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ASIN | B0009VX1ZQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | 253 in DIY & Tools (See Top 100 in DIY & Tools) 1 in Levels 4 in Tape Measures |
Date First Available | 1 Mar. 2004 |
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STANLEY 0-30-686 Tylon Tape, 3m/10ft
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The Lone Hiker –
Needed a tape measure for some small hooks and to measure clothing… Decided on this brand as I really like Stanley quality… Really well made small and compact… Looks and feels very durable….
M. Jones –
Good basic tape measure
Kindle Customer –
For the price paid it is excellent. Under £4 seemed suspiciously low cost. But I was very pleasantly surprised.
Elizabeth Snowdon –
good
Isabel –
Arrived as pictured and fully functional
Kim –
Do you need a tape measure? This is a tape measure.
angie bain –
Bought this for my son who goes through these like fun puts them down at work then they walk off.
Cogent AsparagusCogent Asparagus –
Stanley is something of a household name in the field of all kinds of tools, and I’ve found their instantly recognisable yellow and black colour scheme has become an indicator of a certain standard of quality. I’m happy to say that this extendable metal tape measure lives up to that reputation.Sporting the traditional yellow & black Stanley livery this item has a very robust and durable plastic and rubber casing held together with metal screws, and measuring 8cm x 8cm x a surprisingly hefty 4.5cm width.It is also rather weighty – in fact it has about the same dimensions as my dual steel tape & laser measure and weighs even more. This I assume to be the result not only of the superior and more robust build materials, but also of the length and width of the metal tape, extending as it does to 8 metres (26 feet).It has the same width as my laser measure because of the Metres and Feet/Inches measures marked on either edge of the tape. The tape itself is Tylon coated for protection, though I can’t imagine this contributes much to the weight.The markings are clear and precise, and it is accurate; indeed over longer distances it is more accurate than my laser measure, albeit only marginally. The terminating metal tab is configured so as to allow it to be used to measure externally or internally, taking the width of the tab into account for more precise measurements. It extends freely and smoothlyIt also features the standard belt clip on the back. At only 3.5cm long it won’t clip fully onto wide belts but the clip is stiff enough to secure it nonetheless, and while the clip is held by a central screw, it won’t accidentally and annoyingly rotate around it if it loosens, as it is cleverly recessed to prevent that occurring.Having said all that, it does fall a little short of perfection; a minor irritation for me is the lack of carrying strap/loop or even a suitable hole to utilise one of one’s own, but the major irritation is the stiffness of the locking tab, which requires undue pressure to lock and release, and when it does release it does so very suddenly with a jerk, thus exposing the user to the danger of having fingers caught by the metal tape as it spring-zooms back into the case. To be fair, this is all too often a property of spring loaded retractable metal tapes in general and not specific to this particular brand or modelThere is however a halfway position on the switch that allows one to keep the tape in position without actually being locked, just by keeping one’s thumb held in position as a kind of brake, and this I find particularly useful for making fast, smaller measurements which don’t require the tape to be greatly extended.Overall, I have to say that this product is as well built and efficient as I have come to expect from Stanley, and at the currently advertised price of £7.90 I deem it particularly good value for money.
Just a customer –
This tape measure is a good general use item,quite well made,and with feet,and inches,and also metric measurements.I have been caught out by this before,with just metric measurements on,and no feet,and inches.I often need both,and so this tape measure is ideal.The whole way the tape reels out,locks,and releases the lock,is done in a smooth way,it is well made,and good to read as well.A good product al,in all.
C –
Another great tool from Stanley. Light but tough, with rubber moulding for comfort. 2nd time buying this measuring tape.