Dewalt’s new 25′ tape measure has a 13′ standout and looks to have been designed with usability and jobsite conditions in mind.
Staedtler Graphite 771 1.3mm Mechanical Pencil
Looking for a robust mechanical pencil more suitable for heavier duty use than a typical drafting or writing pencil? Check out the Staedtler 771!
Last Day to Order Woodpeckers Saddle T-Square
Reminder: Woodpeckers’ saddle t-square ordering window ends tonight at midnight. After that, there’s no telling whether these one-time tools will be made ever again.
Is That a Starrett Level, in Your Pocket?
Looking for a precise pocket-friendly bubble level for machine shop and on-the-go use? These Starrett pocket levels are up to the job!
Woodpeckers One-Time Tool Saddle T-Square
Woodpeckers’ has released a new limited run one-time tool, a saddle t-square, which looks great for precision layout tasks.
Johnson Glo-View Digital Level
With easy-to-read level vials and digital measurements in 5 different unit formats, Johnson’s Glo-View Digital Level looks to be a very capable level.
Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil is Excellent for Shop Use
In the search for a good quality mechanical pencil for technical drawing and more precise layout work and shop use, I have come across the incredibly comfortable and workshop-friendly Pentel GraphGear 1000.
Mnpctech Case Modding Ruler is a Handy Layout Tool & Sizing Gauge
Mnpctech’s Modder Ruler & Gauge is a ruler, a sizing gauge, a layout tool, a reference chart, and quite a bit more. If you’re into case modding, you’ll definitely want to take a closer look at this. The Modder Ruler is also handy for smaller scale robotics, electronics, and other such projects.
Woodpeckers 4″x6″ Woodworking Square Deadline Approaches, Plus Incra Alternates
The order deadline for Woodpeckers’ 4″ x 6″ woodworking squares is this Monday. If miss this chance, don’t despair – there’s a similar Incra design that should work almost as well.
Bridge City Tools on Digital Calipers – “You Get What You Pay For”
Bridge City Tool Works tested a $1000 assortment of calipers before coming to a solid conclusion: you get what you pay for. From their testing, one brand and model stood out amongst the rest.
New Woodpeckers Square, Another One-Time Tool
Woodpeckers is on a roll with their new one-time tool designs. Last week they introduced excellent dovetail marking gauges, this week a good looking 6″ x 4″ square. Check out this preview:
Woodpeckers Dovetail Marking Gauges and Saddle Squares
Woodpeckers is at it again with a few new limited time woodworking layout and marking tools. Check ’em out!
Johnson Level & Tool Magnetic Tip Tape Measures
Johnson’s magnetic tape measures have magnetic tips that hold strong to ferrous (iron/steel) metal surfaces. They feature printing on both sides, large easy to read numbers, and a jobsite-tough case for greater durability. The above pictured 25-foot model has a 1-1/6″ blade width and is currently priced fairly low at Amazon. Johnson Magnetic Tip 25′ […]
Starrett Automotive Inspection Sets
Starrett is introducing two new inspection sets for automotive use. The new sets are ideal for measuring movement and play between parts, as well as component wear (such as ball joints). The sets offer several options for securing the measuring fixtures to nearby surfaces. Mechanics and techs can use either the included locking pliers or […]
Wiha Measure-Up Screwdrivers Review
Wiha recently released new screwdrivers based off their SoftFinish cushion grip drivers. These new Measure-Up screwdrivers feature inch and metric measuring scales on the shafts of the drivers. Initially I was skeptical that these new drivers were just another “gimmicky’ tool but I was soon proven wrong, as you will see in the following hands-on review.
Woodpeckers 6″ Carpenters Square is Long Overdue
Woodpeckers just introduced a new 6″ carpenters square that has been long overdue. The square is machined from cast and ground aluminum tooling plate, features machined 90° and 45° angles and has a solid beefy base that also functions as a handle. Woodpeckers previously only offered a 12″ carpenter triangle, which is a bit large […]
Wiha Pocket Folding Ruler Review
Wiha offers quite a few sizes and styles of folding rulers. Their smallest size, model #61601, is sized just right for stowing away in a pocket, tackle box, or tool box. These folding rulers are waterproof, flexible, and extremely durable. Or are they? Jeff was kind of enough to put one of these rulers through a […]
Wiha’s Indestructible Flexible Folding Rulers
Reader JeffD sent us another tip, this time about Wiha’s MaxiFlex folding rulers. These rulers are chemical, water, scratch, and impact resistant with deep embossed measurement scales. They’re also flexible and won’t rust or kink.
Bosch’s New Long Distance Measuring Laser Range Finders
Bosch just announced that they will be releasing two new laser range finders to complement their short and medium-range platforms. The two new laser distance measuring tools, GLR500 and GLR825, are capable of quickly and accurately measuring in 11 different modes of distances of 500 and 825 feet, respectively.
C.H. Hanson Remedies Potential Ball Level Crosshair Issue!
Last month we posted an update to our review of C.H. Hanson’s Precision Ball Level. In our experience, the ball level worked exactly as advertised, and looked to be very solidly made. In our update, we discussed a slight design flaw that made new levels susceptible to damage under certain conditions – perhaps careless handling at […]