Stanley STA130656N Pocket Tape, Dual Scale, 8m Length x 25mm Width

I abuse tape measures like truckers and ladies of the night, this Stanley has lasted through some heavy use, I dropped it in a bucket of polyester resin. Then threw it in some acetone for a few minutes and it still works and is legible so will buy another once this one walks off.

A little to large for household but a great sturdy product

Super length and sturdy

Great sturdy tape measure. I was fed up of waiting for my boyfriend to bring his tools and tape measure home so I decided to buy myself some.

When this dropped through my letterbox to the floor, some of the testosterone escaped from the packaging. As I approached the front door, I began to beat my chest and grunt incoherently. Upon opening the packaging, my adrenaline levels rose. So much so, that I had to have a sit down with a cup of sugary tea and a biscuit before I dare attempt to pull the tape out. Once my testosterone and adrenaline levels had reduced to a safe level, I investigated further. I consider myself a tape measure expert, being fully adept at pulling and retracting the measuring tape in an efficient manner. Those new to tape measure should beware though. You need to have the guts to start measuring with this beast. I suggest those new to tape measures use metric to begin with, then move on to the newer imperial measurement method once comfortable. You might get away with saying 98cm to a city boy, but you need to be comfortable saying 3 foot and 5/8ths of an inch if you want to get real respect. Although the tape is advertised as 26 feet long, I believe it to be infinite. Ive wrapped it three times round my house now with no signs of the tape diminishing. Granted, its a bungalow, but it does have a loft conversion. The final strawberry on the icing on the cake is the handy clip that allows you to attach it directly to a belt. Being right-handed, I keep it on the right side, so Im always ready to measure. It did mean I had to move my phone holster to my left side, but its a small price to pay. In fact, Im finding I get called day any night now, being asked if I wouldnt mind measuring something for them. Of course, its really just a rouse on their part to get me round so they can look at my Stanley. But I dont mind. Im somewhat of a local star now, having appeared in the local newspaper. Actually, that was for something else... So in summary, this is a life-changing addition to your toolbox/trousers. Ill leave it up to you to decide whether you are tough enough to handle it.

does not flop about as cheaper tapes do easy to use single handed

Generally a good measuring tape, has been holding up on site well after a few weeks of being dropped and abused. My only gripe is that it tends to collapse after being extended less than 2 meters, which makes it nearly impossible to measure bigger objects without the help of someone else.

Not used yet but hoping the brand name lives up to expectations

I had to buy this strip rule to replace the one that I had stolen from my home I had my old one for years before somebody Stolen it from. me

Perfect brand and easy to read. High quality product and perfect for my tool box! One of the best purchases I have made! Perfect measuring tool for any job! Highly recommend.