FastCap PSSP-16 Story Pole and PSSR-16 Reverse Tape Set
- Two 16 foot tapes: story pole and standard reverse
- 1 inch wide blades
- 1/16 inch markings
- Erasable notepad on case
- Built-in pencil sharpener on both
- Protective rubber boot
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pair of short carpenter tapes, one blank for marking story poles and one readable from either hand, both with a notepad and pencil sharpener. The blades are short for long layout.
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ASIN: B0C7Q53VP4Model: PSSP-16 & PSSR-16Category: Tape Measures
Overview
Carpenters and cabinet makers get two short tapes in this FastCap set. One has a pencil friendly blade for story pole marks that wipe off, and the other reads correctly whether pulled from the left or right hand.
Built in note pads and pencil sharpeners cut trips back to the bench, and the reverse tape helps left handed users. Short length and narrow blades limit reach on long runs.
Who it's for
Shop woodworkers and installers who repeat the same measurements will use the story pole. Framers and site layout crews need longer tapes.
Pros and cons
- Write and erase on blade
- Notepad on the case
- Pencil sharpener built in
- Readable from either hand
- Short tape length
- Narrow blade limits standout
- Accuracy tolerance per run
Performance notes
Story pole marking works because the blade takes pencil and wipes clean, so you can transfer the same layout repeatedly. The reverse tape prints numbers to read from either direction. Standout is limited by the narrow blade.
Specifications
| Brand | FastCap |
|---|---|
| Model | PSSP-16 & PSSR-16 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Blade Length | 16 feet (each) |
| Blade Width | 1 incheslower than 50% of 23 tape measures |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Case Material Type | Rubber |
| Color | Black |
| Other details | |
| Measurement Accuracy | plus or minus 1/16 inch per 10 feet |
| Additional Features | Erasable notepad, pencil sharpener, write-on story pole blade, standard reverse markings |
| Product 1 | Imperial |
| Product 2 | Easy-read fractions to 1/16in |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I use the FastCap story pole tape?
Write on the blade with a pencil and erase with your finger. The case has an erasable notepad and a built-in pencil sharpener.
What does standard reverse mean?
The measurements are readable when the tape is extended from either the right or left hand.
How long are the tapes?
Both are 16 feet.
Are they metric?
The story pole tape is listed as imperial.