Layout & Measuring

Milwaukee Tape Measures are Getting Upgrades

Sep 3, 2024 Stuart 30 Comments

Milwaukee has a lot of new tape measures on the way.

Layout & Measuring

New Woodpeckers BigCal – Jumbo-Sized Woodworking Calipers

May 13, 2024 Stuart 40 Comments

Woodpeckers launched a new measuring tool.

Layout & Measuring

Lowe’s Tape Measure Tips

Apr 12, 2024 Stuart 36 Comments

What’s your take on Lowe’s tape measure tips?

Editorial

How Many Tape Measures Have You Purchased at a Store vs Online?

Mar 25, 2024 Stuart 58 Comments

Where would you buy a new tape measure? Why?

Layout & Measuring

New Metabo HPT TruRange Tape Measure

Mar 25, 2024 Stuart 10 Comments

Metabo HPT has a tape measure.

Layout & Measuring

Stabila Dark Shadow – a Limited Edition 16″ Digital Level

Mar 5, 2024 Stuart 20 Comments

Stabila has a new limited edition level.

Layout & Measuring

New Bosch Budget-Friendly Basic Laser Measuring Tool – Price Drop!

Nov 19, 2023 Stuart 25 Comments

Bosch launched an updated 100′ laser distance measuring tool.

Layout & Measuring

New Harbor Freight Jobsite Marker

Sep 14, 2023 Stuart 38 Comments

Harbor Freight added a new permanent marker to their lineup.

Layout & Measuring

Stiletto Launched New USA-Made Carpenter Squares

Sep 13, 2023 Stuart 39 Comments

Stiletto is expanding into layout tools.

Layout & Measuring

MarkerLock Sharpie and Inkzall Marker Holders – Price Drop!

Sep 13, 2023 Stuart 33 Comments

This is a cool way to hold up to 6 permanent markers!

Layout & Measuring

New Ryobi Hand Tools are Coming to Home Depot

Aug 25, 2023 Stuart 10 Comments

Ryobi is launching new hobby and DIY layout tools.

Layout & Measuring

New Stanley Control-Lock Tape Measures – Compact with a Finger Brake

Mar 16, 2023 Stuart 18 Comments

Stanley has a new line of tape measures.

Layout & Measuring

This Dewalt Tough Tape Lights up Your Measurements

Feb 7, 2023 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a peek at the new Dewalt LED tape measure.

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Tape Measure has an LED Light & USB Charging

Dec 13, 2022 Stuart 54 Comments

Milwaukee is launching a 25′ tape measure with built-in rechargeable light.

Layout & Measuring

Hot Deal on this Bosch Pro Laser Distance Measuring Tool

Dec 2, 2022 Stuart 19 Comments

There’s a great price on this Bosch laser distance measurer.

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