Tape Measures – Page 2

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Harbor Freight’s First Hercules Hand Tools – New Tape Measures

Mar 7, 2022 Stuart 20 Comments

Harbor Freight has come out with their first-ever Hercules tape measures.

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New Kobalt Tape Measure has a Built-in LED Light

Feb 3, 2022 Stuart 27 Comments

Kobalt has a new 25′ tape measure with LED light and USB-rechargeable battery.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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(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.

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