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Item # : 599749
Model # : 680-42-294
Stanley Spirit Torpedo Level: Stanley chooses optimum materials and not a single material for building each tool.
- Length: 8-inch
- Number of vials: 3
Price is $6.89
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Item # : 580897
Model # : 318-729
General® Tools Slide Caliper delivers the same accuracy and precision as some of our larger models, and in addition it has decimal equivalents table on back.
- Measuring range: 0-4 inches
- Graduations: 1/16-inch and 1/32-inch
Price is $18.19
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Item # : 154273
Model # : 318-1433
The 3" long General Tools® 1433 Digital Fractional Caliper has a high-contrast digital display that easily switches between inches, millimeters and fractions, and is ideal for three universal systems of measurement at an accuracy of 0.001".
- Graduations: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64"
- Material: Hardened stainless steel
Price is $32.49
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Item # : 580912
Model # : 318-842
General Tools Pencil Compass is carpenters’ favorite because it is made of long lasting die-cast rust proof metal.
- Measuring range: 0-9 inches
- Material: Die-Cast Rust Proof Metal
Price is $11.99
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Item # : 599526
Model # : 680-42-287
Stanley® Spirit Line Level: Stanley® chooses optimum materials and not a single material for building each tool.
- Length: 3-inch
- Number of vials: 1
Price is $4.79
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Item # : 154270
Model # : 318-132ME
General Tools® 132ME Pocket Caliper is 3" long and delivers accurate measurements with both metric and English readings for inside and outside measurements.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Measuring system: Inch and metric
Price is $20.69
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Item # : 579685
Model # : 272-E250
Empire® Level Professional Combination Square has True Blue® vial for accuracy and has a self-aligning drawbolt.
- Blade material: Stainless Steel
- Precision machined head and True Blue® vials ensure squareness to 0.001-inch
Price is $34.89
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Item # : 154275
Model # : 318-147
With high-contrast digital display that easily switches between inches, millimeters, and fractions, General Tools® 147 Digital Fractional Caliper offers three universal systems of measurement.
- Graduations: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64"
- Material: Hardened stainless steel
Price is $77.69
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Item # : 852202
Model # : 681-36129
L.S. Starrett® Tempered Steel Blade Professional Framing Square provides clear coating for rust resistance.
- Blade length: 24 in
- Blade width: 2 in
Price is $32.59
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Item # : 577773
Model # : 272-1110
Empire® Level Framing Square Permanently has stamped numbers, rafter table and graduations on brushed aluminum finish.
- Head length: 16-inch
- Graduations: 1/8-inch at 1-inch
Price is $18.89
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Item # : 600000
Model # : 680-46-028
Stanley® Combination square featuring 5 1/2" x 12" x 3/4" thick chrome plated blade includes high-visibility yellow, die-cast head and handle with brass hardware for enhanced durability.
- Blade length: 12-inch
- Blade thickness: 3/4-inch
Price is $18.49
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Item # : 579681
Model # : 272-83-3
Empire® Standard Spirit Line Torpedo Level comes with unbendable open hooks that allow level to slide freely.
- Length: 3-inch
- Number of vials: 1
Price is $4.19
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Item # : 580558
Model # : 318-142
General® Tools Dial Caliper has plastic dial calipers that offer precision measurements at affordable prices and make them a great choice for hobbyists.
- Measuring range: 0-6 inches
- Material: Reinforced Plastic
Price is $63.99
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Item # : 599763
Model # : 680-42-480
Stanley® Work Master™ Builders Spirit I-Beam Torpedo Level has Shock-absorbing end caps that hold up to heavy use.
- Length: 48-inch
- Number of vials: 3
Price is $24.99
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Item # : 579705
Model # : 272-E280
Empire® Level Professional Combination Square has True Blue® vial for accuracy and has a self-aligning drawbolt.
- Blade material: Stainless Steel
- Precision machined head and True Blue® vials ensure squareness to 0.001-inch
Price is $29.39
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Item # : 209657
Model # : BDKBDL190S
Auto leveling laser with stud sensor levels automatically for precise BullsEye results and stud sensor detects wood and metal studs plus live A/C wires.
