
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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Milwaukee M12 Planer 48-38-2005 The Milwaukee M12 planer recently arrived at my shop. I purposely did not ask to review this tool because honestly it looked like a toy and didn’t think subscribers would be interested in this. Man was I wrong! I put it to use first in the shop, and then in the field, […]
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Metabo Cordless LED Site Lights Three new Metabo cordless LED site lights recently hit the market. We took these new lights to our job sites to see how they worked. LED lights like these are becoming more and more popular and are now the only work lights I use. LED lights offer many benefits, including […]
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 6-1/2” Track Saw 2831-20 Review Introduced by Festool in 1980, the track saw is becoming a must-have tool because of its ability to make long, precise cuts better than table saws and circular saws. In 2023, Milwaukee was the last of the major tool companies to come out with a track saw. […]
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL HATCHET 8″ Pruning Saw 3004-20 We’ve had the Milwaukee M18 Hatchet 8” Pruning Saw for a few months now and have used it to prune trees, cut hardwood, 4×4’s and some PT timbers. Milwaukee M18 Hatchet 8” Pruning Saw | First Impression The saw is light, under 5 lbs., and is well […]
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SawStop 10-inch Compact Job Site Table Saw CTS-120A60 SawStop, known for its table saws that feature an automatic braking system that stops the blade upon contact with skin or flesh, recently released a compact table saw called the SawStop CTS Table Saw CTS-120A60. Like all SawStop saws, the CTS has outfitted with SawStop’s active injury […]
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Metabo HPT 18V 5-Inch Random Orbital Sander, model SV1813DAQ4 The folks at Metabo HPT have been stepping up their game this past year, this time they’ve introduced a new brushless 18V Random Orbital Sander. The Metabo HPT 18V Random Orbital Sander. The 18V Random Orbital Sander is part of the expanding MultiVolt System of 18V […]
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Milwaukee REDLITHIUM USB Neck Light Milwaukee Tool continues to innovate the trades, this time they released a new rechargeable REDLITHIUM USB Neck light. So, the neck light started as a product for auto mechanic trades, Snap-on and Matco make neck lights too, mechanics use them while working in dark spaces of vehicles. I know what […]
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UWS Crossover Truck Toolbox Review The folks at Real Truck recently sent me their UWS Crossover Toolbox to install in my 2018 Chevy Colorado and review it. First Impression The toolbox was well packaged. Real Truck ships for free to 48 states and double boxes the toolbox to prevent damage. Once unpacked my very first impression was […]
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DEWALT ATOMIC Compact Series 23 GA Pin Nailer, DCN623 Review The Dewalt 20v pin nailer is one of the newest cordless releases to come out of Dewalt for carpenters. We were excited to see Dewalt continuing to add to their finish nailer lineup, and hope this is the start of a Gen 2 update on their […]
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3″ x 18″ Belt Sander 2832-20 Review We were super excited to see the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Belt Sander released recently. Milwaukee has been slowly providing battery-powered solutions to replace traditionally corded carpentry and remodeling tools. As a remodeling carpenter, I’m excited when I see releases like this and am paying close attention. […]
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