Makita 18V LXT Lithium Ion 10oz Caulking Gun

By Phil Benevides

The Makita 18V  10oz Caulking Gun on the ACC Job-Site The caulking gun is the Rodney Dangerfield of tools on the job-site, it “don’t get no respect”. From frame to finish you will always find yourself reaching for a caulking gun for many various, but critical applications. Whether you are applying construction adhesive or caulking trim…

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18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw Head to Head

By Phil Benevides

This article was written by Phil Benevides.  Photos by Ethan Bickford and Robert Robillard 18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw Comparison Testing Here at A Concord Carpenter we took an extensive look at the major 18-Volt cordless circular saw models on the market to see how they compared. With hours of cutting and critical analysis of…

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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Circular Saw Kit 2730-22

By Ethan Bickford

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Circular Saw Kit 2730-22 Article written and photos by Ethan Bickford My main experience with cordless saws has been with my brother in law’s old 18 volt trim saw that was barely capable of cutting 3/4-inch strapping and trim stock much less cutting framing lumber or ripping  sheathing.  That tool is still…

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DEWALT Gas-free Cordless Framing Nailer DCN692

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Cordless Framing Nailer A recent update from DEWALT is sure to raise eyebrows, it’s release of the upgraded DEWALT Gas-free Cordless Framing Nailer DCN692. Redesigned with a brush-less motor and paired with a XR 4.0AH lithium ion battery pack enable the DCN692  to drive up to 700 nails per charge. Why Did DEWALT Look…

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Ridgid 12 Volt Impact Driver R82237K

By Ethan Bickford

Ridgid 12 Volt Impact Driver On small jobs a 12 volt impact driver is my go to tool for the majority of my driving needs. At 1,100 in-lbs of torque the Ridgid R82237K Impact Driver has plenty of driving power. Let’s see how it fared on the job-site. First Impression of Ridgid 12 Volt Impact…

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DEWALT 20V Band Saw DCS371M1

By Robert Robillard

 DEWALT 20V Band Saw Kit DCS371M1 I recently had a chance to use DEWALT 20V Band Saw DCS371M1 tool at the Stanley Black and Decker Media Event at the Westin Hotel in NYC.   While I always enjoy my visits to the Big Apple the Westin hotel is no job site and so I can not…

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BOSTITCH 18 Volt Drill And Impact Driver

By Robert Robillard

New BOSTITCH Cordless Products 18 Volt Drill and Driver Kit BTC440LB BOSTITCH tools and fasteners have been a staple in my construction career and many others guys as well.  Recently BOSTITCH added to this already seller reputation a new line of professional tools.  These tools corded and cordless are touted to be rugged, durable, and…

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DEWALT DCR015 Charger Radio Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT DCR015 Charger Radio GiveawayWIN this Radio!! The folks at DEWALT are offering one of my newsletter subscribers the chance to WIN a DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio. The DEWALT DCR015 Job site Radio is a durable, job site tested tough radio that not only sounds great but has new and updated features like the ability…

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