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.

Layout & Measuring

Deal: Dewalt Organizer and Free Bonus Tape Measure Bundle

Oct 29, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Over at Home Depot, there’s a new Dewalt organizer and free bonus tape measure promo bundle!

Layout & Measuring

Hot Deal: 2 Milwaukee 16′ Tape Measures for the Price of 1

Oct 23, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

What’s better than one Milwaukee tape measure? Two for the price of one.

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