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Rotring 600 Mechanical Pencil

Layout & Measuring

Rotring Mechanical Pencil Deal of the Day (12/19/18)

Dec 19, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

This cool, classy, and well-made mechanical pencil is on sale, today only.

Mitutoyo Digital Calipers

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo Digital Calipers

Dec 11, 2018 Stuart 20 Comments

I’m a big fan of Mitutoyo digital calipers.

Woodpeckers Holiday Countdown graphic

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Holiday Countdown — A New “Retired” Tool Every Day Until Dec 12th.

Dec 3, 2018 Benjamen 5 Comments

Woodpeckers 1st Holiday Countdown will reveal a “retired” One Time Tool for purchase until December 12th.

Milwaukee 10 Foot Key chain Tape with LED Product Shot

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee 10ft Keychain Tape Measure with Built-in LED Flashlight

Nov 27, 2018 Benjamen 33 Comments

Milwaukee’s new 10’/3m keychain tape with LED is finally available at Home Depot.

Stanley LeverLock Tape Measure Set

Layout & Measuring

Stanley LeverLock Tape Measure 4-Pack for $10

Nov 24, 2018 Stuart 12 Comments

There’s a new Stanley LeverLock tape measure 4-pack promo deal.

Milwaukee Stud 25ft Tape Measure blade extended

Layout & Measuring

Lowest Price: Milwaukee Stud 25′ Tape Measure for $10 (Shipped!)

Nov 21, 2018 Stuart 3 Comments

This the lowest price I’ve seen on the new Milwaukee Stud 25′ tape measure.

Craftsman CMHT82597Z Tape Measure 2-Pack Black Friday 2018 Deal

Layout & Measuring

Early Black Friday 2018 Tool Deals: Craftsman Tape Measures (made in USA)

Nov 5, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

There are some early Black Friday 2018 deals on new Craftsman tape measures.

Milwaukee Stud Tape Measure 2-Pack Holiday 2018 Deal

Layout & Measuring

Milwaukee Stud Tape Measure 2-Pack Holiday 2018 Deal

Nov 1, 2018 Stuart 14 Comments

There’s a 2-for-1 promo on Milwaukee’s latest and most durable tape measure.

Woodpeckers Woodworkers Edge Rule Close Up

Layout & Measuring

New Woodpeckers Edge Rule for Woodworkers

Oct 25, 2018 Benjamen 30 Comments

Woodpeckers new edge rule is designed to make layout work easier and more precise.

Irwin Demolition Scratch Awl in Action

Layout & Measuring

Irwin Demolition Scratch Awl

Oct 3, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

What would you use Irwin’s demolition scratch awl for?

Lufkin Tape Measure Keychain

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Lufkin Tape Measure Keychain

Sep 20, 2018 Stuart 11 Comments

Lufkin’s 6-foot tape measure keychain is small and convenient.

Mitutoyo USA-Made Stainless Steel Ruler

Layout & Measuring

Mitutoyo 6″ Stainless Steel Ruler

Sep 14, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought a new 6″ ruler, and can heartily recommend it.

Milwaukee Stud 25ft Tape Measure blade extended

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Stud Tape Measures

Aug 29, 2018 Benjamen 21 Comments

Milwaukee’s new Stud tape measure has a new tear resistant blade and can survive 80′ drops on packed earth.

Red laser level line on a folding rule

Editorial

An Old-School Tool I Never Thought I’d Use with a Laser Level

Jul 16, 2018 Benjamen 24 Comments

Who knew that modern and traditional layout tools would work so well with each other.

Winbag Air Shim

Awesome & Cool

Do You Use Inflatable Air Shims such as the Winbag?

Jun 21, 2018 Stuart 49 Comments

Have you ever used a Winbag inflatable air shim?

Ryobi 25-foot Tape Measure

Layout & Measuring

Ryobi Tape Measures on Sale – Yes, RYOBI

Jun 4, 2018 Stuart 4 Comments

(2) Ryobi 25′ tape measures for $11. Seems like a good deal.

Stanley FatMax Tape Measure 33-725

Layout & Measuring

Deal: Stanley FatMax Tape Measure Promo Packs (2 for 1, Father’s Day 2018)

Jun 3, 2018 Stuart 16 Comments

Here’s a good deal on the (regular? Stanley FatMax tape measure. There’s a 2x 25′ promo pack, and a 25′ + 16′ bundle.

Stanley FatMax FMHT36325 Tape Measure

Layout & Measuring

New Stanley FatMax USA-Made 25′ Tape Measure (2018 Version)

Jun 1, 2018 Stuart 34 Comments

Stanley FatMax has come out with a new “One Tape Fits All” long-lasting 25′ tape measure.

Milwaukee Rover Pivoting Flood Light with Redlithium USB battery

Cordless

New Milwaukee RedLithium USB Tools: Flashlights, Heated Gloves, and Digital Levels

May 31, 2018 Benjamen 31 Comments

Milwaukee introduced new flashlights, heated gloves, and a Redstick digital level, all powered by their RedLithium USB battery platform.

Lufkin Black Widow tape measure hero

Hand Tools

Lufkin Black Widow Tape Measures, with Green on Black Markings

May 29, 2018 Benjamen 24 Comments

The Lufkin Black Widow 25′ tape measure has “Hi-Viz” green markings on a black background to help it stand out in dim lighting.

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