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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
Rockwell BladeRunner™ Giveaway: Congradulations to Dave Cannon of West Brookfield MD, for winning the Rockwell Blade Runner. Dave is a regular reader and contributor to this site. Dave was one of 255 people who entered to win this tool. The Rockwell BladeRunner™ is a light weight bench-top saw that performs the functions of a portable jigsaw,…
DEWALT 15 Ounce All-Steel, Framing Hammer DEWALT® has a new 15 ounce Framing Hammer (DWHT51138). This framing hammer (DWHT51138) is lighter and more powerful than conventional framing hammers. Most carpenters I know use a 28 or even 32 ounce hammer. These hammer weights are pretty much an industry standard in framing applications.As I get older I am always looking…
Ryobi TEK4 Digital Inspection Scope, Model RP4205 REVIEW The folks at Ryobi, up till now cost dictated that Digital Inspection Scopes were for professionals only. Ryobi’s TEK4 Digital Inspection Scope is the solution of serious DIYers and homeowners who have a need for peeking into wall cavities, into pipes or ducts and other enclosed hard to…
Automatic Adjusting Vice Grips Review C.H. Hanson introduces its Automatic™ line of adjustable locking pliers and clamps, which are easier to use than traditional locking pliers on the market! C.H. Hanson recently re-Engineered their locking plier line for speed and power . They claim that their Automatic pliers are seven times faster, two times stronger…
. Question: What is GREEN but actually blue in color, rubber and protects your work surfaces and sharp tools? Not to mention a must have in the workshop. Answer: It’s a 100% recycled rubber bench mat from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware . Rockler 24″ x 60″Protective Rubber Bench Mat The Rockler rubber bench mat is a 100%…
Multi- Purpose Gorilla Glue Most of us got our start in the world of adhesives early in life. School supply lists required us to have paste. Yes, you remember that stuff. It was like oatmeal. It was lumpy, didn’t stick that great and well, it tasted okay but could have used some honey to make…
G-OIL If you’re looking for a way to combat dependency on foreign oil, look no further. If you’re looking for a way to combat dependency on foreign oil, look no further than G-OIL®, brought to you by Green Earth Technologies (GET), a leading U.S. manufacturer of “green” goods and products. G-OIL® is made right here…
SKIL Power Tools Has Just introduced The Oscillating Multi-Tasker™ As a homeowner and have room for one power tool in your life, SKIL has the right option for you. SKIL Power Tools is launching the new 1400-02 Oscillating Multi-Tasker™, an 11-piece multi-tool kit designed to help do-it-yourselfers with a variety of at-home projects. The versatility of…
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