Customer Reviews for Stanley® Powerlock® Tape Rules,3/4" x 12ft Blade
Item # : 598521
Model # : 680-33-312
Powerlock® Mylar® Polyester Single Side Measuring Tape comes with corrosion-resistant hook stands up for continuous use.
- Blade length: 12 ft
- Blade width: 3/4 in
Price is $39.39
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14 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Jul 18, 2025
Great tape, especially the older ones
I’ve had one of these on my hip all day every weekday for the last 10 years or so. It’s a great tape, no doubt. Gotta say though that I’m disappointed that the new ones are plastic. I have an older metal case tape and I love the heft it has. I’d urge Stanley to bring back the metal case tapes. Even if you up charge them and offer them as a “premium” line. I’ll pay...
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Meebo
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Posted Jul 18, 2025
Great tape, especially the older ones
I’ve had one of these on my hip all day every weekday for the last 10 years or so. It’s a great tape, no doubt. Gotta say though that I’m disappointed that the new ones are plastic. I have an older metal case tape and I love the heft it has. I’d urge Stanley to bring back the metal case tapes. Even if you up charge them and offer them as a “premium” line. I’ll pay...
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Just Imagine a 32nd
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Posted Jan 30, 2023
Great…except…
These old school style tapes are great. They don’t have fractions to distract your eyes, which I wish everyone would offer, because it is the make or break feature (lack there of) that determines if I’m going to buy the product. If you can’t figure out how to read a tape, practice on your own time. This 12’ is the perfect size for keeping on you without catching on eve...
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Josian8892
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Posted Oct 5, 2022
Compact and Reliable
My little tape measure... i like its compact size perfect for pocket it is designed for heavy use... my safe choice
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Country Carpenter
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Posted Apr 6, 2022
Master Carpenter
I have been using The Stanley 25' Tape measure for 44yrs. The best tape on the market.
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Chili
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Posted Aug 14, 2021
Glad they still make them.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using these 12’ powerlock tapes since the early 80’s. I use them in a welding shop environment so they get beat up pretty bad. The 3/4 “ blade is nice and firm, and the numbers on the tape are clearly printed. I only wish they still made the metal ones.
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Jim43019
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Posted Oct 21, 2020
Handy and compact
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this tape measure for a number of years and it still functions like new. The Mylar coating on the tape is starting to show some wear and tear. This is the first tape measure my grandkids pick up to use and has been very helpful in their learning to measure and fractions.
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DiyDad
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Posted Jun 24, 2020
Handy size
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great size to keep around the house. Much better feel than my other small tape.
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drwasabi72
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Posted Jun 23, 2020
Built Well, Long Lasting
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had my Stanley Powerlock II 12' Tape Measure 33-312 for over 35 years. It continues to work flawlessly, unlike other brands that have lasted less than 5 years. My Powerlock II Tape Measure is easy to use, read and the tape lock works.
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Tom1
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Posted May 18, 2020
Best tape measure
This was the first tape measure ever purchased but can't remember where.
We got married in 1963 and being a new homeownerI thought I needed some tools.
My youngest son (born in 1968) bent the tape beyond repair when he and friends were playing . . . .something. I bought a replacement but it is now becoming hard to read.
Over the years I have purchased others, been ...
We got married in 1963 and being a new homeownerI thought I needed some tools.
My youngest son (born in 1968) bent the tape beyond repair when he and friends were playing . . . .something. I bought a replacement but it is now becoming hard to read.
Over the years I have purchased others, been ...
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Northclift
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Posted Oct 23, 2019
Tape measure
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Handy for cabinet work. The locking mechanism could be improved.
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keith s
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Posted Oct 22, 2019
great tape measure
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had this tape measure for better than 10 yrs. It is finally wearing out. It has been dropped, left out in the weather, etc... and the tape is now getting hard to read. It has been one of the best tape measures I have ever owned. I will be upgrading to a Fatmaxx for my next one.
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Woodbutcher
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Posted Oct 22, 2019
Only tape measure I'll use.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I started using the Stanley 12 ft. Powerlock Tape Measure in 1970, when I entered the Cabinetmaker's OJT program, upon my return from Vietnam, and discharge from the Army.
I've been using them ever since. In 1988, when I opened my own shop, I had 12 employees, and bought all of them these tape measures, to ensure we w...
I've been using them ever since. In 1988, when I opened my own shop, I had 12 employees, and bought all of them these tape measures, to ensure we w...
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Josh007
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Posted Apr 10, 2019
Gets the job done
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have used these both home and work. Just need to be careful not to damage the end
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JRinIowa
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Posted Jul 21, 2018
Metal Case
I bought this purely for the metal case. It has become my pocket tape and I am quite satisfied with it.
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