RIDGID 18-Volt X4 Circular Saw Review

By Phil Benevides

RIDGID 18-Volt Cordless Circular Saw on the ACC Job-site As a professional I spend as much time hauling my tools to and from the work site as I do using them, so the cordless revolution has saved contractors and remodels time, money, and many a broken back. We tried out the RIDGID 18-Volt X4 Circular…

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL ¼ Inch Impact Driver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 FUEL ¼Inch Hex Impact Driver, Model 2453-22 Recently, I was given the opportunity to test and review the M12 FUEL impact driver by Milwaukee. I have been hesitant to jump into the subcompact market due to limitations in battery life and power. When tool manufacturers began introducing brush-less technology to this market, I…

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2-in Hammer Drill Driver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2-inch Brush-less Motor Hammer Drill Driver 2404-22 I recently got my hands on the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/2-in Hammer Drill Driver to review. I currently own a few Milwaukee tools from the M12 line and I love them! I own the subcompact drill, inspection camera and Halogen flash light. These tools have…

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21 Piece Makita Impact GOLD Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Review

By Phil Benevides

Makita Impact Gold 21 Piece Driver Bit Set Review Disclosure: This Makita Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Review is sponsored by Makita, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure on this Makita Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Review.   Why do you need special bits for Impact Drivers? As the Impact Driver…

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Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer FNS138-23

By Robert Robillard

Bosch FNS138-23 23 Gauge 1-3/8-Inch Pin Nailer Review The folks at Bosch recently sent us their Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer FNS138-23 to review and evaluate. What’s The Hype With Pin Nailers? Pin nailers seem to be getting more and more popular with woodworkers and trim carpenters and there is a good reason for it.…

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halfBosch Half Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Half Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander OS50VC ReviewBosch 1/2 Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander The folks at Bosch recently sent us their Bosch Half Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander to review and evaluate. This tool is a bit niche but the perfect sander for woodworkers, furniture  makers, mill-shops and carpenter folks like me who build wainscoting or …

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Stiletto 12Inch Titanium Dimpler Nail Puller

By Robert Robillard

Stiletto Titanium Nail Puller TICLW12 I first saw Stiletto tools a number of years ago and have been salivating at the mere thought of them ever since. I did some mountain biking when I was younger and always wanted a titanium framed bike because they were rumored to have nearly magical properties. So being able…

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Stanley FatMax PowerClaw

By Phil Benevides

Stanley FatMax PowerClaw an Alternative to Power Strips Primary outlets right where you can reach them Power is a job-site essential and in the remodeling world your job site changes from day to day. Here at a Concord Carpenter, to keep productivity up and profits higher we often to create a consistent and repeatable work…

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