SawdustTechie

It screams fake along with their other vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHGIwCHfESg

Did enjoy it though, thanks for sharing! I like the fishing line comment!

The way technology has progressed through history I can see a laser being able to replace the tape eventually. When, that I don't know yet, but in 5 years I don't think being able to fine tune a laser to within 1/32 or 1/64th is unreasonable. That should satisfy just about every carpenter I know. Durability will be a factor. I know my tape gets busted by lumber all day long but since a tape isn't required, maybe the laser will save money in the long run. It's current accuracy would be fine for me!

I could sure appreciate anything that helps preserve my body. My father has been in the trades as well and I can see the physical pain that's resulted from years of abuse on the body. While we still have to perform the work, I think moving to improve the tools we work with is a good thing. It will hopefully preserve our bodies a bit more or give us better capabilities of doing so. Using the tools correctly is still up to us. I think we'd want the same for our children. If there's still a hammer laying around, I won't be shy in requesting one!

Thanks and great topic!