Benjamin is a former project manager, CNC-designer, and AWS-certified welder with experience running a commercial and industrial steel design and fabrication company. Before making the jump to commercial construction, he spent years renovating houses and building furniture where he became skilled in the art of home wiring, flooring, siding, and custom tool modifications. Benjamin has a Masters Degree in Education and is passionate about sharing his love of design with his sons and through community-based outreach. He resides in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and enjoys spending time with his family, in his workshop, and serving as an Air Force Officer.
By Ben Fecteau
TBB’s 2023 Father’s Day Gift Guide TBB’s 2023 Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you pick out the perfect gift(s) for that tool-loving dad or father figure in your life. And that can be a tall task if they already seem to have ALL the tools. But have no fear… Whether you just want a […]
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By Ben Fecteau
Evolution Powertools 14 in. Metal Cutting Miter Saw, 120V/15A (Model S355MCS) Tool Box Buzz recently tested out the Evolution Powertools Metal Miter Saw (model S355MCS), an industry first. It’s true, until this point, there were no 14 in. metals cutting chop saws on the market with a pivoting cutter head. Until Evolution Powertool’s S355MCS came […]
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Extang Solid Fold ALX Tonneau Cover, 3-Panel, Black Tonneau covers are one of many options to help protect expensive tools from damage or theft. So naturally they have a place on many of our work trucks. So we were happy to recently test out the Extang ALX Tonneau Cover. It’s a standard aluminum-framed Tri-Fold design […]
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HILTI 22V Nuron, Brushless D-Handle Jigsaw Model SJD 6-22 We recently got the chance to test out the HILTI SJD 6-22 Cordless Jig Saw during one of our head to heads and we wanted to dig a little deeper on this model, especially since it performed so well. HILTI has a reputation of dependability and […]
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Hilti 22V Nuron Cordless Brushless Hammer Drill/Drivers (Models SF 4H-22 & SF 6H-22) We recently got our hands on many newly released HILTI 22V Nuron cordless tools. Lately, I’ve put a couple of drill/drivers to use. We tested out the Hilti 22V SF 4H-22 & SF 6H-22 models. They are similar hammer drills and met […]
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Greenworks Commercial Opens New TN, USA Production Facility Greenworks Commercial has made a major shift, and it’s a shift that should excite lawncare professionals. They established their first US-based manufacturing facility in Morristown, TN. The facility boasts cutting-edge technology to produce cutting-edge, battery-powered consumer and commercials grade riding mowers. What does this mean? Increased production […]
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Coming Soon – RIDGID 18V Sub-compact Brushless Impact Wrenches, 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. We recently got word of a new tool release, the RIDGID 18V sub-compact impact wrenches, in 1/2 in. (Model R872071) and 3/8 in. (Model R872081). Both feature the flexibility of 4 modes and house brushless motors. The modes are selected via […]
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Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt™ Cordless 10-Inch Single Bevel Miter Saw Kit, C1810DFA We recently got a sample of the all-new Metabo HPT 10-Inch Cordless Miter Saw (model C1810DFA) to test out. We always have room for a cordless miter saw on the job site. And there were no shortage of framing and trim cuts we […]
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 1-1/2 in. Magnetic Drill Kit (Model 2787-22HD) We recently tested out the Milwaukee 1-1/2 in. Magnetic Drill (model 2787-22HD) as part of our continued goal of expanding our testing and coverage of metalworking tools. And a mag drill is a staple found, usually in duplicate, in any metal fab shop. It allows […]
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By Ben Fecteau
TBB’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide TBB’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide will help you pick out the perfect gift(s) for that hard-to-buy-for tradesperson in your life. Especially if you’re shopping for someone who just wants tools but already seems to have too many. Or that special person talks about tools and hardware even when they know […]
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