Customer Reviews

Stanley 33-599 25-Foot MaxSteel Contractor Grade Tape Rule

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I have owned probably half a dozen of these tapes. As a remodeling contractor my tapes see alot of different uses. I have found this a good solid buy. The fat max is just too awkward in my hands. The main reason I am writing is to note that the previous review noted that the metal hook end of the tape wiggles about 1/8". THIS IS ON PURPOSE. When taking inside measurements the end will subtract the thickness of it's own metal by moving. If one were to rivet the end to make it stationary, either the inside or outside measurements would be off by the thickness of the hook.

Im going on three years with this tape and in tape measure years thats a long time.I do think stanley has over estimated its stand out spec's but, still a good tape.I must of dropped this tape a dozen times onto wood and concrete and it will not break.So I give it an A plus on durability.Over time the blade has buckled and kinked but they dont live forever.I havent tried the new fat max tape but from what I see perhaps stanley has addressed some of the problems this tape presents.All in all this is a good tape and will last you a long time,I wouldnt be afraid of this one guys.Now get out there and measure something.

This is the only tape I'll ever need. After my old tape fell apart, I decided to go with Stanley 33-599 25'Contractor Max Steel Tape. I made a fine choice. This tape had a good locking system unlike my old one. I especially liked the cushioned grip. This is a great tape. Good Job!

As an electrician,I used this tape measure every workday for pipe installation. Within two months of purchasing this tape...,the blade broke at the 7" mark. Stanley should have a warranty on this tape...

First of all I am a plumber so my tape is used nonstop during the work day and in my opinion this is the best tape measure around. Sure the fatmax is nice for once in a while specific things but the max steel is a far better all around tape.

It's not as fat as a fat max but it's definitely a improvement over the powerlock. Very beefy and it fits nicely in my tool pouch. I sometimes have trouble getting my fat max out of my pouch so I like this one a little better. 9' standout is pretty good.

Been using this tape measure for a while now and believe it's the best on the market! I also use the Fatmax rule for some measurements also. Both are outstanding!

I got this tape after putting it on my Christmas wish list to replace a cheap one that stopped retracting earlier last year. I am the kind of guy that has 2-3 tape measures and can never find one when I need it. This one is always the first one I go for! I like the heavy duty tape, it extends out without support for much longer than my thiner tapes. Contrary to the other reviews, I have found this tape is not any more inaccurate than other tapes. If I want a precise measurement I will get out my caliper, but not a tape measure. The biggest reason for not rating this a 5 star is because I found a Stanley tape measure for 1.99 after rebate at my local True-Value. Sure it doesn't have the thicker tape, but it measures just as well, and they both have the same cheap feel to the case, like if I drop this one or the $2.00 tape measure they both have an equal chance of breaking.

Packaging with tape states it has a 9'Standout however the one I purchased buckles at 8' 4".

I just replaced my countractor's grade tape with A Fat Max, I beat and banged the damn thing all over the place, until it was cut in two by a power saw. it's good, but I prefer the FatMax