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PORTER -CABLE 5″ Random Orbital Sander Model 382 Review: I’ve been using PORTER -CABLE tools for many many years and currently own and regularly use 4 different sanders, all for different applications. For general purpose sanding in the shop and on the job site I favor a random orbital sander and one that is small…
The WINNER of the PORTER-CABLE PCL180CDK-2 drill / driver is Suzanne Beck from Latham NY. Suzanne will receive this drill in time for the Christmas holiday. Congratulations Suzanne this drill will provide you the power and longevity you will need for years and years of reliable and durable use. The PORTER-CABLE PCL180CDK-2 Features: High-torque 18-volt…
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…
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 …
Porter-Cable PC250MTK Oscillating Tool with the Tool Free System: Porter-Cable recently sent me their PORTER-CABLE Oscillating Multi Tool to evaluate and review. As carpenters we use the Porter-Cable PC250MTK for cutting applications only – no sanding. Most of the cuts we make with this tool saves us a ton of time and replaced traditional methods of…
Porter-Cable Random Orbit Sander The Porter-Cable 390 5-Inch Low Profile Random Orbit Sander is a powerful palm sander that has a low center of gravity for better control and handling as allows you to getting the sander into tight spots. I’ve always used random orbitals because they sand so nicely across the grain! Porter Cable recently…
Porter Cable PIN138 Pin Nailer 23 Gauge A Pin Nailer Is A Small But Handy Finish And Shop Tool: The Porter Cable PIN138 Pin Nailer uses 23-gauge headless and slight head pin nails from 5/8-Inch to 1-3/8-Inch length. Pin Nails The headless nails are great for holding things in place until the glue dries. Things…
Porter-Cable 557 7 Amp Plate Joiner Kit The folks at Porter Cable recently sent me their Porter Cable 557 Plate Joiner to evaluate. A plate joiner is a specialized woodworking tool that is used to cut specially shaped slots in wood. Also referred to as a biscuit joiner this tool is basically a mini-saw. It…
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