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Nail Gun Safety

By Robert Robillard

Being Safe With A Pneumatic Nailer  By Ethan Bickford We all make mistakes. Some are just a little more costly than others. I’m a pretty safety conscious kind of guy. I look where I’m putting my feet on the job site. I wear eye, ear, and lung protection. Heck I even wear gloves a good…

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DeWalt USB Power Source

By Phil Benevides

DeWalt USB Power Source [DCB090] DeWalt recently announced they’ll be releasing a USB Power Source compatible with their 20V MAX and 12V MAX slide style battery packs, that has the capacity to charge up to two small USB-compatible devices like a cellphone, smart-phone, tablet, or audio device. I love this concept! Not only because as…

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Milwaukee LED Light

By Robert Robillard

Light It Up With the Milwaukee M12 LED Stick Light by Phil Benevides Milwaukee is getting ready to release a new attachment for their ever expanding M12 series, the M12 LED Stick Light, runs on the M12 Lithium Ion battery, currently compatible with over 50 other Milwaukee products, and is attempting to tackle a problem…

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DEWALT Compact Job Site Radio DCR018

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Cordless Compact Job Site Radio with Multi-Port Interface Review  I recently had the opportunity to test and review the new DEWALT Compact Job Site Radio DCR018.  You should expect to see this radio in August. I like music on the job site, if it can be played at a reasonable level and does not…

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How To Choose A Tool Belt

By Robert Robillard

What You Need In A Tool Belt? A version of this article appeared in Pro Tool Reviews Magazine, August 2013 The Old Bait and Switch! The conversation starts off like this. “Hey Rob, it’s Clint – feel like reviewing a tool bag or two for Pro Tool Review magazine?” PTR Magazine is geared toward the…

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Ridgid R9601 18V X4 Cordless Compact Drill and Impact Driver

By Robert Robillard

Ridgid R9601 18V X4 Cordless Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo By Michael Hopp I have been a remodeler/general contractor for the last 10 years. I am always looking for the most efficient way to work.  There is never enough time in a day! I can remember getting my first power tool set at the…

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Porter Cable 9750 Tiger Claw Reciprocating Saw

By Robert Robillard

Porter Cable 9750 Tiger Claw Reciprocating Saw Review By Ethan Bickford First Impression: I picked up the Porter Cable 9750 Tiger Claw as my first professional grade reciprocating saw a few years ago. This saw has been out for a while but I haven’t seen it around much which is frankly surprising. As I researched…

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Tapcon Anchors

By Robert Robillard

Large Diameter Tapcon Concrete Anchors ITW is releasing new large diameter Tapcon anchors.  I don’t know about you but I’ve used Tapcon anchors for many concrete fastening tasks over the years and they are my go to when I need some serious holding power in concrete. These new large diameter Tapcon Concrete Screw Anchors are…

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