Contributing Editor Scott Arnold is the owner of Scott Arnold Remodeling LLC out of Waltham MA. Custom decks, fireplace makeovers, kitchens and bathrooms, Scott enjoys the frame to finish concept. Scott will share his perspective on tools as carpenter and remodeler here and on AConcordCarpenter.com
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RIDGID 18v Sub-Compact Brushless 2 Piece Combo Kit – Model R9780 RIDGID recently introduced their new 18V sub-compact brushless 2 piece combo kit and sent a kit our way to test and evaluated on the job site. The sub-compact tools are 30% lighter, helping to reduce fatigue. The compact design decreases the tool size by […]
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DEWALT Atomic 20v MAX Cordless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw – DCS369B Recently we put the DEWALT Atomic 20V One-Handed Reciprocating Saw up against 5 other one-handed reciprocating saws in our Best Cordless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw Head-to-Head. Cordless one-handed reciprocating saws are a fairly new category compared to the long-standing king of demolition in full-size reciprocating saws. […]
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Makita 18V LXT Cordless Biscuit/Plate Joiner – Model XJP03Z A biscuit joiner (or often referred to as a plate joiner) is a tool designed for woodworking where you join two pieces of wood together by cutting a crescent-shaped hole in the opposite edges of two pieces of wood. An oval-shaped wooden biscuit is covered with […]
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SENCO FramePro 752XP 3 1/2″ Framing Nailer Review Recently the crew at Tool Box Buzz put this SENCO FramePro 752XP 3 1/2″ Framing Nailer up against 8 of it’s top competitors in our Best Framing Nailer Head-to- Head. While the SENCO did not come out on top it was very competitive in all categories. Let’s […]
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Klein Zipper Bags Klein Tool recently introduced new larger zippered bags. Providing to professionals since 1857, Klein introduces the traditional Klein Tools Canvas Zipper Bags in a new, larger size. These 18-inch zipper bags are available in four distinct colors, as well as a three-pack, to help professionals organize large hand tools and other supplies […]
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Swanson Savage Lightning Box Beam Levels Regardless of what type of construction field you are working in, your job can not be done correctly without some type of level. The Savage Lightning Box Beam levels are precision machined levels with the unique lighting features. Having LED lights that illuminate your vials is clutch in low […]
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Milwaukee M12 3/8” Crown Stapler Giveaway – Were Giving Away 3 Staplers The crew at Tool Box Buzz recently took at look at the Milwaukee M12 3/8″ Crown Stapler and we like it so much that we thought it would be a perfect idea for our next giveaway. We are teaming up with Milwaukee and […]
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Gen5x Reciprocating Saw – Model R8643 RIDGID is releasing a new 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw in 2018 and we recently got our hands on it to use in our cordless reciprocating saw head to head where it did very well against the competition. Since that testing we’ve been further evaluating this new saw on the job […]
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Ridgid 18 Volt Limited Edition Kit R9626 Tool Giveaway Black is the new orange? Typically the end of October is when black and orange are most talked about, but this Black Friday we are giving away something rare. Black with a Hint of Orange RIDGID is offering a limited edition 18v cordless tool kit with […]
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WhisperGrip™ Subfloor Nails WhisperGrip™ Subfloor Nails from SENCO eliminate squeaky, uneven surfaces and do not require a proprietary tool Professional contractors and installers can now eliminate squeaky, uneven flooring – and homeowner callbacks – without investing in a new, dedicated tool. SENCO’s WhisperGrip subfloor nails feature a patented step ring design that was originally developed in […]
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