Installing A Swinging Door

By Robert Robillard

Swinging Door With Butler Style Hinges I put the final carpentry touches on my new office by installing a swinging door.  the door is a 15-lite clear safety glass door on a “butlers hinge. ” A butler hinge allows the door to swing in both directions and is sprig loaded to swing open and then…

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Senco PC1010N Trim Compressor

By Robert Robillard

Senco PC1010N Lightweight Trim 1-Gallon Compressor The folks at Senco recently improved their PC1010 lightweight and compact trim compressor.  The Senco PC1010N Trim Compressor is now more powerful and simpler to use. The Senco PC1010N is a small 1-gallon oil less air compressor that runs at 1 hp. (peak) .5 hp. (running).  We have the…

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How To Install A Vented Microwave Oven

By Robert Robillard

How To Install A Vented Microwave Oven Under A Cabinet Today’s task was to install a microwave oven under the cabinets and to install a through the side wall vent.    Most of the manufacturer instructions detail specifically how to install a vented microwave oven so make sure to read these instructions and to purchase all of…

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Home Design Trends

By Robert Robillard

photo: concord carpenter Home Construction and Remodeling Trends These past five years have shown certain home design trends.  Consumers desire for less maintenance and more specific use of space. The following are a few of these trends : Increased ceiling heights: Increased heights to 8 or 9 feet on the main floor, and a shift…

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Work Sharp Knife And Tool Sharpener

By Robert Robillard

Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Ken Onion Edition The folks at Darex, makers of Work Sharp and Drill Doctor, recently sent me their Work Sharp Knife And Tool Sharpener to review and evaluate.  After learning that this tool is mostly built by in the USA by a family owned business in Ashland Oregon  how…

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Floor Sanding Dust Containment

By Robert Robillard

Hardwood Floor Sanding Dust Containment Tips One of my excellent customers called me the other day and asked if I would coordinate having their kitchen / family room floors sanded and refinished while they were away. These maple floors were installed approximately 15 years ago. Kitchen floor – high traffic area – heavy wear Hallway…

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2013 Holiday Tool Gift Guide

By Robert Robillard

Holiday Tool Gift Buying Guide Every year at A Concord Carpenter we try to put together a list of tools we think most guys would appreciate.   We call it out 2013 Holiday Tool Gift Guide.  Check it out . . . and happy holidays!   RIDGID Economical HEPA Vac for Contractors As a carpenter who…

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How To Repair That Wobbly Stool

By Robert Robillard

Repairing a Wobbly Bar Stool “Stop leaning back” I never thought I’d be echoing my parents words but I do. I have LEAN-ers….. My kids love to lean back when sitting on the counter stools, and house chairs. Not only is it dangerous, it drive me crazy because the pressure on the rear legs always…

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