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DeWalt DWS520 Track Saw Review Track saws have been around for a while but haven’t seemed to have hit the mainstream yet with many carpenters. But as avid track-saw fans we want to spread the word about these versatile, time-saving tools. We recently had the opportunity to see how the three major players in the…
ACC Track Saw Shootout Results – Makita SP600J Here at A Concord Carpenter we took a hard look at the major Track Saw models on the market and see how they “lined up”. With hours in the shop and critical analysis of each saw’s features and performance we are providing readers with a comprehensive look…
Makita Showcases New 18V Cordless Tools at STAFDA Trade Show This was the first year Concord Carpenter attended STAFDA. Typically the show does not have a reputation for big surprises but this year we were pleasantly surprised to see a some new advances in new tools and battery technology from Makita. Makita 70 Plus Tools…
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Circular Saw Newsletter Subscriber Giveaway The folks at Milwaukee Tool recently introduced their new Milwaukee Cordless M18 FUEL circular saw that actually has the power to compete with a corded reciprocating saw. Cutting the cord is a goal for the engineers and Product Managers at Milwaukee and to show the readers of…
RIDGID 18-Volt Cordless Circular Saw on the ACC Job-site As a professional I spend as much time hauling my tools to and from the work site as I do using them, so the cordless revolution has saved contractors and remodels time, money, and many a broken back. We tried out the RIDGID 18-Volt X4 Circular…
2013 Stanley, DEWALT, Bostitch and PorterCable Media Event We recently attended a media event in New York where four major tool brands shared some of their latest and greatest tool and accessory releases. With over 450 new releases this year you can imagine how excited we were to be part of it. STANLEY Brand: The…
Freud A Good Match For Festool By Ethan Bickford I’m always looking for ways to save some money and still provide an excellent product to my clients. Freud is well known for providing quality bits and blades that provide clean cuts. Festool is known for making exceedingly well engineered and manufactured tools. So it’s no…
Circular Saw Safety – Preventing Kickback The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) recommends that individuals take the proper precautions to prevent hand-related injuries. Each year, thousands of people suffer maiming or amputations of their fingers or hands due to improper handling of power saws. Saw Injuries In a 2001 study, the Consumer Product…
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