CHANNELLOCK

By Robert Robillard

CHANNELLOCK Pliers Provide Value, Performance and Reliability I just returned from a trip to Meadville, PA and a fantastic tour of the ChannelLock Brand  manufacturing plants. To me ChannelLock is an American success story, it is a fifth generation, family owned company with history that is a century and a quarter long of perseverance, innovation and follow though…

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Storing Pipe Clamps With A Racor 450 Wall Storage Rack

By Robert Robillard

Racor 450 Pound Heavy Duty Wall Storage Rack PLM-1R If your a woodworker or a finish carpenter you most likely have an assortment of clamps.  I use pipe clamps all the time and hate seeing them strewn about the shop floor – I like organization which led me to  the idea of Storing Pipe Clamps With…

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Domestic Hot Water Recirculation System

By Robert Robillard

How a Domestic Hot Water Recirculation System Works Tired of waiting for hot water? How many times have you turned on the faucet or shower and have to wait for hot water.  You can eliminate this wait by installing a domestic hot water recirculation system. A domestic hot water recirculation system means instant hot water with no…

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Taking Professional Photos

By Robert Robillard

Taking Professional Remodeling Photos Let me start by saying that I am not a professional photographer, I’m a re-modeler.  We all have websites, some have blogs and most of us use email to communicate.  Taking Professional Photos of your work will lead to better exposure, a better looking website and more leads for your business. Potential…

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Increasing Bathroom Storage

By Robert Robillard

Bathroom Storage The topic of increasing bathroom storage always comes up with clients on my bathroom renovations.  especially  with today’s popular furniture like vanities and huge two person showers… there’s just no room for efficient storage. Or is there? Tips on Increasing Bathroom Storage 1.  Shelving: If you have floor space one of the simplest …

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Gmaxx Saw Blade

By Robert Robillard

Gmaxx Saw Blades Uses Advanced Coating and Grinding Processes I recently had a chance to look at the new Gmaxx Saw Blade. Designed for professional contractors, woodworkers, mill shops and commercial and custom furniture manufacturers the GMaxx Saw Blades have a proprietary coating and grinding processes to make the blades cut cleaner, cooler and last…

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Win A Irwin Marples Woodworking Chisel Set

By Robert Robillard

Charlie Reinold from North Highland CA won the Irwin Marples Chisel Set – Congrats Charles. Please send me an email w/48 hours to confirm your address. Irwin Marples Six Piece Chisel Set GIVEAWAY Back when I wrote my review on the Irwin Marples Chisel Set, a bunch of newsletter subscribers, asked for me to give a…

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Expands FUEL Brushless Line to Include M12 Tools A few months ago I attended the 2012 Milwaukee Media event and got a sneakpeek at their M12 and M18 FUEL line up.  Adding theMilwaukee M12 FUEL makes a ton of sense and they did’nt just add a few tools like other manufacturers, they added six tools to…

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