Stanley 33-425 Powerlock 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape

Stanley 33-425 Powerlock 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape Features

Additional Stanley 33-425 Powerlock 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape Information

Two unique features make this tape a standout. First, the blade is coated with mylar to help it stand up to abrasion associated with repeated use. Second, the patented Tru-Zero hook doubles as a pivot for drawing circles and arcs, and it automatically adjusts to handle inside or outside measurements. What this means is that the hook on the end has a small amount of play that is equivalent to the thickness of the hook blade. This is so that when you measure with the hook inside a stop (like a window jam), the front end of the hook is the zero point. When you hook it over the edge of a board, the zero point becomes the back of the hook.

Stanley does make a host of other measuring tools that may be worth checking out. At such a great price, most users can’t go wrong with this one.

What’s in the Box
25-foot by 1-inch measuring tape

The Stanley Story
The Stanley Works, originally a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company located in New Britain, Connecticut; was founded in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley. A few years later, in 1857, Frederick’s cousin, Henry Stanley, founded The Stanley Rule and Level Company. In 1920, The Rule and Level Company merged with The Stanley Works and would go on to become it’s famous Hand Tools Division. Over the years, The Stanley Works has produced some of the most innovative and useful tools ever made. Among these tools are the Bailey Plane, the Surform shaper, the PowerLock tape rule and most recently the FatMax line of products. Today, more than ever, Stanley continues to be an industry leader in tool innovation. In 2001, Stanley introduced more than 100 new products, bringing to 400 the number of new products introduced in the past four years. As a direct result of Stanley’s commitment to excellence, Stanley was awarded the Prestigious Golden Hammer Award, presented for New Product Innovation in both 2000 and 2001.

What Customers Say About Stanley 33-425 Powerlock 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape:

I bought this tape measure for my husband for Christmas. It was a very good price for a name brand, quality (I thought) product.It doesn't lock into place. Yes it's a tape measure but the powerlock doesn't.VERY Sorry I bought this.

I bought it for a gift they was well pleased with the Stanley 51-621 16-Ounce Curve Claw Fiberglass Hammer

This tape measurer is fine, has a heavy duty feel and is a good value. The lock is a little stiff to operate but works. I was expecting it to be small, but this thing is rather bulky (about 1.5" X 3.5" X 3") and would not easily fit in a pocket. The dimensions given are for the packaging so it is hard to tell.

My Husband used to break one every two weeks, this one last a month and still going.

Also unlike many new rounded measures it has a flat back so you can stand it vertically which is nice. has become a priority for me when buying tools these days.

I got mine for 9.50 at a local hardware shop, so for the price it can't be beat. One thing he mentioned to me that really sold me on this was that it was "metal" (or rather used to be).

My father was a carpenter for years and he recommended this particular tape measure, and I would have to agree that it's one of the best out there. Something I noted on the back was it said "Made in the U.S.A." Which if it's true is one more reason for everyone to get one, keeping jobs in the U.S.

I was a little disappointed to see that it was some sort of "ABS plastic" with a chrome coating. But I suppose in the end it really doesn't matter much as it has a good weight and the holding mechanism for the blade is excellent (I examined probably 10 or so different measures before deciding on this one).

The distance the tape adds when doing inside measurements is 3" and NOT 3 1/4" which I'm not fond of, having a nice round number seems much better and simpler in my mind. Simply put this is a classic tool apparently still made in America, what's not to love.