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Scott Arnold

Writer / Carpenter / Remodeler

Contributing Editor Scott Arnold is the owner of Scott Arnold Remodeling LLC out of Waltham MA. Custom decks, fireplace makeovers, kitchens and bathrooms, Scott enjoys the frame to finish concept. Scott will share his perspective on tools as carpenter and remodeler here and on Toolboxbuzz.com

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Build America 2015 Tool Safety and Construction Training

By Scott Arnold

Fraternity Brothers to the Rescue! If I started a sentence with the following; twenty fraternity brothers from Pi Kappa Phi got together for the whole summer to . . . The majority of people would assume, party hard, cause trouble or worse. This past week, Rob Robillard, the Concord Carpenter crew, editors from Tool Box Buzz, Concord Lumber Corporation employees and…

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2015 Father’s Day Buyer’s Guide

By Scott Arnold

2015 Father’s Day Buyer’s Guide Are you looking for the perfect idea for a that special Father’s Day gift? Well here at A Concord Carpenter we have taken a few of our favorite tools and turned them into a buyer’s guide.  Father’s Day is just a few days away, so we have added buy now links to our favorite tools for faster…

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DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 7-1/4″ Sliding Miter Saw

By Scott Arnold

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 7-1/4″ Sliding Miter Saw The folks at DEWALT are unveiling, a cordless 20V MAX Lithium Ion 7-1/4″ Sliding Miter Saw – Model DCS361.  Designed for ultra portability, the DCS361 is geared towards general contractors and remodelers, specifically targeting trim, and flooring applications.  It will also cut 2x material. Cutting Power This…

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RIDGID Gen5 X Cordless Combo Kit Review

By Scott Arnold

  RIDGID Gen5 X Tool Kit Review In a few weeks, RIDGID will unveil their latest and greatest in 18v cordless brushed motor technology called Gen5x. We have had the opportunity to test out these new cordless power tools for about a month now. We are certainly impressed with these new tools.  If there wasn’t a…

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ZipFast Reusable Dust Barrier Panel System

By Scott Arnold

ZipFast Reusable Dust Barrier Panel by ZipWall One of the most talked about issue we write about here at Concord Carpenter is the controlling of dust during all phases of our work.  One thing I have learned from the professionals that I work with here on this site is that controlling remodeling dust and keeping it out…

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Reviving Your Lawn After The Winter

By Scott Arnold

Reviving Your Lawn After The Winter Your once perfect lawn is going to need some serious TLC if it’s going to survive New England’s snowiest winter ever recorded! Not only did we take a beating here in New England this winter, but so did our lawns. The extreme cold and snow have been on the ground…

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RIDGID Gen5X 5pc Combo Kit

By Scott Arnold

RIDGID Announces Gen5X 5pc Combo Kit RIDGID has announced the next generation in power tools, the RIDGID Gen5X 5pc Combo Kit.  The secret with the new Gen5X’s is it’s magnet motor, which has been designed to provide the more power, run-time, and performance. The tools are powered by the HYPER 4.0 Lithium Ion battery that…

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How to Build a Custom Cabinet

By Scott Arnold

How to Build a Custom Laundry Cabinet Laundry Cabinet This article will focus on “How to Build a Custom Cabinet.”   More specifically, a cabinet that is designed to hide four laundry baskets. The customer wanted a paint grade cabinet to put  between her two bedroom windows.  she wanted two doors in order to keep her…

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