Feedback Results And Reviews

By Robert Robillard

  Who Reads AConcordCarpenter Feedback: Thank you to everyone who took my survey, I really appreciate and value your feedback. Many of you made suggestions and offered valuable feedback all of which I will be looking at more closely to make adjustments and changes to the site. Seeing what everyone does for a career also…

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Replacing An Exterior Double Door

By Robert Robillard

Installing A New Double Front Door And Multi-Point Locks: Dear Concord Carpenter, I want to replace the original double front doors on our late 50’s deck house. My wife wants to use double front doors again, but I have never had good experience with them sealing, locking, working right.  Any thoughts? Also, I was considering…

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Installing Electric Towel Warmers

By Robert Robillard

Heated Towel Warmers I woke up this New England morning, to a cold house.  Blame the Ole Yankee for the lack of heat: I refuse to turn on the furnace until at least November.  As I do every fall morning I sprinted to the shower to escape the cold! Whether it’s to relax after long…

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Milwaukee Fluorescent Light Tester

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee® Fluorescent Lighting Tester and Troubleshooter- New Innovation Milwaukee Electric Tool just came out with an industry first, the Milwaukee Fluorescent Light Tester, a tool with the ability to test fluorescent gas, check pin connections and test ballasts. This Milwaukee Fluorescent Lighting Tester will now allow professional Electricians and Building Maintenance Technicians stop the old pull and…

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Wave Cutter Evolution Drill Bits

By Robert Robillard

Fische-Tools Wave Cutter If you follow this site you’ll notice that when drilling holes I often use Forstner drill bits.  I like these type of bits for their clean and consistent holes. That’s why we tool a look at the Wave Cutter Evolution Drill Bits. What is so special with Forstner bits? Forstner drill bits are…

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Bostitch DA1564 Finish Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Bostitch Finish Nailer DA1564 One Of A Kind! Recently while attending the Stanley Bostitch tool event in New York I  learned about and had the opportunity to handle and innovative new finish nailer design. This new finish nailer design has some innovative features that no other nailer has. This nailer is tested and rated for…

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PORTER-CABLE Oscillating Multi Tool

By Robert Robillard

Porter-Cable PC250MTK Oscillating Tool with the Tool Free System: Porter-Cable recently sent me their PORTER-CABLE Oscillating Multi Tool to evaluate and review. As carpenters we use the Porter-Cable PC250MTK for cutting applications only – no sanding.   Most of the cuts we make with this tool saves us a ton of time and replaced traditional methods of…

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How To Clean Old Woodwork

By Robert Robillard

Cleaning Antique Woodwork . Dear Concord Carpenter, What is the best cleaning solution to use on antique woodwork (again, I’m talking about 8″ – 10″ hand-hewn beams and 22″ wide pine wainscoting. I believe they were hand waxed at one point- and I want to preserve the antiquity.  Any products you would recommend? Thanks and…

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