Festool Syslite LED Work Lamp

By Robert Robillard

Festool Syslite KAL100 Review: The folks at Festool recently sent me their Festool Syslite LED Work lamp to review and evaluate on the job site. Festool is well known for their superior quality electric and pneumatic tools that can stand up well to the tough demands of any job site. Up to now technology on…

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Bostitch Six-Gallon Oil-Free Compressor

By Robert Robillard

New Bostitch® Six-Gallon Oil-Free Compressor BTFP02011 The Bostitch Six-Gallon Oil-Free Compressor  – model BTFP02011 – is a lightweight compressor that is light enough to carry to get in and out of the jobsites without breaking your back.   At 33 pounds, lightweight doesn’t mean it can’t handle the job – this little compressor measures 14 inches in diameter but…

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Black and Decker 20 Volt Cordless Vacuum

By Robert Robillard

Black & Decker BDH2000SL Vacuum Review The folks at Stanley Black and Decker recently released three Platinum series cordless vacuum units;  BDH2000FL, BDH2000SL, and BDH2000L.    I asked the Black and Decker 20 Volt Cordless Vacuum, model # BDH2000SL and they sent one out for a review. I immediately went to work  cleaning up sawdust in the shop and dirt from…

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Dewalt 6 Foot Step Ladder DXL3810-06

By Robert Robillard

DeWalt  500 Pound Capacity, 6 foot Heavy Duty Fiberglass Stepladder The folks at Dewalt recently sent me a pair of Dewalt 6 Foot Step Ladder DXL3810-06 to review.   We’ve been using these fiberglass step ladders on the job site for a few weeks now and what is most impressive is that they have a 500 pound capacity. First…

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LaSquare Combination Square

By Robert Robillard

LaSquare Combination Square by LaGeese Products Before the speed square there was the combination square or fixed square.   A combination square is measuring and marking tool used for multiple situations.   Woodworkers, masons and metalworkers all use them.  The combination squares that I grew up using are composed of a ruler blade  that slides along a fixed base…

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Rockwell Oscillating Multitool

By Robert Robillard

Rockwell Oscillating Multitool With Hands Free Accessory Change and Universal Accessories: The new Rockwell Oscillating Multitool was redesigned with a tool less accessory change and can now accept other brands’ accessories without adapters.   Rockwells accessories are now universal so they can be used on competitor multitools. The Rockwell Oscillating Multitool  has what is called a Hyperlock  tool-free feature…

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Kershaw Blur Knife

By Robert Robillard

Kershaw Ken Onion Blur Red 1670RD The folks at Kershaw Knives recently sent me some folding blades to review and evaluate. This review will focus on the Kershaw Blur Knife with Speed Safe. As an avid outdoorsman, carpenter and daily carrier of a knife I have come to appreciate and respect Kershaw Knives. Kershaw has…

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Gmaxx Saw Blade

By Robert Robillard

Gmaxx Saw Blades Uses Advanced Coating and Grinding Processes I recently had a chance to look at the new Gmaxx Saw Blade. Designed for professional contractors, woodworkers, mill shops and commercial and custom furniture manufacturers the GMaxx Saw Blades have a proprietary coating and grinding processes to make the blades cut cleaner, cooler and last…

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