{"product_id":"faithfull-fast-rewind-open-frame-long-tape-50m-165ft","title":"Faithfull Fast Rewind Open Frame Long Tape 50m\/165ft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFaithfull Fast Rewind Open Frame Long Tape 50m\/165ft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e50m \/ 165ft\u003c\/strong\u003e long tape for setting out, on a \u003cstrong\u003efibreglass blade\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than steel. Fibreglass does not kink, does not rust, and will not cut your hand when it snakes back across the ground. The blade is \u003cstrong\u003e13mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e and marked in \u003cstrong\u003emetric and imperial on the same face\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you read both off one side without flipping the tape over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen frame\u003c\/strong\u003e means exactly what it says: the reel is an open ABS cross rather than a sealed case. Two things follow from that. The blade rewinds faster, because the \u003cstrong\u003e4:1 geared handle\u003c\/strong\u003e is driving an open reel with nothing to drag against; and when the tape comes back in off wet ground you can get at it to wipe the mud off, instead of winding dirt into a closed case where it stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet up for one person: a \u003cstrong\u003emetal end hook\u003c\/strong\u003e at the far end and an \u003cstrong\u003eintegral ground spike\u003c\/strong\u003e you push into the ground and hook the frame over, so you can walk the tape out and read it on your own. The rewind handle folds away flat against the frame when you are carrying it. Accuracy is \u003cstrong\u003eEC Class III\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50m \/ 165ft fibreglass blade, 13mm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetric and imperial graduations on the same face – no need to turn the tape over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough ABS open frame case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4:1 geared fast rewind with a fold-away handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen frame winds in quickly and lets you wipe a muddy blade clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral ground spike for one-person measuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal end hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibreglass blade will not rust and is unaffected by damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEC Class III accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faithfull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e FAITMFG50N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open frame long tape measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50m \/ 165ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibreglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS open frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metric and imperial on the same face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e EC Class III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRewind:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4:1 geared, fold-away handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tape with metal end hook, integral ground spike, hand grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available as the 30m\/100ft: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-fast-rewind-open-frame-long-tape-30m-100ft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFaithfull Fast Rewind Open Frame Long Tape 30m\/100ft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting out foundations, footings and site lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring plot and field boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFencing runs and post spacings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying out drives, patios and paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscaping and groundworks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny run too long for a pocket tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our Hardware \u0026amp; DIY Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore tapes, levels and setting out tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/measurement-tapes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMeasurement Tapes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/handtools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHand Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/d-i-y-products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eD.I.Y. Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/general-diy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral DIY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/hardware-fittings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHardware Fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/building-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVisit Us In Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall in to us in Loughrea, Co. Galway for advice, to browse our full range, or to place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1\u0026amp;query=Beattys+Loughrea+H62+X380\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet Directions – H62 X380\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat is the blade made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFibreglass, 13mm wide. It does not rust, it is unaffected by damp and it will not take a sharp kink the way a steel long tape can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAre the metric and imperial markings on the same side?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both metric and imperial are printed on the same face, so you can read either without turning the blade over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat does open frame mean in practice?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reel is an open ABS frame rather than a closed case. It rewinds faster, and when the blade comes back in wet or muddy you can reach in and wipe it down rather than winding the dirt into a sealed body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCan one person use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. There is a metal hook on the end of the blade and a ground spike built into the frame, so you can anchor one end and walk the tape out on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the 30m\/100ft version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength only. The 50m\/165ft and the 30m\/100ft are the same tape – same fibreglass blade, same open frame, same 4:1 rewind. Here is the other one: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/faithfull-fast-rewind-open-frame-long-tape-30m-100ft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFaithfull Fast Rewind Open Frame Long Tape 30m\/100ft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHow accurate is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is rated EC Class III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Brand_Faithfull","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67629922517383,"sku":"10403945","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5678\/5964\/files\/10403945.jpg?v=1791295037","url":"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/de\/products\/faithfull-fast-rewind-open-frame-long-tape-50m-165ft","provider":"Beattys of Loughrea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}