Nailgun Contact vs Sequential Trip Triggers

By Robert Robillard

Nailgun Contact Trip vs. Sequential Trip Nail Gun Safety: In the United States, about 37,000 people every year go to emergency rooms with injuries from nail guns, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Forty percent of those injuries occur to consumers. Nail gun injuries tripled between 1991 to 2005. Foot and hand…

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Get Work From Referrals

By Robert Robillard

Getting Past Clients To Refer You: When work is slow it not the time to sit back and wait for the phone to ring.  It doesn’t matter if you’re a carpenter or an architect the principles are the same. I truly believe that my existing clients are a great source of repeated work but not a great…

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2011 International Builders Show Orlando Florida

By Robert Robillard

This week I’ll be attending the 2011 IBS show in Orlando, Florida. If you remember I attended the Baltimore show this past summer and it was great.   I get alot of material for this site at these shows and learn the latest and greatest tips, techniques and tools. This years show is larger than than…

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Paslode CF-325 Cordless Framing Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Paslode Fuel Powered Framing Nailer Review Paslode recently sent me their Paslode’s CF-325 fuel powered, 30-degree,cordless framing nailer to evaluate.  The CF-325 is an upgrade from the old cordless technology and has been around for a few years now and seems to be gaining popularity on the job-sites. If you have an older version of this…

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Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench

By Robert Robillard

Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench Review The folks at Black & Decker recently sent me their ratcheting ReadyWrench.  I was intrigued by this innovative tool and wondered if it was good enough to replace an entire set of wrenches. The Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench offers the convenience of color-coded socket sizes for easy visibility and…

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Stanley Black And Decker To Sell Delta

By Robert Robillard

Delta Power tool manufacturer to establish operations in Anderson County Delta Power Equipment Corp. plans to invest $3.6 million and hire 40 people to establish headquarters and manufacturing operations in Anderson County, the county and S.C. Department of Commerce announced today. “The new facility will allow Delta Power Equipment to continue its tradition of providing…

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SKIL 2350-01 Cordless Screwdriver and Flashlight

By Robert Robillard

  NEW SKIL Screwdriver and Flashlight Combo Lights the Way   Unique 2-in-1 tool that everyone needs in their home or workplace. Designed with every level DIYer or handyman in mind, SKIL Power Tools launches its 2350-01 Cordless Screwdriver and Flashlight. Taking two of the most common used tools and putting them together in one…

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Choosing The Correct CFL Brightness

By Robert Robillard

Choosing The Correct Compact Florescent Bulb Brightness Compact Florescent Bulbs  or CFL’s are a variation of the fluorescent tube.  CFL’s work the same way, only are designed to fit into a standard incandescent bulb socket. They operate on a quarter of the energy used by incandescent, and can last up to ten times longer. Choosing…

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