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Layout & Measuring

Bagel, the Worlds Smartest Tape Measure, Actually Looks Good, But Not for Daily Users

Jul 13, 2016 Stuart 36 Comments

The Bagel is said to the world’s smartest tape measure. It sure looks good, but can it replace a traditional tape measure?

Electrical Tools

General Tools Goes All Out with ToolSmart Connected Tools

Jul 5, 2016 Stuart 13 Comments

General Tools has come out with 4 ToolSmart connected tools – a laser distance measurer, angle finder, inspection camera, and multimeter.

Layout & Measuring

New Rockler Corner Radius Routing Templates

May 30, 2016 Benjamen 11 Comments

With Rockler’s corner radius routing templates, you can easily transfer and route 12 radius sizes, from 1/8″ to 2″.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Best Tape Measure Keychain Showdown: Milwaukee vs. Stanley Fatmax

May 20, 2016 Benjamen 18 Comments

Stanley FatMax vs. Milwaukee, which is the better EDC keychain tape measure?

Bosch GLM 15 Laser Distance Measurer Size

Layout & Measuring

Father’s Day Sale: Bosch 50′ Laser Measurer for $30 (from $50)

May 16, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

Bosch’s small and easy to use GLM 15 laser distance measurer is on sale, at the almost must-buy price of $30.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Stanley Updated Their FatMax Keychain Tape Measure, but Maybe Not for the Better

May 16, 2016 Benjamen 13 Comments

Stanley updated their FatMax keychain tape measure, but we’re not exactly pleased with the changes.

Layout & Measuring

15% Off Stanley USA-Made Tools, Plus a Complaint

May 9, 2016 Stuart 24 Comments

Save 15% on select made-in-USA Stanley hand tools! It took a broken or defective Stanley tape for me to find this deal.

Bosch GLM 20 Compact Laser Measuring Tool

Layout & Measuring

Another Bosch Teeny Tiny Laser Distance Measuring Tool

May 6, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

Bosch has come out with a new pocketable laser distance measuring tool, sporting new branding and upgraded features.

Layout & Measuring

New Milwaukee Inkzall… Highlighters?

May 6, 2016 Stuart 17 Comments

Milwaukee has expanded their Inkzall marker lineup with new highlighters! How often do you use highlighters?

Layout & Measuring

Hands on: Cool Monteverde Tool Pen, Plus They’re on Sale

May 4, 2016 Stuart 18 Comments

I bought a Monteverde tool pen, and it’s pretty decent. Snag one for yourself while they’re still on sale!

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers One Time Tool: 45-90 Stainless Steel Triangles for Marking Angles

Apr 27, 2016 Benjamen 11 Comments

Woodpeckers latest One-Time Tool is a 45-90 stainless steel triangle, available in different sizes with your choice of inch or metric markings, for laying out accurate angles.

Layout & Measuring

Hot Deal: Milwaukee Tape Measure 3-Pack for $15

Apr 25, 2016 Benjamen 13 Comments

We came across a great deal on this Milwaukee 3-pack of tape measures, including 25 ft, 16 ft, and 6 ft sizes, for just under $15.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers One Time Tool: Blade Gauge (Order Deadline 4/25/2016)

Apr 6, 2016 Benjamen 31 Comments

Woodpeckers new one-time tool, the Blade Gauge 2.0, allows you to quickly and accurately set the bevel and miter angles of both table and miter saws.

Staedtler 2mm Lead Holder

DIY Projects

Getting Started with 2.0mm Mechanical Pencils

Mar 24, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s what you need to buy to get started with 2.0 mm technical pencils.

Staedtler Blue Metal Mechanical Pencil

Layout & Measuring

Staedtler Metal-Bodied Mechanical Pencils

Mar 22, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a mechanical pencil that will completely change the way you sketch your projects! (Not really, but it’s still great to write and sketch with.)

Layout & Measuring

Reader Question: Woodpeckers vs. Veritas Bar Gauge?

Feb 24, 2016 Stuart 24 Comments

A reader asked for some input about Veritas vs. Woodpeckers’ woodworking bar gauge sets.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers Precision Triangles, 12″ and 18″ (One Time Tool, 2/22/16 Order Deadline)

Feb 21, 2016 Stuart 11 Comments

Woodpeckers’ latest One Time Tools, 12″ and 18″ precision squares, are available for ordering thru 2/22/2016.

Layout & Measuring

JessEm Wood Sabre Marking Gauge

Feb 18, 2016 Benjamen 8 Comments

JessEm’s new Wood Sabre marking gauge offers some advanced features to help make your layout work quicker, easier, and more precise.

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers 4″ Saddle T-Square Review

Dec 17, 2015 Benjamen 6 Comments

We reviewed Woodpecker’s latest One Time Tool – a Saddle Square that has proven to be very good at its job.

Clamps

Rockler Clamp-It Corner Clamping Jig Review

Dec 14, 2015 Benjamen 14 Comments

We reviewed Rockler’s Clamp-It Square and Corner Clamping Jig, which make it quicker and easier to square up and assemble your woodworking projects.

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