Hitachi 18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw C18DSL

By Robert Robillard

        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…

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MAKITA 7-1/4 inch 36 Volt Circular Saw Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Dewalt Construction Heater DXH125

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Kershaw Thermite 3880

By William Burns

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…

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Ryobi 5 inch Random Orbital Sander

By Robert Robillard

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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DEWALT Gas-free Cordless Framing Nailer DCN692

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Cordless Framing Nailer A recent update from DEWALT is sure to raise eyebrows, it’s release of the upgraded DEWALT Gas-free Cordless Framing Nailer DCN692. Redesigned with a brush-less motor and paired with a XR 4.0AH lithium ion battery pack enable the DCN692  to drive up to 700 nails per charge. Why Did DEWALT Look…

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Senco FinishPro 23 Gauge Micro Pinner

By Robert Robillard

Senco FinishPro 23LXP Headless Pin Nailer Review The folks at Senco recently redesigned their pin nailer and released the Senco FinishPro 23 Gauge Micro Pinner.  In the residential and commercial world of remodeling my favorite part of any job is always the finish trim. My very first set of pneumatic nailers was a Senco 325…

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RIDGID 18 Volt Heated Jacket Review

By Phil Benevides

RIDGID 18 Volt Heated Jackets on the ACC Job-Site   RIDGID recently announced it will offer heated jackets at select Midwest Home Depot stores and exclusively on HomeDepot.com. This exciting announcement prompted us here at a Concord Carpenter to check out the newest heated jacket to hit the market from RIDGID and give it a…

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