STANLEY Hand Tools 33-730 1-1/4" X 30' FatMax® Tape Measure
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Best long standout
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Stanley FatMax 33-730 (30 ft, 1-1/4-inch blade) is the long-reach workhorse. The high-trust independent coverage at protoolreviews.com describes the FatMax line as genuinely 'FAT', the full 1-1/4-inch blade widens the case and aids standout, while cautioning that smaller-handed users may find the body bulky. Stanley's own product page reviewers and a 4.6-star Amazon average across more than 8,000 reviews reinforce the reputation for a wide, readable, durable blade with strong reach.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust protoolreviews.com confirms the wide, high-standout blade design
- 4.6-star Amazon average across 8,000+ reviews
- Wide 1-1/4-inch blade praised for readability and reach
Where it falls short
- Home Depot reviewer warns the blade can crack and tear under rough use
- Wide case is bulky for small hands per independent coverage
- Reviewers note the price runs high for a single tape
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Across the reviewers we read, the Stanley FatMax 33-730 (30 ft, 1-1/4-inch blade) is the long-reach workhorse. The high-trust independent coverage at protoolreviews.com describes the FatMax line as genuinely 'FAT', the full 1-1/4-inch blade widens the case and aids standout, while cautioning that smaller-handed users may find the body bulky. Stanley's own product page reviewers and a 4.6-star Amazon average across more than 8,000 reviews reinforce the reputation for a wide, readable, durable blade with strong reach.
The consistent criticism is durability of the blade itself. A Home Depot verified reviewer warned the blade 'WILL crack and tear' if treated roughly or snagged, and felt it costs a little much. That aligns with longstanding community grumbling about FatMax blade longevity declining over the years, so buyers should ease the blade back rather than letting it snap.
For layout work and longer interior runs where you want maximum standout and big, legible numbers, the reviewer consensus still favors it, with the understanding that it's a bulkier tape that rewards careful handling.
- Stanley Hand Tools 33-730 1-1/4" X 30' FatMax Tape Measure
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