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Bosch GTA 3800 Miter Saw Stand

June 20, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Bosch GTA 3800 Saw Stand

Bosch GTA 3800 Folding Leg Miter Saw Stand By Josh Bordenca Whether you are the DIY or PRO carpenter, chances are you own a miter saw.  Chances are that at some point in your career or DIY experience you have had to set up a temporary work station which involved using saw horses and a plank or plywood to rest your miter saw to get your work done.   There are many,many miter saw stands on the market today, some good and some not so … [Read more...]

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DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver

June 19, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver

DEWALT 8 Volt Gyroscopic Screwdriver DCF680 Back in May when I attended the 2013 DEWALT media event I got a sneak peek at DEWALT's new 8V  DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver. How It Works: The 8V DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver includes gyroscopic technology that senses hand motion.  How cool is that? To operate, the user has to activate the Gyroscopic sensors by manually pressing an activation trigger switch.   Once activated … [Read more...]

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2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide

June 14, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
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Father's Day Gift Ideas Before you go out and buy another neck tie for Father's Day stop and think about what you're guy really wants and needs . . . now I realize that is  a loaded question, but what do all guys really want or need?     No it's not a blonde girlfriend, a motorcycle or a winning lottery ticket, although they do have their place, it's tools! Tools Are Manly! All guys want and need tools,  after all tools are manly and … [Read more...]

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WORX WG160 20V MaxLithium GT 2.0 12” Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower

June 12, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
Worx WG160 20V MaxLithium GT 2.0 12” Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower

Worx WG160 20V MaxLithium GT 2.0 12” Written by:  Will Endicott Today was an exciting day for us. We got our first tool to review for AConcordCarpenter.com. We were sent the Worx WG160 20V MaxLithium GT 2.0 12” Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower and immediately began testing. What is the Worx WG160? It is a 3-in-1 yard-working tool that converts from a grass trimmer, to a wheeled edger, to a mini-mower (for those hard-to-get areas). It is … [Read more...]

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Kershaw Brawler

June 10, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Kershaw Brawler Knife

Kershaw Brawler 1990X Review I would highly recommend the Kershaw Brawler1990X for those who enjoy having a durable and dependable everyday carry knife (EDC) with them at all times. The Brawler’s size is perfect for carrying in a pocket and the blade has stood up to everything I have thrown at it. The Brawler’s overall length is 7 3/8 inches, with a closed length of 4 1/8 inches. It is a lightweight 3.9 ounces and the handle is … [Read more...]

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DEWALT DXPW4240 Pressure Washer Review

June 4, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
DEWALT DXPW4240 Pressure Washer Review

DEWALT DXPW4240 4,200 PSI 4.0 GPM Gas Pressure Washer with Honda Engine   At A Concord Carpenter.com we try to bring all of the tools we test to the job site.  So you're probably asking the question what in the world will carpenters do with a pressure washer? Good question.  While we planned on giving this unit to our painting contractor to test and use we also have several property maintenance  clients that have hired us to manage … [Read more...]

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DEWALT DCL040 20 Volt LED Flashlight Review

May 30, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
DEWALT DCL040 20 Volt LED Flashlight Review

DEWALT 20 Volt LED Flashlight Has A Bright Future! My name is Rob Robillard and I love lumens.  There I said it. I have a flashlight in every drawer, vehicle, several toolboxes, on my tool belt and in my drill / impact driver case.  The light in my tool drill / driver case is a DEWALT DCL040 20 Volt LED Flashlight. I'm partial to the DCL040 light for several reasons: It's "wicked" bright It's a DEWALT 20 volt rechargeable - which … [Read more...]

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver

May 26, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4 Hex 2-speed Screwdriver2

Milwaukee M12 Driver Guest Post:  Jeff Kirk The first tool from Milwaukee that I've gotten the chance to review is the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4" Hex Impact Driver, model number 2453-22. My first impression was this is driver is bigger than other 12 volt impact drivers on the market but it did not disappoint me in performance. Whats Included  M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2453-20)  M12™ REDLITHIUM™ Battery … [Read more...]

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