Makita New 18 Volt Cordless Tools For 2014

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5 Inch Grinder 2780-21

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5 Inch Grinder 2780-21 Review We recently took the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 5 Inch Grinder 2780-21 to the job-site to test and review – here is our thoughts: Initial Impression Milwaukee recently gave me a chance to try out their M18 FUEL™ 4-1/2″ / 5″ Grinder, Paddle Switch No-Lock Kit 2780-21. This…

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DEWALT 20V Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS355D1

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 20V XR Lithium Ion Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit DEWALT recently released the DEWALT 20V Oscillating Multi-Tool DCS355D1 to compliment their 20 volt platform and Extreme Runtime [XR] tools. The exciting part of this and many of the more recent tool releases is that tool manufacturers are now making cordless tools that can compete with…

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Milwaukee M12 HAMMERVAC Universal Dust Extractor

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12™ HAMMERVAC™ Universal Dust Extractor Kit 2306-22 Review We recently had the opportunity to bring the Milwaukee M12 HAMMERVAC Universal Dust Extractor 2306-22 to the job-site to  review and test out.  Here’s what we think: Dust Extraction on the Job-site Tool companies are trying more and more to bring easier-to-use and more effective dust…

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Milwaukee M18 Cordless Multi-Tool Kit 2626-22CT

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M18 Cordless LITHIUM-ION Multi-Tool Kit Review   Cordless is a good way to go The Milwaukee M18 Cordless Multi-Tool Kit 2626-22CT A solid alternative to the cord for a tool that usually sees light use. The multi-tool is an incredibly versatile and useful tool. But it also rarely sees prolonged use. Making it an…

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Bosch Heated Jacket PSJ120

By Robert Robillard

Bosch PSJ120 12-Volt Heated Jacket Heated Jackets have slowly started showing up on the job-site as a  solution for the cold weather job-site wear.  I’ve been seeing them elsewhere too; on hunters, walkers, sports fans and regular people just walking about town. We recently took a look at three brands of heated jackets.  This article…

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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Circular Saw Tool Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Makita LXDT06 18-Volt Brushless 3-Speed Impact Driver Review

By Phil Benevides

The Makita LXDT06 Brushless Impact Driver on the ACC Job-Site The Impact Driver has become the modern day carpenter’s hammer. With the numerous mechanical solutions coming to market, and the speed and strength of new fasteners, carpenters have been reaching for their drivers more than their hammers these days, that’s why ACC brings you this Makita…

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