Hybrid Power Tools: Corded and Cordless

By Rob Foster

Hybrid Power Tools: Corded and Cordless Each passing year companies introduce new power tools that were once only reserved to run on electricity or air but, with advancements in battery technology, these boundaries are being torn down. Let’s talk Hybrid Power Tools: Corded and Cordless. Cordless finish and framing nailers, routers, sanders, compressors and even…

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JLC Live New England 2016

By Michael Hopp

JLC LIVE Highlights Once again I had the pleasure of attending JLC LIVE New England.  This is a trade show that takes place every year in March at the Rhode Island Convection Center.  If you’re in the trades or into DIY this trade show is one you will not want to miss.  The show offers…

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Festool TSC 55 Cordless Track Saw

By Robert Robillard

Festool TSC 55 Cordless, Brushless Track Saw Review, Model 561 702 The new Festool TSC 55 Cordless Track Saw 561 702 is a real nice addition to the Festool cordless line.   Complete with all of the features of their corded saw, [See our track saw Head to Head test] with easy-to-read dual-depth scale for cuts on or off…

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Festool MFT/3 Multifunction Table

By Robert Robillard

Festool MFT/3 Multifunction Table – Review A stable workbench is critical to most, if not all, cutting operations, assembly work and much more. It’s often the corner stone to a projects precision, quality and efficiency. Every work shop, including most job sites, have a workbench for these tasks.  Work benches range from crude sawhorses and plywood…

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Festool Kapex KS 120 Miter Saw

By Robert Robillard

Festool Kapex KS 120EB Miter Saw Review Festool has become synonymous for precision tools, offering unparalleled functionality, kick-ass accessories, and dust collection. I recently had the opportunity to review and use the Festool Kapex KS 120EB miter saw.  What impressed me most about the Kapex was its compact footprint, and how easy it was to…

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Tool Storage Systems

By Robert Robillard

Mobile Tool Storage and Customization In the residential remodeling and construction world job sites are busy, hectic arenas, with tools and equipment everywhere. Oftentimes contractors simply overlook the “tools that protect the tools.”  They are just too darn busy to consider properly organizing and securing their valuable tools and equipment.  But they should! Why Tool…

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DEWALT Festool and Makita Track Saw Head to Head

By Phil Benevides

This article was written by Phil Benevides and Ethan Bickford Track Saw Comparison Results Here at A Concord Carpenter we took a hard look at the major Track Saw models on the market to see how they “lined up”. With hours in the shop and critical analysis of each saw’s features and performance we are providing…

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Festool Tracksaw TS 55 REQ

By Robert Robillard

Festool Track Saw TS 55 REQ Track saws are somewhat of a specialty tool so I’m going to preface this review with this: Why A Track Saw? Clean cuts. Safe, clean and fast, solo ripping or crosscutting of sheet goods. Glue ready joints in 1-1/2” hardwood counter-tops. Long angled cuts in sheet goods. Clean cuts.…

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