Product shot of the Stanley 33-716 FatMax 16-foot tape measure featuring a 1-1/4 inch wide yellow blade with high-visibility markings, a chrome high-impact case with black rubber overmold for grip, and the specialized BladeArmor coating on the first few inches for industrial durability.
Stanley 33‑716 FatMax 16 ft tape measure shown with its wide 1‑1/4 inch blade extended, featuring BladeArmor coating, high‑impact case, and rubber grip; close‑up product image highlighting durability and professional‑grade framing performance.
Close‑up of Stanley FatMax 16 ft measuring tape blade displaying inch markings from two to six inches, emphasizing the wide 1‑1/4 inch blade, clear measurement visibility, and precision ideal for framing and construction tasks.
Stanley 33‑716 FatMax Classic 16 ft tape measure with extended blade, showcasing secure blade lock, BladeArmor coating, high‑impact case, and ergonomic rubber grip designed for heavy‑duty framing and jobsite durability.
Worker using a Stanley FatMax 16 ft tape measure to measure stonework, demonstrating the tool’s high‑impact case, strong blade standout, and rugged reliability for framing and construction environments.
Stanley FatMax 16 ft tape measure extended across stacked pipes, highlighting reinforced hook protection, BladeArmor coating, and durable wide blade engineered for demanding framing and industrial measurement tasks.
Construction worker extending a Stanley FatMax 16 ft tape measure across a rooftop gap, illustrating the tape’s 14‑foot reach, strong blade standout, and professional‑grade performance for solo framing measurements.
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Product shot of the Stanley 33-716 FatMax 16-foot tape measure featuring a 1-1/4 inch wide yellow blade with high-visibility markings, a chrome high-impact case with black rubber overmold for grip, and the specialized BladeArmor coating on the first few inches for industrial durability.
Stanley 33‑716 FatMax 16 ft tape measure shown with its wide 1‑1/4 inch blade extended, featuring BladeArmor coating, high‑impact case, and rubber grip; close‑up product image highlighting durability and professional‑grade framing performance.
Close‑up of Stanley FatMax 16 ft measuring tape blade displaying inch markings from two to six inches, emphasizing the wide 1‑1/4 inch blade, clear measurement visibility, and precision ideal for framing and construction tasks.
Stanley 33‑716 FatMax Classic 16 ft tape measure with extended blade, showcasing secure blade lock, BladeArmor coating, high‑impact case, and ergonomic rubber grip designed for heavy‑duty framing and jobsite durability.
Worker using a Stanley FatMax 16 ft tape measure to measure stonework, demonstrating the tool’s high‑impact case, strong blade standout, and rugged reliability for framing and construction environments.
Stanley FatMax 16 ft tape measure extended across stacked pipes, highlighting reinforced hook protection, BladeArmor coating, and durable wide blade engineered for demanding framing and industrial measurement tasks.
Construction worker extending a Stanley FatMax 16 ft tape measure across a rooftop gap, illustrating the tape’s 14‑foot reach, strong blade standout, and professional‑grade performance for solo framing measurements.
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Stanley Tape Measure 33-716 16 Foot FATMAX (1.25 Inch Wide Steel Blade 14 Reach BladeArmor Coating High Impact Case Rubber Grip Framing Layout Tool)

In stock
SKU: 33-716
$16.95 USD

Description

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Professional 16 Foot FATMAX Classic Imperial Steel Tape Measure for Solo Framing Layouts

The Stanley 33-716 is an industrial-grade 16-foot steel tape measure featuring a 1-1/4 inch wide blade, engineered to execute long-distance solo measurements with a standalone 14-foot reach capacity before blade collapse. Encased in a high-impact ABS structural shell wrapped with a non-slip rubber shock-dampening overmold, this professional layout tool incorporates an abrasive-resistant full-blade coating and targeted BladeArmor protection over the initial hook substrate to prevent tape snapping. Calibrated to an structural accuracy rating of ±1/16 inches, this heavy-duty measuring system features explicit 16-inch and 19-2/10 inch stud center markings to streamline wall layout projects under intensive jobsite demands.

Best Used For:

  • Solo Wall Framing: Extending the rigid 14-foot blade standalone reach across concrete foundations or open floor plates to pull layout dimensions without assistant support.
  • Stud Center Layout: Utilizing the high-visibility pre-marked 16-inch and 19-2/10 inch高度 marks to map out vertical wood or metal structural wall stud positions rapidly.
  • Heavy Demolition Checks: Capturing rugged, high-impact exterior building metrics where tool drops onto abrasive gravel or hard concrete surfaces occur frequently.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Fourteen Foot Standalone Reach: Engineered heavy-duty blade crown geometry maximizes horizontal rigidity to execute long solo material tracking lines.
  • BladeArmor Hook Reinforcement: Specialized thermoplastic industrial coating guards the first few inches of steel to limit edge tearing at the return point.
  • High-Impact ABS Outer Armor: Resilient housing shell combined with an integrated rubber overmold checks body fracturing from multi-story drops.
  • Abrasion Resisting Full Film Coating: Complete top-to-bottom clear layer shields printed fractional numbers and marking increments against runtime friction wear.
  • True-Zero End Hook Assembly: Multi-riveted steel catch slides automatically to adjust internal and external measurement differences for absolute linear accuracy.

What's Included

  • (1) 16 ft. FATMAX Classic Tape Measure (33-716)
  • (1) Integrated Heavy-Duty Spring Steel Belt Clip

Technical Specifications

Brand Name: Stanley Tools
Model Number: 33-716
Tool Component Classification: Linear Measuring Tape Measure
Total Tape Length Capacity: 16 ft.
Horizontal Blade Width Sizing: 1-1/4 in.
Linear Accuracy Rating: ±1/16 in.
Standalone Standout Reach Index: Up to 14 ft.
Primary Blade Metallurgy: High-Tensile Carbon Steel
Chassis Shell Materials: ABS Polymer Core with Elastomer Rubber Overmold
Manual Thumb Lock Mechanism: Yes Slider Lock Toggle
Standalone Standout Metric: 11 ft.
Measurement Layout System: Inches (SAE) / Metric

Pro-Tip: To retain accurate calibration indices over long-term tracking, never allow the hook segment to crash violently back into the ABS housing at high speed during rewinds. Control the spring-loaded return speed with your fingers to preserve the accuracy of the true-zero sliding hook rivets when processing framing lines.