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 Deep Cut Band Saws

NEW Line Of Milwaukee Deep Cut Corded Band-saws   Milwaukee Tool Corporation recently released a new line of band-saws that boast  deliver best-in-class power,improved cut visibility and the industry’s largest cut capacity. According to Andrew Plowman,Milwaukee Product Manager, this new saw line has new designs that provide two times the durability than the competition.  “ […]

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Milwaukee Cordless M12 Lithium-Ion Ratchet

Milwaukee® Introduces Most Compact & Powerful Cordless Ratchets As many of you know I’m a huge fan of Milwaukee tools, not only for their quality and durability, but because I like really the color.  Yup I’m that shallow – I love the RED color! A few months back Todd and I attended the 2011 Milwaukee Tool […]

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NEW Senco 16 Gauge Fusion Cordless Pneumatic Nailers

New F-16 Senco Finish Nailers Fifteen years ago I bought  my very first pneumatic nailers. They were Senco brand framing and finish nailers. Those nailers saved me a lot of time and money – I eventually gave them away – still in great working order. Since those days nailers have come along way in weight, performance […]

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DEWALT 18 Volt Impact Wrench

DEWALT®18 Volt Tools ½-Inch High-Torque NiCd Impact Wrench with Hog Ring Anvil, Model DW059HK-2 DEWALT just released a new 18 volt XRP™ Impact Wrench with a Hog Ring Anvil. A Hog Ring holds the socket by friction or by snapping into indents machined into the socket, locking the socket on. The DW059HK-2 is specifically designed […]

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Bosch NailKiller Auger Bit

The Bosch NailKiller Auger Bit “Easy on Wood, Tough on Nails” The Bosch NailKiller is an interesting drill bit and one that you should take a closer look at. This auger bit is designed for rough in work in 2x lumber.  Electricians, Plumbers and AV installers will like this baby. Whats so interesting about the […]

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Bosch DareDevil Spade Bit

DareDevil™ Spade Bit = Not Your Average Bit! The DareDevil™spade bit is a perfect bit or electrical and plumbing rough frame drilling needs. The patented design of the bit has a threaded tip for fast smooth feeding. A full cone threaded tip, increases bit speed and and helps start the bit and keep it from […]

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Stiletto TrimBar5 5 oz. Titanium Trim & Nail Puller

Stiletto TrimBar5 TrimBar 5 oz. Titanium Trim Puller Review: If you do any carpentry, remodeling or Do-It-Yourself work you most likely own a pry bar and you may even own a trim bar as well. I’ve used a trim bar for years and keep one in my tool belt at all times.  Trim bars are […]

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Snap-On Stockman Three-Blade Pocket Knife

Snap-On  Stockman Pocket Knife Model 5210 Snap-On Tools’ has Stockman knife with a genuine stag handle with dual brass liners for quality corrosion resistance. This knife reminds me of my grandfathers pocket knife that he gave me and I have long since lost. This knife is all hand assembled and finished and look it! The handle of […]

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SNAP-ON 5314 MULTI-FUNCTION FOLDING KNIFE

Snap-On recently came out with a new folding Multi-Function Knife.  While it’s bulky for a knife what you might not notice right off the bat is that this knife also is a spring loaded needle nose Plier.  The most interesting part of this multi-tool is how the pliers fold out of the tool handle.  I’ve never seen this done before […]

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Duo-Fast Cap Fastener DF150-CS

Duo-Fast Cap Fastener DF150-CS   Duo-Fast Construction is expanding its already impressive lineup of fastening products for roofing and exterior construction with the addition of the DF150-CS cap stapler and Duo-Caps fasteners. This new tool is the product of extensive field research to produce a fastening tool that makes users more productive and profitable on […]

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