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Ridgid R1005 4-1/2 Inch Angle Grinder with Slim Grip Angle grinders are one of those tools that almost every tradesman has. Some use them more often than others. As a remodeler I find they’re a necessity for cleaning up and grinding concrete, cutting nails and screws off, and otherwise cutting and grinding metal and masonry.…
Ridgid 12 Volt Impact Driver On small jobs a 12 volt impact driver is my go to tool for the majority of my driving needs. At 1,100 in-lbs of torque the Ridgid R82237K Impact Driver has plenty of driving power. Let’s see how it fared on the job-site. First Impression of Ridgid 12 Volt Impact…
HUSQVARNA 130BT Back Pack Blower Review When you hear someone say, “that blows,” on the job site it’s usually not a good thing. I should qualify that by saying that it is usually is not a good thing unless your talking about the HUSQVARNA 130BT Back Pack Blower. The 130BT is a lightweight back pack…
Bosch GLL 3-50 Three Line Laser Review Laser levels are in the “New Fangled” tool category. A lot of old school carpenters scoff at the use of such tools and claim that they can lay out anything with a 4’ level and a plumb bob. But the reality is that these tools are more accurate, faster…
DEWALT TSTAK Storage System an ACC Tool Storage Solution Whether you rely on a short list of tried and true tools or are in the remodeling business like us here at a Concord Carpenter and the list of tools you need never ends, storage is a key component to fast and efficient work. DEWALT…
DEWALT DW0811 Self Leveling 360 Degree Line and Vertical Line We recently had the opportunity to use and review the DEWALT 360 Combo Laser Level DW0811. Laser levels are becoming more and more popular in the residential and commercial construction world these past few years. As a remodeling tool, laser levels save time and improve…
Stanley TwinTec 27-In-One Tool Wrench The people at Stanley have introduced a device that could dramatically reduce the number of tools for the occasional DIY-er. The Stanley TwinTec Adjustable Ratcheting Wrench is advertised as a 27-in-one tool, replacing the need for 26 sockets and 1 ratchet. Its potential to save time and effort for…
Ridgid JobMax Multi-Tool, Right Angle Drill and Right Angle Impact Driver We took a look at the Ridgid JobMax Multi-Tool Starter Kit R28600, a unique milti-tool. Power Handle The power handle feels pretty solid, with the gear housing made of metal. I like the corded option due to my use of this tool as an…
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