PortaMate Universal Tool Base PM1000 Review

By Robert Robillard

HTC PortaMate PM1000 Universal Mobile Base The folks at HTC recently sent me their Port-A-Mate PM-1000 adjustable mobile base, to evaluate and review. Mobile tool bases are ideal for moving, storing or servicing larger tools in your workshop.  I have a small work shop and for me having all of my woodworking tools on mobile bases…

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless Brushless Tools

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless Brushless Tools Offer 3 Advancements: The folks at Milwaukee recently sent me their M18 FUEL 2603-22 18V Cordless Brushless Drill Driver to review and evaluate. Take a look at this three minute video review of the M18 FUEL 2603-22 and remember, “Leave the ball and chain at home.” What’s the big deal with…

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Milwaukee Compact 5/8” SDS Plus Hammer Drill

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 5/8” SDS Plus Hammer Drill Model 5263-21  REVIEW As I get older I’m finding myself talking the time to make jigs, buy tools or use two wheelers or a helper anytime I can.  Why?   I’m on the quest to find “the easier way.”   You know, the way that doesn’t beat your body up and leave you…

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JOHNSON Magnetic Glo-View Torpedo Level

By Robert Robillard

Johnson  Glo-View Magnetic Aluminum Torpedo Level Model # 5500M-GLO Johnson Level recently Rare Earth Magnetic Torpedo Level with their Glo-View technology.  According to Johnson Glo-View is a phosphorescent pigment  with an afterglow 10 times greater than conventional  phosphorescent. I was curious to see just how well the Glo-View worked.Glo-View technology is basically a glow in…

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Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Band Saw Model # 6232-21 Milwaukee’s new Deep Cut Band Saws promises deliver on the job-site!    It’s 11 Amps, superior cut visibility and the largest cut capacity all help this Pro tool live up to many difficult job-site tasks.    All these features are delivered in a slimmer housing that has a better line of sight!…

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DEWALT DWX725 Work Stands

By Robert Robillard

Heavy Duty DEWALT  DWX725 Saw Horses: A sawhorse is basically a four legged beam  used to support  material, work table top or to stand on with a plank.  Over the years I have grown to favor the cheap plastic folding sawhorses.  My reasoning was ease of storage and weight.  The problem with these folding saw horses…

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Painless Picture Hanging

By Robert Robillard

 Perfect Picture Level If you hang alot of pictures or install appliances here’s a simple, hands free level tool to make your job easier. It’s called the Picture Perfect Level, and it’s made by Johnson Level. Johnson Perfect Picture Level The Perfect Picture Level is a lightweight ninety degree level with dual Vials to simultaneously check plumb…

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COAST Rapid Response Knife

By Robert Robillard

Coast Rapid Response® Knives COAST makers of great quality knives and flashlights has a new addition to their family.   The all new rapid-response-folding-knife-by-coast is sure to be a big hit among rescue personnel, law enforcement and knife enthusiasts.   Designed  by Ron Lake the new Rapid Response knife features a patented blade-assist technology, patented double-lock system all with  Ron Lake’s…

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