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Johnny Square Mach 1 Close-up Teaser

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Johnson Level Drops Teasers for New Game-Changing Tool

May 29, 2025 Stuart 29 Comments

Johnson Level has been teasing about a new game-changing tool.

Martinez Tool Co Titanium Hammers Logo

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Martinez Tools Acquired by Johnson Level Parent Company

Dec 16, 2022 Stuart 24 Comments

The Martinez Tool Co is now under new ownership.

Johnson 750 Angle and Slope Finder

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Johnson Angle Finder, a Pitch and Slope Locator

Feb 20, 2020 Stuart 7 Comments

The Johnson 750 is a quick and simple angle-finding tool with built-in slope and pitch gauge.

Johnson Level Bamboo Try Squares and T Bevels

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Johnson’s New Bamboo Squares

Jan 30, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Johnson Level is coming out with new t-bevels and try squares with bamboo and “carbonized bamboo” handles.

Johnson Big J Hardwood Level Center Vial Closeup

Hand Tools

Big Johnson Hardwood Level Review

May 27, 2011 Stuart Discuss

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.

Johnson Level and Tool Glo-View Digital Level

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Johnson Glo-View Digital Level

Mar 7, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

With easy-to-read level vials and digital measurements in 5 different unit formats, Johnson’s Glo-View Digital Level looks to be a very capable level.

Johnson Magnetic Tip Tape Measure

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Johnson Level & Tool Magnetic Tip Tape Measures

Nov 8, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Johnson’s magnetic tape measures have magnetic tips that hold strong to ferrous (iron/steel) metal surfaces. They feature printing on both sides, large easy to read numbers, and a jobsite-tough case for greater durability. The above pictured 25-foot model has a 1-1/6″ blade width and is currently priced fairly low at Amazon. Johnson Magnetic Tip 25′ […]

Johnson Level Android Apps

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Johnson Bubble & Visual Level Apps for Android

Jul 22, 2010 Stuart 2 Comments

Johnson Level offers two free leveling apps for Android smart phones – a bubble level and a visual level. The bubble level functionality is not anything new, but Johnson’s version offers larger visuals and angular deviation measurements. The second app, a visual level, overlays a moveable horizontal and vertical alignment crosshair over a real-time photo of […]

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Big Johnson Power Tape Measure

Feb 25, 2010 Stuart 14 Comments

Johnson Level’s 16′ Big Johnson Power Tape is one heck of a nice tape measure! The Big J is durable, extremely easy to read, has a great locking mechanism, and includes a handy detachable belt clip.

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