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CST Berger LL20 Self Leveling Exterior Line Laser

By Robert Robillard

CST / Berger LL20 Exterior 360 Degree, Construction Laser   The CST Berger LL20 Self Leveling Exterior Line Laser is a solution for contractors needing leveling application on small exterior projects on light commercial or residential construction leveling segments. Up to this point if you wanted a viable exterior 360 degree laser level outside you either hoped…

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Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge Lithium Ion Finish Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge, Angled 7.6 Volt Li-ion Finish Nailer Paslode finally came out with a lithium-ion version for their finish nailer. The Paslode cordless 16 gauge lithium ion finish nailer is going to be available this august at a price poi9nt of $399.00. The framing version has been out for awhile now and I…

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Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

CJ Hoppes from Edwardsville, Illinois won this giveaway!  Congrats CH!! Newsletter Subscriber Giveaway The folks at Bosch have generously agreed to give one of their NEW 23 Gauge  pin nailers to one of my newsletter subscribers. The  Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer has some really nice features  and at  a price point of $ 159.00 it’s…

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DEWALT Jobsite Headlamp DWHT70440

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT® Introduces New Job-site Tough Construction Headlamp for Pros I’m a bit  of a flashlight and headlamp junkie.  I probably got into it when I started backpacking and winter camping and it evolved into the job-site.   I learned early on that not only does a headlamp frees my hands to perform the task at hand…

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DEWALT High Impact Demolition Chisels

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT High Impact Demolition Dual-Steel Chisels  DEWALT has a new line of High Impact Demolition Chisels engineered with two types of steel to minimize breakage and increase durability. Most demo chisel users find that the biggest failures with these chisels are breakage at the bit shank and rapid wearing of the bit. The new DEWALT High Impact Demolition Chisels have an…

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New IRWIN Marples Chisels

By Robert Robillard

IRWIN Marples Chisels Accomodates Three Trades Three new Marples bevel edge chisel lines will accommodate three distinct trades including finish carpentry / woodworking, construction and high-impact. I’ve been using these New IRWIN Marples Chisels for a few days and the fit and finish on them is great, the edge was super sharp out of the…

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Milwaukee 2604-22 vs Makita LXPH05 Brushless Hammer Drill Testing

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 2604-22 vs Makita LXPH05 Head to Head Testing: Years ago I used my cordless drill for drilling light duty holes and occasional light duty fastening. Let’s face it, that’s all they could really do. Today, cordless drills and drivers comprise almost 99 percent of my drilling and driving applications. It’s amazing how much torque,…

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Bostitch Light Gauge Steel Sheathing Nailer SF150C

By Robert Robillard

The Bostitch Light Gauge Steel Sheathing Nailer SF150C is a 5.8 pound,  1-1/2″ steel frame sheathing nailer that delivers 430 inch pounds of impact energy, and can replace time consuming screws.   The SF150C can drive fasteners easily through exterior gypsum sheathing, or wood sheathing and into light gauge steel studs. The new Bostitch sheathing nailer uses…

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