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Cardstick Stickers Turn Your Credit Card into a Ruler
Have you ever wished you had a small ruler handy for quick measuring tasks? Why not make your own with a graduated sticker and a credit card.Continue Reading
Posted in EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Layout & Measuring
Tagged Cardstick stickers, pocket ruler
1 Comment | February 1st, 2012
Mnpctech Modder Ruler Review
Head on over to Make to check out my review of the Mnpctech Modder Ruler.Continue Reading
Posted in Layout & Measuring, Made in USA
Tagged computer case modding, Mnpctech tools, modding tools
Leave a comment | January 19th, 2012
Bosch GLR500 Laser Distance Measuring Tool $150!
Amazon lightning deal – Bosch high-end laser distance measuring tool for $150 (save ~$100).Continue Reading
Posted in Layout & Measuring
Tagged Bosch GLR500, laser measuring tool
Leave a comment | December 6th, 2011
Stanley Powerlock Tape Measure 4-Pack for $9.88 Free Shipping!!
Stanley Powerlock tape measure 4-pack for less than $10 and with free shipping!! That’s better than what Amazon can do for any of the 3 larger tapes!Continue Reading
Posted in DealGuyd, Layout & Measuring
Tagged Black Friday 2011, Stanley Powerlock, Stanley tape measure
2 Comments | November 25th, 2011
New Swanson Savage Pro Hand Tools Preview
Swanson tools is releasing a new line of professional layout and hand tools under the newly created Savage brand. Only a few details are available right now, but what we’ve seen looks promising.Continue Reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, New Tools
Tagged Savage levels, savage squares, Swanson squares
3 Comments | November 14th, 2011
New USA Tape Measures
Harry Epstein has rolled out two made-in-USA tape measures that are made by US Tape.Continue Reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, Made in USA, New Tools
Tagged Harry Epstein Tape Measures
4 Comments | September 19th, 2011
New Channellock Levels!
Channellock has just announced a new line of professional levels!Continue Reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, New Tools
Tagged bubble levels, Channellock, Channellock professional levels
4 Comments | July 11th, 2011
Big Johnson Hardwood Level Review
Johnson’s Big J hardwood level is a beautifully crafted tool that’s built for performance and accuracy. While we liked the level, it’s not perfect. Check out our review for the full story.Continue Reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, Made in USA, Reviews, Woodworking
Tagged Hardwood level, Johnson Big J, Johnson Level & Tool
Leave a comment | May 27th, 2011
Black & Decker SureGrip Laser Level
Black & Decker’s new SureGrip laser level is designed to make it ridiculously quick and easy to hang pictures, mount shelves, and install any other wall-fixture that needs to be level.Continue Reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, New Tools
Tagged Black & Decker, Black & Decker SureGrip, laser level, SureGrip Laser Level
Leave a comment | May 24th, 2011
Woodpeckers Carpenter Square One-Time Tools
Woodpeckers is at it again with another one-time tool – a pair of carpenter squares available in both inch and metric sizes.Continue Reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, Made in USA, New Tools, Woodworking
Tagged Carpenter squares, Woodpeckers, Woodpeckers One-Time Tool
Leave a comment | May 2nd, 2011
M-Power R1 Right-Handed Tape Measure
M.Power designed their R1 tape measure so that right-handed folk can hold it in their left hand and make marks with their right.Continue Reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring
Tagged M.Power, M.Power R1, Tape Measure
5 Comments | April 21st, 2011
Dewalt 25 Foot Measuring Tape with 13-ft Blade Standout
Dewalt’s new 25′ tape measure has a 13′ standout and looks to have been designed with usability and jobsite conditions in mind.Continue Reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, New Tools
Tagged Dewalt Hand Tools, Dewalt Tape Measure
6 Comments | April 18th, 2011
Staedtler Graphite 771 1.3mm Mechanical Pencil
Looking for a robust mechanical pencil more suitable for heavier duty use than a typical drafting or writing pencil? Check out the Staedtler 771!Continue Reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring
Tagged Staedtler, Staedtler mechanical pencil
6 Comments | April 8th, 2011
Last Day to Order Woodpeckers Saddle T-Square
Reminder: Woodpeckers’ saddle t-square ordering window ends tonight at midnight. After that, there’s no telling whether these one-time tools will be made ever again.Continue Reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Layout & Measuring, Made in USA, Precision Tools, Woodworking
Tagged saddle t-square, Woodpeckers
Leave a comment | March 21st, 2011














