STANLEY Tylon 8m/26ft Pocket Tape Yellow/Black, 0-30-656

Of course, its a tape measure, it measures things and with it being Stanley, it is pretty accurate in the measurements taken with it. Having a Tylon coating on the tape allows for smooth movement both in and out of the tape, but it also protects the numbers from being scratched off over time. My problem with this tape (and this is probably my fault for using it in such an environment and most likely all tapes do it), but when used outside to measure bits for a patio, etc. the tape got bits of dirt and grit on it, causing it to jam and not letting all the tape go in if the grit/mud isnt cleaned off properly. Overall I think it is a great product, just as long as it is used in the appropriate environment and is looked after appropriately.

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I now have 3 tapes in 3 strategic locations so I always have one near at hand when needed. This is the second of these I have bought. It is sturdy and truly fit for purpose and at just over £6, a fair price. Smart looking as well

Replacement for one I left on site

Great price, definitely buy again

Always buy this type and you can wright on it too

After many pound shop tape measures I got this o e in hope for a little better quality. Well this is miles better than any of the cheap nasty ones I ever had. I am sure this is still not up there with the professional ones but works for me. It has a good weight to it so I imagine the materials are good and the retracting mechanism wont give in anytime soon.

It measured up well.

So pleased I managed to find a replacement. After 15 years my beloved Stanley tape got over extended and broke. The weight and feel are very similar, however the rubber body bumpers makes it a more rugged and easier to hold in the rain. The biggest difference is the actual tape itself. It’s silky smooth and so much easier to read that the original because of the lack of reflections.

I do a lot of DIY and use a tape-measure most days. I have used all sorts of brands over the years, from expensive through to tapes from the pound shop! This is one of the best tapes Ive ever used though - very smooth in and out, very solid lock and the perfect size - can fit into a pocket easily, but at the same time not too small as to be fiddly and unusable. I would certainly buy another Stanley, but the build-quality of this tape is such that I highly doubt Ill need to buy another one for a very long time!