What people love (and don’t love)
What people love
- Clear and accurate readings, ideal for table saws and workbenches.
- Strong adhesive backing that sticks well to various surfaces.
- High-quality, durable tape material ensuring long-term use.
- Makes measuring quick and convenient without needing to use a traditional tape measure.
- Trusted Starrett brand known for precision and reliability.
- Easy to apply and useful across many trades and projects.
What people don’t love
- Steel tape is hard to cut and requires special tools like a Dremel.
- Price considered a bit high by some users.
Reliable and precise tape measure strip great for fixed installations, with minor drawbacks in cutting difficulty and cost.
Summary based on customer review evidence.
Quick facts
- Brand: Starrett
- Price: USD 10.85
- Rating: 4.70 (3360 reviews)
The Starrett Tape Measure Stix SM46WRL is designed for shops and benches where you want measurements always in view—no need to grab a handheld tape. With a permanent adhesive backing, it mounts to many work surfaces like workbenches, saw tables, and drafting tables for quick, at-a-glance reference.
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Made from high-quality precision steel with a polyurethane protective coating, this 1/2 inch wide, 6 foot measuring strip is built for frequent use. The right-to-left reading orientation can be especially handy depending on your workflow, and the strip can be cut to length with scissors for a cleaner fit on your setup.
- Permanent adhesive backing mounts to workbenches, saw tables, drafting tables, and more
- Precision steel construction with polyurethane protective coating
- 1/2″ wide x 6′ long strip (72″ x 0.5″) for a compact, always-visible measuring reference
- Right-to-left reading, standard (imperial) graduations; cut to size with scissors
- Stated measurement accuracy: ±0.16% or ±1/16 inch per 10 feet
If you’re setting up a repeatable workstation—like a cut station, assembly bench, or layout area—this adhesive measuring strip is a simple upgrade that can speed up mark-and-measure tasks while keeping your workspace tidy.











