DEWALT DC500 Vacuum

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Corded and Cordless, Wet/Dry Vacuum, model DC500 When you’re in the service field having a light weight, portable vacuum that can handle fine dust is a necessity.    If I had a dollar for all the times I had to drill a handful of holes or make a few cuts inside an occupied home or business…

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RIDGID 7 Inch tile Saw

By Robert Robillard

RIDGID 7 Inch tile Saw, Model R4030 The folks at RIDGID recently sent me their RIDGID 7 Inch tile Saw to test and evaluate.   To me RIDGID has always been the best kept secret in the world of power tools – a hidden gem so to speak. First Impression: At first glance the RIDGID 7 Inch…

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Coast TX40 LED flashlight

By Robert Robillard

Coast TX40 Tactical LED Flashlight The purpose of any good flashlight is to provide you with bright light where and when you need it, and this LED Flashlight certainly does not disappoint. While it is hard for me to accurately measure its output, this flashlight is exceptionally powerful. The reported 164 lumens actually could be…

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Grease Gun 2446-21

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Lithium-Ion Grease Gun 2446-21 Part of working in the trades is maintaining your tools and equipment. Milwaukee recently came out with a cordless grease gun that allows you to lubricate machinery and equipment faster and easier.  It’s the Milwaukee M12 Cordless Grease Gun 2446-21 and it’s a real nice tool! The M12 Grease Gun…

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Ratchet Kit 2457-21

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 Cordless 3/8 Ratchet Kit 2457-21 The Milwaukee M12 Cordless Ratchet Kit 2457-21 is an interesting new tool for  Milwaukee.  I first spied this tool at their 2012 media event and recently received on to test and evaluate. I immediately liked that the Milwaukee M12 Cordless Ratchet Kit 2457-21 was small and low profile.  The…

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Veto Pro Pac HVAC Tool Bags

By Robert Robillard

HVAC Tool Bags The problem with todays tools and tool bags is that the folk designing them have never worked in the field.    It’s taken a bit of time for companies to realize this and the folks at Veto Pro Pac have it figured out with their Veto Pro Pac HVAC Tool Bags.  They have…

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Paslode CF325LI Cordless Framing Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Paslode CF325Li  Lithium-ion 30 Degree Cordless Framing Nailer Review: I’ve been using Paslode pneumatic and cordless nailers for at least two years and have been very happy with their performance.  Recently Paslode sent me the Paslode CF325LI Cordless Framing Nailer and asked me my thought on it’s  performance as compared to the older cordless NiCad version that…

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Paslode Cordless Lithium Ion Finish Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge Angled Lithium Ion Finish Nailer As a residential remodeling contractor I’m a huge believer in time saved is money earned. When you consider the time it takes to set up and put away a compressor, hose and pneumatic nailer you’ll understand why I’m a fan of the  Paslode Cordless Lithium Ion…

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