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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Wilton All Terrain Vise

By Robert Robillard

Wilton Road Ready All Terrain Vise 10010 Review When you work in the trades, repair business or in remote locations you need to bring everything you need with you. We recently took a look at the Wilton All Terrain Vise which easily slides and mounts into 2-inch trailer hitches.  Once secured in the hitch the vise becomes a secure, instant clamping and workstation.…

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Big Ass Garage Light SHL 135

By Robert Robillard

The BIG ASS LED Light Review No one does great work in the dark, unless your a Navy Seal!   If your garage ore workshop is not well lit you need to correct that in order to achieve great results. We recently reviewed the Big Ass Garage Light SHL 135 and were impressed with its durability, light output…

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Dust Right Universal Small Port Hose Kit

By Robert Robillard

Rockler Universal Small Port Hose Kit connects to wide range of small power tools On of my biggest pet peeves when working ins my shop is the lack of proper interface between my HEPA vacuums and my tools.  At Concord Carpenter, are a huge advocate of collecting dust at the source, but tool-makers don’t make that…

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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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Werner AE2210 Energy Seal Attic Ladder

By Robert Robillard

Installing an Werner Energy Seal Attic Ladder  – Review After the terrible winter, the folks in New England suffered, I have been looking closer at ice dam causes and prevention.  One of the biggest causes I’ve seen, on my inspections of homes, is excessive heart loss and air leaks, the culprit was attic ladder hatches.  We…

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Senco Roofpro 445XP Roofing Nailer Review

By Ethan Bickford

Senco Roofpro 445XP Roofing Nailer Senco has been around for a long time making nailers, screw guns and fasteners for professionals. They’re known for making solid tools that perform well for years. With the rough winter we’ve had here in New England there are going to be a lot of roofing repairs to do. Often times…

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M12 FUEL 5-3/8” Circular Saw 2530-20

By Robert Robillard

M12 FUEL 5-3/8” Brushless Circular Saw 2530-20 Review Milwaukee Tool recently expanded their 12-volt line with their release of the M12 FUEL 5-3/8” Circular Saw 2530-20. What intrigued us at Concord Carpenter was the size, weight and ability of this new saw.  We first saw it at Milwaukee’s media event,and its easy to see why…

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