How To Choose Quality Work Clothing

By Robert Robillard

Quality Work Clothing As a mobile contractors, and re-modelers, our job site environments are constantly changing from indoors to outdoor, to all seasons and weather. When you work in the elements you tend to choose tools and clothing that can stand up to the harsh environments and test of time.   Once you find a brand,…

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RIDGID 10 Inch Portable Table Saw with Stand R45101

By Ben Carmichael

RIDGID 10 Inch Portable Table Saw with Stand R45101 – Tool Review Note: This is a review for the R45101 table saw, not the R4513 saw, which look nearly identical and are often confused for each other. For more clarity on the differences between them, please see this Ridgid forum discussion. As anyone who works…

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Arborwear Staghorn Fleece

By Robert Robillard

  Arborwear Staghorn Fleece Review #408043 Arborwear, a  clothing brand for tree specialists,  has now taken over a broad range of functional and demanding clothing for all sorts of contractor activities as well as outdoor enthusiasts.   On our job sites, the brand-name Arborwear has become synonymous with durable and quality. Arborwear Durability Testing The folks at…

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Timberland PRO Helix 6-Inch WP Safety Toe

By Robert Robillard

Timberland PRO Helix 6-Inch WP Safety Toe Preview The folks at Timberland recently sent me a pair of Timberland PRO® Helix 6-Inch Waterproof Safety Toe work boot to try out and review.  These work boots are relatively new to the market and are touted to be the greatest and latest. I was curious but hesitant…

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NeverWet Outdoor Fabric Water Repelling Treatment

By Robert Robillard

NeverWet Outdoor Fabric Water Repelling Treatment – Treating a Patio Umbrella Patio and pool umbrellas are the quintessential protection from the suns harmful UV rays but usually offer limited protection from the rain. There has been many a sun shower where my patio umbrella has offered limited protection only to become saturated and start dripping…

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KEEN Utility Rainier Crossover Work Boot

By Phil Benevides

KEEN Rainier Work Boot on the ACC Shop Floor As carpenters and contractors we spend a lot of time on our feet, often times indoors, especially when we are locked in the shop creating custom cabinets or built ins for a project. When we discovered KEEN released a new model for indoor industrial workers we…

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Dickies Short Sleeve Ultimate Work Shirt

By Phil Benevides

Dickies Short Sleeve Ultimate Work Shirt on the ACC Job-Site Here at A Concord Carpenter we encourage our professional readers to enhance their customer experience and improve team cohesion with uniforms. That’s why we love to recommend Dickies Work Clothes to outfit your crew with professional and durable work wear. With warm weather finally making…

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Werner Podium Ladder

By Robert Robillard

Werner PD6200 Series Podium Ladder – Type IA 300 lb. Load Capacity When I first heard about the Werner Podium Ladder I immediately thought of a raised platform surrounding the arena of an ancient Roman amphitheater with seats for privileged spectators.  Well that’s not exactly true.   I pictured a lectern or booth, as one…

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