Is The Lufkin Tape Measure Connected to the Price of Gasoline in 2026?

There are 2 reasons the Lufkin Tape Measure is connected to the price of gasoline.

Some Lufkin Tape Measures are designed to measure the diameter of an oil pipeline. They are call Diameter Tapes. So in that respect, they are used extensively in the oil refinery and oil drilling industries. If the price of gasoline goes up, the production and drilling associated with that, increases the demand for tools used in the industry. More diameter tapes would be required, also.
Shipping costs. If the price of diesel goes up, the trucking companies that deliver products like Lufkin Tape Measures, will raise the shipping cost. That cost will increase the retail price of the tape measures.

So that’s how the price of gasoline is tied to the the price of the Lufkin Tape Measure.

Promotional Maglights: Picking the Right Size For You

Promotional Maglights (Maglites)

Promotional Maglite flashlights are popular giveaways because they’re long-lasting, durable, American made, and come in a range of sizes to fit different uses and budgets. Here’s an overview of the main size categories.

Ultra Small (AAA batteries)

These are the smallest options, typically powered by 1–2 AAA batteries. Around 3–5 inches long, they’re lightweight and ideal for keychains or pockets. Their portability makes them a top choice for mass promotional events.

Kinda Small (AA batteries)

AA Maglites are slightly larger (about 5–6 inches) and provide more brightness and runtime than AAA models. They strike a balance between portability and performance, making them a common corporate gift.

Kinda Big (C Cell)

Mid-size versions use C batteries and are significantly larger (roughly 9–12 inches). These offer stronger light output and a more substantial feel, often chosen for safety programs or industrial promotions.

Full-Size (D Cell)

The largest Maglites use D batteries and can exceed 12 inches in length. Known for their high output and durability, they’re often used by security teams and emergency services, making them ideal for premium promotional branding.

How to Choose the Right Size For Your Promotional Project:

Budget giveaways: AAA batteries
Everyday use: AA batteries
Work or utility: C or D cell

Maglite’s variety of sizes allows you to choose what suits your current needs. Your company logo is permanently laser engraved on the barrel.

This Diameter Tape Measure Is The Perfect Gift for Pi Day 2026

Happy Pi Day, March 14. (3.14)

This Diameter Tape Measure uses the ratio of circumference to diameter of a circle, which is pi, or 3.14. Hence the significance of today, 3/14 (March 14).

To celebrate the occasion, you can give your friends an apple “pie”, but there is a more appropriate gift. That’s the Lufkin diameter tape measure. It makes finding the diameter of a pipe, by wrapping it around the circumference.

How to Take The Mystery Out Of an Architect Scale Ruler

An Architect Scale Ruler has several scales on it, which makes it look very

How Do You Use an Architect Scale Ruler?

confusing and mysterious. But in a couple of minutes, you will be able to overcome that mystery, and be able to use this type of ruler.

You would use one of these rulers when examining a scaled drawing. An architect or draftsman makes a drawing on paper, to represent a large building. It could also be a machine or a map, or something that is much larger than a piece of paper. At the bottom of the drawing, it show what scale is used in the drawing. For example: 1/8″ equals one foot. or 1/4″ equals one mile.

Let’s make an example of a drawing that says 1/8″ equals one foot. Then you would use the 1/8 scale on the architect scale ruler. All the important measurements are already marked on the paper, so you wouldn’t need your ruler there. Some measurements on the paper are not marked, for different reasons. That’s when you need your ruler. In this particular case, the 1/8 scale has a mark every 1/8″. Not all the marks are labeled with a number, because there’s not enough room. It may have markings at 4, 8, 12, etc. Just set your ruler on the drawing to measure the thing in question, and simply read the number of feet on the 1/8 scale.

Wasn’t that easy?

How To Salute Veterans on Veteran’s Day With Maglite Flashlights

What is a good way to thank veterans for their service on Veteran’s Day?

American Flag and Maglite Flashlights — American Flag

Give them Maglite Flashlights with the digital camo design, with your corporate logo laser engraved.
Take a veteran to lunch.
Just tell them “Thanks for your service”.
Give them tickets to a show or a game.
Ask them about their time in the service, then just listen to what they tell you. You may be amazed.

Wild Ways to Have Your Maglite Engraved

When you order Maglites to promote your business, you normally have your logo engraved on the barrel. Here are some Wild Ways to make this project interesting…

Have your Maglite engraved with your name instead of your company logo.
Engrave only your phone number. Your customer will remember who gave it to them. Research has proven this.
Engrave a picture of your face on the head or another smooth part of the Maglite, then your phone number on the barrel.
Engrave your customer’s name, not your name. This is called “personalization” in the industry. Try “Property of John Green”.
Try “This Maglite was stolen from John Green”.
Promotional Maglights® Come In Multiple Colors

The Tally Books That Are Perfect for National VFW Day

Tally Books are usually used in the field to make continual notes on the progress of a job. They are used by

oilfield workers
Tally Book Junior
gas line workers
contractors
plumbers
arborists
surveyors

Stock Art- American Flag Tally Book 3400CR-FG

and many other people that need a weatherproof notebook. This stock tally book has a picture of the US flag. It is so appropriate today, September 29, for National VFW Day in America. You can use it in your job, or you can imprint it with the name of your local VFW, and pass them out to the members as a show of gratitude.

Get to Know Your Customers, With Promotional Maglights on Thursday, July 17

Promotional Maglights (Maglites) are a great way to celebrate “Get to Know Your

Customers Day”. That special day is the 3rd Thursday of every quarter. This month, that day is July 17. It’s the best time to give these promotional products to your best customers, and solidify your relationship. If you don’t hold onto your customers, someone else might.

Celebrate “Tape Measure Day” July 14 with your Pipe Diameter Tape Measure

Every day has a special meaning, thanks to “National Day Calendar“. July 14 happens to be National Tape Measure Day. It’s your opportunity to get out

your Pipe Diameter Tape Measure and measure everything that is round.

tires
trees
totem poles
handles
hockey pucks
hamburger buns
apples
artichokes
abdomens
poles
pipes
pop cans
candles
candy canes
coffee cups

Lufkin makes the best pocket sized Pipe Diameter Tape Measure. If you have one, put it to good use on the 14th and find the diameter of all the round stuff you can find.

How to Design Your Dream Home With an Architect Scale Ruler

An Architect Scale Ruler is one of the first tools you will need to design your

dream home. A special computer design program is another tool. But, when you print out your initial design, a architect scale ruler is absolutely necessary to see the measurements. If your printout, or blueprint, is in a 1/8 scale, you would use the 1/8 edge of the ruler. If it is 1/4 scale,

then use the 1/4 scale of your tape. You then read the number of feet that the ruler shows you. This will help you to design areas that are large enough to fit your appliances like a washer and dryer, and refrigerator. You can also cut out models of your furniture, and move them around in different configurations. It’s much easier now, than after the house is built. Have fun!