- Uses: Hanging pictures, detecting wood and metal studs, locating live A/C wire, installing other decorative items
- Laser class: II
Price is $136.17
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Item # : 577859
Model # : 272-120
Empire® Level Polysteel™ Try Square 120M has metric graduations on both sides of the blade, and reads full 200 mm on inside and outside measurements.
- Blade length: 8-inch
- Graduations: 1/8-inch at 1-inch
Price is $17.09
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Item # : 577862
Model # : 272-220
Highly conformable and strong, yet easy to tear, suitable for use with all casting materials
- Blade length: 12-inch
- Graduations: 1/8-inch, 1/16-inch, 1/32-inch
Price is $12.89
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Item # : 579686
Model # : 272-E255
Empire® Level Pocket Combination Square has True Blue® vial for accuracy and has a self-aligning drawbolt.
- Blade material: Stainless Steel
- Precision machined head and True Blue® vials ensure squareness to 0.001-inch
Price is $24.09
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Item # : 599488
Model # : 680-42-264
Stanley® Spirit Torpedo Level: Stanley® chooses optimum materials and not a single material for building each tool.
- Length: 9-inch
- Number of vials: 3
Price is $16.49
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Item # : 1012593
Model # : 698-TL043M
Swanson® 9" Savage solid billet torpedo level has precision laser etched SAE metric rules or offset scales and has 4 neodymium magnets for an enhanced grip.
- Height: 12"
- Length: 9"
Price is $106.79
Unit of measure 6/Box
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Item # : 768414
Model # : 496-PP-200
Flange Wizard® Anodized Aluminum Body Pocket Pro Level is designed to give years of quality service.
- Length: 9 in
- Width: 1 1/2 in
Price is $99.39
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Item # : 578142
Model # : 272-3990
Empire® Level Rafter Square includes a helpful instruction manual with complete rafter tables.
- Blade material: Aluminum
- Head material: Aluminum
Price is $25.29
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Item # : 208725
Model # : BDKBDL220S
- Accuracy: +/-1 mm (fine mode), +/-3 mm (medium mode)
- Height: 4.9" Length: 7.4" Width: 3"
Price is $41.35
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Item # : 578744
Model # : 272-540-24
Empire® Series 540 Builders Spirit I-Beam Torpedo Level has beveled endcaps that protects vials from shock.
- Length: 24-inch
- Number of vials: 3
Price is $26.09
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Item # : 579715
Model # : 272-EM81.9
Empire® True Blue® Heavy-Duty Spirit Torpedo I-Beam Torpedo Level comes with dual-molded rubber endcaps for extreme shock resistance.
- Length: 9-inch
- Number of vials: 3
Price is $17.79
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General Tools® 1478 Digital Fractional Caliper, 0 - 6" is Out of stock
Item # : 154277
Model # : 318-1478
With high-contrast digital display that easily switches between inches, millimeters, and fractions, General Tools® 1478 Digital Fractional Caliper offers three universal systems of measurement.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Measuring system: Decimal Inch/Fractional Inch/Metric
Price is $81.29
IRWIN 12-Inch Metal Combination Square (1794469) is Out of stock
Item # : 24637793
Model # : BDK1794469
- Black, precision-etched scales
- Durable, cast-zinc body
Price is $14.79
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Take accurate measurements during your building project with the right level, square, caliper, and other measuring and layout tools. These handy devices are essential hardware for DIYers and professionals undertaking home repairs, renovations, and construction. Browse the large selection of home improvement products and accessories at Staples to find different types of hand tools.
Calculate dimensions with calipers and other measuring tools
A caliper measures the distance between two points. Taking a measurement involves placing the edges of the tool’s jaws against both points and then reading a graduated scale or readout on the tool. The most common types of this tool are Vernier, dial, and digital models. Squares and compasses are also ideal for taking measurements. When used as a divider, a compass can measure short distances on technical drawings and wood surfaces.
Find the right tools to draw and make precise layouts
Besides serving as a ruler, a square also measures the accuracy of straight angles. For a versatile first square, choose a speed square because it’s a useful guide for cutting 45- and 90-degree angles. A pencil compass is another precision tool used by craftsmen to mark layouts on workpieces. It’s especially useful for marking edges and drawing circles for drills and saws. Squares are also handy for checking corners and edges. Use them to map out cut lines on wood and drywall and to bisect angles for mitering.
