Bob

About Bob

Bob was raised in a DIY household - he later learned it was because they were economically disadvantaged (poor). Bob has worked as a machinist, general contractor, landlord/handyman and most perilously as a high school math teacher. His strongest attribute? He has never been smart enough to be afraid.

Keson Magnetic Box Beam Level is Plumb On the Level

Bob October 1, 2019 Leave a Comment

Level and plumb are two of the basics of construction and Keson has been at the craft since 1968 when Roy Nosek started the business out of his basement. There are substantive differences in their Keson Magnetic Box Beam Level – model LKB48M, most notably the Focus Vial by SOLA with 20% magnification and color contrast for easier reading of the bubble. Keson sent us one of their magnetic box beam levels recently, and we’re ready to level with you on our opinion of it. Read More

Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measures Up. . . and Over

Bob July 31, 2019 Leave a Comment

You would be hard pressed to find a tool box or pickup truck floor that doesn’t have at least one tape measure in it. We need them on most every job site but they are NOT all created equal. Fortunately, Crescent Lufkin has created the Lufkin Shockforce and Lufkin Shockforce Nite Eye tape measures. These tape measures were designed to help us to complete projects and to last through the often abusive process. Read More