Crescent Lufkin Tape Measure L1235B-02 35 Foot Shockforce G2 Nite Eye (17 Standout Reach Dual Sided Matte Black Steel Blade Framing Layout Tool)

Crescent Lufkin L1235B-02 Shockforce G2 Nite Eye 35-Foot Dual-Sided Tape Measure

The Crescent Lufkin L1235B-02 Shockforce G2 Nite Eye 35-foot tape measure provides an extensive 17 feet of rigid blade reach for unsupported solo dimensional layouts across large-scale commercial framing, metal building erection, and structural concrete footings. Engineered with a wider, thicker high-tensile spring steel blade featuring an anti-glare Nite Eye matte black finish with high-contrast neon green markings, this heavy-duty layout instrument delivers crisp visibility in intense sun exposure as well as unlit crawl spaces. Outfitted with an impact-bolstered composite case reinforced by dual steel guardrails tested to survive 120-foot drops onto concrete, an integrated steel tether anchor that doubles as an arc scribe, a multi-catch lateral end hook, and dual-sided blade graphics with vertical quick-read markings on the underside, it equips commercial framing contractors, structural steel erectors, and civil builders with dependable, fatigue-free measuring accuracy.

Best Used For:

• Large-Scale Commercial Framing and Foundation Layout: Pulling long, solo measurements over 17 feet across expansive slab perimeters, wall plates, and ceiling truss lines without tape collapse.
• Low-Light and Confined Space Rough-Ins: Reading dimensions clearly inside darkened mechanical chases, unpowered basements, and shaded attics using the high-contrast neon green Nite Eye graphics.
• Overhead MEP and Ductwork Installation: Sighting ceiling heights, structural pipe drops, and HVAC duct centerlines easily from below via the continuous vertical underside scale.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Extreme 17-Foot Reach: Wider, arched spring steel blade profile provides unmatched horizontal standout, allowing single tradespeople to measure expansive distances unassisted.
• Nite Eye High-Visibility Graphics: Non-reflective matte black blade base with fluorescent green numbering ensures razor-sharp legibility across high-glare and dim jobsite environments.
• Shockforce G2 120-Foot Drop Protection: Bolstered composite casing and heavy-duty steel guardrails absorb severe gravitational impacts to safeguard the internal recoil spring and lock button.
• 3X Extended Blade Life: Thick abrasion-resistant polymer coating and a heavy-duty protective barrier on the first 6 inches prevent edge fraying, tearing, and snagging.
• Dual-Sided Blade Scale: Standard horizontal layout scale on top paired with a continuous vertical quick-read scale on the reverse underside for intuitive multi-angle reading.
• Dual-Purpose Steel Tether Point: Provides a secure, OSHA-compliant 100% tie-off attachment loop for working at heights that doubles as a pivot point for scribing radial arcs.
• Multi-Catch End Hook: Rugged wide-profile hook provides superior lateral grasp over top, bottom, and side edges of lumber and structural steel flanges.

What's Included

• (1) Crescent Lufkin L1235B-02 Shockforce G2 Nite Eye 35-Foot Tape Measure
• (1) Integrated High-Tension Spring Steel Belt Clip

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: To achieve the full 17-foot standout without premature blade collapse, hold the tape casing at approximately a 45-degree angle to keep the concave arch of the steel blade facing slightly upward as you push the blade forward across open joist spans.