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Bosch GTA 3800 Folding Leg Miter Saw Stand By Josh Bordenca Whether you are the DIY or PRO carpenter, chances are you own a miter saw. Chances are that at some point in your career or DIY experience you have had to set up a temporary work station which involved using saw horses and a…
DEWALT 8 Volt Gyroscopic Screwdriver DCF680 Back in May when I attended the 2013 DEWALT media event I got a sneak peek at DEWALT’s new 8V DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver. How It Works: The 8V DEWALT DCF680 Gyroscopic Screwdriver includes gyroscopic technology that senses hand motion. How cool is that? To operate, the user has…
The folks at sent us a pair their Keen Flint Low Work Shoe with steel toe to review and evaluate on our job site. Timing was perfect because we were getting ready for warmer weather and it is always more comfortable to wear a low rise work boot in the hotter temperatures. FIRST IMPRESSION: The Keen…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas Before you go out and buy another neck tie for Father’s Day stop and think about what you’re guy really wants and needs . . . now I realize that is a loaded question, but what do all guys really want or need? No it’s not a blonde girlfriend,…
Adding New Walls Next to Old Plaster Walls I run a remodeling company and on many projects we find ourselves removing portions of rooms to access pipes and wires and later blending new wallboard to old wallboard. sounds simple enough and it is if you take a few preparation steps. Many folks feel that you…
How To Paint New Plaster and Old Painted Walls In Same Room Many folks think that prepping new and old walls for paint is the same process, it’s not! New plaster or drywall should not be treated the same as old walls. Often times during a remodel you will come across new walls butting into…
Worx WG160 20V MaxLithium GT 2.0 12” Written by: Will Endicott Today was an exciting day for us. We got our first tool to review for AConcordCarpenter.com. We were sent the Worx WG160 20V MaxLithium GT 2.0 12” Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower and immediately began testing. What is the Worx WG160? It is a 3-in-1 yard-working tool that…
Kershaw Brawler 1990X Review I would highly recommend the Kershaw Brawler1990X for those who enjoy having a durable and dependable everyday carry knife (EDC) with them at all times. The Brawler’s size is perfect for carrying in a pocket and the blade has stood up to everything I have thrown at it. The Brawler’s overall…
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