Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless Brushless Tools

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless Brushless Tools Offer 3 Advancements: The folks at Milwaukee recently sent me their M18 FUEL 2603-22 18V Cordless Brushless Drill Driver to review and evaluate. Take a look at this three minute video review of the M18 FUEL 2603-22 and remember, “Leave the ball and chain at home.” What’s the big deal with…

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Milwaukee Compact 5/8” SDS Plus Hammer Drill

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 5/8” SDS Plus Hammer Drill Model 5263-21  REVIEW As I get older I’m finding myself talking the time to make jigs, buy tools or use two wheelers or a helper anytime I can.  Why?   I’m on the quest to find “the easier way.”   You know, the way that doesn’t beat your body up and leave you…

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Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Band Saw Model # 6232-21 Milwaukee’s new Deep Cut Band Saws promises deliver on the job-site!    It’s 11 Amps, superior cut visibility and the largest cut capacity all help this Pro tool live up to many difficult job-site tasks.    All these features are delivered in a slimmer housing that has a better line of sight!…

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Milwaukee 12 Volt Thermal Imager

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Tool Corporation  recently released a M12  lithium-ion powered, 160×120 Thermal Imager.   Thermal imagers are used in the HVAC, insulation and maintenance trades and are great for troubleshooting, problem solving and evaluating. The Milwaukee imager features 160×120 pixel, high resolution thermal images, a visual camera for standard pictures, and a temperature range of -10° to 350°C/ 14° to 662°F.  I tested this…

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Holiday Tool Buying Guide Part 1

By Robert Robillard

Holiday Gift Buying Guide: Since starting AConcordCarpenter I am constantly asked for my recommendations for tool gifts.  The simple answer is not always that simple. People are funny when it comes to tools.  When you consider that many people follow brand loyally, only look at price points, purchase what their used to; based on many…

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Holiday Tool Buying Guide 3

By Robert Robillard

Since starting AConcordCarpenter I am constantly asked for my recommendations for tool gifts.  The simple answer is not always that simple. People are funny when it comes to tools.  Based on the suggestion of a friend, I’ve compiled a list of great gift ideas of the tools and products that I have tested and reviewed. …

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Job Site Radio Comparison

By Robert Robillard

Which Job Site Radio Is Best? Recently a debate among fellow carpenters on the job site over which job site radio was the best lead me to take a closer look at three major manufacturers. I chose to look at four radios from three manufacturers:  Milwaukee, Porter-Cable and DEWALT. Milwaukee Job Site Radio, Model# 2790-20   …

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Jigsaw

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Jig Saw Milwaukee recently released their M12™ Cordless High Performance Jig Saw. According to Milwaukee this saw features a new-to-world Hybrid Grip™ design. They claim that the M12™Jig Saw combines the best features from both top handle and barrel grip jig saw designs to provide superior cut control and balance. The Milwaukee M12…

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