Brunt – The Perkins

By Scott Arnold

Brunt – The Perkins When we first partnered up with Brunt we were working on reviewing their workwear. After we completed the review, we decided we wanted to collaborate again, this time reviewing one of their work boots.  Brunt is starting to climb the ladder in the workwear form and is on pace to be…

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Crescent Lufkin Shockforce G2 Tape Measures   

By ralph mroz

Lufkin Shockforce G2 Tape Measures        The Crescent Lufkin Shockforce G2 tape measures are, as the name suggests, the Generation 2 (G2) versions of the original Crescent Lufkin Shockforce tape measures.  When the Gen1 (G1) versions were first introduced a few years ago I reviewed them and really liked them.  They were tough, feature-rich, and…

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Concord Carpenter Awarded Kitchen Remodeler of Year

By Robert Robillard

Concord Carpenter Awarded NAHB Kitchen Remodeling Award Concord, Massachusetts, FEBRUARY 22, 2023: The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the NAHB Council have recognized Concord Carpenter LLC with a 2022 Remodeling Award in the Kitchen Remodeling $200,000+ category. Project Summary: Chestnut Hill, MA ~ Kitchen Remodel Kitchen designer, James Forsaith and Concord Carpenter have…

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SKIL 12-Volt Auto Hammer

By ralph mroz

SKIL 12-Volt Auto Hammer The SKIL 12-Volt Auto Hammer (Model AH6552A-10) was recently reintroduced, this time with a brushless motor.  Some years ago there were several auto hammers on the market, but at the time they weren’t well regarded.  This was due in part to their lack of power and in part because people were…

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Lenox Pliers Wrench

By ralph mroz

Lenox Pliers Wrench The Lenox Pliers Wrench – two, two tools in one The Lenox Pliers Wrench is a pair of pliers!  The Lenox Pliers Wrench is a wrench!  Stop!  You’re both right.  The Lenox Pliers Wrench is two, two tools in one. If you don’t remember the classic Certs breath mints ad from 1960…

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RYOBI 1-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum

By ralph mroz

RYOBI 1-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum When cordless tools first hit the market, the push was on for ever-more powerful versions from year-to-year.  But now that battery-powered tools can out-power their cordless counterparts, we’re seeing a trend towards smaller, “right-sized” tools, incorporating appropriate power for a job but at reduced weight and bulk.  RYOBI has been introducing…

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Helly Hansen Workwear

By Scott Arnold

Helly Hansen Workwear Review Helly Hansen, a company well-known for its range of sailing apparel, is making a splash—actually, more of a CANNONBALL—in the workwear apparel market.  A Norwegian sea captain, named Helly Hansen, discovered a more effective method of protection from the ocean’s harsh elements in 1877. Soon after, he and his wife started…

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Brunt Workwear

By Scott Arnold

Brunt Workwear Review Here at Concord Carpenter, workwear is a popular category. In order to find the best workwear to fit your unique demands, we are continually interacting with workwear manufacturers. Recently, we collaborated with Brunt Workwear to review a job site hoody and work pants that you’ll love. Eric Girouard established the Massachusetts-based company…

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