Reading a Tape Measure Can Be Easy If You Know What to Look For Learning how to read a tape measure is one of the first things any Pro or DIYer has to learn. If the old adage “measure twice, cut once” is true, you’ll never get to the cut if you don’t know what […]
Tape measures are a staple in everyone’s toolbox from the most seasoned Pro to the greenest DIYer. Ranging in length and price, most cost less than $30. But are all tape measures created equally? Of course not. We’re breaking things down into the categories our Pro team says are most important when they’re looking for […]
Ox Tools Pro Tuff Blade Tape Measure Targets Premium Competitors Tape measures are a staple in everyone’s toolbox from the most seasoned Pro to the greenest DIYer and range in both price and length. But are all tape measures created equally? Certainly not. The OX Tools Pro Tuff Blade tape measure targets the premium end […]
Stabila Pocket Tapes Specialize in Determining Short Distances The Stabila Pocket Tape Measures come in compact casings, measuring lengths up to 26 feet. If your work won’t often call for measuring longer lengths, why carry all the extra bulk around? These compact tapes can safely store away in a pant pocket, fit into a tool […]
DEWALT TOUGHSERIES Tape Measures Focus On Durability and User Experience Tape measures are crucial to nearly every job but they don’t always hold up as well as we’d like. DEWALT TOUGHSERIES tape measures are built to survive the jobsite with features designed to make your measuring tasks easier. We’re teaming up with DEWALT to tell […]
Kapro Measurement Tools Span The Trades Kapro tape measures cover a wide variety of practical applications needed in so many trade professions. Between the Kapro 510 Optivision Series, Kapro 500 Series, and 660N Power Reels, everyone from construction and carpentry Pros to landscaping technicians and weekend warriors have the right measuring tool for the job. […]
Crescent Power Tapes Easier to Carry and Easier to Read Crescent Tools has launched another tape measure line under the Lufkin brand. The Crescent Lufkin Chrome Power Tapes feature some aesthetic design changes that make these tape measures easier to read and easier to carry. Crescent Chrome Power Tapes: The Big Deal The Chrome Power […]
Lixer Tools has several excellent products for calibrating and checking tape measure accuracy. These range from the Lixer Gage Block to the Lixer Master tape measure calibration tool and even a calibration station and bench square. Originally, these tape measure calibration tools came in wood. Now, Lixer constructs these products from anodized aluminum or 303 […]
Spec Ops Tools Exists to Provide Quality Tools While Supporting Veterans We’ve spent the last couple of months getting to know Spec Ops Tools. Their story is bigger than just producing tools and if you have a heart for our military and first responders, it’s a story worth knowing. Who is Spec Ops Tools? According […]
In celebration of National Tape Measure Day, we’re giving away an exclusive Milwaukee Tool Tape Measure Kit and two 25ft Wide Blade Tape Measures (check out our review). One lucky winner will get an exclusive Milwaukee PACKOUT tape measure kit including a 25ft STUD Magnetic tape measure, a 25ft Wide Blade Magnetic tape measure, a […]
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