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Kobalt True Control Tape Measure with Stainless Steel Blade

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New Kobalt “True Control” Tape Measure at Lowe’s

Dec 2, 2021 Stuart 17 Comments

Lowe’s has come out with an interesting new Kobalt tape measure.

Tape Measure Reach vs Standout by Milwaukee Tool

DIY & Home

Tape Measure Reach vs. Standout Explained in One Image

Sep 3, 2021 Stuart 23 Comments

A reader found a clear one-image explanation of tape measure specs.

Craftsman Pro Reach Plus Blade Defense Tape Measure 25-Foot Extended

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New Craftsman Blade Defense Tape Measures

Aug 5, 2021 Stuart 35 Comments

Craftsman is calling their new tape measures the “ultimate measuring tool.”

Dewalt Tough Series Tape Measure 25-Foot

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Is the Dewalt Tough Series Tape Measure Worth the Premium?

Aug 3, 2021 Stuart 27 Comments

What do you get when you spend more for a Dewalt Tough Series tape measure?

Dewalt ToughSeries Tape Measure 100 Foot Drop Resistance

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Dewalt Goes Green with Eco-Friendly Tough Series Packaging

Jul 29, 2021 Stuart 22 Comments

Dewalt Tough Series tapes have new packaging that saves plastic from the landfill.

Dewalt Tough Series Tape Measure 35-foot DWHT36935S

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Dewalt Uses Drones to Drop-Test Tough Series Tape Measures

Jul 16, 2021 Stuart 27 Comments

Ah, so Dewalt drop-tests their tape measures using drones!

Dewalt Tough Series Tape Measure 25-foot DWHT36925S

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt Tough Series Tape Measures – Should Milwaukee be Worried?

Jul 10, 2021 Stuart 37 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new “Ultra Tough” tape measures.

Komelon Contractor TS Tape Measure 40-Foot

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New Komelon Contractor TS 40-Foot Tape Measure

Jun 1, 2021 Stuart 17 Comments

Here’s a new 40-foot tape measurements. Is this something you’d try?

Dewalt Pocket Tape Measure Size

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Dewalt 9-Foot Pocket Tape Measure is Amazingly Convenient

Apr 21, 2021 Stuart 42 Comments

Dewalt’s 9-foot Pocket Tape Measure is OUTSTANDINGLY convenient.

Spec Ops Tape Measure

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Spec Ops Tools Tape Measures

Jan 14, 2021 Stuart 43 Comments

Amazon caught my attention with sponsored listings for Spec Ops Tools tape measures.

Komelon Tape Measure with LED Flashlight

Layout & Measuring

This Komelon Tape Measure has a Built-in Flashlight

Jan 13, 2021 Stuart 36 Comments

Here’s a 25′ tape measure with built-in LED worklight.

Milwaukee 48-22-0425 Compact Tape Measure 25-Foot

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Milwaukee Compact 25′ Tape Measure 2-Pack for $10 w/ Free Shipping

Nov 7, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

Run, don’t walk to snag this Milwaukee tape measure 2-pack deal.

Milwaukee Stud 25ft Tape Measure in a medium sized hand

Layout & Measuring

(SOLD OUT) Deal: Milwaukee Stud Tape Measure for $10, and from a Surprising Source

Apr 28, 2020 Stuart 12 Comments

Amazon has the Milwaukee STUD tape measure on sale for $10.

Stanley PowerLock Tape Measure 2020 USA Packaging

Editorial

What I Learned About the Stanley PowerLock Tape Measure Deal I Couldn’t Find on Black Friday 2019

Feb 5, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

After finally finding Stanley’s holiday tape measure deal, I noticed something different about them.

Milwaukee Stud 25ft Tape Measure in a medium sized hand

Layout & Measuring

Milwaukee Tool Adopts Tape Measure “Reach” Specs

Jan 31, 2020 Stuart 61 Comments

Milwaukee is moving to the new tape measure “reach” advertising spec that was quietly introduced by Stanley, Dewalt, and Craftsman brands.

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.

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