By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1″ SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Review 2712-22 The folks at Milwaukee view themselves as a “solution provider.” They try to focus on developing tools that save time, are more productive and ultimately help you do your job batter than was done in the past. That brings us to their recently released Milwaukee M18 Cordless […]
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By Philip Benevides
Makita 18V LXT Lithium Ion Cordless Multi Tool Review XMT03Z The Oscillating Multi-Tool [OMT] has changed the carpentry industry with it’s ability to quickly and accurately make cuts that in the past required tedious and meticulous use of utility knives and chisels. In addition to the time and labor savings these tools have delivered to […]
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By Rob Robillard
MAKITA Cordless Band Saw XBP01 Review Makita has been kicking ass lately with the introduction of several new 18 volt tools to their already impressive 70 plus cordless lineup. The new MAKITA Cordless Portable Band Saw XBP01 is a compact 7.5 lbs. and meets ANSI Standard 60745-2-20 is suitable for appropriate one-handed operation. A cordless […]
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By Philip Benevides
Milwaukee M12 Cordless 2 Beam Plumb Laser Kit As a carpenter I build straight, square, and plumb, even when faced with the many challenges of remodeling I need to get the job done right. For example, at the initial stages of a remodel you may have to do a lot of structural modifications which often […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee M18™ Cordless 5/8″ SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Kit 2612-21 I used the Milwaukee M18 Cordless ⅝” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer to drill holes for Tapcon screws to reattach 2×6 ledgers for on-grade landings onto poured concrete foundations. Job-site Tough Originally they had been attached with un-coated powder actuated nails that didn’t hold up to […]
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By Rob Robillard
Bostitch GF28WW Cordless Framing Nailer Cordless nailers offer their user a lightweight and portable way to work and are perfect for framing crews, remodelers and contractors when performing small framing jobs like dormers, subflooring, sheathing and rot repairs. Using a cordless nailer on stagging, a ladder or while walking on top of a wall plate […]
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