Layout & Measuring Tools

Canadian Woodworking offers detailed product profiles and hands‑on reviews of layout and measurement tools, helping you work with accuracy from the first mark to the final cut.

  • Whisky Jack precision tools

    A good quality set with the durability to stand up to any conditions you may put it through.

    January 14, 2026
    Chad Martin
  • AF6 Precision Angle Finder

    TrigJig AF6 MKII angle finder

    Woodworkers, finish carpenters and tradespeople who value a durable, battery-free tool for rapid angle transfer and repeatable layout should love the AF6.

    August 10, 2025
    Carl Duguay
  • Power Washers

    Power washer

    A pressure washer (PW) pumps water at high pressure through a hose and nozzle to clean vari­ous hard surfaces.

    June 15, 2025
    Carl Duguay
  • Festool systainer level

    Festool Systainer Level

    It’s been said before, and I’ll say it again. Festool’s attention to detail, ergonomics and efficiency is well beyond most tool manufacturers. And once again they have taken it to the next level.

    May 30, 2024
    Chad Martin
  • Laser distance measure

    While a tape measure is a great choice for distances up to about 16', for longer distances a laser distance measure (a.k.a. digital laser meter) is easier and faster to use, highly accurate and offers much more functionality.

    March 3, 2024
    Carl Duguay
  • Pinnacle hand tools

    PINNACLE layout tools

    Premium quality layout tools built to last a lifetime.

    September 19, 2023
    Carl Duguay
  • Veritas shop rule

    Veritas shop rules

    To do accurate, efficient work you need precise, easy-to-use measurement and layout tools.

    April 30, 2023
    Carl Duguay
  • veritas layout squares

    Veritas pocket layout squares

    These pocket layout squares are smaller in size but similar in function to a speed square, and just about as practical as a mini try square.

    April 19, 2023
    Carl Duguay
  • Woodpecker SkillSquare

    Woodpeckers SkillSquare carpenter’s squares

    If accuracy, readability, durability and functionality are the most important things when it comes to selecting a carpenter's square (aka 'speed square' or 'rafter square'), then the Woodpeckers SkillSquare is the best carpenter's square you can get.

    January 2, 2023
    Carl Duguay
  • woodpeckers setup blocks

    Woodpeckers setup blocks

    The easiest and most efficient way to accurately setup shop machinery.

    July 6, 2022
    Carl Duguay
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