Customer Reviews for Stanley® FatMax® Reinforced w/Blade Armor™ Tape Rules, 35ft Blade
Item # : 599045
Model # : 680-33-735
FatMax® Mylar® Measuring Tape is specially designed to hook grabs on side, top or bottom for versatility.
- Blade length: 35 ft
- Blade width: 1 1/4 in
Price is $86.79
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23 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 7, 2022
Favorite tape
My go to tape measure for layout .when extending out to get a measure withstands a long distance. The numbering is a good size and contrast to see easily
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 16, 2024
Can be very dangerous
I was a die hard fat max user for many years, and wouldn’t use any other tape measure. These last 2 times I made the purchase, the product wasn’t any good. Lucky to get 8’ reach out and gave out in no time. The last one I purchased only lasted maybe 4 months and my spring slipped. I took it apart to rewind the spring but my proper tool to do so was on my job site. So I ...
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Fat max 35ft
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Posted Nov 16, 2024
Can be very dangerous
I was a die hard fat max user for many years, and wouldn’t use any other tape measure. These last 2 times I made the purchase, the product wasn’t any good. Lucky to get 8’ reach out and gave out in no time. The last one I purchased only lasted maybe 4 months and my spring slipped. I took it apart to rewind the spring but my proper tool to do so was on my job site. So I ...
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Response from Staples :
We apologize for all the issues and inconvenience. Your safety and feedback are 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.
Thanks, November 22, 2024
Levad1
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Posted Oct 7, 2022
Favorite tape
My go to tape measure for layout .when extending out to get a measure withstands a long distance. The numbering is a good size and contrast to see easily
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BWhitley515
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Posted Aug 9, 2021
Reliable and accurate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had both the 25' and the 35' fatmax for many many years at this point. They're super reliable and, after many uses, they continue to keep their rigidity and still retract with ease. Great products!
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Tayjo22
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Posted Jun 26, 2020
Best there is.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had this one for work for some time and it has always treated me well. Favorite tape by far.
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Mallard
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Posted Jun 25, 2020
Should be on your tool belt
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this Fatmax a couple years ago as a Christmas gift. The 35 feet is a perfect size for almost any job site. The ergonomics and weight is great and isn’t too heavy that it pulls you down. The reach of the tape is good. It’s definitely far from the worst and will each over 8 feet. The 16 inch increments are mar...
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GMoney
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Posted Jun 24, 2020
Good tape measure
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been buying these tapes for around 5 years now. I layout buildings for a concrete company so my tapes get really beat up. These tapes last for a few months in real harsh conditions before they start acting up. They are still readable even though the mylar coating wears off quick and the blade starts to rust. The...
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WireWheel
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Posted Jun 23, 2020
My go to tape measure
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had this tape measure for almost a year and it’s still the one I always grab, at least when I can find it.
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Bertrod88
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Posted May 15, 2020
Flimsy Steel
I have been buying FATMAX Classic 35' tape measures for years for the work I do. The last 3 I've bought are nowhere near as strong as they once were. I measure ceiling heights everyday, most of which are 7'0" or higher. The cheaper steel being used does not allow for the tape to be vertical more than 4' without it "breaking/bending" and falling down. I have an old v...
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Maintenance Guy
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Posted Oct 22, 2019
Easy to see and work with.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great tool. It's easy to see (for us with bad eyes). The product is easy to work with.
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Parusian
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Posted Oct 22, 2019
Now this is a tape measure
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my tape measure regularly around the house. I don't use it heavily but I have 3 helpers (ages 7, 8 and 11) so it does get abused ;) Bottom line - I love this tape measure. It is heavy duty, numbers are easy to read, retracts at a moderate speed, and stands out to 10' plus. When I need to measure, this is my g...
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Stanley1823
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Posted Jul 15, 2019
Stopped retracting within a few weeks of owning
I bought this tape and only used it for a few weeks before it fully stopped retracting. It's very frustrating to have to push the tape back in after every use when you are measuring things that are over 30 ft long.
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DVTatt
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Posted May 19, 2019
fat garbage
33-735 never recoiled correctly since new now it sticks about 24". have rewound some stanleys before but upon opening this exploded in my face
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Jayne
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Posted Apr 15, 2019
Awesome features
I don't have any pictures but I bought this item for my father who is a DIYer and he likes it and how it works thanks for a wonderful product
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jaywc333
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Posted Apr 9, 2019
Great Product!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have two old (think silver case with yellow sticker) Stanley 25' measuring tapes. They have always served me well during my time in the construction field. However, I purchased a 35' Fat Max now I'm an architect. The case is built solidly. The wide thick blade allows me to measure existing conditions extremely we...
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Bob in Miami FL USA
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Posted Apr 7, 2019
FatMax tapes: My Work Horse
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used 25' and 35' FatMax tapes since they came out decades ago. Also the 100' tapes as well. I find these tapes easy to read and I span six to eight feet accurately. I can't get the tape to span 11' without hooking on a corner. However I measured 30'+ all the time. . I wear these tapes out. Also when they get wet...
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Kenny
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Posted Apr 6, 2019
I have two!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have my two fat max 35's for quite some time. They never fail me!
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IndySaluki
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Posted Apr 5, 2019
Strong Performance
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Solid tape used with confidence of measurements. Dependable even after dropped.
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Jim the framer
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Posted Feb 28, 2019
Use it everyday
I have been using a fat max tape for at least 12 years, daily. Is it perfect? No but I have yet to find a tape comparable to what this can bring to the table. I replace mine on average every 2 months.
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woody
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Posted Aug 21, 2018
fatmax 35’ BladeArmor
I’m a journeyman carpenter and after about a month the first 1 1/2 “ mark my tape weakened then split and unable to pull out unless remove the case to find out it is split beyond use....cant find a-replacement tape..... i will never buy another fatmax....
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gtsthr
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Posted Mar 13, 2018
Not happy with this product
I bought my fat max 35' tape about a month ago. I figured I'd try it since it seemed to be better than a standard 35' Stanley tape. Well I was wrong today the tape lost a section out of it at the 1 1/2 " mark..nort real happy about this at all! I do not recommend this product at all!
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