PORTER-CABLE Reciprocating TigerSaw PC85TRSOK

By Robert Robillard

PORTER-CABLE Orbital Reciprocating PC85TRSOK TigerSaw™ Review PORTER-CABLE recently sent me their new PORTER-CABLE Reciprocating TigerSaw PC85TRSOK to evaluate.  the TigerSaw is perfect for cutting applications, including wood cutting, metal cutting, masonry cutting and demolition. First Impression: The PORTER-CABLE Reciprocating TigerSaw PC85TRSOK has a 8.5 AMP motor and weighs only 7.3 pounds.  Its compact and lightweight. The TigerSaw™ features an  1- 1/8” blade stroke…

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Rockwell BladeRunner

By Robert Robillard

Rockwell BladeRunner Review The folks at Rockwell recently sent me a pair of  BladeRunners™.   One to review and one to give away to one of my lucky readers. What is the the BladeRunner™? The Rockwell BladeRunner™ is a light weight bench-top saw that performs the functions of a portable jigsaw, a bench-top scroll saw, and a band saw all…

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Channellock 8 Inch 368 High-Leverage Linemen’s Plier

By Robert Robillard

Channellock 8” 368 High-Leverage Linemen’s Plier Review I recently received a brand new Channellock 8 Inch 368 High-Leverage Linemen’s Plier to evaluate. I’m a huge fan of Channellock for two reasons; all of their tools are made in the U.S.A, and they do not make junk tools. All of their tools are professional grade with…

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Installing A Custom Wood Countertop

By Robert Robillard

Constructing a Custom Wood Counter-top I decided to install a solid wood counter-top and came across DeVos Custom Woodworking, a small millshop in Texas, that does some real slick stuff with wood. DeVos Custom Woodworking is a small family business. They operate out of a small shop just outside Austin Texas where they have been…

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SKIL 12 Inch Compound Miter Saw

By Robert Robillard

SKIL 12-inch Miter Saw, model 3820-02 The folks at SKIL recently sent me their SKIL 12 Inch Compound Miter Saw to evaluate and review. First Impression: The SKIL 12 Inch Compound Miter Saw came with very little assembly.  It has a 15 amp motor that produces up to 4,500 rpm.  A vertical clamp is supplied and can be used…

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless 2-Beam Plumb Laser Kit 2320-21

By Robert Robillard

M12 Cordless 2-Beam Plumb Laser  2320-21 review: Milwaukee recently sent me their  Milwaukee M12 Cordless 2-Beam Plumb Laser Kit 2320-21 to evaluate and review. The M12 Cordless 2-Beam Plumb Laser is the first of its kind to operate on a power tool battery. Powered by M12 Lithium-Ion, it is compatible with the M12 cordless system, and…

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RIDGID Oscillating Belt Sander

By Robert Robillard

RIDGID Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander EB44241 Review Recently the folks at RIDGID sent me their  Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander to evaluate and review.  Two tools in one ~ I like it! What’s an Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander? An oscillating spindle sander is a bench top sanding tool that features a sanding spindle that moves up and down…

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Ryobi TEK4 Infrared Thermometer

By Robert Robillard

Ryobi TEK4 Infrared Thermometer Review The folks at Ryobi sent me their TEK 4 Infrared thermometer to evaluate and review. First Impression: The thermometer is a very simple point and shoot design with a built in target pointer laser.  Ryobi claims the TEK 4 Thermometer has an accuracy of plus or minus two degrees. The thermometer looks like a…

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