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Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter and ToolBoxBuzz 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
Goal Zero Nomad 7 Portable Solar Charger I’m a backpacker, canoe camper and winter camper and also a carpenter. I recently and read about the Nomad 7 Solar Panel in a backpacking magazine and have to admit I thought about how handy this solar charger would be for charging my headlamp, camera and maybe cellphone…
Dewalt DW745 vs. Bosch GTS1031 10″ The folks at Dewalt and Bosch recently sent me their compact jobsite saws to go head to head with on the job site. I’ve been using these two saws now for several weeks and the Dewalt vs. Bosch Compact Table Saw Comparison debate continues. Which one should you choose? One…
Kershaw Ken Onion Blur Red 1670RD The folks at Kershaw Knives recently sent me some folding blades to review and evaluate. This review will focus on the Kershaw Blur Knife with Speed Safe. As an avid outdoorsman, carpenter and daily carrier of a knife I have come to appreciate and respect Kershaw Knives. Kershaw has…
DEWALT 10 Amp Compact Reciprocating Saw I recently started using the new Dewalt DWE357 compact reciprocating saw while performing a bathroom remodel in Concord, Massachusetts. The Dewalt DWE357 compact reciprocating saw is a strange looking bird indeed. It has a completely different and new look. The shape and design actually make the saw smaller and…
CHANNELLOCK Pliers Provide Value, Performance and Reliability I just returned from a trip to Meadville, PA and a fantastic tour of the ChannelLock Brand manufacturing plants. To me ChannelLock is an American success story, it is a fifth generation, family owned company with history that is a century and a quarter long of perseverance, innovation and follow though…
Racor 450 Pound Heavy Duty Wall Storage Rack PLM-1R If your a woodworker or a finish carpenter you most likely have an assortment of clamps. I use pipe clamps all the time and hate seeing them strewn about the shop floor – I like organization which led me to the idea of Storing Pipe Clamps With…
How a Domestic Hot Water Recirculation System Works Tired of waiting for hot water? How many times have you turned on the faucet or shower and have to wait for hot water. You can eliminate this wait by installing a domestic hot water recirculation system. A domestic hot water recirculation system means instant hot water with no…
Taking Professional Remodeling Photos Let me start by saying that I am not a professional photographer, I’m a re-modeler. We all have websites, some have blogs and most of us use email to communicate. Taking Professional Photos of your work will lead to better exposure, a better looking website and more leads for your business. Potential…
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