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Makita Showcases New 18V Cordless Tools at STAFDA Trade Show This was the first year Concord Carpenter attended STAFDA. Typically the show does not have a reputation for big surprises but this year we were pleasantly surprised to see a some new advances in new tools and battery technology from Makita. Makita 70 Plus Tools…
Porter Cable Drill/Driver on the new 20V Max LiNKED System Porter Cable, well known for it’s woodworking tools, is redefining itself as the Professional’s personal tool line. Whether you’re a mechanic, electrician, or plumber you know you’re way around tools and you’ve learned a thing or two from your carpenter brethren. The Porter Cable 20V…
FEIN MultiMaster Oscillating Tool Review FMM250Q As a renovation contractor I’ve been using the FEIN MultiMAster FMM250Q on the job-site for at least eight years. I remember seeing it on jobs even before that but it was mostly being used for intricate sanding applications, not cutting. In the last ten years it seems that…
RIDGID Delivers an Economical HEPA Vac for Contractors As a carpenter who cares about the homes I work on, the need for a HEPA Vac is more than just about meeting new EPA requirements surrounding Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) it’s about keeping your clients home’s clean and livable during a renovation. From cutting…
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5 Inch Grinder 2780-21 Review We recently took the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5 Inch Grinder 2780-21 to the job-site to test and review – here is our thoughts: Initial Impression Milwaukee recently gave me a chance to try out their M18 FUEL™ 4-1/2″ / 5″ Grinder, Paddle Switch No-Lock Kit 2780-21. This…
DEWALT 20V XR Lithium Ion Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit DEWALT recently released the DEWALT 20V Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS355D1 to compliment their 20 volt platform and Extreme Runtime [XR] tools. The exciting part of this and many of the more recent tool releases is that tool manufacturers are now making cordless tools that can compete with…
Milwaukee M12™ HAMMERVAC™ Universal Dust Extractor Kit 2306-22 Review We recently had the opportunity to bring the Milwaukee M12 HAMMERVAC Universal Dust Extractor 2306-22 to the job-site to review and test out. Here’s what we think: Dust Extraction on the Job-site Tool companies are trying more and more to bring easier-to-use and more effective dust…
Milwaukee M18 Cordless LITHIUM-ION Multi-Tool Kit Review Cordless is a good way to go The Milwaukee M18 Cordless Multi-Tool Kit 2626-22CT A solid alternative to the cord for a tool that usually sees light use. The multi-tool is an incredibly versatile and useful tool. But it also rarely sees prolonged use. Making it an…
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