Rob Robillard

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 Cordless 30 Degree Framing Nailer Review

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer Review Milwaukee is a company that has certainly enjoyed its share of firsts. But when it comes to the remodeling and carpentry trades, they’re playing catch up. One recent new example are their very first cordless framing nailers, the Milwaukee Cordless Framing Nailer M18 FUEL™ 21° Framing Nailer and […]

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Multifunction Jobsite Table

Jobsite Clamping Table My job site assembly table has always been a cut off a sheet of plywood and two sawhorses. Inspired by a Paulk Workbench I have in my shop, I decided to mimic the tabletop design for my Multifunction Jobsite Table. Multifunction Jobsite Table I needed a flexible Jobsite solution. That meant I […]

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Bad Ass Extension Cords

Bad Ass Click-to-Lock Lighted Extension Cord Be honest how many of us learned to tie a knot in an extension cord to keep it from unplugging or to lower a tool off staging? I recently reviewed a bunch of extension cords from Bad Ass Extension Cords – yup that’s their name. I love it! Bad Ass […]

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BETTER BUILT Job Box

BETTER BUILT  48″ Jobsite Storage Box 2048-BB Recently acquired by WernerCo, BETTER BUILT is a leading brand of work truck equipment and job site storage boxes. This past April, they released their new BETTER BUILT Pro Value Collection of Jobsite Storage Solutions. They have nine new job site storage products, including chest and piano boxes. Additional Storage Solution […]

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Warrior X PRO Flashlight

OLIGHT Warrior X PRO Rechargeable Flashlight As a self-proclaimed lover of the lumen, I have a flashlight everywhere in my house, workshop, trailer, truck, tool bag, and nightstand! We recently took a look at the newly redesigned Warrior X Pro flashlight from Olight. What’s NEW on the Warrior X Pro Vs Warrior X The Warrior X […]

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Rockler’s Ultimate Router Table

Rockler ProMax Cast Iron Router Table Top, Pro Lift, 32” ProFence and Stand We recently had the chance to test out The Rockler ProMax Cast Iron Router Table Top, Pro Lift, 32” ProFence, and Stand. The reason for the long title is because this is a premium shop setup that Rockler offers. Many, if not […]

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge ¼” Narrow Crown Stapler Review

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Crown Stapler 2749-20 Review As a young carpenter, I was first introduced to pneumatic crown staplers in the workshop installing plywood backings to bookcases and cabinets. The crown stapler, I was taught, secured the ¼-3/8 inch plywood backing better than brad or finish nails. And was a hell of a lot faster […]

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Bosch ROS65VC 6-Inch Random Orbital Sander

Bosch ROS65VC Random Orbital Sander 8-Year Long Term Review I first reviewed the Bosch ROS65VC Random Orbital Sander in 2012. I was using this sander today and felt that this would be a great tool to give a long term look back. We don’t always do this but you’ve all commented that you like the […]

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Metabo 18V SDS-PLUS 1” Rotary Hammer Drill w/HEPA Vac Attachment

Metabo 18V SDS-PLUS 1” Brushless Rotary Hammer Drill w/HEPA Vac Attachment 600211900-K4 Review I recently reviewed the Metabo 18V SDS-PLUS 1” Rotary Hammer Drill w/HEPA Vac attachment SDS Rotary Hammer Drills are no small investment. Whether this tool is your workhorse in a commercial setting or your life-saver in the residential setting a 1″ SDS- […]

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Milwaukee Job Site Clothing

Milwaukee Job Site Clothing Review There is nothing worse than working in clothes that easily tear, wear out or just do not perform well in the elements. When you work in the elements you tend to choose tools and clothing that can stand up to the harsh environments and test of time.   Once you find […]

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