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Graham Bruce Posted on Nov 03, 2018

Hi there, ive got a 10m stanley powerlock tape measure, had it for 20 yrs, it broke off at the silver part, can you fix it.

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Chris

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  • Posted on Mar 14, 2009

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Canada
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1000 Stanley Drive
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Stanley Canada
1170 Invicta Drive
Oakville, Ontario L6H 6G1
Attn: Quality Assurance

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  • Posted on Jul 30, 2009

SOURCE: I have a Stanley 12 ft. Powerlock tape model #

No. You'll have to replace the tape measure, or find another similar model to rob the part from...See here and here.

I hope this information allows you to resolve this issue. If you need further assistance, please post back with a comment to this thread.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 17, 2009

SOURCE: how to fix a stanley power-lock 25 ft measuring tape

Take the four corner screws out and the last center (short screw out). Split the shells in two pieces. Seperate the yellow or measureing tape from the black spindle tape. The spindle tape holds or attaches the measurement tap to the spindle. I have only seen a plastic spindle and this tutorial only applies to the plastic one. Take the spindle out and set the half casings on their backs, so you can see the cavity of the shells. The black spindle tape will be preformed to only wrap one way. Go ahead and attach the yello measuring tape to the black spindle tape. Pay close attention which side of the yellow tape is facing up or in our intended direction which is towards the center of the spindle. This way when you pull the tape out it is facing up for the person can see the measure marks. Wrap the tape tightly. If the tabs are broke and there's no way to secure the Yellow to the black, use two strips of Duct Tape and adhere the sections together. Do not use too much tape, since the clearance inside the spindle is tight. Once you wrap the tape inside, put a temporary piece of tape to secure the yellow and keep it from unraveling again. Next take a 1" wood screw and a battery powered drill and insert the screw into the center of the plastic spindle. Slowly tap the screw until it catches, do not drill the screw all the way in, only enough to catch in the plastic. Once the screw is partly into the plastic place the spindle into one of the half shells. The reason for the drill and screw is to return the tension back to the internal spring. Whichever side you placed the screw into you need to be sure to apply a clockwise turn. Keep the hex head of the drill so to not release the tension. At the same time place the spindle in the half shell and lock its square center piece into the shell. Now you can remove the screw from the center, then remove the tape holding the yellow meauring tape down, Still holding the measuring tape so it wont unravel, begin placing the last half shell on. Obviously you need to line everything up so the tape slides freely through its opening. Align the tape slide stop, which rests between the two shell halves. Replace the screws and remember the short one goes in the middle and holds down the belt clip.

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Anonymous

  • 225 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 14, 2010

SOURCE: i have a Stanley Powerlock 25 ft. tape that broken

those are garuanteed for life,as long as it was product defect.I take mine to local hardware store for replacement.Been 5 yrs. since I bought one.

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Ned White

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  • Posted on Mar 04, 2010

SOURCE: how to replace the tape

Did it break and go flying up inside there? Take it back where you bought it, tell them you want a new one, they will replace it, all Stanley tools are warranted, the dealer may not want to do it, but he has to. You will never get it right by replacing the blade. I take that back, you might get it right.

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I hope this information allows you to resolve this issue. If you need further assistance, please post back with a comment to this thread.
If I've managed to answer your question or solve a problem, please take just a moment to rate this post....thanks!
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Canada
Stanley Tools
1000 Stanley Drive
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Attn: Quality Assurance
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