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 $49.29
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29 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Aug 15, 2021
Love fat max tape measures
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jun 20, 2025
Tape fails due to moisture.
Dear Stanley, I have been using only fatmax tapes for years. I recently started installing swimming pools and concrete. Every time I use a fatmax on wet grass in the morning it comes apart, I had two come apart in one week. I will not be purchasing anymore fatmax tapes anymore and I will be warning all of my fellow contractors. The most recent failure was in front of on...
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Trose
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Posted Jun 20, 2025
Tape fails due to moisture.
Dear Stanley, I have been using only fatmax tapes for years. I recently started installing swimming pools and concrete. Every time I use a fatmax on wet grass in the morning it comes apart, I had two come apart in one week. I will not be purchasing anymore fatmax tapes anymore and I will be warning all of my fellow contractors. The most recent failure was in front of on...
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Response from Staples :
Hello TRose. I appreciate your feedback on the Tape Measure and I'm sorry to hear about this issue when the Tape gets wet. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We will be reaching out to you with the email provided to assist you further.
Lee, June 26, 2025
dodger9
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Posted Nov 23, 2022
dodge9
had this for a while, measured around corner stud and tape cracked 2' mark used
scotch tape to finish job. Tape then hung-up retracting and broke loose and snaped off at 12" mark. Warranty says breaks for any reason will replace. call and they say only if you use it lightly like keep it in the tool box. I expected a blade replacement like some others. No send it f...
scotch tape to finish job. Tape then hung-up retracting and broke loose and snaped off at 12" mark. Warranty says breaks for any reason will replace. call and they say only if you use it lightly like keep it in the tool box. I expected a blade replacement like some others. No send it f...
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Response from Staples :
Hi, we're sorry to hear of the trouble you are having with your 33-730. We would appreciate the chance to speak with and assist you. Please send us an email at [email protected] so that we may assist you further with this matter. Please reference ticket #6302675.
Many Thanks,
Mitzy
Social Media Rep
, January 11, 2023
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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Response from Staples :
Hello
We appreciate your feedback. We would like to speak to you about the experience you had.
Please email [email protected] and reference ticket # 5016561. We look forward to hearing from you.
Jessica,
STANLEY® TOOLS Social Media Support
, July 25, 2022
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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Response from Staples :
Hello ,
We appreciate your feedback on the 33-730 and are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your product.
This is not the kind of performance we expect from our products and would like to speak to you about this issue so we can assist you in resolving this to your satisfaction.
Please email me at [email protected] and reference ticket # 3594574. I look forward to hearing from you.
STANLEY TOOLS® Support
, January 5, 2022
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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Response from Staples :
Hello ,
We appreciate your feedback on the 33-730 and are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your product.
This is not the kind of performance we expect from our products and would like to speak to you about this issue so we can assist you in resolving this to your satisfaction.
Please email us at [email protected] and reference ticket # 3384818. We look forward to hearing from you.
STANLEY TOOLS® Support
, December 1, 2021
Ninerempire850
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Posted Aug 15, 2021
Love fat max tape measures
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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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Wee2022
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Posted Oct 22, 2020
Great Product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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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Posted Jun 28, 2020
tape measure
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] love it use it every day and has held up well for 1 year
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Ave1
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Posted Jun 27, 2020
The extra length is worth it.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The extra length on this 30’ tape is worth getting.
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Ericd334
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Posted Jun 27, 2020
Great feel
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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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AC1990
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Posted Jun 24, 2020
Great Tape Measure!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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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jerrydm
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Posted Jun 23, 2020
SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THIS YEARS AGO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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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JonS67
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Posted Jun 23, 2020
Decent so far, but not sure about longevity
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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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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
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best Tape on the market period. If you do this for a living, this is for you.
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Posted Oct 23, 2019
Professional grade
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the Stanley FatMax line of tape measures on construction sites for well over a decade. I have seen a few different brands attempt to create a similar product and try them from time to time.. nothing so far has even come close to the overall quality and durability of my fatmax tape measure. I've used i...
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Dave151515
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Posted Oct 23, 2019
Only tape I'll buy!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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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