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Review on πŸ“ 4 Inch PowerLock Tape by Stanley 33 158 by Matthew Fadoul

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This is a good tape measure. I often use the metric system for my builds, so I needed a tool that had both standard and metric values. I was initially concerned about the plastic case but don't worry it's a very solid measure and the plastic case helps keep the weight down. There is only one thing that worries me about this move. Internal measurement width is in inches on this tape only. Stanley would kill Stanley if he added centimeters to that measurement. It's ok, I just engraved the corresponding cm on the inside of the case to solve this problem. This is not decisive for this measure. For your information. There are a few things to keep in mind when using a 16 foot tape measure. The 16' size is a great all round size for a workshop. The advantage of the 16 foot gauge is that it is lightweight and its length covers just about any material you might need to measure. Trust me, carrying a 25ft or larger will weigh heavily on your belt if you wear it all day, especially if you have other tools. The only problem with the 16ft gauge is that it's not a thick band, so they don't have long, hard grommets compared to a 25ft or longer band. This can be annoying at times when you have longer vertical or horizontal lengths such as B. 2X4 or drywall need to measure. So if you have a lot of construction work I would recommend a 25 foot or larger band like the Stanley FatMax. So this is just something to keep in mind when purchasing a tape measure. Otherwise for a 16 inch tape measure this is a great product.

Pros
  • Measure of length
Cons
  • Expensive