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Midori MD Notebook A5 Grid

Layout & Measuring

Best Workshop Notepads for Enthusiasts

Dec 20, 2021 Stuart 44 Comments

Here are some notepad ideas for a more premium writing and sketching experience.

Kobalt True Control Tape Measure with Stainless Steel Blade

Layout & Measuring

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.

Lee Valley Digital Setup Gauges 99W6306

Layout & Measuring

Digital Setup Gauge Set – Special Buy

Oct 13, 2021 Benjamen 9 Comments

Lee Valley is selling a Digital Gauge set including a height gauge and a level box for $30.

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.

Crick 18-inch Level

Layout & Measuring

Have You Used or Heard of Crick Tool’s USA-Made Wood Levels?

Aug 20, 2021 Stuart 52 Comments

Have you ever used or heard of this brand of USA-made wood levels before?

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

Layout & Measuring

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

Layout & Measuring

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

Layout & Measuring

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

Layout & Measuring

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 Atomic Series Hand Tool Expansion 2021

Knives

Coming Soon: Dewalt Atomic Hand Tools and Lasers

Jul 16, 2021 Stuart 41 Comments

Dewalt has shared that new Atomic Series hand tools and lasers will be launching this year.

Milwaukee 25-foot Stud Tape Measure Features

Editorial

Deciphering Dewalt and Milwaukee Tape Measure Drop Rating Claims

Jul 11, 2021 Stuart 20 Comments

A reader’s comment has me thinking about tape measure drop ratings.

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.

X-Acto Wall Mount Pencil Sharpener

Layout & Measuring

Let’s talk About Workshop Pencil Sharpeners

Jun 24, 2021 Stuart 72 Comments

Let’s talk about workshop pencil sharpeners.

Bosch GLM165-25G Green Laser Measurer

Layout & Measuring

New Bosch Red & Green Laser Measurers Have a Stakeout Accuracy “Deviation”

Jun 2, 2021 Stuart 18 Comments

Here’s what you need to know Bosch’s new lasers’ “accuracy deviation” issue.

Komelon Contractor TS Tape Measure 40-Foot

Layout & Measuring

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 Atomic Laser Distance Measuring Tool

Layout & Measuring

New Dewalt ATOMIC Laser Distance Measurer

May 6, 2021 Stuart 35 Comments

Here’s a look at the new Dewalt ATOMIC laser distance measuring tool.

Dewalt Pocket Tape Measure Size

Layout & Measuring

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.

Dewalt DCLE34030G 20V Max 3x360 Green Laser Kit

Cordless

Giveaway: DEWALT 20V MAX* Green Laser Level and 12V MAX* XTREME Combo Kit

Apr 15, 2021 Stuart 444 Comments

Here’s a chance to level up your gear with a new DEWALT giveaway!

Dewalt 20V Max 3x360 Green Line Laser Hero2

Cordless

Exploring the New DEWALT 20V MAX 3×360 Green Line Laser

Apr 14, 2021 Stuart 12 Comments

Here’s what you need to know about Dewalt’s new 3×360 green line laser.

Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Green Laser Levels

Cordless

New DEWALT Green Laser Levels

Apr 13, 2021 Stuart 16 Comments

DEWALT has come out with a new line of 20V MAX* green lasers.

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