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2013 Dewalt Media Event

April 18, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
2013 DEWALT Media Event

DEWALT 2013 Media Event I just got back from the 2013 DEWALT Media Event. Spending the day with my friends in yellow at the Black and Decker University in Towson, MD is always a worthwhile time. The folks at DEWALT spent two days with Media editors showing us the latest and greatest in tool innovations. Inside Peek At The DEWALT Media Event: The Every Changing World Of Tools In the world of tool reporting, attending these media events … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DeWalt Tools, Tool News

WIN A DEWALT DCR015 Jobsite Radio

March 22, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 18 Comments
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DEWALT DCR015 Job Site Radio Giveaway The folks at DEWALT are offering one of my newsletter subscribers the chance to WIN A DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio. The DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio is a durable, job site tested tough radio that not only sounds great but has new and updated features like the ability to charge your cellphone and play music off it. To learn more about their radio read my review:  DEWALT DCR015 Jobsite Radio … [Read more...]

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DEWALT DCR015 Jobsite Radio

March 1, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 4 Comments
DEWALT DCR015 Jobsite Radio giveaway

The DCR015 never heard of it, what is it, who makes it, when do we get to see it??   Those were the comments I got on Facebook when I posted that the DCR015 was being unveiled.    The  DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio has not even hit shelves yet but there is a decent amount of online buzz about it already! DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio Review The press release came out today but we've had this radio for some time and did a review on … [Read more...]

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DEWALT DW716 Miter Saw Review

February 26, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 9 Comments
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DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw The folks at DeWalt recently sent us their DeWalt DW716 Miter Saw to review. With so many miter saws out there today it’s tough to find “the one.”  You know what I mean that special saw that does it all, is light weight, powerful, durable and will best suits your needs. That being said, DeWalt's DW716 twelve inch, double bevel compound miter saw is certainly worth a look … [Read more...]

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DEWALT DC500 Vacuum

February 16, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
DEWALT DC500 Vacuum

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 and did not have an effective way to clean up the dust.  Now I do - it the Dewalt DC500 vacuum is a cord / cordless, 2 gallon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dealing With Dust, DeWalt Tools, Tool Reviews, Tools PLUS!

DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012

November 24, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard 4 Comments
DEWALT HEPA Filter Dust Extractor Vacuum

DEWALT HEPA Filter Dust Extractor Vacuum and Universal Connector System I've been using DEWALT HEPA vacuums for sometime now.  I have one for the job-site and one dedicated to my miter saw in my shop. DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012 The DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012 was designed specifically to capture  the worst types of dust:  drywall sanding, concrete grinding, cutting and drilling dust. As a contractor, not only does it make complete … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dealing With Dust, DeWalt Tools, Lead Paint Dust

Holiday Tool Gift Guide

November 20, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard 18 Comments
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  10 Gifts For The Contractor That Has Everything! . The holidays are around the corner and I'm betting you found this page because your looking for that that perfect gift for your PRO contractor, serious enthusiast or Do-It- Yourself er?   Don't fret ~ I've got you covered with my Holiday Tool Gift Guide . I’ve spent the last year reviewing a plethora of interesting and useful tools from the newest gadgets to the classic must … [Read more...]

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Bosch vs DEWALT Portable Jobsite Table Saw Stand Comparison

November 16, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard 5 Comments
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Comparing the  Bosch GTA500  to the DEWALT DW7450 Table Saw Stand The folks at Bosch and DEWALT each provided me with their portable 10" folding table saw stands to compare.  We bought the stands into the shop as well as used them on the jobsite for three weeks each prior to writing this review. Bosch GTA500 Folding Stand for 10-Inch Stand for Portable Jobsite Table Saw (GTS1031) The Bosch GTA500 Tool-free Folding Table Saw Stand … [Read more...]

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