Lufkin Western surveying tape measures feature a Chrome Clad or Yellow clad blade (Blade is 1/4”/6mm wide and 0.019”/0.5mm thick) with a blank space at each end. Lufkin Western surveying tape measures have a turning handle that locks line at each position, a reel that is nickel-plated, 4-armed with rollers in each arm for smooth winding, an oversized drum with a long, one-piece winding handle for quick return of line and riveted clips for holding thongs.

A pair of 580T thongs and a 579 Engineer’s conversion rule are furnished with each Lufkin Western surveying tape measure.