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This article was written by Phil Benevides. Photos by Ethan Bickford and Robert Robillard 18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw Comparison Testing Here at A Concord Carpenter we took an extensive look at the major 18-Volt cordless circular saw models on the market to see how they compared. With hours of cutting and critical analysis of…
Bosch 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough ½ In. Drill/Driver The folks at Bosch have designed a compact drill/driver. I can remember a few years ago meeting the Bosch bench top product manager at the JLC LIVE convention that was held here in Providence, RI. After talking to him, I got insight on how they develop…
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Circular Saw Kit 2730-22 Article written and photos by Ethan Bickford My main experience with cordless saws has been with my brother in law’s old 18 volt trim saw that was barely capable of cutting 3/4-inch strapping and trim stock much less cutting framing lumber or ripping sheathing. That tool is still…
Hitachi 18 Volt 6 ½ inch Cordless Circular Saw C18DSL Review Written by Joshua Bordenca Cordless circular saws have come a long way since they first came into the construction field. Currently, and understandably, the demand for high quality cordless tools has been significantly recognizable. The days of extension cords wrapping your feet have…
MAKITA 36 Volt Circular Saw Giveaway ConcordCarpenter and the folks at Makita are giving away a MAKITA 7-1/4 inch [X2] 36 Volt Circular Saw and two-batteries to one of our newsletter subscribers. MAKITA 7-1/4”Circular Saw Powered By Two 18-Volt Batteries XSH01X/Z Cutting the cord is a goal for the engineers and Product Managers at MAKITA…
Dewalt Construction Heater DXH125FAV Review The folks at Dewalt came out with a new line of construction heaters. The line offers you the choice of forced air Kerosene, Electric, Propane or Portable Radiant Heat. For this review I was able to fully test the Dewalt Construction Heater DXH125, Air Forced Propane heater during a New England…
Written By Billy Burns Kershaw Thermite 3880 Knife Review Some basic principles that I think a knife should have are weight proportions, feels safe in the hands with long usage, and of all, cut accurately and quickly. As this is my first Kershaw knife I’ve used, it impressed me with of how well it performed…
By Ben Carmichael Why Ryobi? Last fall, my girlfriend and I bought an old colonial house in Concord, MA. In the words of our real estate agent, it has “lots of character.” My grandfather, upon visiting the house for the first time on Thanksgiving, said it had “lots of potential.” Upon walking into the house,…
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