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2-pk Stanley 25' FATMAX Tape Measure

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$25

$42

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Home Depot has 2-pk Stanley 25' FATMAX Tape Measure (FMHT74038D) on sale for $24.88. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SUCHaDEAL for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Designed for measuring surfaces and distances up to 25 ft.
  • 14 ft. of reach allows you to measure long distances alone
  • Blade Armor coating for ensuring durability and reduced blade breakage
  • Dual material case
  • Cushion grip built into the case for a comfortable slip-resistant grip
  • Specially designed hook grabs on the side, top and bottom of the hook end for ease of use

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  • Our research indicates that this offer is $22.11 lower (47% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $46.99.
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Home Depot has 2-pk Stanley 25' FATMAX Tape Measure (FMHT74038D) on sale for $24.88. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SUCHaDEAL for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Designed for measuring surfaces and distances up to 25 ft.
  • 14 ft. of reach allows you to measure long distances alone
  • Blade Armor coating for ensuring durability and reduced blade breakage
  • Dual material case
  • Cushion grip built into the case for a comfortable slip-resistant grip
  • Specially designed hook grabs on the side, top and bottom of the hook end for ease of use

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $22.11 lower (47% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $46.99.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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jeff34270
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Now made in Thailand and not as good as they used to be.
vid1900
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You can still find the real, Made in USA ones in stores. Look for the American flag on 'em.

Probably should grab a couple, because it looks like it's the end of the line.....

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May 26, 2026 12:58 PM
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jeff34270
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Now made in Thailand and not as good as they used to be.
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May 26, 2026 08:13 PM
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Ubuntu_userMay 26, 2026 08:13 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Now made in Thailand and not as good as they used to be.
What's a good alternative?
May 27, 2026 12:50 AM
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qhoa1385May 27, 2026 12:50 AM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Now made in Thailand and not as good as they used to be.
Idk if this is the reason but I have been seeing more and more videos about these not measuring the same...
May 27, 2026 10:36 PM
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scgt1May 27, 2026 10:36 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Now made in Thailand and not as good as they used to be.
How long has this been? Maybe that's why the lock on my 30' is nearly impossible to operate by thumb and has been since new. The clear coating on the tape is also starting to peel off now.
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Quote from Ubuntu_user :
What's a good alternative?
You can still find the real, Made in USA ones in stores. Look for the American flag on 'em.

Probably should grab a couple, because it looks like it's the end of the line.....
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May 28, 2026 12:16 AM
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clf146May 28, 2026 12:16 AM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Now made in Thailand and not as good as they used to be.
the image on home depot shows made is USA. if it isn't you can return it.
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Quote from clf146 :
the image on home depot shows made is USA. if it isn't you can return it.
The images of the 2-pack don't have the flag. The images of the singles are probably old.

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May 28, 2026 01:02 AM
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rjfan91May 28, 2026 01:02 AM
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May 28, 2026 06:30 AM
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jaxfatMay 28, 2026 06:30 AM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Now made in Thailand and not as good as they used to be.
I knew it smelled funny.
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May 28, 2026 12:23 PM
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clf146May 28, 2026 12:23 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Now made in Thailand and not as good as they used to be.
also, china exports items with a made in Thailand label ion ore4der to avoid some tariffs

https://www.thailand-business-new...nd-exports
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May 28, 2026 12:32 PM
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Dr. JMay 28, 2026 12:32 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Now made in Thailand and not as good as they used to be.
Ironically that's the opposite of the reason they basically gave for closing their CT manufacturing plant in the last few weeks.

https://www.the-independent.com/u...77483.html

Stanley Black & Decker, a quintessential American tool company, is closing down a major U.S. plant in part due to lower demand for its iconic, single-sided tape measures.

The company, which produces millions of its yellow-and-black tape measures annually, is expected to shut down its plant in New Britain, Connecticut, on May 18, The Wall Street Journal reports. About 300 jobs are being cut as a result.

Stanley said there's lower demand for single-sided tape measures, which were produced in New Britain, and higher demand for its double-sided tape measures made in Thailand, according to the report.

The company considered options to have the New Britain factory print its two-sided measuring tapes, but faced technical barriers that stopped the efforts, current and former Stanley workers told The WSJ.
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jlp7tToday 06:29 PM
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My FatMax tape measure was a huge disappointment. I still reach for my 25 year old Stanley PowerLock and the FatMax sits in the drawer. The quality doesn't match the reputation.
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mittergatorToday 07:38 PM
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Quote from rjfan91 :
I love these. https://a.co/d/0gDxz9Az
Zero clue why someone would downvote you here. Fastcap is my go-to tape for woodworking, just not much else.

I have a fastcap, fatmax, an ancient metal body powerlock that refuses to die, and a milwaukee 25' with the magnetic tip. They're all good tapes and have taken years of abuse without crapping out on me. I reach for the Milwaukee more than any of the others when I'm outside or doing some 2x project. The larger font, smoother spooling, and magnet just make it an easy grab for most stuff.

Was gifted the 25' reverse fastcap you linked. When you're doing woodworking and won't be banging it up, none of the other tapes I have come close to it. The sketch pad and sharpener see a surprising amount of use, no more forgetting between measuring and cutting. The fractional markings have made me so lazy, it's great.

Few gripes with the fastcap, though. Font is tiny and hard to read without good lighting (likely just a me problem). The tape will kink and tear on you if you don't baby it. The retraction is starting to stick, not terribly. Mine has held up okay for the last two years, but I have doubts about how long these last. They're dirt cheap though, so who cares?
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ScarletDirt565Today 08:02 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Now made in Thailand and not as good as they used to be.
How to mess up the gold standard of measuring tapes.

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ScarletDirt565Today 08:10 PM
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Quote from vid1900 :
You can still find the real, Made in USA ones in stores. Look for the American flag on 'em.

Probably should grab a couple, because it looks like it's the end of the line.....
The iconic USA-made, single-sided Stanley FatMax tape measure is discontinued. Stanley Black & Decker officially shut down its historic New Britain, Connecticut plant, which manufactured this specific version, shifting all production overseas to lower-cost facilities in Thailand

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