Milwaukee Hand Tools

By Ralph Mroz

Milwaukee Hand Tools

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RYOBI 18V Handheld Tile/Masonry Saw

By Ralph Mroz

RYOBI 18V Handheld Tile/Masonry Saw RYOBI has just released their 5-inch cordless 18V Handheld Tile/Masonry Saw (Model PBLHTS01B), part of their 18V ONE+ lineup.  It joins the earlier RYOBI corded handheld tile/masonry saw with a 4-inch blade.  This new tool brings RYOBI into the cordless tile/masonry saw fold, a relatively new class of tool. The…

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What Tool Reviewers Can/Cannot Do

By Ralph Mroz

What Tool Reviews Can/Cannot Do Tool reviews are what we do here at Tool Box Buzz and A Concord Carpenter, and we are one of the best-known and trusted sources for them.  We are proud of both the accuracy of our reviews and the fact that we’ve maintained good relations with the tool vendors so…

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Ryobi 3 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum Review

By John Peachey

Ryobi 18V ONE+ LINK™ 3 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum (#PCL734K) If you own a car and a house, you probably also own—or want to own–a wet/dry vacuum, too.  A wet/dry vacuum is almost a prerequisite tool to have in your home to clean up the heavy-duty messes that a typical household vacuum is no match for. …

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Ridgid 8-inch Wet Tile Saw

By Ralph Mroz

Ridgid 8-inch Wet Tile Saw The Ridgid 8-inch Wet Tile Saw (model R4041S) is a tool that all Type 2 (skilled DIYers) and Type 3 (general contracting pro) tradespersons will want.  Both of these trades types do tile work from occasionally to several times a year.  In fact, this saw has received praise from many…

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5 Kitchen Remodeling Tips

By Robert Robillard

Remodeling A Kitchen When you begin to think about remodeling your kitchen, there’s a lot to consider and it’s easy to miss things. By following a few simple tips, you can avoid difficulties. Here are 5 kitchen remodeling tips to think about before you begin your remodeling project. Start with a Detailed Plan Meet with…

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Kitchen Remodel 2023

By Robert Robillard

Kitchen Remodel|  “Kitchen Captivation” It had been at least 25 years since this Carlisle kitchen had seen a kitchen remodel  update. We joined forces with Great Spaces in Acton, MA to incorporate a multiple discipline design with British inspiration, using different materials and fabrication to create what we call “Kitchen Captivation.” We approached this kitchen…

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Wood Shaper Table UPGRADE

By Robert Robillard

Custom Wood Shaper Table| Using Rockler Components In my workshop, I use my wood shaper primarily to mill frame and panel doors and sometimes wainscotting panels. To do this precisely, and work safer, I use sliding sleds that are indexed into the miter slot. I’ve encountered some quality issues when milling long stock, for example…

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