The Powerlock 12 ft. tape is constructed of die-cast metal. The entire blade is coated with a polyester film. A two rivet end hook can stand up to repeated use.
- Die-cast metal case holds its own against rough handling
- Entire blade coated with heavy-duty Mylar polyester film for unbeatable durability
- 2-rivet, corrosion-resistant hook stands up to continuous use
- Special Tru-Zero hook does double-duty as a pivot for drawing circles and arcs
Timmy Halvorson (verified owner) –
I love this tape measure .It is smooth working and easy to read numbers .It fits in my pocket just right or my purse
Destinee Hudson (verified owner) –
This measure is a solid piece with a pocket fit size. Not as bulky as others. The print on the tape is clear and sharp. I’m very happy with it.
Clyde Hegmann (verified owner) –
Received this a month ago and use almost daily in the shop. This model has an engineers scale which I have little use for. Can only read inch measurements on one side of tape. This model may be more useful for an engineer or someone who works all the time in 10ths..
Ora Stroman (verified owner) –
I’ve tried out this 12 foot tape and really like it. It has a metal case so it feels hefty even though it’s smaller than the carpenter tapes and less bulky for that matter. The scale reads without stud breaks. This is much more in keeping with the measurements that I make while conduction my woodworking projects. This includes breaking down rough sawn pieces ( I rarely cut up anything longer than 12 feet) and smaller parts that require accurate measurement. It is an excellent addition to my everyday tool apron carry!
Karen Weber (verified owner) –
So i received this and the tape was a little stiff and it had some trouble moving but a little wd-40 fixed it and the blade sticks out like an inch or two but other than that its awesome
Fernando Pfeffer (verified owner) –
I had given this to my wife for use around the house. She loves it.
Alba Lang (verified owner) –
I’ve been using this particular model for a few years now. Its my favorite size to bring to the hardware store. Fits nicely in your pocket and it is very durable.
John Bins (verified owner) –
Perfect size for most jobs. Durable and compact, it fits in my toolbox or hooked into my pocket. Would definitely recommend!
Antonina Cassin (verified owner) –
This tape measure is smart it has all of the little lines with the size
Joany Jacobson (verified owner) –
I love Stanley tales because of their accuracy. It fits well in my hand and has become an extension of my hand. Not needing to think about using it. That being said this particular tape is very hard for me to read. The print on the 12’ tale is too small fir me at 52 years old. I find the same accuracy on the 16’ tapes and they are much easier to read. For this reason I can only give 4 stars.
Ezequiel Luettgen (verified owner) –
Received for product review. The markings are easy to read, but the 1/50th marks are a little hard for these old eyes. The fractional marks are a good teaching point for kids learning fractions. My third grade grandson is better able to understand fractions from this.
Angela Johnston (verified owner) –
This is a great tape for around the shop. It’s small enough to slip right into a pocket and have at hand plus the metal case gives a solid feel in my hand. Around the shop or my house, I find a small tape to be very handy as I work and just the right size for most small jobs.I find that all of the Stanley tapes have blades that are thick enough to last for years and I have some that I’ve used for decades.
Erik Nitzsche (verified owner) –
I accepted the product for a trial test and was not disappointed. Like the past Stanley purchases I have made, the 12 foot Powerlock is a tough and durable product. I tested this under several projects and accidentally dropped it from ten feet up and it held up great. The tape is easy to read and slides smoothly back into place. The lock mechanism works easy. My seven year old grandson loved using this as it fit well in his hands and worked so smoothly. I am planning on buying one for him. The only possible drawback I could see is for someone with large hands was a little harder to maneuver but overall, I highly recommend this product!
Lavina Toy (verified owner) –
I like that the tape has both Standard and Engineers scales on the same tape and that the appropriate measurements ( fractions and decimal marking are included on the tape . Tape seems to be of a good quality steel .
Gregoria Dare (verified owner) –
This is a great traveling tape. Strong blade for moderate distances alone. Slim body fits easily in my pocket.
Jordon O’Connell (verified owner) –
I have used this tape for 2 days building picnic tables and it’s not a bad tape but it does have a few problems like it needs to have a none slip areas where as I have dropped it several times since it is smaller in width then it is harder for us who are older with bifocals to read but the plus is that it’s sturdy, accurate and i did not get the dreaded tape won’t extend or retract after dropping it on the corners but over all it’s a good product
Cindy Bogan (verified owner) –
Always reliable, well-made and perfect pocket-size for small around-the-house measuring when a larger 35+ foot is not necessary.
Stephon Moen (verified owner) –
Quick handy little tape measure. I use this in the office each day to verify sizes of deliveries. The decimal scale is nice to use to have as well. It has a 4ft stand-out. 6ft would be great on a small tape like this.
Jeanette Durgan (verified owner) –
I have had this tape for a few weeks now and have been using for small stuff around the house. This is perfect for the homeowners doing small projects