What do you do if you need to see inside a confined space, like a wall, pipe, or engine cylinder? The answer, in all of these cases, is to use an inspection camera. An inspection camera, sometimes called an “endoscope” or a “borescope,” consists of a camera mounted on a semi-rigid rod. The rod can …
When you’re working on a big job, you need to take a lot of measurements. For instance, let’s say you’re painting a very large room. You need to know the height and width of the walls. Now, a tape measure and a pen and paper are often a good way to take these measurements. But …
Line laser levels are great for any number of projects where you need to align vertical and horizontal planes. For leveling floors, plumbing walls, drop-ceiling installations, they can make your job much easier. And when affixed to a stable surface, like a tripod, you can use these instruments to take highly accurate and reasonably portable …
Whether you live in a warm climate or you’re trying to avoid the dry air that comes with winter, a hygrometer can be one of your best friends when you’re trying to manage your equipment or keep track of the weather outside. Hygrometers are especially popular for people who are keeping instruments. Common practice has …
If you’re looking for a good flashlight, it’s easy to get sidetracked. Many modern “tactical” lights come with all kinds of accessories, such as SOS and LED functions. Let’s be clear. This isn’t always a bad thing. For instance, the Olight Perun 2 comes with five light levels and a rechargeable battery. If you’re conscientious …