20V Max LINKED System Porter Cable Drill PCC601 and Driver PCC641 Review

By Phil Benevides

Porter Cable Drill/Driver on the new 20V Max LiNKED System Porter Cable, well known for it’s woodworking tools, is redefining itself as the Professional’s personal tool line. Whether you’re a mechanic, electrician, or plumber you know you’re way around tools and you’ve learned a thing or two from your carpenter brethren. The Porter Cable 20V…

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Porter Cable 9750 Tiger Claw Reciprocating Saw

By Robert Robillard

Porter Cable 9750 Tiger Claw Reciprocating Saw Review By Ethan Bickford First Impression: I picked up the Porter Cable 9750 Tiger Claw as my first professional grade reciprocating saw a few years ago. This saw has been out for a while but I haven’t seen it around much which is frankly surprising. As I researched…

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2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide

By Robert Robillard

Father’s Day Gift Ideas Before you go out and buy another neck tie for Father’s Day stop and think about what you’re guy really wants and needs . . . now I realize that is  a loaded question, but what do all guys really want or need?     No it’s not a blonde girlfriend,…

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Porter Cable 20 Volt Compact Drill Driver Review

By Robert Robillard

Porter Cable 20 Volt Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) The folks at Porter Cable recently launched its 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) and 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Impact Driver (PCCK640LB), which are both part of the new 20 Volt MAX* system. The folks at Porter Cable recently sent me the Porter…

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Porter-Cable Stapler and Brad Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Porter Cable Brad Nailer BN200C Thee folks at Porter-Cable recently released two re-designed 18GA, oil-free, finish nailers as more compact and more durable – Porter-Cable Stapler and Brad Nailer  are models BN200C and NS150C respectively. The Porter-Cable Stapler and Brad Nailer each feature a removable non-marring nose tip, a sequential style trigger, and rear exhaust to direct air…

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Job Site Routers

By Robert Robillard

Job Site Routers For The Carpenter: As a renovation carpenter that often finds myself dealing with rotted window sills on Monday and installing a built in bookcase on Tuesday I have a myriad of tools and have to be prepared for anything. Part of that tool arsenal is my job site routers.  I have routers…

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Porter Cable Right Angle Drill Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

WIN a Porter Cable PCC520B  18 Volt Cordless Close Quarters Drill Porter Cable Right Angle Drill Giveaway: The folks at Porter Cable are offering one of Newsletter subscribers the opportunity to win their 18 Volt PCC520B  Cordless Right Angle Drill, a $190.00 value . This drill has a compact, lightweight, well balanced and unique design.  A 3/8″ sleeve chuck and variable speed and…

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Home Energy Loss

By Robert Robillard

Addressing Home Energy Loss  It’s no surprise that the cost of heating and cooling a home is top of mind for homeowners. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average household spends at least $2,000 a year on energy bills – over half of which goes to heating and cooling costs. As homeowners look…

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