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P R O D U C T P R O F I L E
Making light work of measuring
By Tracey Rushton-Thorpe
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e’ve all been tradesmen and home improver it an attractive option for just it! Thankfully this is not the case measurements and quite simply
there – trying to alike. Whether you are about everyone. with the TLM130i because it - you don’t! With the TLM130i it
take accurate struggling to measure a hard to The TLM130i’s siblings in the really is as easy to use as only displays the relevant
measurements reach spot or measure a large family of Stanley laser Stanley suggest. information which you need to
while holding distance on your own, it offers a measurement tools are equally The fact that it only needs six carry out the job, avoiding any
both ends of the tape measure quick and convenient solution. well-considered. Look out for pages of instructions to explain confusion or mistakes.
at the same time and marking In summary, it really is a case the TLM160i and TLM210i how to use every function was a
the wall with a pencil that you of ‘just point the laser, press the which offer enhanced accuracy relief and from the minute you The verdict
can’t quite manage because you button and measure’ but don’t levels of +/- 1.5mm, larger insert the batteries (which are My verdict for this product is
don’t have three hands! If that let this ease of use fool you into distance measuring (60m and included in the box) you are up definitely a thumbs up. It comes
sounds familiar then you are in thinking this is a tool lacking in 100m respectively), together and running. from a name that you can trust
for a treat with the introduction intelligence. The TLM130i uses with additional features for What I like most about this and which has a pedigree for
of the new TLM130i from a 2 point Pythagoras function to specific working environments product is that every function is providing good quality
Stanley, a quick and efficient measure up to a distance of and job contexts. For example, clear and easy to use and products. The price tag makes it
precision laser tool that makes 30m with an accuracy of +/- the TLM210i has a broad whether measuring single very affordable and because of
light work of a host of 2mm and is able to measure temperature reach from -10ºC distances or continuous the the number of functions which
measurement tasks. from both the front and back of to 50ºC and the ability to store results are accurate. it performs it provides very
unit for ultimate flexibility and and stack up to 19 previous The display is also another good value for money.
The product reliability. values. feature which I can highly In addition it is very rugged comes with a handy storage
The TLM130i is a smart addition It also boasts practical good commend. It is very clear and and looks and feels like it will pouch means that you can
to an already extensive family of looks too with a sleek and silver On test easy to read and isn’t clogged stand up to the test of time. I mistreat it a little without
laser measurement tools from body, heavy duty rubber There are numerous products up by numerous pieces of particularly like the rubber hand worrying about breaking it.
Stanley and as you’d expect keyboard and large two line that sound great in the information which you simply holds which ensure that My advice would be to check
from the leading tool display. The TLM130i also manufacturer’s description but don’t need – all too often the wherever you are using it and in this product out – you will
manufacturer, it is packed with comes with a handy holster for when you take it out of the box manufacturer believes that you whatever conditions you will wonder how you ever managed
well-considered features to added protection and is priced you need a degree in rocket want to know what time it is in always be able to maintain a without it.
make life easier for the at £90.21(RRP ex VAT) making science to work out how to use China while you are taking your good grip. The fact that it also www.stanleyworks.co.uk
C O M P E T I T I O N T I M E
Win an Art Cool – courtesy of LG
This month one lucky reader has the chance to win an Art Cool System, courtesy of LG
Art Cool Gallery is LG’s uniquely stylish indoor air conditioning technology which can be installed
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in your home.
To be in with a chance to win this great prize simply fill in your name and address on the entry form
and send it to:
BSEE LG July Competition
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