Ben Fecteau

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.

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Evolution Powertools Metal Chop Saw Review

Evolution Powertools 14/15 in. Metal Cutting Chop Saw (Model S380CPS) Tool Box Buzz recently tested out the Evolution Powertools Metal Chop Saw (model S380CPS) as part of our goal to expand our testing and coverage of metalworking tools. And a cold-cut chop saw is a pretty essential tool in any metal fab shop. Right up […]

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HILTI 22V Metal Circular Saw Review

HILTI 22V Nuron 6 1/2″ Metal Circular Saw (Model SC 5ML-22) We recently got our hands on many newly released HILTI 22V Nuron cordless tools. Lately, I’ve put the Hilti SC 5ML-22 6 1/2″ Metal Circular Saw to the test. I had a few custom orders requiring me to fabricate with square tube steel and […]

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Adarac Aluminum Ladder Rack Review

Adarac Aluminum Pro-Series Ladder Rack When Realtruck.com asked if we’d like to test out the Adarac Aluminum Ladder Rack (pro-series), it was an easy yes. I needed to make a supply run for some steel and lumber for an upcoming construction project. Since my 2021 F150 is a short bed, I was excited at the […]

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Hilti 22V NURON Compact Impact Driver Review

Hilti 22V Nuron Compact Impact Driver (Model SID 6-22) We recently got the chance to test out the new Hilti 22V Compact Impact Driver (SID 6-22). Hilti significantly overhauled its cordless power tool lineup this year, to include a new 22V impact driver. And to quote one of my fellow TBB writers, One of the […]

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Hilti 22V NURON Battery System Preview

Hilti 22V NURON Battery System Our team was recently invited to Hilti HQ in Liechtenstein to preview the all new Hilti 22V NURON Battery line-up and updated power tools. The new 22V NURON battery platform combines higher capacity packs, updated electronics, durability upgrades to the battery packs, and brushless motors to deliver a more robust […]

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Milwaukee M12 QUIETSHELL Jacket Review

Milwaukee Men’s M12 QUIETSHELL RealTree-Pattern Jacket I am a big fan of being warm, especially being a New England Native and dealing with the winter weather that comes with it. So when I got a chance to test out the new Milwaukee M12 QUIETSHELL Jacket it was a pretty easy yes! I wore it on […]

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Werner LEANSAFE X5 Ladder Review

Werner LEANSAFE X5 Multi-Position Fiberglass Ladder I am always a fan of having multi-purpose tools to limit the amount of equipment I need to drag around a jobsite. So when I recently got the chance to test out the Werner LEANSAFE X5 Ladder, I quickly said yes. Having a 5-positon ladder was an immediate upgrade to […]

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Tool Box Buzz – Cape Cod Service Event 2021

2021 Cape Cod Service Event At Tool Box Buzz, we are vocal proponents of giving back – especially to those who have paved the way for us. That’s why, for the second year in a row, Tool Box Buzz has participated in the Sandwich Cape Cod Council on Aging-led Yard Clean-up service event. After serving […]

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide

TBB’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Do you dread having to find a gift for the workshop-a-holic in your family? Well, have no fear! Our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide will help you pick out the perfect gift(s) for that hard-to-buy-for tradesperson in your life. We go through the heartache, pain, and suffering of testing out some […]

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Toro 21″ Cordless SP Mower Review

Toro Cordless 60V MAX 21″ Recycler Self-Propelled Mower (Model 21356) With lawn care season in it’s final throws for New England, I got the chance to try out a new cordless lawn mower to help me get ready for winter: the Toro 21″ Cordless Mower, model 21356. I was excited to test out a 60V […]

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