Customer Reviews for Stanley® FatMax® Reinforced w/Blade Armor™ Tape Rules, 30ft Blade
Item # : 598987
Model # : 680-33-730
FatMax® Mylar® Polyester Steel Single Side Measuring Tape is specially designed to hook grabs on side, top or bottom for versatility.
- Blade width: 1 1/4 in
- Blade material: Steel
Price is $48.09
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27 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Apr 8, 2019
Experimented with Milwaukee ... Bad decisions
Do yourself a favour and learn from my mistakes.
Stay away from Milwaukee's tape measures if you're an all day everyday user. The don't hold up.
Why am I talking about Milwaukee? Because, before I meandered over to their needs improvement section, I used FatMax tapes exclusively. 25', 30', 26'/8m ... You name it, I've used it. After my experiment I swore off eve...
Stay away from Milwaukee's tape measures if you're an all day everyday user. The don't hold up.
Why am I talking about Milwaukee? Because, before I meandered over to their needs improvement section, I used FatMax tapes exclusively. 25', 30', 26'/8m ... You name it, I've used it. After my experiment I swore off eve...
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Posted Dec 16, 2021
Disappointed
I just purchased two fatmax special edition tapes. In the past I have always used fatmax on the job site. The new tapes seem to be made of lighter material - very floppy. Marketing touts a 14' reach. This must be in a vacuum. In the slightest breeze it bends beyond 5' or 6". Another issue I have is when wearing insolated gloves, you can't grab the tape end. The tape mov...
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Stanley FatMax MHT 33348
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Posted Jun 7, 2022
Stanley Fat Max 30’ auto lock very disappointed
The blade is light duty, broadcasting this tape is a challenge at a distance of 5’. I’ve purchased untold quantities of these tapes over my 42 years and the quality has plummeted and design cannibalized. The hook on the end has horns that stand above the tapes top surface and are more of a hindrance than a help. Not impressed at all!
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Dean1
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Posted Dec 16, 2021
Disappointed
I just purchased two fatmax special edition tapes. In the past I have always used fatmax on the job site. The new tapes seem to be made of lighter material - very floppy. Marketing touts a 14' reach. This must be in a vacuum. In the slightest breeze it bends beyond 5' or 6". Another issue I have is when wearing insolated gloves, you can't grab the tape end. The tape mov...
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Carpenter37
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Posted Nov 24, 2021
Not what they used to be
The construction of the tape is great but the tape itself (the blade) on my newest one is limp and floppy. I’ve owned over a dozen of the fatmax 30 tapes and use them every day. But the rigidity of the blade has been getting worse lately on the newer ones. I am a carpenter by trade and this used to be my favorite tape. I am now on the quest to find a better tape.
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Ninerempire850
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Posted Aug 15, 2021
Love fat max tape measures
I have every length of fat max tape measures. I refuse to use any other kind. Never let down by the.
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Pappy
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Posted Aug 12, 2021
worked the way it should
I've had this tape and it's great I've had these tapes for years and I think there great
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Wee13
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Posted Oct 22, 2020
Great Product
Great tape measurer.I use for all the projects around my house.
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Wee2022
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Posted Oct 22, 2020
Great Product
Great tape measurer.I use for all the projects around my house.
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GCCP
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Posted Oct 21, 2020
Stanley makes the best tape meaaures
Stanley makes the best tape measures. I've used other brands but always end up regretting it. I do a lot of ladder work and have to take measurements sideways. Stanley is the only tape that doesn't curl over on itself.
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evan57
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Posted Jun 28, 2020
tape measure
love it use it every day and has held up well for 1 year
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evan 56
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Posted Jun 28, 2020
tape measure
love it use it every day and has held up well for 1 year
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Ericd334
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Posted Jun 27, 2020
Great feel
This tape is great, it’s easy to read and also fits in my hand. The numbers and marks are big enough and bold enough I don’t have to squint to see them. This is a great product.
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Ave1
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Posted Jun 27, 2020
The extra length is worth it.
The extra length on this 30’ tape is worth getting.
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AC1990
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Posted Jun 24, 2020
Great Tape Measure!
This tape measure is durable beyond belief. The locking feature still works as well as it did on the day i bought it over 3 years ago. The housing itself can be a bit heavy and likes to fall over if you aren't holding it firmly.
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Dolphyn93
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Posted Jun 24, 2020
Only tape Ibuy
Went from a 25' to 30', usually swap out every 2 years but this is the only tape I'll buy.
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JonS67
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Posted Jun 23, 2020
Decent so far, but not sure about longevity
I got this as a replacement for a 30' LeverLock which failed (part inside broke and tape came out ... and the lever lock never really worked well but it looks like either the materials or manufacture process has declined but time will tell.
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jerrydm
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Posted Jun 23, 2020
SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THIS YEARS AGO
I purchased this tape to supplement my ancient Stanley Powerlock 33-116 16ft tape which still works like new. I needed a longer tape and this fit the bill Very Satisfied.
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Davis123
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Posted Feb 3, 2020
Best Tape Ever
I got this tape a little while ago. Let me tell you this THE King of Tape measures. You can drop it. You can twist it. But you can not break it. Great job Stanley.
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W5 Construction
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Posted Oct 26, 2019
Only Tape to Buy
Best Tape on the market period. If you do this for a living, this is for you.
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Dave151515
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Posted Oct 23, 2019
Only tape I'll buy!
For being a 30' tape, it's surprising light. And its built to last the ages! I've dropped, threw, jumped, fallen, just about any tape measure they make at work, and NOTHING lasts like a FatMax. Keep it up Stanley!
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Tangelo
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Posted Jun 2, 2019
Never used and it broke!
I’ve had my tape measure about a year and have only used it a handful of times just to measure my windows. Today my mom used it right in front of me and the blade snapped off at about 33”. Wasn’t bent and never abused. What a piece of junk...
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