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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,…
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…
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…
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…
Bessey General Purpose Clamp Kit on the ACC Job-Site Every good woodworker and carpenter will tell you, you can NEVER have enough clamps. So when it comes to buying new clamps or more clamps or extra clamps, it’s not a question of “if” but “when”. So whenever you decide to add to your collection, or…
Stanley Bostitch 2.5 Gallon Compressor BTFP01012 The folks at Stanley Bostitch have come out with a new heavy duty contractor compressor. The Bostitch 2.5 Gallon Compressor BTFP01012 was designed for trim work and one man framing. After reading the product description, it had my attention and this compressor would bridge the gap between my 20lb…
Ridgid R1005 4-1/2 Inch Angle Grinder with Slim Grip Angle grinders are one of those tools that almost every tradesman has. Some use them more often than others. As a remodeler I find they’re a necessity for cleaning up and grinding concrete, cutting nails and screws off, and otherwise cutting and grinding metal and masonry.…
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