Keson Industries
Keson Industries ST18100Y 100 ft Tape Measure 3/8 in Blade
A 100 ft steel blade with 1/8 in graduations and 16 in stud markings in a high-visibility orange stainless-steel case
- Length9.000
- Width7.500
- TypeLong
- 16-inch stud markings speed up framing layout
- 100-foot steel blade reaches long distances
- 3/8-inch blade width resists bending
- High-visibility orange case is easy to spot
- Manual return gives full control over retraction
Keson 100 ft Long Tape Measure
The Keson ST18100Y is a 100-foot long tape measure built for extended linear measurement. Its 3/8-inch steel blade features SAE graduations marked in 1/8-inch increments with 16-inch stud markings for framing layout. A non-magnetic single hook anchors at the zero point, and the blade returns manually into a high-visibility orange stainless-steel case.
Suited for site layout not pocket carry
This tool serves surveyors, excavators and builders who need to span foundations, fence lines or utility runs beyond the reach of short pocket tapes. The manual-return long blade and non-locking design are not intended for quick one-hand checks inside finished rooms or for workers who prefer a spring-return coil that fits on a belt.
100-foot blade length decides fit
The single specification that determines whether this is the right part is the 100-foot blade length; if the maximum run you measure is shorter, a compact tape will be lighter and faster, while longer runs demand a different reel.
Highlights
- 16-inch stud markings speed up framing layout
- 100-foot steel blade reaches long distances
- 3/8-inch blade width resists bending
- High-visibility orange case is easy to spot
- Manual return gives full control over retraction
Specifications
| Brand | Keson |
|---|---|
| Length | 9.000 |
| Width | 7.500 |
| Type | Long |
Questions about this item
How do I extend the 100 ft steel blade without a lock, and what is the common mistake?
Pull the blade out by the nonmagnetic hook; the common mistake is letting it snap back uncontrolled because the manual return has no brake, which can bend the 3/8 in steel blade or injure fingers.
What part of this tape measure will wear out first and need replacement?
The printed 1/8 in graduations and 16 in stud markings on the single-sided steel blade will fade with abrasion, and the hook rivet can loosen; the blade itself is not user-replaceable, so the whole unit is replaced when readability is lost.
At what point does the 100 ft blade become hard to manage during a long layout job?
Beyond about 50 ft the unsupported 3/8 in steel blade sags and whips in wind, making accurate solo measurements difficult; the high-visibility orange case helps locate it, but a second person or periodic staking is needed for full-length runs.
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