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Bosch 12V Max PS11 Angle Drill/Driver

By Robert Robillard

Bosch PS11 Angle Drill and Driver Bosch Power Tools just released an industry first their new Bosch 12V Max PS11 Angle Drill/Driver featuring an articulating head. Weighing in at 2.75 pounds this tool is designed to be used in uncomfortable and tight spots. The drills head has five positions which allows the chuck to move from…

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Stiletto Titanium Hammer

By Robert Robillard

Stiletto FH10-C 10-Ounce Titanium Finish Hammer Review As I get older I continually look for products and tools that will make my work more efficient, easier, better quality and hurt my body LESS! I recently had the opportunity to use a Stiletto lightweight 10-ounce titanium finish hammer on the job site.  This finish hammer has…

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Paslode Engineered Lumber Nails

By Robert Robillard

Paslode Nails When framing or remodeling probably the toughest nailing application has always been fastening LVL or engineered lumber together to make headers and beams.   Many times during these fastening applications I have to pull out my hammer and sink  a nail into the beam – this slows the process down. Paslode Engineered Lumber Nails…

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Channellock Code Blue 13 Tip Ratcheting Screwdrivers

By Robert Robillard

Channellock Ratcheting Screwdrivers I recently had the chance to test the new Channellock Code Blue 13 Tip Ratcheting Screwdrivers I used to carry a 4 in 1 screw driver in my tool bag and the Channellock  13 in 1 driver has moved in and is now living there…. I love it. A cap at the…

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Milwaukee Hand Tools

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Hand Tools This Summer while at Milwaukee’s media event I got a sneak preview of of the new Milwaukee Hand Tools line up – up till now these tools were “Embargoed” and I was unable to share any information with you. This is Milwaukee’s second round of hand-tools and in my opinion they did a…

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DEWALT DWS780 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT  12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw DWS780 Would it be nice to have a miter saw that was designed to be precise and accurate enough for fine woodworking, yet durable enough for framing and deck building?  The new DeWALT DWS780 is just that saw. It was designed for a variety of trades including cabinetmakers, trim…

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Bosch SDS Cordless Hammer Drill

By Robert Robillard

Bosch RHH180-01 120-Volt 18-Volt 3/4-Inch SDS-Plus Hammer The Bosch SDS cordless hammer drill is a compact, light weight powerhouse!   I recently had the opportunity to bring this drill out to some job-sites and put it to work. When I first saw it I thought… cordless, No way!  Boy was I wrong. The Bosch SDS Cordless Hammer Drill…

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Black & Decker RapidRoller Paint Roller Giveaway!

By Robert Robillard

My friend Stuart at ToolGuyd has a great DIY giveaway this week. To enter, simply leave a comment on his site telling him what you would use the RapidRoller for.  This is the perfect tool for interior wall and ceiling painting! Black & Decker RapidRoller Paint Roller Details: Exclusive 3-Position Pivoting Roller Frame For Straight…

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