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Phil Benevides

Carpenter / Assistant Editor

Phil is a 28-year old Air Force Veteran who decided to transform his passion for construction and home improvement into a career. Inspired by his Grandfather who built his home from the ground up with his bare hands in Portugal, he received his formal training in Carpentry at the North Bennett Street School in Boston, MA.Phil continues to grow his skills as a carpenter and leader, while exploring new products, methods, and tools!

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18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw Head to Head

By Phil Benevides

This article was written by Phil Benevides.  Photos by Ethan Bickford and Robert Robillard 18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw Comparison Testing Here at A Concord Carpenter we took an extensive look at the major 18-Volt cordless circular saw models on the market to see how they compared. With hours of cutting and critical analysis of…

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RIDGID 18 Volt Heated Jacket Review

By Phil Benevides

RIDGID 18 Volt Heated Jackets on the ACC Job-Site   RIDGID recently announced it will offer heated jackets at select Midwest Home Depot stores and exclusively on HomeDepot.com. This exciting announcement prompted us here at a Concord Carpenter to check out the newest heated jacket to hit the market from RIDGID and give it a…

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Bessey General Purpose Clamp Kit

By Phil Benevides

Bessey General Purpose Clamp Kit on the ACC Job-Site Every good woodworker and carpenter will tell you, you can NEVER have enough clamps. So when it comes to buying new clamps or more clamps or extra clamps, it’s not a question of “if” but “when”. So whenever you decide to add to your collection, or…

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Rolair JC10 Compressor

By Phil Benevides

Rolair JC10 Compressor Review on the ACC Job-site Compressors can be the heart of a job-site, often time being the most vital contributor to the progress of a build or project. Naturally, you want this integral part of your work site to not only perform well but also satisfy some important criteria to keep you,…

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RIDGID 18 Volt Heated Jackets

By Phil Benevides

RIDGID 18 Volt Heated Jackets available NOW! RIDGID recently announced it too will now offer heated jackets at select Midwest Home Depot stores and exclusively on HomeDepot.com. This is an exciting announcement for the many folks who run RIDGID battery packs and in general the saturation of the heated gear market, which will ultimately lead…

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Makita Double Ended Power Bits

By Phil Benevides

Makita Double Ended Power Bits on the ACC Job-Site Here at A Concord Carpenter we’ve taken a good look at Makita’s Impact GOLD series of Xtreme Torsion Technology bits and bit holders. If you’re not a bit holder guy or gal, and prefer a dedicated bit for driving applications, no worries Makita offers a great…

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DEWALT TSTAK Storage System

By Phil Benevides

DEWALT TSTAK Storage System an ACC Tool Storage Solution   Whether you rely on a short list of tried and true tools or are in the remodeling business like us here at a Concord Carpenter and the list of tools you need never ends, storage is a key component to fast and efficient work. DEWALT…

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KEEN Milwaukee WP Industrial Boots

By Phil Benevides

KEEN Milwaukee WP Industrial Boots on the ACC Job-Site KEEN, a relatively young company, founded in 2003 has grown into a reputable, reliable, and popular choice for those of us in the trades. KEEN footwear is very prevalent on job-sites during warm months in New England due to its rugged qualities and utilitarian design. Now…

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