Stanley Interlocking Utility Mats

By Robert Robillard

Stanley Anti-Fatigue Interlocking Edge Utility Mat Review If you work on your feet, you know what it feels like to stand for hours on a hard concrete or wood floor and have your knees, feet or lower back ache.  That aching sometimes continues into the night and next day.  Our work shop and standing desks…

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Freud LU73R0 10-Inch Crosscut Saw Blade

By Robert Robillard

Freud LU73R010 10-inch Cabinet Maker Crosscut Blade The folks at Freud have a 50 year history of saw blade innovation, including producing their own MicroGrain carbide with Titanium, called TiCo, a high-density combination of Titanium and Cobalt. Most woodworkers know Frued for their full line of high-quality, woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper…

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KEEN Utility Braddock Work Boot Review

By Phil Benevides

KEEN Utility Braddock Work Boot Review We here at A Concord Carpenter have been wearing Keen Utility Boots on the job in all seasons for both indoor and outdoor work. Check out our reviews of the Keen WP Milwaukee Industrial Boots and Keen Rainier Crossover Work Boot We consistently feature these shoes because we’ve been really impressed with…

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Whirlpool Champions The Importance Of Daily Chores

By Robert Robillard

WHIRLPOOL BRAND CHALLENGES INDUSTRY MARKETING NORMS; CHAMPIONS THE IMPORTANCE OF DAILY TASKS Brand transforms cold machine mentality into acts of love with new Every day, care™ campaign Benton Harbor, Mich., October 7, 2014 – In a departure from the long-held industry tradition of feature wars, Whirlpool brand today announced the launch of Every day, care™,…

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How To Choose Quality Work Clothing

By Robert Robillard

Quality Work Clothing As a mobile contractors, and re-modelers, our job site environments are constantly changing from indoors to outdoor, to all seasons and weather. When you work in the elements you tend to choose tools and clothing that can stand up to the harsh environments and test of time.   Once you find a brand,…

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RIDGID 10 Inch Portable Table Saw with Stand R45101

By Ben Carmichael

RIDGID 10 Inch Portable Table Saw with Stand R45101 – Tool Review Note: This is a review for the R45101 table saw, not the R4513 saw, which look nearly identical and are often confused for each other. For more clarity on the differences between them, please see this Ridgid forum discussion. As anyone who works…

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Arborwear Staghorn Fleece

By Robert Robillard

  Arborwear Staghorn Fleece Review #408043 Arborwear, a  clothing brand for tree specialists,  has now taken over a broad range of functional and demanding clothing for all sorts of contractor activities as well as outdoor enthusiasts.   On our job sites, the brand-name Arborwear has become synonymous with durable and quality. Arborwear Durability Testing The folks at…

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Timberland PRO Helix 6-Inch WP Safety Toe

By Robert Robillard

Timberland PRO Helix 6-Inch WP Safety Toe Preview The folks at Timberland recently sent me a pair of Timberland PRO® Helix 6-Inch Waterproof Safety Toe work boot to try out and review.  These work boots are relatively new to the market and are touted to be the greatest and latest. I was curious but hesitant…

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