Amid all the high-tech of a modern woodshop, the classic tape measure seems almost anachronistic (unless you are really old school or in Europe where they still uses wooden folding rules). But new ...

Throw a green beam and leave your hands free to adjust your workpiece.

“It’s a compact powerhouse that’s made my projects smoother and quicker.” Precise measuring is important when it comes to hanging home decor, furniture placement, building a shed, and other DIY ...

The Xtape1 is a very different take on the laser tape measure. This one has a laser, yes (three, actually, a red one is used for measuring, and two green aligning beams) that's good out to 330 feet ...

“Architect, engineer, designer, carpenter or just who wanting to add a book shelf to the study room, a laser tape measure is a necessity for your tool box. Introducing iRULER M130, a miniature laser ...

Ever found yourself frustrated with inaccurate measurements that ruin your DIY projects? Imagine transforming your measuring tasks with a tool that combines the best of digital and laser technology.

[Andrew] got a little help from his friends to hack a laser distance meter. Using laser distance meters as sensors is one of the great quests of hackers – with good reason. Accurate distance readings ...

It’s devices like Bosch’s GLM 15, a new laser measure, that support the fact that it’s never too early to start filling out one’s holiday gift wish list. The tiny device serves two purposes: first and ...

Obviously the wavelength of a laser can’t be measured with a scale as large as that of a carpenter’s tape measure. At least not directly and that’s where a Compact Disc comes in. [Styropyro] uses a CD ...