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Bosch Rotary Hammer RH850VC 1-7/8-inch SDS-max The brand new Bosch RH850VC 1-7/8-inch SDS-max® Rotary Hammer is out and it sure looks promising! The Bosch SDS Max Rotary Hammer boasts several “user friendly” features, and I mean that literally by NOT putting the operator though extra wear and tear! This Bosch SDS Max Rotary Hammer delivers 9.3 foot-pounds of…
Workshop Lighting: Proper lighting in your workshop is as important as any tool in your toolbox. Whether its to see what your doing, illuminate mill marks on wood surface or for photographing of your work having adequate and proper lighting is important! The challenges are that many of us have sub-terran workshops. the article below will outline a…
Photo source: Simpson Strongtie Building A Safe Deck: It’s important to make sure your deck is built right and safe! Most experts agree that the average life expectancy of a wood deck is 10 to 15 years but we all know many decks that are still standing and alot older than that. It is estimated…
Festool Syslite KAL100 Review: The folks at Festool recently sent me their Festool Syslite LED Work lamp to review and evaluate on the job site. Festool is well known for their superior quality electric and pneumatic tools that can stand up well to the tough demands of any job site. Up to now technology on…
Bosch Click And Go System: L-BOXX Containers The folks at Bosch recently asked me to evaluate and review the Bosch Click and Go System. You may recognize this system by L-Boxx containers. As part of my review I decided to completely revamp my 6’ x 10’ tool trailer to test out the effectiveness and efficiency…
Dewalt DWE357 Compact Reciprocating Saw Giveaway UPDATE: Julin from Appalachian Ironworks in Virginia won this giveaway – Congrats Julin!! Appalacian Ironwoks is locally owned and operated business serving fabricate anything out of metal. Check out their website Appalacian Ironworks The folks at DEWALT have agreed to allow one of my newsletter subscribers the chance to Win A…
Guest Article Written by SCOTT ARNOLD Rockwell RK5140K Sonicrafter Hyperlock w/ Univeral Fit and Constant Speed Control Oscillating Tool Kit I was recently asked by Concord Carpenter to do a tool review on the Rockwell RK5140K Sonicrafter Oscillating Tool Kit. Prior to this review, I had not used a Rockwell product. Currently I own a…
Safe, Secure and One Handed Pistol Access The SentrySafe Quick Access Pistol safe was created after the folks at SentrySafe polled handgun enthusiasts and end-users to determine what folks wanted and needed in a pistol safe. SentrySafe then went and designed their SentrySafe Quick Access Pistol Safe with features such as a zero noise feedback, electronic…
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