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Electrical Tools

Here’s a Peek at Even More New Milwaukee Hand Tools for 2016

Aug 4, 2015 Stuart 34 Comments

Milwaukee is coming out with a slew of more new hand tools for 2016. Here is a quick look at the ones not discussed in our other 2015 media event coverage.

Layout & Measuring

Another Look at the Stanley FatMax Auto-Lock Tape Measure

Jul 9, 2015 Stuart 10 Comments

This Stanley FatMax Auto-Lock tape measure caters to many different user preferences. Now that I found mine again, I don’t want to let it out of my sight!

Editorial

Best Tape Measures – Opinions Wanted!

Jul 7, 2015 Stuart 80 Comments

Which would you say is the best tape measure? Or maybe just your favorite? Maybe they match up with our own favorites and recommendations.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Everyday Carry: Stanley FatMax 6 Foot Tape Measure

Jul 6, 2015 Benjamen 14 Comments

Stanley’s 6-foot FatMax tape measure is a great EDC choice – it’s long enough to be useful, but small enough to be easily carried.

Layout & Measuring

A Sneak Peek at Some of the New Empire Level Innovations for 2015 and 2016

Jun 30, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Here is the early fruit of Milwaukee Tool’s acquisition of Empire Level, and the answer to an important question: will Empire tools continue to be made in the USA?

Layout & Measuring

Goldblatt Aluminum Box Level Review

Jun 29, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Looking for a new level? We reviewed Goldblatt’s new 24-inch and 48-inch levels, and found them to be great, especially for what they cost.

Awesome & Cool

Woodpeckers OneTime Tool: DelVe Square (Order by July 6th, 2015)

Jun 18, 2015 Benjamen 30 Comments

The new Woodpeckers DelVe Square, a OneTime tool with limited ordering window, will change your life. Or maybe not. Looks to be a good quality and well-featured square for woodworking and higher precision applications.

Bosch DLR130K Distance Measuring Kit

Layout & Measuring

Deal of the Day: Bosch Laser Distance Measure for $59 (5/28/2015)

May 28, 2015 Stuart 6 Comments

Today only, save on this Bosch laser distance measuring tool. It can measure up to 130 feet and offers several measurement modes, and costs just shy of $60.

DIY & Home

Ryobi AirGrip Laser Level – Will it Stick?

May 27, 2015 Benjamen 20 Comments

The Ryobi AirGrip Laser Level sticks to the wall by continuously running a vacuum pump, but just what surfaces will it stick to? We tackle this and other important questions.

Layout & Measuring

New Bosch “Pocket-Sized” Laser Distance Measurers

Apr 27, 2015 Stuart 17 Comments

Bosch has come out with 3 more compact laser measuring tools.

Layout & Measuring

Meet the Mosely Modular Infinity Level System

Apr 24, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

The USA-made Mosely Infinity Level is a modular layout and installation system that offers greater functionality and versatility than any traditional level we’ve ever seen.

Layout & Measuring

Stanley LeverLock Tape Measures Get a Redesign

Apr 8, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Stanley has made some updates to their inexpensive LeverLock auto-locking tape measures.

Layout & Measuring

The “Squid,” a Woodworking Centering Punch

Mar 5, 2015 Benjamen 10 Comments

The Squid is a simple and effective-looking way to accurately and quickly find the center of cylindrical, square, and rectangular wood workpieces.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

This Swiss-Made Folding Pocket Ruler Costs $6 and is Totally Awesome!

Mar 4, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

I’ve got a new super-compact LongLife Swiss-made 3-foot folding ruler, and it’s definitely worth the $6 I paid for it.

Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Do You Have a Favorite Pen, Pencil, Marker, or Other Writing Tool?

Mar 4, 2015 Stuart 54 Comments

Tell us about your favorite writing tools! If you don’t have one, maybe some of our favorites or reader comments will give you ideas.

DIY & Home

Miter Aid: A Tool for Accurately Measuring Mitered Trim

Mar 3, 2015 Benjamen 12 Comments

The Trim Clip Miter Aid is a simple accessory that looks to make it far easier to measure out and cut wood trim.

Drills & Drivers

Big Gator Tools Drill Guide Helps You Bore Straighter Holes

Feb 23, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Do you tend to drill crooked holes? It might be time to try out Big Gator Tools’ drill guides.

Layout & Measuring

Are FastCap Mag Shims a Modern Replacement for Brass Setup Bars?

Feb 23, 2015 Benjamen 9 Comments

FastCap Mag Shims look to be a time-saver for setting up woodworking power tools, such as routers and saws.

Layout & Measuring

QuickDraw Self-Marking Tape Measure

Feb 16, 2015 Stuart 26 Comments

The QuickDraw is a self-marking 25′ tape measure that claims to save you time and effort when laying out measurements.

Layout & Measuring

Precision Sensors Profinder 5000 Stud Finder Review

Feb 9, 2015 Benjamen 28 Comments

We tested the Precision Sensors Profinder 5000 stud finder, and found it to be a decent – but not flawless – tool for marking out stud locations.

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