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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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Bosch Oscillating Multi Tool Blades

By Robert Robillard

Bosch titanium coated blades increase life of oscillating cutting blades   I own and use a multi-tool on the job site, for cutting applications, and I can honestly say “what did I do before this came out?”  Multi-tools are great but my biggest pet peeve is the life to cost ratio.  Multi-tool blades are expensive…

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Removing Table Saw Rust

By Robert Robillard

Cleaning Rust Off Delta Table Saw   DEAR CONCORD CARPENTER, I bought and Delta contractor saw at a yard sale.  It has all of its parts and accessories and runs  great.  My only problem is the table is covered with rust.  What is the best way to clean it up? thanks, Scott DEAR SCOTT, As long…

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Pipe Clamp Extensions

By Robert Robillard

Clamping Large Items: Using Pipe Clamps I often find myself needing to clamp large items such as face frames of bookcase counter edge nosings.  Unless your Norm Abrams and you have a plethora of various size pipe clamps and a ton of space to store them you often find the need to improvise.  That’s why…

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Electric Radiant Heating Systems

By Robert Robillard

Change the way you heat—from the ground up By Chris Guelpa For many of us, electric baseboard heaters are simply a fact of life. The faintly acrid smell of burning dust and metallic pings and ticks are just another note in our domestic symphony. Most homes, condos and office utilize these intrusive metal boxes as…

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Nuheat Radiant Floor Heating

By Robert Robillard

Nuheat Radiant Floor Heating Mats – Review The folks at Nuheat, a manufacturer of an electric radiant floor heating system, recently asked if I was interested in reviewing their radiant floor heating mats. I agreed as the timing was perfect as I was in the process of remodeling a customers bathroom and they were more…

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Johnson Level and Tool 40-6001 Laser Distance Measuring Tool

By Robert Robillard

Johnson 40-6001 Laser Distance Measuring A simple, effective and money saving Tool! The folks at Johnson Level & Tool recently sent me their 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure Tool to evaluate. First Impression: The 40-6001 laser tool was designed for me ~ It’s idiot proof! Simply turn it on, press measure button and record the measurement. I recently…

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Duct Cleaning

By Robert Robillard

Have you cleaned your air ducts before? If you home has air ducts it may be time to consider cleaning them.    Regularly replacing your HVAC air filter is great but over the years molds, allergens, lint and dirt can accumulate. Mold And Allergens: Build-up of mold and dust mites can breed and release spores, bacteria and other…

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Paslode Cordless Framing Nailer Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Concord Carpenter’s Mid-Summer Giveaway. Our friends at Paslode are offering one of my Newsletter subscribers  a chance to win one of their CF325 cordless framing nailers. Read my review on the CF325 here:   Paslode CF-325 fuel powered nailer. I’ve been using the the CF-325 since January and love it.  Since then I have set up…

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