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I’m Buying Another Empire Combination Square (2020 Gift Guide)

Dec 19, 2020 Stuart 62 Comments

I picked up an Empire combination square recently, and am now ordering the other size as well.

A Sneak Peek at Some of the New Empire Level Innovations for 2015 and 2016

Jun 30, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Here is the early fruit of Milwaukee Tool’s acquisition of Empire Level, and the answer to an important question: will Empire tools continue to be made in the USA?

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New Supersized Lagesse Combination Squares

Aug 1, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

These new USA-made combination squares are extra-wide for extra stability.

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