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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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Tuck-Pointing A Brick Foundation

By Robert Robillard

Repairing A Leaking Brick Foundation: DearConcord Carpenter, What about repairing a leaky brick foundation wall? I live in a 110+ year old farmhouse but I have 2 corners that leak water. I know that I should put some kind of mortar in the places where there are a few holes/gaps but what about the places…

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Milwaukee 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill

By Robert Robillard

  Milwaukee Has A New 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill 5263-21 This week I attended the 2011 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation’s media event at their facility in Brookfield, WI.  Editors from both print and online media attended to preview and test the latest and greatest of Milwaukee’s tool releases. It’s funny, you have a…

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Tattoos, Rocks, And Fish Fossils: Saying Goodbye To New Friends: Episode 5

By Robert Robillard

This episode involved mostly flat sections of tough rocky, ankle twisting terrain. It was hot that morning, as hot as we’ve seen. It also came with possible reward phone call from home for the winning team. We had been in Morocco for two weeks now with no contact to the outside world. If a phone…

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Gorilla Glue Gift Pack Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Summer DIY home improvement giveaway Besides the alliteration of G’s this is a real deal giveaway that one lucky reader can win.  In the prize pack you will receive: Gorilla Super Glue Gorilla Dries White Glue Gorilla Wood Glue Gorilla Epoxy Gorilla Glue Gorilla Tape Gorilla T-Shirt   My favorite in this pack is the…

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Milwaukee 48-00-1600 Flush Cut Sawzall Blade

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Flush Cut Reciprocating Blade I just spent the day at Milwaukee Tool headquarters where I got a sneak peek at ton of new tools, accessories as well as some really new innovations. One impressive accessory that was released last year is their sawzall blade with the Nail Guard™ and Fang Tip™ The Nail Guard…

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Milwaukee Small Angle Grinders

By Robert Robillard

  Milwaukee Small Angle Grinders   Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to demonstrate a focused commitment to the construction industry with the launch of 18 Small Angle Grinders in 2011 that deliver more durability and power than competitor models Some of the recent innovations Milwaukee has added to these grinders are: electronic overload protection to maximize motor…

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DELTA 13-Inch Portable Thickness Planer 22-590

By Robert Robillard

 DELTA 13-Inch Portable Thickness Planer Review Several months back DELTA sent me their 22-590 portable thickness planers to evaluate and review.  I’ve had it for some time and wanted to report my findings to you. First Impression: The DELTA 13-inch 22-590 Planer comes with the knives attached, cutter head wrench, dust chute with 4-inch port,…

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Dewalt Has Handtools!

By Robert Robillard

Dewalt Handtools DEWALT® introduced a new line of hand tools, A WHOLE NEW TOUGH™ for almost any job you can imagine.   With 130 new tools coming out by September this is exciting news for tool junkies like me. DEWALT® did their homework and are covering every aspect  of hand tool categories, see below: Hand Tool Categories:…

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