Easy readability with wide blade and 8 ft tape standout. Blade armor coating on the first 6 in. Entire blade coated with Mylar polyester film, 16 in and 19.2 in stud center markings simplify framing jobs. Smaller than PowerLock classic tapes, making it ideal for smaller settings. 3-rivet, corrosion-resistant hook moves for accurate inside/outside measurements. Forward blade lock simplifies locking and unlocking the blade. Wear plate protects case from cuts and nicks.