There’s One for Almost Everyone I am quite picky about the measuring tapes that I use pretty well every day because over the years I have collected quite a few from reviews and samples. In truth, the ones that don’t … Continue reading
Even from a Distance – the Leica DISTO™ D510 is a Good Measure Now and then I take out my example of the Original DISTO™ I tested way back then in 2001 (?) and just sit back and think how … Continue reading
from Draper Laser levels are a no-brainer these days. They are even easier to use, very versatile and accurate and sure beat a piece of string and a plumb bob because they don’t move around when there is the slightest … Continue reading
A Torch for 007? When did torches become sexy? The market seems to be crammed with beautifully made precision instruments that are well specified and cover every niche of the market. Now don’t think I am complaining. These torches are, … Continue reading
Straight Down the Line Remember when lasers were the coming thing in the trade? Some predicted that they wouldn’t be up to the job, but so many great devices have appeared on the market in the last five or so … Continue reading
What a Range What did we do before lasers? Perhaps the lack of them explains some of the slightly dodgy angles I come across when I am around doing various jobs? We just don’t have the excuse any longer for … Continue reading
Toeing the Lines I guess we all managed quite well before the arrival of laser levels. A plumb bob and spirit level are capable of giving good results in the hands of people that know what to do. For myself, … Continue reading
The Official England Toolkit from Advent In the tool trade we are all very aware of the importance of quality and branding. Some companies spend millions reinforcing brand awareness to ensure that their brands remain as visible and as powerful … Continue reading
Don’t you hate those people at Leica Geosystems – just when you thought you had got the best out of your latest laser device, out comes a new device that is much more advanced and will do a lot more sophisticated things. You wrestle with your conscience, but deep down you know that the new device will actually work better and make your working life easier – and will probably save you time and money. Continue reading
Having just moved house (again), and just about to be embarking on all the jobs associated with moving in, like putting up curtain rails, re-establishing my workshop and building yet another garden shed, I was pleased to have a couple of Draper levels to put to use in real life situations for this review… Continue reading
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