Bosch CCS180 Circular Saw Review

By Robert Robillard

Bosch CCS180K 6-1/2-Inch 18-Volt Lithium Circular Saw Blade Kit Every carpenter I know owns a circular saw but not all own a cordless one. Cordless circular saws have been out for years. I’m a remodeling contractor and for many, many of those years I have resisted using and buying a cordless circular saw. They just…

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Kershaw Funxion 8200GRY

By Robert Robillard

Kershaw Funxion DIY – A Great All Purpose Knife: The folks at Kershaw recently sent me one of their Kershaw Funxion 8200GRY pocket knives to review and evaluate. Initial Observation: The Funxion features a 3 inch folding knife with Kershaws, Speedsafe designed into it.  Speedsafe is an assisted opening system that uses a torsion bar to allows the blade…

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Porter Cable 20 Volt Compact Drill Driver Review

By Robert Robillard

Porter Cable 20 Volt Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) The folks at Porter Cable recently launched its 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) and 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Impact Driver (PCCK640LB), which are both part of the new 20 Volt MAX* system. The folks at Porter Cable recently sent me the Porter…

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Bosch 1594K Planer

By Robert Robillard

Bosch 6.5 Amp motor, 16,500 RPM Planer Review There is nothing better on the job-site to get fast stock removal and a smooth finish than a power planer, especially for edge material and door planing!  A power planer is a time and money saver. The folks at Bosch recently sent us their  Bosch 1594K Planer to review.  Up to…

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Milwaukee Miter Saw 6950-20

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 6950-20, 12-inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw ~ By Joshua Bordenca After reviewing DeWalt’s DW716 miter saw, it was only fair to review a comparable model by a very comparable company. Milwaukee brought their 6950-20 miter saw to the table. The 6950-20, 12-inch Dual Bevel Miter Saw with Digital Miter Angle Fine Adjust is without…

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Coast HP17TAC Focusing LED Flashlight

By Robert Robillard

COAST Flashlights The Coast HP17TAC Focusing LED Flashlight is the most serious flashlight I have ever had the opportunity to use. This unit measures 13.12 inches in length and weighs 1.95 pounds. The HP17TAC packs a serious punch with a high output of 615 lumen, as well as a low output of 64 lumen. In…

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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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DEWALT DW716 Miter Saw Review

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw The folks at DeWalt recently sent us their DeWalt DW716 Miter Saw to review. With so many miter saws out there today it’s tough to find “that perfect one.”  You know what I mean, that special saw that does it all, one that is light weight,…

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