Master Mechanics Swift Driver

By Robert Robillard

Master Mechanic Driver Tool – Swift Driver  The folks at Master Mechanics recently came out with a new version of the time tested screw driver.  It’s called the Swift Driver.  We’ve all seen the ratcheting drivers that use a gear and pawl mechanism but the Swift Driver has a different action to it. The user…

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10 Exterior House Upgrade Projects

By Robert Robillard

One-Hour Exterior Home Upgrade Projects Short on time, but looking to make a big change on the outside of your home? Try looking at Fypon products.   Fypon has a variety of one-hour “out-of-the-box-and-onto-the-home” products that can help add curb appeal to your home’s exterior. Constructed of durable urethane, Fypon® products are lightweight and easy to…

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PortaMate Universal Tool Base PM1000 Review

By Robert Robillard

HTC PortaMate PM1000 Universal Mobile Base The folks at HTC recently sent me their Port-A-Mate PM-1000 adjustable mobile base, to evaluate and review. Mobile tool bases are ideal for moving, storing or servicing larger tools in your workshop.  I have a small work shop and for me having all of my woodworking tools on mobile bases…

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Installing Hardwood Flooring

By Robert Robillard

How To Install Cherry Hardwood Flooring If you’re like most people you probably love the look and charm of a hardwood floor. Hardwood floors never go out of fashion and can add real value to your home. I have hardwood flooring in every room in my house and I love it. Hardwood floors are durable…

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SENCO Auto-Feed Screw Driving System

By Robert Robillard

Senco Auto-Feed Screw Driving System Featuring DuraSpin: Senco, recently introducted two new corded auto-feed screwdriver systems featuring DuraSpin technology: the DS325AC and the DS340AC. Designed for the Pro who is looking for a solution to save time and backbreaking labor when dealing with high volume screw fastening applications. The Senco Auto-Feed Screw Driving Systems includes a Senco screwdriver, an industrial grade aluminum auto-feed…

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Repair A Cracked Masonry Wall With Helical Reinforcing Rods

By Robert Robillard

Masonry Wall Repair Dear Concord Carpenter, I have to repair this cracked wall and have never done this before, so I’m asking for your guidance. I am looking for your comments & suggestions for an appropriate fix without completely rebuilding the stairs & retaining wall. How would you approach this repair? Would you excavate the crack…

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Window Safety And Fire Escape

By Robert Robillard

How will you get out if your primary exit is blocked by smoke or fire? Is your house windows safe from child falls? Window Fall Protection Unfortunately I have been present shortly after a child fell out of a second story window.   I was there within minutes of this event and do not wish that experience on…

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Rockler Dust Right Quick Release Kit

By Robert Robillard

Rockler Dust Right The folks at Rockler recently sent me their Dust Right Tool Port to review and evaluate.    The Dust Right Port connects nicely to any shop tool with a 2-1/2” or 4” dust port, while the Dust Right handle fits perfectly onto the ports. The Dust Right™ Handle is a super convenient way to…

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