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RIDGID R040SCA Roofing Cutter

By Robert Robillard

Ridgid R040SCA Roofing Cutter Review The folks at Ridgid sent me their Ridgid R040SCA Roofing Cutter to test out and review. I was interested in reviewing this tool for the fact I have never used one or seen one before. After reading Ridgid’s write up on this tool I immediately thought this is a wrist…

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COAST Rechargeable Flashlights

By Robert Robillard

COAST LED Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Flashlights I’ve carried a flashlight of some sort everyday for twenty years and I know what I like and what works. I’ve been a COAST flashlight user for a few years now ever since I found the HP7 flashlight. I appreciate that they make feature-rich, dependable lights that are used across…

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Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler BTFP71875

By Ethan Bickford

Bostitch BTFP71875 – Heavy Duty 3/8″ Crown Pneumatic Stapler I got tired of hand cramping after using a regular hand actuated stapler, and hammer tackers have an unfortunate tendency to chew up your work-piece and put tears in things that shouldn’t have tears in them, like house wrap and asphalt felt paper.   So when Bostitch…

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Timberland Pro Helix Work Boot

By Ethan Bickford

Timberland Pro Helix Work Boot Review G&L clothing who provides clothing for all and Big and Tall sent us a pair of Timberland Pro Helix 6” boots to try out. First impression These are some nice looking boots. Made with quality full-grain leather with a waterproof membrane, a non-marking lugged sole. There are lace hooks…

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Senco PC1010N Trim Compressor

By Robert Robillard

Senco PC1010N Lightweight Trim 1-Gallon Compressor The folks at Senco recently improved their PC1010 lightweight and compact trim compressor.  The Senco PC1010N Trim Compressor is now more powerful and simpler to use. The Senco PC1010N is a small 1-gallon oil less air compressor that runs at 1 hp. (peak) .5 hp. (running).  We have the…

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Work Sharp Knife And Tool Sharpener

By Robert Robillard

Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Ken Onion Edition The folks at Darex, makers of Work Sharp and Drill Doctor, recently sent me their Work Sharp Knife And Tool Sharpener to review and evaluate.  After learning that this tool is mostly built by in the USA by a family owned business in Ashland Oregon  how…

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2013 Holiday Tool Gift Guide

By Robert Robillard

Holiday Tool Gift Buying Guide Every year at A Concord Carpenter we try to put together a list of tools we think most guys would appreciate.   We call it out 2013 Holiday Tool Gift Guide.  Check it out . . . and happy holidays!   RIDGID Economical HEPA Vac for Contractors As a carpenter who…

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Bosch CM10GD Dual Bevel Glide Miter

By Robert Robillard

  Bosch Axial-Glide 10-inch Dual Bevel Glide Miter Saw CM10GD If your workshop is similar to mine you have a lot of dead space, tons of free walls and lots of free area on the open floor, right? Well not exactly, my shop is cramped, crammed and real tight. I recently had the opportunity to…

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