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Robert Robillard

Carpenter / Remodeler / Editor

Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter As a General Contractor and carpenter, Rob owns and operates Concord Carpenter LLC. A full-service remodeling and construction company. Rob is a recognized leader in home building best practices and a source for how-to information for building professionals. On this website, Rob covers all aspects of home construction, building science, home improvement, woodworking, remodeling, and some of the best product and tool reviews. Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review series - Concord Carpenter Videos where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob approaches remodeling and building construction with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. He enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the construction and remodeling industry. He's a strong advocate for "raising the bar" in the construction trades and promoting the trades to youth. #BeAMentor #Green2Great Craftsmanship, quality, and pride guide his journey on this channel The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!" : Read more about Rob

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Cyber Monday Tool Deals

By Robert Robillard

Tool Gift Guides Shopping For Tools? Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday after Black Friday. Created by companies to get folks to shop more online this day has become a real deal for online shoppers. If you follow my site you know that I often offer to you my thoughts on tools…

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DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT HEPA Filter Dust Extractor Vacuum and Universal Connector System I’ve been using DEWALT HEPA vacuums for sometime now.  I have one for the job-site and one dedicated to my miter saw in my shop. DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012 The DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012 was designed specifically to capture  the worst types of dust:  drywall sanding, concrete grinding,…

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Panasonic Dual Voltage Cordless Tools

By Robert Robillard

PANASONIC Dual Voltage Tough IPTM Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools   Panasonic recently expanded their line of  Tough IPTM Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools. The Tough Panasonic Dual Voltage Cordless Tools IP line now features products with new Dual Voltage Technology. What is Dual Voltage Technology? Dual Voltage technology allows you to select tools to be used as both 18-volt…

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Win A Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact Driver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M18 1/4-Inch Hex Compact Impact Driver  # 2652 Giveaway The folks at Milwaukee are  offering one of my newsletter subscribers the chance to Win A Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact Driver.  The M18 impact is a  fast, strong and durable professional grade impact driver and offers a battery fuel guage, accurate LED illumination, one-handed bit-loading and longer run-time.  With 1,400 in. pounds of…

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Holiday Tool Gift Guide

By Robert Robillard

  10 Gifts For The Contractor That Has Everything! . The holidays are around the corner and I’m betting you found this page because your looking for that that perfect gift for your PRO contractor, serious enthusiast or Do-It- Yourself er?   Don’t fret ~ I’ve got you covered with my Holiday Tool Gift Guide . I’ve…

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Bosch vs DEWALT Portable Jobsite Table Saw Stand Comparison

By Robert Robillard

Comparing the  Bosch GTA500  to the DEWALT DW7450 Table Saw Stand The folks at Bosch and DEWALT each provided me with their portable 10″ folding table saw stands to compare.  We bought the stands into the shop as well as used them on the jobsite for three weeks each prior to writing this review. Bosch…

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Installing An Emergency Generator

By Robert Robillard

Considerations When Installing An Emergency Generator Part 2 of 2  [Read part 1 Emergency Home Generator] DEWALT 14000 Watt  Generator DXGN14000: Continued from part 1.  The generator we used in this article came from DEWALT, they sent us a sample to review. I chose to focus on the DEWALT 14000 Watt Commercial Generator for several reasons.  These reasons…

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Emergency Home Generator

By Robert Robillard

Installing a DEWALT DXGN14000 Generator Power outages and brownouts inevitably result in substantial losses forbusiness owners and residents.  These past few years weather patterns have caused more and more power outages. Installing An emergency home generator can be an invaluable investment.   A generator ensures that you will have a reliable source of electricity whenever and wherever you need…

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