless steel pencil sharpener, and high-contrast black on white scale.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00066YAQI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: PS 25
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,778 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very inovative tape measure, December 12, 2005

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Lee Kirby - See all my reviews
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This review is from: FastCap PS 25 Old Standby 25 Foot Tape (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recieved my tape measures today and I must say im quite impressed alot of thought went into these. The easy belt clip is awsome and it will be alot easier on my pocket cause lets face it as many times as I pull the tape on and off to take a measurement a little thing like that goes along way. The pencil sharpener is something else.As a trim carpenter I need a sharp pencil and to carry a sharpener in my pocket or us ea mechanical pencil all the time just isnt practical so they have made good use of what is normally dead space on a tape measure.The note pad speaks for itself Im always looking for something to write on so I dont get the opertunity to forget my measurements on the way back to the saw. The dual locks are great too if you purchase this you will see what I mean. Now since these a brand new im going to update my review after I see how long they last me. I usually only get about 6 months out of a tape so we will see

4.0 out of 5 stars Every tape should have these features, October 16, 2011

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blargendarg - See all my reviews

This review is from: FastCap PS 25 Old Standby 25 Foot Tape (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought one of these after breaking a Lufkin tape I'd had for years. It survived work on a framing crew and plenty of assorted indoor and outdoor jobs, but finally the spring went. In almost every respect, this tape is superior not only to my old Lufkin, but any tape I've ever used. The pencil sharpener and wipeoff pad on the side get used constantly. True, the belt clip is a little weak, but I find the belt clip on most tapes strong enough to be unusable and so I always take it off and keep the tape in the tool apron. My only complaint is that while I think the blade is sturdy enough, the coating leaves a bit to be desired and over the course of a couple months of daily use it chipped off the edges and began to rust. Yes, I did take care to wipe the blade down when it got wet.

It still works for me, but with the chipping and corrosion I can't say how long it'll last. I'll be the first to admit I've been tough on this tape - the working conditions have been mostly outdoors and often miserable and I'd expect it would perform a lot better in a cushy finish carpentry environment, but I'd love to be able to get this product with a more robust blade coating. In every other respect it absolutely smokes the competition.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, January 26, 2010

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Ben Marvin (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: FastCap PS 25 Old Standby 25 Foot Tape (Tools & Home Improvement)

Perfect, I use it every day. The 32nd measurements are super useful for accurate, small measurements. Small compact size is comfortable, and the pencil sharpener is something that should be on every tape measure. Just don't drop it from too high, the case will try to come apart.