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Phil Benevides

Carpenter / Assistant Editor

Phil is a 28-year old Air Force Veteran who decided to transform his passion for construction and home improvement into a career. Inspired by his Grandfather who built his home from the ground up with his bare hands in Portugal, he received his formal training in Carpentry at the North Bennett Street School in Boston, MA.Phil continues to grow his skills as a carpenter and leader, while exploring new products, methods, and tools!

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DEWALT Festool and Makita Track Saw Head to Head

By Phil Benevides

This article was written by Phil Benevides and Ethan Bickford Track Saw Comparison Results Here at A Concord Carpenter we took a hard look at the major Track Saw models on the market to see how they “lined up”. With hours in the shop and critical analysis of each saw’s features and performance we are providing…

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Makita SP6000J Track Saw Review

By Phil Benevides

ACC Track Saw Shootout Results – Makita SP600J Here at A Concord Carpenter we took a hard look at the major Track Saw models on the market and see how they “lined up”. With hours in the shop and critical analysis of each saw’s features and performance we are providing readers with a comprehensive look…

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RIDGID Impact Rated Bits and Drill Bit Sets

By Phil Benevides

RIDGID Drill Bits and Accessories Approved on the ACC Job Site Regardless if you are a professional contractor or DIYer when it comes to drilling and driving you know the frustration that can come from using or rather TRYING to use bad bits or bit accessories. Not to mention the aggravation of searching for the…

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DEWALT Lithium Ion Black Hooded Heated Jacket Kit Review

By Phil Benevides

DEWALT Lithium Ion Hooded Jacket on the ACC Job-Site This summer DEWALT announced they would be releasing Heated Jackets compatible with either 12V MAX or 20V MAX batteries. We here at ACC have had the opportunity to try heated gear from all the big tool companies so we feel we have pretty good perspective on…

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20V Max LINKED System Porter Cable Drill PCC601 and Driver PCC641 Review

By Phil Benevides

Porter Cable Drill/Driver on the new 20V Max LiNKED System Porter Cable, well known for it’s woodworking tools, is redefining itself as the Professional’s personal tool line. Whether you’re a mechanic, electrician, or plumber you know you’re way around tools and you’ve learned a thing or two from your carpenter brethren. The Porter Cable 20V…

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RIDGID 14 Gallon HEPA Wet Dry Vac Review

By Phil Benevides

RIDGID Delivers an Economical HEPA Vac for Contractors As a carpenter who cares about the homes I work on, the need for a HEPA Vac is more than just about meeting new EPA requirements surrounding Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) it’s about keeping your clients home’s clean and livable during a renovation. From cutting…

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Anti Fatigue Floor Mats

By Phil Benevides

Anti-Fatigue Mats Make Work Easier EVERYWHERE! Here at A Concord Carpenter we look for professional solutions to Job-site and Shop challenges. But sometimes we find products focused for the home to satisfy our needs. We found some 20 x 30 anti-fatigue floor mats at Kohl’s that fit nicely in our shop for areas where we…

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Arborwear Stretch Cambium Jacket Review

By Phil Benevides

ACC Crew wearing Arborwear Stretch Cambium Jackets Work wear, like our tools, take a beating on the job-site.  Professional grade really means something to me and my crew.   When it comes to work wear the folks at Arborwear really make quality, durable, and good looking gear for the working professional. Arborwear is the definition of…

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