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Bosch GLM 20X Laser Distance Measuring Tool

Layout & Measuring

The $30 Bosch Laser Distance Measuring Tool Deal of the Season (H2019)

Dec 11, 2019 Stuart 17 Comments

The Bosch GLM 20 laser distance measuring tool is still on sale.

Stanley Dewalt Tape Measure Reach Example

Editorial

Here’s Why Dewalt, Craftsman, Stanley Now Describe Tape Measure Extension with “Reach”

Nov 19, 2019 Stuart 41 Comments

We now know why Stanley Black & Decker is using “reach” terminology to describe their tape measures.

Lufkin Tape Measure Nite Eye Blade Visibility_

Layout & Measuring

Milwaukee, Dewalt, Lufkin, Craftsman, Stanley Black Friday 2019 Tape Measure Deals

Nov 15, 2019 Stuart 36 Comments

Are tape measure 2-packs for users like me who always misplace their favorite tapes, or users looking to try new brands?

Craftsman Tape Measure 2019 Holiday Special

Editorial

Why are Dewalt and Craftsman Advertising Tape Measure “Reach” Instead of Standout?

Nov 12, 2019 Stuart 49 Comments

We discovered Dewalt, Craftsman, and Stanley tape measures being advertised with blade “reach” instead of “standout.”

Lufkin Tape Measure COO Marketing Closeup

Editorial

Thoughts on Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measure Packaging?

Nov 11, 2019 Stuart 38 Comments

I can’t say this is how I would have designed the back panel of Lufkin’s tape measure packaging.

Dewalt DWHT43239GC Tape Measure and Laser Distance Measuring Tool Bundle

Layout & Measuring

Deal Breakdown: Dewalt Laser and Tape Measure Deal Bundle (H2019)

Nov 9, 2019 Stuart 13 Comments

This new Dewalt special buy gives you a 40′ laser distance measuring tool and 25′ tape measure for $30.

Craftsman Pocket Tape Measure Extended

Layout & Measuring

New Craftsman Pocket Tape Measure has Everything Except for…

Nov 3, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

This Craftsman 9ft tape measure looks like a convenient must-have.

ToolGuyd Favorites for Hanging Cabinets November 2019

Clamps

Tool Talk: Hanging Cabinets with Some of My Favorite Tools

Nov 1, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Let’s talk about the tools I used to hang some new wall cabinets.

Crescent Lufkin Shockforce Nite Eye Tape Measure Promo Image

Layout & Measuring

What do You See in this Crescent Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measure Promo Image?

Oct 3, 2019 Stuart 57 Comments

I lover over-analyzing tool product images. What’s going on here?

Crescent Lufkin Fold-Out Exending Square

Layout & Measuring

New Crescent and Husky Extendable Rafter Squares

Sep 20, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Crescent and Husky have come out with a new 6″ rafter square with fold-out extension arm.

New Milwaukee Trim Square

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Trim Square Fits in Your Pocket

Aug 12, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

Milwaukee Tool has come out with a new 4-1/2″ trim square.

Empire Level polycast protractor and angle finder

Layout & Measuring

Empire Protractor and Angle Finder

Aug 12, 2019 Benjamen 14 Comments

The Empire protractor and angle finder fits in places other angle tools won’t and is worth the few bucks you’ll spend.

Dewalt XP Tape Measure

Editorial

Your Favorite Tape Measure?

Aug 6, 2019 Stuart 62 Comments

Tell us about your tape measure likes and dislikes!

New Milwaukee Wide Blade Tape Measures

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Tool Wide-Blade Tape Measures with “Best-in-Class” Standout

Aug 5, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Milwaukee has come out new Wide Blade tape measures featuring “longer and straighter” standout and double-sided markings.

Isometric Drawing Example

Editorial

Isometric Graph Paper

Jul 30, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Isometric paper is a different kind of graph paper that can help you draw 3D objects and plans by hand.

Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil

Layout & Measuring

Snag the Fantastic Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil on Sale!

Jul 26, 2019 Stuart 26 Comments

The fantastic Rotring 600 mechanical pencil is currently on sale.

Alvin Triangles

Layout & Measuring

A Local Contractor Reminded Me How Useful Drafting Triangles Could Be

Jul 25, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

Drafting triangles make it easier to draw straight and parallel lines, and they’re surprisingly inexpensive.

Lee Valley Veritas Drill Bit Depth Gauge in Action

Layout & Measuring

New Lee Valley Veritas Drill Bit Stop Gauge

Jun 25, 2019 Stuart 30 Comments

Lee Valley has come out with a new drill bit stop gauge, and it is very affordably priced.

Milwaukee Inkzall Large Chisel Tip Marker

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Inkzall Chisel-Tip Markers, Large and XL

Jun 17, 2019 Stuart 5 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with new larger Inkzall markers.

Uni Shift Mechanical Pencil

Layout & Measuring

Uni Shift Mechanical Pencil with Retractable Tip

Jun 13, 2019 Stuart 7 Comments

The Uni Shift is an interesting mechanical pencil with retractable tip.

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