Robert Robillard is a remodeler, general contractor, and principal of a carpentry and renovation business located in Concord, Massachusetts, and serves as the Editor of Tool Box Buzz and founding editor of A Concord Carpenter . Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review - Tool and Product Review - Video Channel, , where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the remodeling industry. The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!" : Read more about Rob
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By Rob Robillard
NEW Channellock Flush Cutter. The folks at Channellock just released a new 7.5 inch flush cutter designed specifically to cut plastic ties. A tool like this is ideal for electricians, Audio visual techs, mechanics, IT and aviation folks who need to cut copper wire close to solder joints or need to snip off plastic tie wraps. and […]
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By Rob Robillard
IRWIN’s Marples Chisels For Woodworking, Finish Carpentry, and General Construction Work I’ve use Marples chisels for years and was excited to learn that IRWIN Marples now has a new line of chisels. Complementing the introduction of its new fine woodworking saw blade series, IRWIN is also introducing three new Marples bevel edge chisel lines that extend […]
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By Rob Robillard
BORA Dares To Be Square! BORA®, a product division of Affinity Tool Works, just released a Try Square. Available in two sizes, 8-inch and 12-inch, the BORA Try Square is a great addition to any shop. A try square is a woodworking or a metal working tool used for marking and measuring material. The […]
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By Rob Robillard
Senco® Introduces JoistPro™ 150 and 250 Metal Connector Nailer Building a home or adding onto a home requires that today’s builder to use alot of metal connectors. New building codes require us to build and brace our structures for hurricane force wind, lateral movement and uplift. These stricter building codes have led the building […]
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Jot Spot The folks at Tablet Tape recently sent me a few of their peel and stick Jot Spots to review. I first saw this innovative product at the 2011 Build Boston event. I met the owner and inventor Mike Cannata who took the time to show me his product. What’s a Jot Spot? A […]
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By Rob Robillard
DEWALT® SDS Plus SOLID ROCK CARBIDE™ Bits If you spend your day using an SDS hammer drill to drill and install heavy-duty anchoring systems then you may be VERY interested in these new bits! DEWALT’s SOLID ROCK CARBIDE SDS Plus Bits are designed for mechanical contractors, plumbers, electricians, concrete forming, tilt wall contractors, glaziers and other […]
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By Rob Robillard
DEWALT Adjustable Depth Setter DWA5537DS and Dust Collector DWA500DC What allows you to drill into concrete, have accurate drilling depth and be able to control and collect all that nasty, dangerous concrete dust? It’s DEWALT’s new Adjustable Depth Setter (DWA5537DS) and Dust Collector (DWA500DC) combined together as a proprietary Depth Control and Dust System. What does […]
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By Rob Robillard
IRWIN Utility Knife And Blades Out of all the tools in my carpenters tool bag one of the most used tools is my utility knife. As far as utility knives go they’re all pretty similar with a few options, some have a retractable blade, some are fixed, some need a tool to change the […]
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By Rob Robillard
NEW Line Of Milwaukee Deep Cut Corded Band-saws Milwaukee Tool Corporation recently released a new line of band-saws that boast deliver best-in-class power,improved cut visibility and the industry’s largest cut capacity. According to Andrew Plowman,Milwaukee Product Manager, this new saw line has new designs that provide two times the durability than the competition. “ […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee® Introduces Most Compact & Powerful Cordless Ratchets As many of you know I’m a huge fan of Milwaukee tools, not only for their quality and durability, but because I like really the color. Yup I’m that shallow – I love the RED color! A few months back Todd and I attended the 2011 Milwaukee Tool […]
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