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.

Layout & Measuring

Test Sample Giveaway: Bosch Bluetooth Laser Measuring Tool

Oct 10, 2014 Stuart 121 Comments

This weekend only, we’re giving away our test sample of Bosch’s Bluetooth laser measuring tool, which has a max range of 330 feet!

Cordless

Ryobi Phone Works: Smartphone-Connected Tools

Oct 9, 2014 Stuart 44 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new line of Phone Works tools that pair up with Android and iOS smartphones for readout, control, and enhanced functionality.

Layout & Measuring

New Rockler Bar Gauge Kit

Sep 30, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Rockler has come out with a new 3-in-1 bar gauge kit.

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo Solar-Powered Digital Calipers

Sep 15, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Did you know that Mitutoyo makes digital calipers that are solar powered so that you don’t ever have to replace batteries?!

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers 6SS Carpenters Square (One Time Tool)

Sep 9, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Woodpeckers has come out with a new $100 stainless steel and aluminum carpenters square that’s only available for a limited time.

Layout & Measuring

Bosch GLM 15 Super-Compact Laser Distance Measurement Tool

Aug 7, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new super-small $50 50-foot laser distance measurement tool.

Layout & Measuring

FastCap Long Nose Marker

Aug 4, 2014 Stuart 5 Comments

FastCap’s long nose marker has a regular wide chisel point, and a fine point with 1-1/8″ of extra thin-profile reach.

Cordless

Milwaukee M12 Kit Promo: Free Tool or Battery and Tape Measure!

Aug 1, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

We came across a great Milwaukee M12 tool kit and freebie promo, where select kits come with a free tool and tape measure.

Layout & Measuring

Starrett Metalworking Marking Gauge

Jul 30, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

The Starrett 29B marking gauge makes it quick and easy to make parallel scribes in metal.

Accessories

Mobius & Ruppert Brass Pencil Sharpener

Jul 30, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Who knew that something as minor as a pencil sharpener would make such a difference when using manual pencils!

Layout & Measuring

It’s Official: Milwaukee Tool Acquires Empire Level

Jun 2, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Milwaukee Tool has officially announced their acquisition of Empire Level.

Knives

New Dewalt Carbide Utility Knife Blades

May 6, 2014 Stuart 11 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new carbide-edged utility knife blades that they say lasts 5 times longer than competing blades.

Layout & Measuring

HOT Deal: Buy a Milwaukee Tape Measure (25′), Get One (16′) Free!

Apr 2, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

We came across a very good deal on Milwaukee tape measures – buy a 25-foot magnetic tape, get a 16-foot tape for FREE!

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