{"product_id":"stanley-stht37244-25-foot-control-lock-tape-measure-finger-brake-bladearmor-coated-steel-ribbon-dual-sided-hook-professional-layout-measuring-rule","title":"Stanley STHT37244 25 Foot Control-Lock Tape Measure Finger Brake BladeArmor Coated Steel Ribbon Dual Sided Hook Professional Layout Measuring Rule","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/StanleyLogo3.png?v=1775169629\" alt=\"Stanley Logo logout\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eMAXIMUM RETRACTION CONTROL – Heavy-Duty 25-Foot Control-Lock Tape Rule with Integrated Finger Brake and BladeArmor Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake complete command of your jobsite layout workflow with the highly advanced ergonomics and specialized safety features of the Stanley 25-Foot Control-Lock™ Tape Measure (STHT37244). Masterfully engineered for professional framing crews, industrial commercial contractors, electricians, HVAC installers, and finish woodworkers, this premium measuring tool strikes the ultimate balance between size, structural rigidity, and handling comfort. Built with a specialized lower cut-out finger brake system, this tape rule puts complete, tactile deceleration control directly under your index finger, preventing accidental hook snapping or sudden recoiling. It serves as an essential everyday carry companion for mapping extensive structural floor plates, tracking long electrical conduit runs, validating rough framing spans, or checking drywall partitions with absolute unassisted ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis contractor-grade layout hardware is built to survive the extreme mechanical stress of high-volume commercial production. It features a high-tensile steel blade ribbon capable of achieving an incredible 12 feet of standalone max reach, allowing a single tradesperson to capture long-distance vertical and horizontal dimensions without the blade buckling or requiring a second set of hands. To protect the blade at its highest-stress area, the initial 3 inches are wrapped in a patented, ultra-tough BladeArmor® thermoplastic coating that prevents tearing, splitting, or snapping near the rivets, while a full-tape polymer surface layer shields the entire blade face against severe jobsite abrasion. Completed with a heavy-duty dual-sided catch hook designed to grab edges firmly from above or below, high-visibility graphic increments, an internal spring matrix for continuous smooth retraction, and a pre-installed spring steel belt clip, this structural classic is optimized for lightning-fast productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Foot Standalone Reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-tensile curved steel blade provides extended standalone rigidity to easily span long framing bays unassisted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Bottom Finger Brake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in casing cut-out exposes the ribbon directly, enabling smooth, tactile pinch braking to regulate tape recoil momentum safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented BladeArmor Hook Guard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized thermoplastic reinforcement wrapping covers the initial 3 inches of the blade to drastically reduce hook-zone snapping and tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Length Polymer Blade Shield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough transparent protective film covers the entire surface to isolate layout graphics from sand friction, mud scraping, and abrasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Dual-Sided Catch Hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-catch front tip hook profile is engineered to grab structural corners, studs, or pipes effortlessly from either the top or bottom face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact-Resistant ABS Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Structurally optimized casing layout contours comfortably to the hand while providing excellent drop-defense properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Stanley STHT37244 25-Foot Control-Lock Tape Measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Pre-Installed Heavy-Duty Steel Spring Belt Clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1113\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wEqqrtcZc2c\" title=\"STANLEY - Reach Matters Most\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 61.6071%; 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border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; height: 17.5938px; width: 39.7138%;\"\u003eProduct Technical Model Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 17.5938px; width: 60.2862%;\"\u003eControl-Lock™ Ergonomic Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 240, 245); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; height: 19.5938px; width: 39.7138%;\"\u003eModel Part Number (OEM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px; width: 60.2862%;\"\u003eSTHT37244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; height: 19.5938px; width: 39.7138%;\"\u003eMeasuring Tool Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px; width: 60.2862%;\"\u003eRetractable Mechanical Pocket Steel Tape Rule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 240, 245); height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; height: 39.1875px; width: 39.7138%;\"\u003eBlade Overall Length Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 39.1875px; width: 60.2862%;\"\u003e25 Feet (25 ft.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; height: 19.5938px; width: 39.7138%;\"\u003eMaximum Blade Reach Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5938px; width: 60.2862%;\"\u003e12 Feet (12 ft. 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Letting a 25-foot tape slam into the plastic housing at maximum recoil velocity causes immense cyclical impact shocks that can micro-fracture your casing screws, stretch your rivet ports, or prematurely wear out the spring tension over time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52425016967479,"sku":"STHT37244","price":10.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Stanley_STHT37244_25_Foot_Control-Lock_Tape_Measure_Finger_Brake_BladeArmor_Coated_Steel_Ribbon_Dual_Sided_Hook_Professional_Layout_Measuring_Rule.jpg?v=1781030163","url":"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/products\/stanley-stht37244-25-foot-control-lock-tape-measure-finger-brake-bladearmor-coated-steel-ribbon-dual-sided-hook-professional-layout-measuring-rule","provider":"1 Top Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}