Layout & Measuring

Thoughts on 40ft Tape Measures?

Jun 26, 2025 Stuart 37 Comments

What is your stance on longer tape measures?

Layout & Measuring

Channellock Launched New Layout Tools with Levels and Maybe Squares

Jun 20, 2025 Stuart 15 Comments

Channellock launched new levels and hints at more layout tools.

Layout & Measuring

Good Father’s Day Deal: Bosch Laser Distance Measuring Tool

Jun 2, 2025 Stuart 19 Comments

This is a great laser distance measuring tool at a good deal price.

Layout & Measuring

Dewalt Atomic Tape Measures Received a Quiet Upgrade

May 29, 2025 Stuart 10 Comments

Looks like good news to me.

Layout & Measuring

Amazon Beats Home Depot with Better Dewalt Tape Measure Deals

May 29, 2025 Stuart 10 Comments

I found lower prices on my favorite Dewalt tape measures.

Layout & Measuring

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.

Layout & Measuring

I Found Your New Try Square

Mar 26, 2025 Stuart 21 Comments

This looks like a nice upgrade to home center squares.

Layout & Measuring

Milwaukee Pipe Diameter Tape Measure Explained

Mar 24, 2025 Stuart 28 Comments

Let’s talk about this specialized tape measure.

Layout & Measuring

Klein Tools Launched a Rafter Square

Feb 25, 2025 Stuart 18 Comments

Klein launched a new layout tool.

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee 12-inch Rafter Squares

Feb 17, 2025 Stuart 27 Comments

Milwaukee launched a larger square.

Layout & Measuring

Last Call on a Great Stabila 6pc Level Set Deal (12/2/24)

Dec 2, 2024 Stuart 3 Comments

Don’t miss this Stabila level set deal!

Layout & Measuring

Try the Dewalt Atomic Tape Measure While it’s on Sale

Oct 22, 2024 Stuart 9 Comments

There’s a new promo 2-pack featuring the Atomic compact tape measure.

Layout & Measuring

Let’s Talk About Bosch Laser Distance Measuring Tools

Oct 7, 2024 Stuart 16 Comments

A reader has been considering a Bosch laser measurer.

Cordless

Every New Tool Bosch is Launching in the USA for Fall 2024

Oct 4, 2024 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s a quick look at all of the newly-announced Bosch tools.

Layout & Measuring

Stabila Brings Dark Shadow Levels to USA

Oct 3, 2024 Stuart 16 Comments

Stabila Dark Shadow levels are here!

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