STANLEYTools *FM Tape CC 40'

shipped fast, love that it is built strong enough to work out in the field and last .

Numbers last longer than any other tape we have used. Metal fabrication.

This was for my fiancé. He builds houses for a living and this is the only brand of tape measurer he will use.

Took longer than expected delivery date... But nonetheless the issue was resolved and the product is amazing!

Working

I'm used to using Fat Max tapes when measuring roofs. I was excited to use my new 40' tape; it's the first time I've ever used one this long. I finally took it out of the package after a couple of weeks of using my old one, and decided it was the time to give this one a shot. I pulled it out and slid it down to the edge of the roof. So far so good. I then went to retract the tape and it started coming back very rapidly. I wasn't able to slow it quickly enough and now there is a bend in the tape within the first inch or two. So now, the tape gets stuck inside of the casing and is hard to get out. I damaged my tape on literally the first measurement that I made with it. Admittedly, I lost control of the tape reeling back in, but it still sucks for a tape this expensive to break within 30 seconds of taking its first measurement. In general, I like these tapes. But be aware that a tape this long can pick up a lot of speed reeling in and will potentially get damaged if it whips around. I would still recommend this product though.

Typical Stanley FatMax quality, I thought I'd be the bad-ass on the job with this tape. Quickly figured out it wouldn't fit even my big hand comfortably. I've since learned to be a little more sensible. 30' tops.

That woroks perfect