Stanley tools South Africa buyers rely on are the everyday hand tools: tape measures, utility knives, squares, levels and sharpening kits. This collection shows only Stanley items currently in stock at Power Tool Services, so everything listed can ship today. It suits tradespeople, site foremen and home DIYers who want hand tools that take a knock.
Choosing Stanley hand tools
- Tape measure. The Stanley Powerlock Tape Measure is the classic metal-cased tape with a firm blade lock, available in several lengths. The Stanley Tylon Tape Measure has a coated blade for a longer working life on site.
- Knife. The Stanley Classic 199 Utility Knife is the fixed-blade workhorse. The Stanley Spring Loaded Retractable Red Safety Knife 0-10-189 closes on its own for packaging and warehouse work, and the Stanley Quickslide Pocket Knife 0-10-810 folds to fit a pocket.
- Squares and marking. The Stanley Precision Combination Square 2-46-143 gives a machined head and etched rule for furniture and metalwork. The Stanley Combination Square 2-46-017 covers general carpentry.
- Sharpening and shaping. The Stanley Sharpening System Kit 0-16-050 keeps chisels and plane irons keen, and the Stanley Surform Fine Cut Blade 5-21-398 renews a Surform plane.
Stanley knives, box cutters and blades
A retractable Stanley knife is the right choice when you want the blade covered between cuts. The spring loaded safety knife is best for repetitive box opening, while the Classic 199 is the better tool for cutting flooring, carpet and plasterboard because the blade does not move under load. All of these take standard utility blades. For the heavier pro range see Stanley FatMax, and for other brands see knives and tape measures.
Stanley stock is on the shelf in our Claremont, Cape Town shop with courier delivery across South Africa. Our staff use these tools daily and can help you choose.
