All of the surfaces of this English-made chisel — the quality blade and the acrylic handle — are beautifully smooth and polished. The tool has a nice balance and is a joy to use. It feels good in my hands. The tool scored an “good” on the toughness test. The price is for a set of four chisels.
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Stanley Powerlock 16-ft. tape measure
With its smooth lock, tough case, compact size, and excellent accuracy, this Stanley tape is perfect for workshop use.
Head is easy to remove, replace, and lock down; narrowest blade, at 5⁄8 in., made it easier to fit into tight places; hard to read under bright lights.
The adjuster runs through the beam from a small knob at the back end right to the cutting wheel, which moves in and out as you turn the knob. This arrangement works well but makes adjustments a two-handed operation, requiring a little more effort.
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