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ProSite Combination Protractor (REMODELING Magazine)

The ProSite CP505A-12 Combination Protractor provides fast readings for miter cuts, single cuts, compound cuts (with conversions for cutting crown molding), exact and supplemental angles, and roof-pitch references. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, the tool has scissor-action legs and easy-to-read, laser-engraved dial scales. It eliminates mathematical calculations and guesswork, the maker says. 800.541.8887.

Hanson Slide Square (BUILDER Online)

The Hanson Slide Square ($10) may not look like a rafter square, but it does everything the conventional triangular versions do -- and then some. In addition to marking and measuring angles for rafter cuts, it works as a slide caliper and anchor-bolt locator. Plus it fits in your back pocket and costs only $10. 800/ 827-3398.

HILTI Introduces New PD 4 Laser Range Meter (ebuild)

The easy-to-use PD 4 measuring device delivers highly accurate measurements at the push of a button. With a sensor-automated backlight and simple, one-button operation for both measuring and tracking functionality, the PD 4 measures distances with laser precision of 1/12 inch from 7.8 inches up to 230 feet. Requiring only one person to operate, the laser range meter is able to measure quickly and safely in places where access is difficult, providing greater convenience and helping increase productivity.

Leica LINO L2 - the Perfect Alignment Tool (ebuild)

Leica Geosystems has been very successfully in laser measuring with the laser distance meter Leica DISTO. We have now used our extensive experience to develop the LINO L2 line-laser that sets new standards. The use of excellent optical components to proven Leica quality standards ensures precise laser lines that are extraordinarily easy to see. Its strengths: precise and perfectly visible laser lines.

Floor Tile Layout Laser (Journal of Light Construction)

Speed up tile layout with a specialty laser designed just for that purpose. DeWalt's DW060K floor-tile layout laser projects perpendicular laser lines of up to 100 feet long. The cast aluminum base has reference marks for 221/2-, 45-, and 90-degree layouts. The maker claims the device operates for 70 hours on two C batteries. The kit — case included — costs about $250. DeWalt, 800/433-9258.

Starrett Introduces Combination Protractor (ebuild)

The L.S. Starrett Company, a leader in precision measuring hand tools and inventor of the combination square, has now introduced a unique combination tool for angle work. The new ProSite CP505A-12 Combination Protractor provides fast, direct readings for miter cuts, single cuts, compound cuts (with conversions for cutting crown molding), exact angle / supplemental angles and roof pitch references. The CP505A-12 will be available in November 2007.

Ultra Scale Master Pro (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The Ultra Scale Master Pro functions as a stand-alone digital area takeoff tool and a graphical digitizer, and it connects to a PC to transfer measurements to spreadsheets and estimating programs. The tool can measure simple and complex polygons, polylines, irregular shapes, arcs, and circles. No add-on computing devices or software are required. 800-854-8075. www.calculated.com.

SOKKIA's Best-Selling Series30RK Now Comes with Bluetooth Wireless Communication and SFX Internet Data Transmission Functions (ebuild)

SOKKIA is pleased to announce that SOKKIA Series30RK, the most versatile, rugged and easy-to-use Reflectorless Total Station series, now incorporates communication functions designed to increase work efficiency and boost convenience for the user customers. The Bluetooth wireless communication function is now available for Series30RK as a factory option to provide cablefree communication with data collectors (via integrated Bluetooth technology).

TOTT Editor's Choice Award Winner: 90-degree Laser Level (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Pacific Laser. The PLS90E layout tool is a self-leveling device that shoots fan-shaped layout lines at 90 degrees over a working range of 250 feet with a detector. The fan shape broadcasts each line in an arc that simultaneously projects the line out, down, and up--transferring each line onto floor, wall, and ceiling for inside layouts; the tool also can be used outside. It comes with a case, a detector, a universal tripod base, and a floor target. Cost: $495-$695, depending on options. 800-601-4500.

Made to Measure - Everywhere Hilti PD 40 and 42 Laser Range Meters (ebuild)

Ideal for a variety of measuring applications, the easy-to-use Hilti PD 40 and 42 Laser Range Meters provide accurate, reliable measurements at the press of a button. The first laser range meters available with a pinpoint accuracy of plus/minus 1/25 inch, the PD 40 and 42 can measure distances from two inches to up to 650 feet.