The Klein Tools 56006 is a 100-foot, 1/4-inch wide tempered high-strength spring steel fish tape for heavy-duty wire pulls under carpets, through insulated walls, and over suspended ceilings. The tape features permanent laser-etched descending 1-foot increment markings for conduit measurement, and coils onto a large 13-inch diameter polypropylene case for 15% more tape per revolution than standard 12-inch cases. A full-grip style handle with raised finger grips and a uniquely sloped design optimizes hand position for quick hand-over-hand rewinds. Succeeded by the 56335. No longer in production.
Is the 56006 still available?
The 56006 has been discontinued. Klein no longer offers a 1/4-inch wide steel tape at 100 feet. The closest current alternatives are the 56333 (1/8-inch x 120-foot steel) or the 56383 (multi-groove fiberglass, 100 ft) depending on whether the priority is steel rigidity or non-conductive construction.
Why was the wide steel tape at 100 feet discontinued?
Klein consolidated its steel tape line around the standard 1/8-inch profile at 50, 120, and 240-foot lengths. At 100 feet, the 1/4-inch width adds reel weight without a proportional benefit over the narrower tape, especially as fiberglass alternatives improved.
What is the best current replacement for the 56006?
The 56333 (1/8-inch x 120-foot steel) if steel rigidity is needed. The 56383 (multi-groove fiberglass, nylon tip, 100-ft) if non-conductive construction is preferred. For a non-conductive tape with a steel leader, the 56351 (fiberglass spiral steel leader, 100 ft) is also available.
# Klein Tools 1/4 in. x 100 ft. Wide Steel Fish Tape **Model:** `56006` **Brand:** Klein Tools **Category:** Fish Tape > The Klein Tools 56006 is a 100-foot, 1/4-inch wide tempered high-strength spring steel fish tape for heavy-duty wire pulls under carpets, through insulated walls, and over suspended ceilings. The tape features permanent laser-etched descending 1-foot increment markings for conduit measurement, and coils onto a large 13-inch diameter polypropylene case for 15% more tape per revolution than standard 12-inch cases. A full-grip style handle with raised finger grips and a uniquely sloped design optimizes hand position for quick hand-over-hand rewinds. Succeeded by the 56335. No longer in production. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Product Type | Fish Tape | | Material | steel | | Tape Width In | 0.25 | | Tape Length Ft | 100 | | Tape Thickness In | 0.062 | | Non Conductive | No | | Reel Type | enclosed | | Reel Diameter In | 13 | | Weight (lbs) | 6.8 | | Barcode (UPC) | 092644560064 | | Warranty | Lifetime | Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/klein-tools/fish-tape/56006-klein-tools-14-inch-wide-steel-fish-tape-100-foot/