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CST/berger Self-Leveling Rotary Laser Offers Precision and Durability on the Jobsite CST / Berger has introduced the new CST Berger RL25 Self-leveling Rotary Laser that has been engineered to improve the quality of exterior construction projects like; grading, structure leveling, drainage and excavating job site applications. A few new features like single axis slope control and glass-enclosed top…
Porter Cable Brad Nailer BN200C Thee folks at Porter-Cable recently released two re-designed 18GA, oil-free, finish nailers as more compact and more durable – Porter-Cable Stapler and Brad Nailer are models BN200C and NS150C respectively. The Porter-Cable Stapler and Brad Nailer each feature a removable non-marring nose tip, a sequential style trigger, and rear exhaust to direct air…
IRWIN Marples Chisels Accomodates Three Trades Three new Marples bevel edge chisel lines will accommodate three distinct trades including finish carpentry / woodworking, construction and high-impact. I’ve been using these New IRWIN Marples Chisels for a few days and the fit and finish on them is great, the edge was super sharp out of the…
Guhdo German Gmaxx Blades – Is it real or hype? Guhdo, a German tooling company founded in 1908, has just introduced a technologically advanced line of saw blades called Gmaxx Series Saw Blades. If you haven’t yet heard of them, that’s ok I havnt either. I’m going to ask my friend and woodworking expert Ralf Bagnell…
New Milwaukee Tools Sneak Peek At My Favorites If you follow AConcordCarpenter on Facebook you most likely saw a ton of coverage from the Milwaukee 2012 Media Event. I spend a few days in Milwaukee looking and and playing with their most recent tool releases. Many of these products that will be launching in the…
Metal Joist Framing Systems A major new trend in the decking industry is the growing use of metal joist framing systems. While treated lumber will remain the most common substructure for residential decks in the near future, builders and homeowners now have the option of using steel and aluminum deck framing systems, which have several…
Milwaukee 2604-22 vs Makita LXPH05 Head to Head Testing: Years ago I used my cordless drill for drilling light duty holes and occasional light duty fastening. Let’s face it, that’s all they could really do. Today, cordless drills and drivers comprise almost 99 percent of my drilling and driving applications. It’s amazing how much torque,…
Master Mechanic 18V NiCd Drill-Driver – A DIYer Delight! My friend Mike tells me that not every homeowner needs or wants to to spend a $200 to $350 plus for a Pro cordless drill. If your a do-it-yourselfer there are effective alternatives to get the job done without breaking the bank. One such option is the…
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