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DealGuyd

The Awesome Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil is on Sale for $6!! (12/24/19)

Dec 24, 2019 Stuart 9 Comments

The excellent Pentel GraphGear 1000 mechanical pencil is on sale right now! Read More

Woodworking

New Woodpeckers Protractor T-Square One-Time Tool (Deadline 1/6/20)

Dec 20, 2019 Benjamen 19 Comments

Here’s everything we know about the new Woodpeckers Posi-Lock protractor-like T-square. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Time’s Almost up – Bosch Laser Distance Measuring Tool Contest and Our Giveaway End Soon! (12/18/19)

Dec 18, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

Hurry up and enter Bosch’s laser distance measuring tool contest or our giveaway!! Read More

Layout & Measuring

ToolGuyd Bosch Blaze GLM50C LDM + EDC Favorites Giveaway! (Ends 12/18/19)

Dec 17, 2019 Stuart 158 Comments

Here’s your chance to win some awesome tools, featuring the Bosch GLM50C laser distance measuring tool! Read More

DealGuyd

The $30 Bosch Laser Distance Measuring Tool Deal of the Season (H2019)

Dec 11, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

The Bosch GLM 20 laser distance measuring tool is still on sale. Read More

Editorial

Here’s Why Dewalt, Craftsman, Stanley Now Describe Tape Measure Extension with “Reach”

Nov 19, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

We now know why Stanley Black & Decker is using “reach” terminology to describe their tape measures. Read More

DealGuyd

Milwaukee, Dewalt, Lufkin, Craftsman, Stanley Black Friday 2019 Tape Measure Deals

Nov 15, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

Are tape measure 2-packs for users like me who always misplace their favorite tapes, or users looking to try new brands? Read More

Editorial

Why are Dewalt and Craftsman Advertising Tape Measure “Reach” Instead of Standout?

Nov 12, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

We discovered Dewalt, Craftsman, and Stanley tape measures being advertised with blade “reach” instead of “standout.” Read More

Editorial

Thoughts on Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measure Packaging?

Nov 11, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

I can’t say this is how I would have designed the back panel of Lufkin’s tape measure packaging. Read More

DealGuyd

Deal Breakdown: Dewalt Laser and Tape Measure Deal Bundle (H2019)

Nov 9, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

This new Dewalt special buy gives you a 40′ laser distance measuring tool and 25′ tape measure for $30. Read More

Layout & Measuring

New Craftsman Pocket Tape Measure has Everything Except for…

Nov 3, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

This Craftsman 9ft tape measure looks like a convenient must-have. Read More

Clamps

Tool Talk: Hanging Cabinets with Some of My Favorite Tools

Nov 1, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Let’s talk about the tools I used to hang some new wall cabinets. Read More

Layout & Measuring

What do You See in this Crescent Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measure Promo Image?

Oct 3, 2019 Stuart 57 Comments

I lover over-analyzing tool product images. What’s going on here? Read More

Layout & Measuring

New Crescent and Husky Extendable Rafter Squares

Sep 20, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

Crescent and Husky have come out with a new 6″ rafter square with fold-out extension arm. Read More

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Trim Square Fits in Your Pocket

Aug 12, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Milwaukee Tool has come out with a new 4-1/2″ trim square. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Empire Protractor and Angle Finder

Aug 12, 2019 Benjamen 10 Comments

The Empire protractor and angle finder fits in places other angle tools won’t and is worth the few bucks you’ll spend. Read More

Editorial

Your Favorite Tape Measure?

Aug 6, 2019 Stuart 62 Comments

Tell us about your tape measure likes and dislikes! Read More

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Tool Wide-Blade Tape Measures with “Best-in-Class” Standout

Aug 5, 2019 Stuart 33 Comments

Milwaukee has come out new Wide Blade tape measures featuring “longer and straighter” standout and double-sided markings. Read More

Editorial

Isometric Graph Paper

Jul 30, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Isometric paper is a different kind of graph paper that can help you draw 3D objects and plans by hand. Read More

DealGuyd

Snag the Fantastic Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil on Sale!

Jul 26, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

The fantastic Rotring 600 mechanical pencil is currently on sale. Read More

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