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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How To Cap Gas Pipe: Removing A Gas Fireplace Dear Concord Carpenter, What is the process for removing a natural gas fireplace? I’m hoping to remove an existing one, and be able to finish the area such that it appears a gas fire place was never there. Essentially I want to regain the space (probably…
Keeping Your Tools In Tip Top Shape! We all know tools are put to the test everyday on the job site. To keep tools running at optimal performance level, it’s essential to practice regular tool maintenance or seasonal tool maintenance . Not only will proper care increase the life and improve the performance, but it…
A Kitchen Tool Like No Other! Readers of this site know I’m a big fan of quality tools. When you say tools most people think of mechanics, carpenter and trades-person type tools. But there are other tools as well . . . kitchen tools. There are many kitchen tools but none so sexy as a…
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