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Dremel Trio Model 6800 Tool Review Whenever my brother had a special need for a special tool his first thought was “I’ll use my Dremel rotary tool.” I had never used a Dremel Rotary tool before but I had used other rotary cut out tools for various drywall, plywood and tile cuts. First Impression: When…
A Concord Carpenter’s Holiday Gift Guide Hmmm the holidays……. Need that perfect gift for your determined Do-It- Yourselfer? I’ve got you covered. I’ve spent the last year reviewing a slew of interesting and useful tools from the newest gadgets to the classic must have in your tool box! Gifts that Make Work Easier, Faster and…
Fence post and column level On a recent porch rehab project I had to replace the two bottom newel post. If you ever had to replace a porch newel post or set a new mail box post or column you know that you need three hands and two levels! columns, newels and mailbox posts…
DEWALT 1-3/4″ SDS Max Combination Hammer Kit D25602 with SHOCKS® & CTC® Recently I visited DEWALT’s testing and training facility in Maryland: the Black and Decker University – a very interesting place for anyone who likes tools! While there I had the opportunity to meet Jeff Beck, Product Manager for rotary and demolition hammer drills. I…
The Pulverizer Multi-Purpose Concrete & Demolition Tool Review The Pulverizer is a hand held solution for heavy-duty demolition projects for professionals, concrete form contractors and DIYers Jackson®, an Ames True Temper® brand and a leading manufacturer of non-powered, industrial-strength digging, striking and material handling products, recently sent me a Pulverizer to review. First Impression: The Pulverizer…
Work Sharp WS3000 Tool Sharpener Review How often have you put off sharpening a chisel because you’re in the middle of a big project and you didn’t want to take the time? I do it all the time, I’m lazy, in fact I procrastinate sharpening so much that I eventually run out of sharp tools…
PORTER CABLE Random Orbital Sander 97455 Review PORTER-CABLE recently sent me their Low Profile Random Orbital Sander #97455 to evaluate. I had heard that this sander had a new and improved “ENDURATECH™ ” motor technology. This technology is supposed to improve productivity, durability and control of the tool. I was curious to see if it lived up…
The folks at Duo-Fast Construction sent me their Duo-Fast Cordless Roofing Nailer last month to evaluate. Since then I’ve used it on a few small roof repair jobs and a window installation project. Duo-Fast Cordless Roofing Nailer, Model DFCR175C First Impression: I first saw a version this nailer at the 2010 Baltimore Remodeling show so…
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