Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 Driver Guest Post:  Jeff Kirk The first tool from Milwaukee that I’ve gotten the chance to review is the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver, model number 2453-22. My first impression was this is driver is bigger than other 12 volt impact drivers on the market but it did not disappoint me…

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DEWALT DCF895 20 Volt XR Brushless Impact

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT DCF895 20 XR Brushless Impact Review The folks at DEWALT recently sent me their DCF895 20 volt XR brushless impact driver to review. I’ve been working in the trades for almost 20 years now and it seems that I find myself  driving more and more fasteners.  Whether it building a deck, installing tile backer…

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4 Hex 2 Speed Screwdriver

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4 Hex 2 Speed Screwdriver 2402-20 Review     I first spied the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4 Hex 2 speed Screwdriver at the 2012 Milwaukee Tool media event and I’ve been waiting to tell you folks about it ever since. Milwaukee turned up the heat with their M12 Fuel line – they basically hit…

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Milwaukee 2349-20 12 Volt Power Port

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 12V 2349-20 Power Port Review Having a place or option to recharge a cellphone has almost become a necessity these days. That’s why I keep a cell phone charger in my laptop bag, a cigarette charger in my truck and always take an external battery on my travels. Why An External Battery? An external…

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2-speed Screwdriver Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

The folks at Milwaukee are offering one of my newsletter subscribers the chance to win a Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4″ Hex 2-speed Screwdriver.

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Jobsite Dust Control

By Robert Robillard

A good jobsite dust control strategy is essential to keeping your customer or significant other happy throughout a DIY or remodeling project. Here’s a few tips to get you started:   1. In the work area, look for ways air to enters and leaves the room. This would include sealing off doors, windows, air vents…

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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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