For the tradie or DIY enthusiast who's ready to ditch the tape measure, this laser measurement tool is a proper step up. It's accurate to within 2mm over a range of 70 metres, which is more than enough for most residential and commercial jobs. The built-in digital angle level means you can check angles without pulling out a separate tool, and it connects to a phone app so you can record measurements, sketch floor plans, and even draw directly onto photos. Over 600 reviews on Amazon with a 4.5 star rating from sparkies, builders, and chippies who use it on the job every day. It makes quoting jobs faster and more professional, and it's small enough to fit in a pocket or clip onto a tool belt. The kind of tool that feels like a luxury until you use it once, and then you wonder how you ever measured anything without it. A standout gift for anyone who does a lot of measuring, whether they're a professional tradie or just renovating the house.

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