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 PACKOUT Warming Box

Milwaukee PACKOUT Conversion | Adhesive and Battery Warming Box Introducing the “Antarctica-Proof PACKOUT Warmer,” a revolutionary collaboration with Milwaukee Tool Corp. This cutting-edge warming box is specifically designed to defy freezing temperatures, ensuring optimal functionality for both batteries and cordless tools in the harshest job site conditions. The PACKOUT Warmer maintains a consistently warm environment, […]

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Guardian C7 Cable Climbing Sleeve and Cable Climbing System

Guardian  C7 Cable Climbing System ​​​​​       ​​​​​ HOUSTON, TX, November 30, 2023 – Guardian is excited to announce its new C7 Cable Climbing Sleeve and Cable Climbing System are now available and shipping in the U.S. and regions following OSHA/ANSI regulatory standards! This powerful duo is designed to allow users to climb easy and climb on! The C7 […]

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KEEN Utility Arvada Review

KEEN Utility Arvada Work Sneaker The Keen Utility Arvada work sneaker recently was released. Keen says this show was designed for jobs requiring constant movement and long hours on your feet. The Arvada blends athletic-level cushioning and style, with a safety-toe, all in a lightweight package. Keen uses a proprietary mid-sole compression-resisting technology the call […]

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Milwaukee ½” Cordless Router Review

Overall having the ability to use a cordless router with ½ shank router bits for larger profiles is huge. This Milwaukee ½” Cordless Router has the power, functionality, and accessories to compete with corded plunge and fixed base routers. It’s well made, and the kit is comprehensive.

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Greenworks 12-Inch Cut-Off Saw Review

Greenworks 12-Inch Cut-Off Saw [Power Cutter] We recently looked at the Greenworks 12-Inch Cut-Off Saw . The 12-inch Greenworks cutter is powered by an 82V 3.2kW battery platform. The beauty of a battery power cutter set up like the Greenworks is all you have to do is insert a battery and start cutting. There is […]

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Can Cordless Tools Replace Gas Tools?

Gas to Battery Power Equipment Trend Hey guys, as I was putting the finishing touches on our chainsaw head-to-head video, I was thinking about how far battery technology has come since I started using cordless tools. That stream of thought brought me down a rabbit hole to think about how landscaping industry is now experiencing […]

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Festool Mobile Dust Extractor

Festool CT 25 Mobile Dust Extractor Review Festool just released two new vacuums the CT 15 and the CT 25 CleanTec Mobile Dust Extractor. These Festool CleanTec vacuums now offer contractors, and cleaners a pro range of vacuum cleaners for cleaning tasks, such as large messes of dust, or dirt created by hand tools and […]

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Makita XGT 40 Volt Tools

Upfitting a work Van With Makita 40V Cordless Tools I started my carpentry career of with Makita tools – back then the miter saws were called “chop” saws and they were corded. At that time Makita was the go-to company for woodworkers and carpenters. Many of my first tools of the trade were Makita brand. […]

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Stiletto TRIMBONE Titanium Finish Hammer

Stiletto TRIMBONE Hammer The titanium hammer vs. steel hammer debate has been going on at my job site for a few years now. The big questions are 1) whether titanium hammers are worth the cost, which is sometimes 4 times more than a steel hammer, and 2) whether they really prevent injuries. I’m not here […]

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Ridgid 18 Volt Track Saw Review

RIDGID 18V Cordless 6-1/2 in. Track Saw R48630 Ridgid has finally joined the ranks of tool companies offering a cordless track saw. We recently got our hands on one to put through some tests.  I’ve always said Rigid is the hidden gem in the tool industry, meaning that they are constantly coming out with tools […]

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