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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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WIN a DEWALT 12V MAX Pivot Reciprocating Saw

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 12V DCS310S1 Pivot Saw:  Father’s Day Giveaway Whether it’s on the job site or at home taking care of your family, DEWALT knows that Dads work hard all year long to get the job done. To celebrate Father’s Day, DEWALT is offering the chance for one lucky Dad to take home the new 12V Reciprocating…

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Arborwear Tech Pants

By Robert Robillard

Jobsite Worthy Pants: Construction clothing is an interesting animal.  It has to be comfortable, functional, durable and of course it never hurts to look good! Arborwear makes such clothing and recently introduced their Tech Pants.  With summertime approaching there is nothing nicer than having a lightweight, durable pair of 7 ounce nylon workpants that are…

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DELTA Sanding Accessories

By Robert Robillard

DELTA  now offering high-quality, long-lasting abrasives DELTA is now offering a full array of sanding accessories up to 95 abrasive products to support all of their sanders.   Abrasives such as sanding sleeves, belts, discs and strips. Some of the products supported are: DELTA Sanding Belts Belt and Disc Sander and Belt Sander machines feature an aluminum-oxide, bi-directional…

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Dumpster Bags and Removal Services

By Robert Robillard

How Do They Do It? By now, we are all used to sorting our household recyclables from our regular trash either for curbside pickup or at the transfer station. What about larger items such as appliances, junk, and construction debris? Many of these items are highly recyclable themselves, or can be broken down into recyclable…

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Bosch Pocket Reciprocating Saw Blades

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Pocket Reciprocating Saw Blades for tight locations   How may times have your tried to cut along a 2×4 stud and sheathing only to brake the reciprocating blade or wack your knuckles? What other restricted spots have you struggled with a standard 6 or 12 inch reciprocating blade ?   There are too many to count.…

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Duofast Coil Siding Nailer DF225C

By Robert Robillard

The folks at Duo-Fast recently sent me one of their DF225C coil siding nailers to use and review.   the DF225C is designed as a siding, decking and fencing nailer.   Timing was perfect because we were starting a barn siding project and I used the nailer to install 1 7/8″ stainless steel, ring shank nails. First Impression: The…

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2012 Hurricane Forecast and Home Preparedness

By Robert Robillard

2012 Hurricane Forecast: Homeowners Should Prepare for Eight Named Tropical Storms According to the Weather Research Center, Tropical Storm Helen should be the eighth and final named storm of the 2012 Hurricane Season.  Five of those named tropical storms — including Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon and Helene — are predicted to intensify…

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Sending Professional Emails

By Robert Robillard

Professional Communication Via Email As a carpenter I do most of my communicating to schedule, price and work out details on projects via email. It’s fast, easy and can be done at anytime of the day or night. A big issue that I often see if that emails lack tone and can be misleading at…

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