Since I often work alone, I’m always looking for anything that can make my workday easier. And no, that doesn’t make me lazy – that makes me efficient and more productive. (That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!) One thing that’s frequently tough to do solo is to get accurate measurements over long distances or in tricky spaces. Many is the time I’ve balanced on a ladder with the tape measure extended out, only to have it buckle just as I’m trying to read it. Today’s laser measuring tools are super-accurate, reasonably priced, simple to use, feature-packed – and they don’t buckle. We’ll give you an overview of Bosch’s line of laser measuring tools, and take a closer look at a couple of them. Read More
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Hammerhead – New Tools on the Block are “Hangin’ Tough”
It’s a tough world out there in the tool Biz! As the legendary 90’s boy band “New Kids on the Block” taught us: Everybody’s always talkin’ ’bout who’s on top. Don’t cross our path ’cause you’re gonna get stomped. We ain’t gonna give anybody any slack. And if you try to keep us down we’re gonna come right back! So, is there room in the power tool market for a flashy “New Kid on the Block?” Hammerhead Tools is the latest contender in the race to bring a more hip and tech-savvy look to the hand tool game. Their premiere offerings include the Hammerhead “Switch”, a compact laser measuring tool, and 30 and 50 piece impact bit sets. Hammerhead is clearly shooting for the DIY market, but are they tough enough to hang with Joey, Jonathan, Jordan, Danny and Donnie? Read More