Stanley-Bostitch Powerlock II Power Return Rule, 1" x 25 ft, Chrome/Yellow

Powerlock II Power Return Rule, 1" x 25 ft, Chrome/Yellow

The Stanley Powerlock tape rule is a 25 ft locking tape measure with a 1 inch wide yellow steel blade and chrome case. It fits professional measuring and framing work where buyers want a secure lock, clear stud center markings, and a blade that stays rigid up to 7 ft for easier one-person use. Details like the Tru-Zero hook, Mylar-coated blade, and belt clip support accurate measuring and everyday jobsite carry.

Good Fit For

• Framing and layout work
• One-person measuring tasks
• Jobsite carry with belt access
• Inside and outside measurement work

Key Features

• 25 ft tape rule with 1 inch wide steel blade for general measuring and layout work
• Secure lock helps prevent blade creep during measurements
• 16 inch and 19.2 inch stud center markings help simplify framing jobs
• Tru-Zero hook supports accurate inside and outside measurements and pivots for drawing circles and arcs
• Yellow Mylar-coated blade stays rigid up to 7 ft and is built for long wear
• Chrome case, heat-treated spring, and belt clip support repeated professional use and portability

Applications and Usage

• Measuring lumber, walls, and openings on framing jobs
• Marking 16 inch and 19.2 inch stud centers during layout
• Taking inside and outside measurements with the moving hook
• Drawing circles and arcs using the Tru-Zero hook as a pivot

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 25 ft.
• Material: Steel.
• This model uses a standard scaling system with 1/16 inch graduations
• The blade remains rigid up to 7 ft, which is helpful for one-person reach but may matter on longer unsupported measurements
• This is a locking rule style tape measure for controlled blade positioning during measuring

FAQ

• Does this tape measure have framing marks? Yes. The blade includes 16 inch and 19.2 inch stud center markings to help speed up framing layout.
• Can one person use this tape measure easily? Yes. The 1 inch wide steel blade remains rigid up to 7 ft, which helps with one-person measuring tasks.
• How does the hook help with measurement accuracy? The three-rivet corrosion-resistant hook moves for accurate inside and outside measurements. The Tru-Zero hook also works as a pivot for drawing circles and arcs.
• What keeps the blade from slipping during use? A secure lock helps prevent the blade from creeping while you measure.
• Is this tape measure built for repeated jobsite use? Yes. The tape rule has a Mylar-coated blade, a chrome case, and a heat-treated spring intended to stand up to repeated use.

From Stanley-Bostitch.