Festool MFH 1000 Multifunction Stool

By Robert Robillard

Festool Multifunction Workshop Stool Reduces Fatigue Festool has a shop stool that double functions as a tool box – on wheels! The folks at Festool recently introduced their Festool MFH 1000 Multifunction Stool.  The MFH 1000 is a durable, steel-construction, mobile work stool, but also has a ball bearing slide drawer for tool storage. The Festool…

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Outfit the New Guy With An Irwin Tool Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Irwin Tool Prize Pack Giveaway: Everyone loves shiny new tools – whether you’ve been in the business a long time and have old, rusty tools or are the new guy on the crew and have that daunting task of building out you’re tool box. The folks at Irwin are giving away an Irwin bag full…

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Festool T-18 Li-Ion Drill

By Robert Robillard

Festool T-18, Brush-less, Cordless Drill Review My first indoctrination to a cordless drill was when I started working for myself and my wife purchased me a Panasonic cordless drill. Cordless drills were still pretty new but they no doubt provided a faster, easier and smarter way of drilling and in some instances fastening. Back then…

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JET 12 Inch XACTA Cabinet Table Saw

By Robert Robillard

New JET cabinet Saw with 80″ Cast Iron Top JTAS-12-DX Woodworkers and millshops wanting to upgrade their table saw couldn’t have picked a better time because the folks at JET have just released a new cabinet saw featuring a 80 in.  cast iron table with a beveled front edge. The JET 12 Inch XACTA Cabinet Table Saw powder…

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Bosch SDS Max Rotary Hammer

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Rotary Hammer RH850VC 1-7/8-inch SDS-max The brand new Bosch RH850VC 1-7/8-inch SDS-max® Rotary Hammer is out and it sure looks promising! The Bosch SDS Max Rotary Hammer boasts several “user friendly” features, and I mean that literally by NOT putting the operator though extra wear and tear! This Bosch SDS Max Rotary Hammer  delivers 9.3 foot-pounds of…

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Lighting Tips For Your Basement Workshop

By Robert Robillard

Workshop Lighting: Proper lighting in your workshop is as important as any tool in your toolbox.    Whether its to see what your doing, illuminate mill marks on wood surface or for photographing of your work having adequate and proper lighting is important!  The challenges are that many of us have sub-terran workshops.  the article below will outline a…

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Is Your Deck SAFE?

By Robert Robillard

Photo source: Simpson Strongtie Building A Safe Deck: It’s important to make sure your deck is built right and safe! Most experts agree that the average life expectancy of a wood deck is 10 to 15 years but we all know many decks that are still standing and alot older than that. It is estimated…

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Festool Syslite LED Work Lamp

By Robert Robillard

Festool Syslite KAL100 Review: The folks at Festool recently sent me their Festool Syslite LED Work lamp to review and evaluate on the job site. Festool is well known for their superior quality electric and pneumatic tools that can stand up well to the tough demands of any job site. Up to now technology on…

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