Layout & Measuring

Editorial

Swanson Speed Squares Have Rounded Edges, Exclamation Point, Question Mark

Dec 14, 2017 Stuart 18 Comments

I was surprised to find Swanson Speed Squares with broken-in edges and corners.

Layout & Measuring

Add This $4 Stanley LeverLock Tape Measure to Your Next Amazon Order

Nov 20, 2017 Stuart 6 Comments

If you’ve never tried Stanley’s LeverLock tape measure, or you have and love it, you can snag it now for $3.99.

Layout & Measuring

Good Deal: Bosch Basic Laser Tools at Deep Discounts

Nov 18, 2017 Stuart 10 Comments

There’s a good deal on a Bosch entry-level laser distance measuring tool, and on a self-leveling laser level.

Layout & Measuring

Empire Level True Blue 48″ + 24″ I-Beam Level Deal

Nov 14, 2017 Stuart 19 Comments

Buy 2 Empire levels for less than the price of 1? Good deal.

Layout & Measuring

Stanley Hi-Viz Tape Measure Promo Set is Back

Nov 14, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

A Stanley hi-viz tape measure 4-pack is back for the holiday shopping season. It’s a great buy.

Cordless

Cold Deal? Dewalt Brushless Drill and Impact Driver Combo and Cooler Kit

Nov 13, 2017 Stuart 24 Comments

What do you think about this Dewalt brushess drill and impact driver combo plus cooler bundle?

Layout & Measuring

Stanley FatMax 25-foot Tape Measure 2-Pack

Nov 13, 2017 Stuart 5 Comments

Grab a new tape plus a spare with this 2-for-1 Stanley FatMax tape measures promo pack.

Layout & Measuring

Deals of the Day: Dewalt Laser Level Bundle, Small Butcher Block, Garage Storage Products (10/24/17)

Oct 24, 2017 Stuart 12 Comments

There are a few noteworthy deals for today.

Editorial

When Did You Learn How to Use a Tape Measure?

Oct 12, 2017 Stuart 67 Comments

When did you learn how to use a tape measure? Where? School, home, or work?

Layout & Measuring

Accu-Gage Dial Tire Gauge Review

Sep 12, 2017 Benjamen 43 Comments

The Accu-Gage is an affordable tire pressure gauge with analog dial and bleeder valve for under $10.

Layout & Measuring

RevMark Marker 99-Hour Dryout Test Repeated

Aug 16, 2017 Stuart 20 Comments

I had to repeat our uncapped “will it dry out?” test of a RevMark marker.

Hand Tools

Snap Back Self-Releasing Chalk Line Tip

Aug 7, 2017 David Frane 11 Comments

“Snap Back” is a self-releasing chalk line tip upgrade for your reel.

Layout & Measuring

What Happens if You Leave a RevMark Marker Uncapped for 4 Days?

Aug 7, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

We put RevMark’s “our markers won’t dry out if uncapped for 3 days” claim to the test.

Layout & Measuring

RevMark QuickDraw Markers – To Call This a “Hands”-On Would Be Misleading

Aug 2, 2017 Stuart 24 Comments

The RevMark quick-draw marker has a unique and belt-clippable cap.

Editorial

Scientific Calculators for Workshop Use?

Jul 31, 2017 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought a new scientific calculator today for the workshop, and am wondering if I’m alone in wanting a real calculator that’s not on my phone or computer.

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