For quick and easy router table bit and table saw blade height adjustments, consider giving these inexpensive setup bars a try.
Big Johnson Hardwood Level Review
Johnson’s Big J hardwood level is a beautifully crafted tool that’s built for performance and accuracy. While we liked the level, it’s not perfect. Check out our review for the full story.
Black & Decker SureGrip Laser Level
Black & Decker’s new SureGrip laser level is designed to make it ridiculously quick and easy to hang pictures, mount shelves, and install any other wall-fixture that needs to be level.
Woodpeckers Carpenter Square One-Time Tools
Woodpeckers is at it again with another one-time tool – a pair of carpenter squares available in both inch and metric sizes.
M-Power R1 Right-Handed Tape Measure
M.Power designed their R1 tape measure so that right-handed folk can hold it in their left hand and make marks with their right.
Dewalt 25 Foot Measuring Tape with 13-ft Blade Standout
Dewalt’s new 25′ tape measure has a 13′ standout and looks to have been designed with usability and jobsite conditions in mind.
Staedtler Graphite 771 1.3mm Mechanical Pencil
Looking for a robust mechanical pencil more suitable for heavier duty use than a typical drafting or writing pencil? Check out the Staedtler 771!
Last Day to Order Woodpeckers Saddle T-Square
Reminder: Woodpeckers’ saddle t-square ordering window ends tonight at midnight. After that, there’s no telling whether these one-time tools will be made ever again.
Is That a Starrett Level, in Your Pocket?
Looking for a precise pocket-friendly bubble level for machine shop and on-the-go use? These Starrett pocket levels are up to the job!
Woodpeckers One-Time Tool Saddle T-Square
Woodpeckers’ has released a new limited run one-time tool, a saddle t-square, which looks great for precision layout tasks.
Johnson Glo-View Digital Level
With easy-to-read level vials and digital measurements in 5 different unit formats, Johnson’s Glo-View Digital Level looks to be a very capable level.
Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil is Excellent for Shop Use
In the search for a good quality mechanical pencil for technical drawing and more precise layout work and shop use, I have come across the incredibly comfortable and workshop-friendly Pentel GraphGear 1000.
Mnpctech Case Modding Ruler is a Handy Layout Tool & Sizing Gauge
Mnpctech’s Modder Ruler & Gauge is a ruler, a sizing gauge, a layout tool, a reference chart, and quite a bit more. If you’re into case modding, you’ll definitely want to take a closer look at this. The Modder Ruler is also handy for smaller scale robotics, electronics, and other such projects.
Woodpeckers 4″x6″ Woodworking Square Deadline Approaches, Plus Incra Alternates
The order deadline for Woodpeckers’ 4″ x 6″ woodworking squares is this Monday. If miss this chance, don’t despair – there’s a similar Incra design that should work almost as well.
Bridge City Tools on Digital Calipers – “You Get What You Pay For”
Bridge City Tool Works tested a $1000 assortment of calipers before coming to a solid conclusion: you get what you pay for. From their testing, one brand and model stood out amongst the rest.