By Rob Robillard
Best Tape Measure Comparison Testing Who Makes the Best Tape Measure? Tape measure and hammer brands often cause more debates on the job site than anything else, and I can see why. When you use a tool daily, hourly, or more, you become attached to it. One of the most critical tools required by all construction […]
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By Will Endicott
Reorganizing A 8×16 Construction Trailer Recently, I have made the plunge and invested in a modular toolbox/storage platform to increase job site productivity. While I have decided on the Milwaukee PackOut (for reasons I will go into detail in a future article), there are many other great options out there that might work better for […]
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By Jeff Williams
RYOBI Devour 18V Cordless Sweeper Earlier this winter the Ryobi Devour Cordless Sweeper showed up at my doorstep. Usually with a tool that requires some assembly I’ll snap a couple pictures during that process just to make it clearer for future purchasers of the tool. This tool though, I wasn’t waiting. A tool that promises […]
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By Rob Robillard
Hitachi NP18DSAL 23-Gauge Cordless Pin Nailer Review Pin nailers, like the Hitachi NP18DSAL 23-Gauge Cordless Pin Nailer are an exciting new addition to the market. Pin nailers are the smallest of finish nailers available, utilizing ultra-thin 23-gauge pins. The fasteners range in sizes from 3/8” to 2,” are headless, and result in the least […]
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By Jeff Williams
Keen Utility Roadshow Keen Utility are great boots. As far as work boots go, it’s all I wear. Before I got my first pair I was really leery of them. They weren’t carried in any local stores and while they looked great online, it was impossible to tell how they fit without getting them on […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee Reciprocating Saw Blades Job sites are probably the most demanding, “tool testing sites,” that exist, when demolition is part of the project, things get even more rigorous and demanding. Reciprocating saws are used at all levels of construction, they are probably seen the most in the remodeling and demolition stages of a project. While […]
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By Jeff Kirk
Bosch 12V Brushless Starlock OMT (Oscillating Multitool) Bosch has just unleashed their latest cordless oscillating multi-tool (OMT) into the wild. The brand new GOP12V-28N Starlock Brushless 12V OMT replaces the PS5OBN (previous model) which was released back in 2010. STARLOCK DELIVERS MORE TORQUE Starlock is a high performance multi-tool interface that was developed by both […]
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By Rob Robillard
Festool 202097 Bluetooth Remote Control Set for CT 26/36/48 Dust Extractors The ability to use a Festool cordless tool and automatically turn on a connected Festool CT vacuum has now become a reality. Festool now has few bluetooth options for their users. Festool Bluetooth Remote Control is now available with an equipped vacuum or a retrofitted […]
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By Will Endicott
Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ w/ ONE-KEY™ High Torque Impact Wrench 1/2″ Friction Ring 2863-22 As a professional carpenter and general contractor, I have always done my due diligence when making tool purchases. I look to find tools that offer the highest versatility and value while also being able to hold up to the harsh, job site […]
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By Stan Durlacher
BOSCH GLM 50 C Laser Measure Vs The Tape Measure This morning, I thought I would have some fun at work, and try out the new BOSCH Professional GLM 50 C Laser Measure. I am just getting familiar with this newly released laser measure. But one of the intriguing features of the GLM 50C is […]
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