Stanley 25' Tape Measures POWERLOCK vs FATMAX

In this week's tool review video, I compare two different Stanley 25' tape measures. The classic POWERLOCK VS the FATMAX.

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[greg]

Thanks for confirming the max reach of these two tapes.

[kevinsutton]

I am a new Carpenter and I really do appreciate the Stanley power lock the only gripe I have with it are whenever you throw it out and go long distances it tends to bind up but other than that I love it I love how the body is a flat 3 inches and not some weird 3-1/2 inches

[jeremyegerer]

Good video. I always thought anyone who used a "fat max" was only looking for prestige anyway. Cause it costs more. I know because I used to be one of em lol. Old school Stanley is the way to go

[TonyDiem]

I really like the PowerLock2, the yellow ones. For some reason I just like the plastic body on those more than the silver ones, and right now, I'm on my last of three that I "hoarded" purchased 12 years ago, and I can't find them anymore. I think I'll try the plain PowerLock. I was debating on the FatMax, but I think in the end, it's weight, I know it's not much more, but it IS more, and carrying it around all day it adds up to me leaning to the right ;-)

Great Job. Thanks

[PopExpo]

That has been everybody's go to tape measure.

[walterjoncas]

I have had both. I like the Fat Max best. But as you say the smaller one is not as heavy and less bulky to carry. I think each has it place. By-the-way, it is nice to see you back in your element.

[frankartieta]

The FATMAX costs near 3 times as much as the powerlock.
I am happy with the powerlock

[justinthyme]

My two cents..my dad was a carpenter and carried a power lock, but mostly used a carpenters rule. I love them for the nostalgia, but as a commercial plumber, I have to use a fatmax basically. If you have nice, flat boards you can use the power, just hook it on the edge and go to town. Also good on floors. If you are a plumber, electrician, etc...you need it to not snap down while trying to snag pipe, all thread, strut, conduit, etc. Also half of the guys extend them out and use them as pointers up in the ceiling explaining things to others. My last I got a magnet by mistake and I hate it. Sticks to my lift when I'm trying to send it down to the floor to measure elevation. Electricians love them though. They stick them on boxes, metal studs, etc.

[jorgeo]

The regular fatmax 25 no magnet is great, the powerlock feels flimsy now in comparison and ive been using em for about 5 years.

[pappaclutch]

The HF Bauer tapes are surprisingly great. They don’t have the standout of the fat max but the increments are the same in 16ths. Overall build quality of the Bauer tapes is great and they have a finger break. Highly recommended them if you don’t need the stand out also they are about $7 & the 25Ft is super small compared to the large Fatmax

[Eger]

I like the PowerLock for finish work and I like the FatMax for rough framing. I know they can be used for both interchangeably but that's what I prefer.

[shibbidydoowop]

I like the old metal body powerlock 2's. I do have an old fatmax I've been working with for the last 9 years, still works great, I remodel for a living and I would recommend either; that said - dont drop em in water buckets... Lot of the younger guys who don't give a crap about the tools do that often when we're tiling.. I'm beginning to think they just want a new one every year 🙄 🤨

[frankgonzalez]

Nice review. I use the fatmax since I'm a Tin Knocker and it has a magnet. Pretty self explanatory haha

[daryldavis]

My bro would flip out how u let it slam back in

[charlesjacksoniii]

Nice, I dont know which tape measure I wont :)

[zillatech]

I got fat max and my magnet don’t work after seeing this video

[jmac]

Fatmax used to be good. But since 5 yrs ago they suck. Junk.

Pull em out 3 feet and they fallova like a limp....

[beyondgod]

Power lock works the smoothest, and is the lightest. It retracts fast and feels good in your hand. at my job we also call them the “real tape”. Throw that bulky goofy fat max out and get yourself a real tape!