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DeWALT Dust Extraction Systems

By Robert Robillard

DeWALT Dust Extraction Systems For Cordless And Corded SDS Rotary Hammers A few weeks ago I toured the Black & Decker University for a media event. I really enjoyed learning about several new DEWALT product lines and even had an opportunity to test some of the DeWALT Dust Extraction Systems with corded and cordless SDS…

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3rd Hand .357

By Robert Robillard

Jack Tracy, a General Contractor and Builder with over 25 years experience, recently sent me The Original 3rd Hand .357™ to evaluate. Jack designed this innovative safety device and I was excited to see if it really worked. 3rd Hand .357saw safety-guard The 3rd Hand .357™ employs a thumb lever that allows the operator to raise…

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STRIKER Mechanical Pencil

By Robert Robillard

STRIKER Mechanical Carpenter Pencil The Flat Carpenter Pencil is a long time favorite of carpenters, roofers, woodworkers, and other tradesmen in the construction industry. The flat carpenter pencil is often given out by lumber yards and building supply houses as a way to market their business.  Introducing the STRIKER Mechanical Pencil. The popularity of this…

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CHANNELLOCK

By Robert Robillard

CHANNELLOCK Has A Fierce New Web-Site Company Launches New Web Site, Its Latest American-Made Tool MEADVILLE, Pa. (July 2, 2010) — CHANNELLOCK®, the leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality pliers and hand tools, today unveiled its latest American-made tool – a fully redesigned, improved Web site. The new Channellock.com was created in the…

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Clarity Defog It

By Robert Robillard

Clarity Anti Fog Product Safety first right? Well….. not always. There is nothing worse than performing a carpentry or Do-it-yourself project, and knowing that the function your performing warrants wearing safety glasses but choosing not to wear them because the glasses always fog up and blur your vision. To make matters worse, this fogging situation…

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Euroclean HEPA Vacuum

By Robert Robillard

Euroclean HEPA Vacuum Review I recently purchased a Euroclean HEPA Vacuum GD930HSP, 4 Gallon, Dry, HEPA Vacuum after taking the EPA’s Renovate Right Regulation lead dust compliance training. The Euroclean HEPA vacuum was the vacuum recommended by my EPA lead RRP trainers. EPA Rule Common renovation, repair and painting activities, including those involving sanding, sawing, grinding,…

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Rockwell SoniCrafter Oscillating Tool

By Robert Robillard

This review contains my opinion of a product. I take pride in providing my readers with an honest and objective information as well as a practical approach to using a product. I never accept payment in exchange for a positive review. Many of the tools and products are provided to for free by a manufacturer…

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DEWALT® Unveils New Tools

By Robert Robillard

This week I was treated to an insiders view at DeWALT’s Black and Decker University in Towson, Maryland. An impressive facility that truly gives DeWALT an edge when it comes to product development and training. This is where the DeWALT team sharpen their pencils and research, design and test their products as well as dissect…

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