Customer Reviews for Stanley® Powerlock® Tape Rules,1/2" x 12ft Blade
Item # : 598453
Model # : 680-33-212
Powerlock® Mylar® Polyester Single Side Measuring Tape comes with corrosion-resistant hook stands up for continuous use.
- Blade length: 12 ft
- Blade width: 1/2 in
Price is $25.29
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4 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Aug 15, 2021
Reliable and durable
I can't count the number of years I have been using my Stanley tape measures. They are very durable. I have multiple lengths, but the 12' is my most used for around the house. I use the 25' one mostly for outdoor projects. The 12' is handy to keep in a purse, the car, a junk drawer, etc. The locking mechanism works as good as day one. The measurements are reliable and I...
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Mar 3, 2026
No More Metal Case
Been using this 12' x 1/2" Tape Measures for over 45 years and now it is a plastic case instead of Die Cast Metal. Very disappointed
Sheetmetal Guy
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Posted Mar 3, 2026
No More Metal Case
Been using this 12' x 1/2" Tape Measures for over 45 years and now it is a plastic case instead of Die Cast Metal. Very disappointed
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Hello Sheetmetal Guy, Thank you for your feedback on the PowerLock® 1/2 in x 12 in Tape Rule II 33-212. Your feedback is valuable as we take into consideration every piece of feedback that we come across. We have documented your comments and sent them to our product team for review and future consideration. It is feedback like yours that allows us to make improvements.
Stanley Tools, March 3, 2026
LaDiDas
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Posted Aug 15, 2021
Reliable and durable
I can't count the number of years I have been using my Stanley tape measures. They are very durable. I have multiple lengths, but the 12' is my most used for around the house. I use the 25' one mostly for outdoor projects. The 12' is handy to keep in a purse, the car, a junk drawer, etc. The locking mechanism works as good as day one. The measurements are reliable and I...
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TonyD95B
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Posted Oct 22, 2019
The Standard of the Industry
As a metal fabricator I have had several 12-foot Stanley Powerlock Tape Measures over the years. They are rugged and reliable, and the locking mechanism is intuitive and positive, unlike other tape measures I've used. They are also repairable. I do miss the old metal-case version, but even the newer plastic housings stand up well to the welding, cutting and grinding inh...
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Jmac
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Posted Apr 9, 2019
The classis is still my favorite
I've had a few Powerlocks over the years. Any time I've needed to buy a tape measure, this is the first one I look for. At work, I need a tape measure to measure products and case sizes. The 12-foot Powerlock gets the job done in a compact, reliable package. The size is just right. Large enough to be easily handled, yet slim and small enugh to slip into a pocket if I do...
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