DEWALT DCR015 Jobsite Radio

By Robert Robillard

The DCR015 never heard of it, what is it, who makes it, when do we get to see it??   Those were the comments I got on Facebook when I posted that the DCR015 was being unveiled.    The  DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio has not even hit shelves yet but there is a decent amount of online buzz about…

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Bosch 4.0 Ah Battery

By Robert Robillard

Bosch 4.0 Ah COOL PACK batteries: Bosch recently released their new 4.0 Amp Hour batteries with COOL PACK technology and built in fuel gauges. The “COOL PACK” can be recognized on the batteries in the form of red colored ribbing at the bottom and sides of the new battery. What Is COOL PACK? COOL PACK…

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Bosch 18 Volt Rotary Hammer

By Robert Robillard

Bosch 18V Rotary Hammer, Model  RHH181 This week AConcordCarpenter is going to the annual World of Concrete [WOC] in LasVegas. WOC is a show dedicated to the industries commercial concrete and masonry trades.  We are especially looking forward to getting our hands on the Bosch 2013 new tool releases, especially the Bosch 18 Volt Rotary Hammer. For 2013…

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Cyber Monday Tool Deals

By Robert Robillard

Tool Gift Guides Shopping For Tools? Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday after Black Friday. Created by companies to get folks to shop more online this day has become a real deal for online shoppers. If you follow my site you know that I often offer to you my thoughts on tools…

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Panasonic Dual Voltage Cordless Tools

By Robert Robillard

PANASONIC Dual Voltage Tough IPTM Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools   Panasonic recently expanded their line of  Tough IPTM Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools. The Tough Panasonic Dual Voltage Cordless Tools IP line now features products with new Dual Voltage Technology. What is Dual Voltage Technology? Dual Voltage technology allows you to select tools to be used as both 18-volt…

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Bosch Jig Saw Blades for Plastics

By Robert Robillard

Bosch T102D3  3 Inch 6 TPI Polypropylene High Carbon Steel Jig Saw Blades Bosch now is offering four new T-shank  jigsaw blades to cut plastics, polymers and Plexiglas. This is great news for exterior carpenters who use alot of PVC trim.  Unlike wood, PVC melts, dulls standard blades and needs to be deburred.  The problem with cutting…

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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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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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