Ticonderoga #2 – A woodworker’s pencil of choice

Tool: Ticonderoga #2 soft pencil
Every woodworker uses pencils. The Ticonderoga #2 soft pencil is the choice for my shop. I’ve tried several other manufacturers but the Ticonderoga is a brand with a decent eraser. I got a case of pencils as a gift and ended up tossing them because I couldn’t erase mistake lines. Seems [...]

Pacific Laser Systems PLS 180 Laser Level

Tool: Pacific Laser Systems PLS-60521 PLS180 Tool, 180-degree Fan Angle, Plumb and Level Line Tool
The PLS 180 is a bright, accurate and simple to operate 180º line level. It’s application compares favorably to rotary levels costing considerably more. Set upon my Slik camera tripod the PLS-180 registers clearly on all but sundrenched surfaces.  Projecting a [...]