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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DEWALT 20V POWERSTACK Battery Pack (DCBP034)

New DEWALT PowerStack Battery Platform Coming DEWALT just launched a new 20V battery platform that uses stacked lithium-ion polymer pouch cell batteries. Called the PowerStack, this battery is designed to deliver a lighter, smaller, and more powerful battery. PowerStack Uses Stack Pouch Battery Cells Designed with stacked pouch battery cells instead of cylindrical cells, this […]

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Werner GLIDESAFE Extension Ladder

Werner GLIDESAFE Extension Ladder Review We recently started using the new Werner GLIDESAFE extension ladder.  This new ladder is an easy-operating extension ladder with a breakthrough innovation: a patent-pending lift-assist technology that allows you to easily raise and lower the ladder’s fly section. The Werner GLIDESAFE™ Extension Ladder provides approximately 50% assistance to raise the ladder in […]

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Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Brad Nailer NT1850DF

Metabo HPT MultiVolt 18-Guage Brad Nailer NT1850DF Review We recently tested the Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt 18-gauge brad nailer.  This new nailer is touted to be 30% more compact, and 31% lighter than the previous model. The NT1850DF is part of the expanding MultiVolt system 18-volt and 36-volt power tools from Metabo HPT. The Metabo HPT Brad […]

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Kershaw Random Leek 1660RBW Knife

Kershaw Random Leek 1660RBW Knife Review As a remodeling contractor, backpacker, outdoor enthusiast, and daily carrier of a pocket knife I’m a fan of pocket knives and always appreciate a useful, well-made, and functional knife when I see one. When looking at the Kershaw Leek 1660RBW I was particularly interested in looking at several points: […]

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall – Longevity Review

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall Gen 1 and Gen 2.  One Year Look Back Specifications M18 FUEL™ SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw (2821-22) – replacing 2720 3000 SPM 1-1/4” stroke length Adjustable Shoe Anti-Corrosion Blade Clamp Rafter Hook LED light Weight: 8.4 lbs (6.8 lbs bare tool) 5-year warranty Pricing 2821-20 ($199) 2821-21 ($319) 2821-22 ($419) Looking Back […]

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Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Trim Router

Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Trim Router M1808DA Review The Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Trim Router is Metabo HPT’s latest tool offering some Pro features. It follows the footsteps of the larger Metaboe HPT plunge base router – the Metabo HPT – that we reviewed last month. It’s impressive to note that Metabo HPT is the only […]

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Metabo HPT 36 Volt Multi-Volt Cordless Router Review

Metabo HPT 36 Volt Multi-Volt Cordless Router M 3612DA Metabo HPT recently released the world’s first cordless AC/DC, and ¼” and ½” plunge router. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Immediately I liked the size of this router. The fact that the Metabo HPT 36 Volt Multi-Volt Cordless Router takes both ¼” […]

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Milwaukee M12 Pin Nailer

Milwaukee M12 Cordless 23-Gauge  Pin Nailer 2540-21 We recently tested the Milwaukee M12 Gauge Pin Nailer 2540-21. The new pin nailer runs off of Milwaukee’s M12 battery platform. This pin nailer weighs 3.3 lbs. and drives 23-gauge headless pin nails ranging in length from 1⁄2” to 1-3/8″ and is best suited for the most delicate […]

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Best Cordless Barrel Grip Jigsaw – Head-To-Head

Best Cordless Barrel Grip Jigsaw – Comparison Testing As we recently pointed out, we love jigsaws for their ability to quickly and seamlessly customize shapes and sizes of lumber or trim. We recently had the chance to finish round 1 of our Best D-Handle Jigsaw Head-to-Head featuring a variety of battery-powered D-handled jigsaws.  But D-handle […]

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Coping Molding

Coping Molding – GRID Apprentice Program Hi guys I’ve partner with Milwaukee’s GRID apprentice program to walk you thru how to cope molding. Now if you’re an apprentice and want to learn more tips and tricks like this, please click the link in the description below to take you to the GRID website. GRID Apprentice […]

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