A level is another precision instrument needed for making straight cuts. Like most layout tools, it can also double as a straight edge and take measurements in a pinch. Its primary function is verifying that multiple points are in the same horizontal plane. Some levels can also verify vertical alignment or plumb.
What are the differences between Vernier, dial, and digital calipers?
Vernier units use the Vernier scale, an improvement on the accuracy of a regular slide caliper. A dial model has a dial gauge that’s easier to read than a Vernier scale. A digital unit replaces analog scale and dial with a digital readout that makes taking and recording measurements easier.
What are the major squares available?
Besides speed squares, there are also sliding, framing, combination, drywall, and try squares. A sliding or T-bevel square has a movable blade that allows copying and transferring angles to a workpiece. Drywall squares have an extra-long 4-foot blade suitable for laying out lines and for marking drywall and large surfaces like plywood. A framing square has a long blade and a short section forming its L shape. It’s useful for confirming the squareness of wide workpieces.
Combination squares have a sliding head that makes accurately transferring measured distances possible. They are ideal for marking layouts for crosscutting, mitering, and ripping. A try square is a simple tool for measuring the accuracy of a right angle when marking wood pieces.
How do different types of levels compare?
The most popular types are crosscheck, digital, box or I-beam, laser, and torpedo levels. A crosscheck level is a small tool that verifies horizontal and vertical alignments at the same time. An I-beam unit is a long level that has an I or rectangular profile when viewed from the end. Both laser and digital levels are battery-operated devices. A laser level shoots a laser beam when verifying alignment and measuring distances, while a digital level has a digital display and measures angles and distances. A torpedo level is a pocket-sized unit for verifying level and plumb in tight spaces.
Calculate dimensions with calipers and other measuring tools
A caliper measures the distance between two points. Taking a measurement involves placing the edges of the tool’s jaws against both points and then reading a graduated scale or readout on the tool. The most common types of this tool are Vernier, dial, and digital models. Squares and compasses are also ideal for taking measurements. When used as a divider, a compass can measure short distances on technical drawings and wood surfaces.
Find the right tools to draw and make precise layouts
Besides serving as a ruler, a square also measures the accuracy of straight angles. For a versatile first square, choose a speed square because it’s a useful guide for cutting 45- and 90-degree angles. A pencil compass is another precision tool used by craftsmen to mark layouts on workpieces. It’s especially useful for marking edges and drawing circles for drills and saws. Squares are also handy for checking corners and edges. Use them to map out cut lines on wood and drywall and to bisect angles for mitering.
A level is another precision instrument needed for making straight cuts. Like most layout tools, it can also double as a straight edge and take measurements in a pinch. Its primary function is verifying that multiple points are in the same horizontal plane. Some levels can also verify vertical alignment or plumb.
What are the differences between Vernier, dial, and digital calipers?
Vernier units use the Vernier scale, an improvement on the accuracy of a regular slide caliper. A dial model has a dial gauge that’s easier to read than a Vernier scale. A digital unit replaces analog scale and dial with a digital readout that makes taking and recording measurements easier.
What are the major squares available?
Besides speed squares, there are also sliding, framing, combination, drywall, and try squares. A sliding or T-bevel square has a movable blade that allows copying and transferring angles to a workpiece. Drywall squares have an extra-long 4-foot blade suitable for laying out lines and for marking drywall and large surfaces like plywood. A framing square has a long blade and a short section forming its L shape. It’s useful for confirming the squareness of wide workpieces.
Combination squares have a sliding head that makes accurately transferring measured distances possible. They are ideal for marking layouts for crosscutting, mitering, and ripping. A try square is a simple tool for measuring the accuracy of a right angle when marking wood pieces.
How do different types of levels compare?
The most popular types are crosscheck, digital, box or I-beam, laser, and torpedo levels. A crosscheck level is a small tool that verifies horizontal and vertical alignments at the same time. An I-beam unit is a long level that has an I or rectangular profile when viewed from the end. Both laser and digital levels are battery-operated devices. A laser level shoots a laser beam when verifying alignment and measuring distances, while a digital level has a digital display and measures angles and distances. A torpedo level is a pocket-sized unit for verifying level and plumb in tight spaces.