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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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Box Joint Jig

By Robert Robillard

Eagle America Box Joint Jig Review The folks at Eagle America recently sent me their Ultimate Box Joint Jig and sled to evaluate and review. Eagle America is “The World’s Router Bit Source” due to their addition of Price Cutter brand router bits.  They offer  over 2,000 router bits for you to choose from.  Although I love their…

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Custom Shutters Make A Difference

By Robert Robillard

Atlantic Premium Shutters These shutters come in 40 colors , strong enough for a hurricane and can be made with custom cutouts. The Palm Harbor Co. had Palm Trees put in their shutters and this home by the sea, used the anchors. Very nice  finishing touches for a home.   You can also use Atlantic Shutters…

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Superior Walls Foundation Systems

By Robert Robillard

No More Scary Basements Remember the basements of your youth? Many were dark, damp places used for storage with exposed pipes and structural steel support beams. Sometimes you had to walk down rickety steps with a single exposed light bulb overhead to get to laundry machines or your dad’s workbench area. Today’s homeowners don’t have…

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Winner Of Weekly Giveaway 2/21 Final Cut Saw Blade

By Robert Robillard

Each week one lucky person will win a tool or accessory from one of the tool companies featured on my giveaway tab.  Please take a moment to visit their site and make some recommendations for tool giveaways. This week’s winner of my weekly tool and accessory giveaway is William Whalen, Concord, MA.  William is a…

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Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled

By Robert Robillard

Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell…

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Multi-Tool

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 Multi-Tool Kit Review 2426-22   Milwaukee recently sent me their Milwaukee M12 Cordless Multi-Tool 2426-22 to evaluate and review. Multi-tools are nothing new as many other companies have been making them recently but I was curious to see what Milwaukee did with theirs. Milwaukee has a great reputation for making quality contractor grade…

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Avalung Backpacks Recalled

By Robert Robillard

Black Diamond Avalung Backpack by Black Diamond Equipment Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard: Name of Product: Avalung backpacks Units: About 3,500 units Importer/Manufacturer: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah Hazard: The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard. Incidents/Injuries:…

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PORTER-CABLE Reciprocating and Orbital Reciprocating Saws

By Robert Robillard

PORTER-CABLE Reciprocating and Orbital Reciprocating Saws  PC75TRS and PC85TRSOK TigerSaw PORTER-CABLE announces the launch of two new reciprocating saws – a 7.5 AMP non-orbital model (PC75TRS) and an 8.5 AMP orbital unit (PC85TRSOK TigerSaw™). The two saws offer users the speed of cut they require for many applications, including wood cutting, metal cutting, masonry cutting,…

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