FAT MAX Extreme

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I didn't want to hijack the TBA thread with a tool review so I thought I'd start a new one.

Used the new Fat Max Extreme today and put it through it's paces. It's a nice tape measure. The colour on the tape is very visible. It actually took a bit to get used to such a bright colour under the marking. The extra lamination at the end 8 inches is a good idea.

The only bad thing I have to say about it is that it's a little slow on winding back in. I'm not sure if this is because it's so or because the tape itself is thicker than the old Fat Max. I'm thinking it just needs to get broken in a bit.

I give it

Downeast

I want one......

sage

I don't like the shiny chrome case.

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Downeast

What ! They put it in a shiny crome case ?

ARRRGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

snapper21

Thats the only reason I got it. For the chrome case. Now I just need a harley to hang it off of. Or someone to wheelburrow me for the joust.

Nathan

Come on now... that looks nice!

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A+Carpenter

yea maybe to the johny h/o

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RYANINMICHIGAN

I like my old black an yellow. Chrome is not for me

IHI

You aint got a thing if you aint got the BLING!!!

I've eyeballed and handled them a few times, but I have plenty of fatty max's already so I'm gonna wait till some tapes crack before I get the newest blinged out version!!

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jmic

So if you read between the lines Josh, it sounds like you go into your local tool supplier and fondle the tools . Are you seeking help for that?

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I noticed the same thing when I was fondling it in the store
I think the spring is to weak for the length of the tape.

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IHI

LMAO!!! So long as it never gets to the point I'm looking up tool pics on the net and fondling, I dont think I need any help as of yet

BUT seriously, I do love how bright the tape is, sure would make taking readings alot easier..da thang be brite

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DecksEtc

You don't realize what a difference the brightness makes until you've used it a bit. It's especially nice when you're wearing sunglasses.

CHB70

Thats a fine damn looking tape. Gonna have to get me one of those.
I don't post that often so you know I like that BADBOY!!!!!!!!!!!!

erik edlund

Hey Josh, Terry-

Yes, the old FMs work just fine, chrome sounds like a newbie item for a DIYer; and yes, surely, it is important to have a bright tape when you wear sunglasses in a dark house...Oh! you mean OUTSIDE?!

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bob the builder

I'm pretty sure the tape extends to 13', which is 2' farther than the old fat max.

Bob

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Shiney blinged out case

Bright flouresant yellow tape that damn near glows in the dark Worn shades my entire life so dont know any difference stright eyed or dark eyed reading it...just know now that summer is here all I ever see is sweaty smeared lenses with sweat running down them I hate that

extending 2' farther than what we're used to with the "original fatty max" incase of wheel barrow jousting

I will be getting a new 30' er now, bling case and all thanks to this trhead, if nothing else to rub anti-bling subs/contractors the wrong way when I blind them in the "sunshine reflection".

If trying to justify the bling, think of it as a safety device should you fall in a hole, use the case like a mirror to signal help.

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RobertCDF

OOOOO... SHINEY..... I guess I have to get one sometime soon.

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Double-A

Bleh, I've worn glasses most of my life and I feel your pain, but have a suggestion.

About 5 years ago I was in the local welding supply shop and bought some goofy looking sponges with a rubber band on them. They are meant to be wet down, wrung out, and worn as a sweatband. Keeps 90% or more of the sweat off the glasses. I love them.

Only complaint is, you need to rewet them to cool them off every hour or so, but if you're drinking plenty of water ( you are, right?) then its a no brainer to just run some water over them real quick from the water cooler.

wolffhomerepair

Bought one today. It is shiney. If this works as good as advetised I'll be impressed.

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