Layout & Measuring

New Woodpeckers MFT Square One Time Tool (Feb 16th Order Deadline)

Feb 6, 2015 Stuart 11 Comments

Check out Woodpeckers’ latest One Time Tool, an MFT Square that can be used for squaring up Festool MFT guide rails and fences, as well as miter saw and table saw blades and fences.

Layout & Measuring

ETape16 Digital Tape Measure

Jan 28, 2015 Stuart 12 Comments

The ETape16 is a new digital tape measure that provides some convenient and time-saving functionality.

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo Vernier Caliper

Jan 15, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

Mitutoyo vernier calipers aren’t fancy, but they’re well-built, affordable, and offer reasonably high measurement precision.

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Tape Measures are Designed for General Contractors and Layout Work

Jan 13, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new line of less expensive tape measures aimed at general contractors and for layout applications.

Layout & Measuring

Klein, Crescent, & Stanley are Top Tradesmen Faves in 2014

Dec 19, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

A recent poll by Tools of the Trade reveals some of tradesmen’s favorite brands in 2014.

Layout & Measuring

It’s Back: Dewalt Organizer with Free Tape Measure Deal

Dec 2, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

This special Dewalt organizer and free tape measure bundle pack is back and finally available for online ordering.

Layout & Measuring

Holiday 2014 Deal: Stanley 4-Pack of Tape Measures for $10

Nov 26, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Looking to buy a couple of entry-level tape measures? Check out this Stanley tape measure value pack, which comes with 25′, 16′, and two 12′ tape measures.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Monteverde Tool Pen

Nov 18, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

The Monteverde Tool Pen seems to be a neat EDC tool.

Layout & Measuring

Dewalt Tools Black Friday 2014 Deals

Nov 14, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

Here’s a roundup of the best 2014 Black Friday Dewalt tool deals that we could find!

Awesome & Cool

Field Notes Pocket Notepad with Cherry Wood Cover

Nov 14, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Check out the USA-made cherry wood-covered pocket-sized notepads.

Cordless

Milwaukee Tools Black Friday 2014 Deals

Nov 13, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

We put together a roundup of all the latest Milwaukee Tool Black Friday and holiday deals for 2014!

Layout & Measuring

New $5 Stanley Tape Measure

Nov 12, 2014 Stuart Discuss

There’s a new $5 Stanley tape measure at Lowes for the holidays.

Layout & Measuring

Deal: Stanley PowerLock Tape Measure Bonus Bundle

Nov 6, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

Looking for some good yet inexpensive tape measures? Check out this new Stanley PowerLock promo pack.

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt Built-in-the-USA Tape Measures

Nov 5, 2014 Stuart 26 Comments

Here’s a first look at Dewalt’s new “Built in the USA” tape measures.

Layout & Measuring

Stanley FatMax 25′ Tape Measure Double Pack

Nov 5, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Over at Home Depot, this Stanley FatMax bundle pack comes with two 25′ tapes for the price of one.

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