Johnson Level and Tool 40-6001 Laser Distance Measuring Tool

By Robert Robillard

Johnson 40-6001 Laser Distance Measuring A simple, effective and money saving Tool! The folks at Johnson Level & Tool recently sent me their 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure Tool to evaluate. First Impression: The 40-6001 laser tool was designed for me ~ It’s idiot proof! Simply turn it on, press measure button and record the measurement. I recently…

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Paslode Cordless Framing Nailer Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Concord Carpenter’s Mid-Summer Giveaway. Our friends at Paslode are offering one of my Newsletter subscribers  a chance to win one of their CF325 cordless framing nailers. Read my review on the CF325 here:   Paslode CF-325 fuel powered nailer. I’ve been using the the CF-325 since January and love it.  Since then I have set up…

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Milwaukee 2011 Media Event Showcases New Tools

By Robert Robillard

 Milwaukee New Tools I recently attended Milwaukee Electric Tool 2011 media event in Brookfield, WI. I enjoy going to these events to get a sneak peek at some of the newest tool releases.   The best part of these events is getting time on the tool and the one on one conversations with the Product Managers. Unlike other…

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Milwaukee 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill

By Robert Robillard

  Milwaukee Has A New 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill 5263-21 This week I attended the 2011 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation’s media event at their facility in Brookfield, WI.  Editors from both print and online media attended to preview and test the latest and greatest of Milwaukee’s tool releases. It’s funny, you have a…

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Gorilla Glue Gift Pack Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Summer DIY home improvement giveaway Besides the alliteration of G’s this is a real deal giveaway that one lucky reader can win.  In the prize pack you will receive: Gorilla Super Glue Gorilla Dries White Glue Gorilla Wood Glue Gorilla Epoxy Gorilla Glue Gorilla Tape Gorilla T-Shirt   My favorite in this pack is the…

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Milwaukee 48-00-1600 Flush Cut Sawzall Blade

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Flush Cut Reciprocating Blade I just spent the day at Milwaukee Tool headquarters where I got a sneak peek at ton of new tools, accessories as well as some really new innovations. One impressive accessory that was released last year is their sawzall blade with the Nail Guard™ and Fang Tip™ The Nail Guard…

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Milwaukee Small Angle Grinders

By Robert Robillard

  Milwaukee Small Angle Grinders   Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to demonstrate a focused commitment to the construction industry with the launch of 18 Small Angle Grinders in 2011 that deliver more durability and power than competitor models Some of the recent innovations Milwaukee has added to these grinders are: electronic overload protection to maximize motor…

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DELTA 13-Inch Portable Thickness Planer 22-590

By Robert Robillard

 DELTA 13-Inch Portable Thickness Planer Review Several months back DELTA sent me their 22-590 portable thickness planers to evaluate and review.  I’ve had it for some time and wanted to report my findings to you. First Impression: The DELTA 13-inch 22-590 Planer comes with the knives attached, cutter head wrench, dust chute with 4-inch port,…

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