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Layout & Measuring

Hot Deal: Milwaukee Tape Measure 3-Pack for $15

Apr 25, 2016 Benjamen 13 Comments

We came across a great deal on this Milwaukee 3-pack of tape measures, including 25 ft, 16 ft, and 6 ft sizes, for just under $15.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers One Time Tool: Blade Gauge (Order Deadline 4/25/2016)

Apr 6, 2016 Benjamen 31 Comments

Woodpeckers new one-time tool, the Blade Gauge 2.0, allows you to quickly and accurately set the bevel and miter angles of both table and miter saws.

Staedtler 2mm Lead Holder

DIY Projects

Getting Started with 2.0mm Mechanical Pencils

Mar 24, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s what you need to buy to get started with 2.0 mm technical pencils.

Staedtler Blue Metal Mechanical Pencil

Layout & Measuring

Staedtler Metal-Bodied Mechanical Pencils

Mar 22, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a mechanical pencil that will completely change the way you sketch your projects! (Not really, but it’s still great to write and sketch with.)

Layout & Measuring

Reader Question: Woodpeckers vs. Veritas Bar Gauge?

Feb 24, 2016 Stuart 24 Comments

A reader asked for some input about Veritas vs. Woodpeckers’ woodworking bar gauge sets.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Precision Triangles, 12″ and 18″ (One Time Tool, 2/22/16 Order Deadline)

Feb 21, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

Woodpeckers’ latest One Time Tools, 12″ and 18″ precision squares, are available for ordering thru 2/22/2016.

Layout & Measuring

JessEm Wood Sabre Marking Gauge

Feb 18, 2016 Benjamen 8 Comments

JessEm’s new Wood Sabre marking gauge offers some advanced features to help make your layout work quicker, easier, and more precise.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers 4″ Saddle T-Square Review

Dec 17, 2015 Benjamen 6 Comments

We reviewed Woodpecker’s latest One Time Tool – a Saddle Square that has proven to be very good at its job.

Clamps

Rockler Clamp-It Corner Clamping Jig Review

Dec 14, 2015 Benjamen 14 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s Clamp-It Square and Corner Clamping Jig, which make it quicker and easier to square up and assemble your woodworking projects.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Saddle T-Square One-Time Tool is Back

Dec 2, 2015 Benjamen 12 Comments

Woodpeckers has brought back their Saddle T-Squares as a new One Time Tool.

Layout & Measuring

Back in Stock: 2 Dewalt 25-foot Tape Measures for $15

Nov 19, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Do you need some more cheap and simple tape measures? There’s a new Dewalt double pack of 25-footers that costs just $15.

Bosch GLM 15 Laser Distance Measurer

Layout & Measuring

Seriously, Just Buy One: Bosch 50′ Laser Measurer for $35

Nov 12, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Bosch’s GLM 15 compact laser measuring tool is a handy little device, and it’s now priced even better.

Flashlights & Worklights

Lowes Holiday 2015 Hand Tool Deals (Excluding Kobalt)

Nov 11, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

We hiked it to the nearest Lowes stores and scouted out their non-Kobalt hand tool deals. Do any of these holiday specials strike your fancy?

Clamps

Home Depot Holiday 2015 Hand Tool Deals (Except for Husky)

Nov 10, 2015 Stuart 18 Comments

Despite Husky, Dewalt, and Milwaukee dominating the hand tool deals in Home Depot’s holiday promo section, there are a couple of other brands’ deals worth looking into.

Bit Holders & Drivers

Milwaukee Hand Tool Deals at Home Depot, Holiday 2015

Nov 9, 2015 Stuart 9 Comments

Check out these Milwaukee Holiday 2015 hand tool deals! Which one (if any) are you going to buy?

Layout & Measuring

Stanley Tape Measure Deals – Holiday 2015

Nov 9, 2015 Stuart 8 Comments

Do you need a new tape measure? Maybe 2? You might want to take a look at these Stanley and FatMax tape measure deals that popped up for the 2015 holiday season.

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt Line Lasers: Red vs. Green?

Oct 21, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

We tried to lay out (haha) the differences between Dewalt’s new red and green line lasers.

Layout & Measuring

Recommend a Good Chalk Reel (Please)

Oct 15, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

If you’re up to it, let’s hear about your chalk line reel (and chalk) recommendations!

Layout & Measuring

Milwaukee Tape Measure Deal: 25ft Magnetic TM with Free General Contractor TM

Oct 4, 2015 Stuart 3 Comments

Lost your tape measure? This promo pack has 2 Milwaukee tape measures – a 25-foot magnetic tape, and a 25-foot “general contractor” tape, for the price of one.

Accessories

SleeveNotes: Write Notes on Your Arm

Sep 17, 2015 Benjamen 9 Comments

What’s quicker than jotting down measurements to a smartphone? Notepads. SleeveNotes is a notepad and pencil holder that conveniently straps to your arm.

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