Archives: Safety & Work Wear

Diamondback “The Seven” Deluxe Vest System Review

~ This article was written by apprentice carpenter Luke Thacker – at Concord Carpenter LLC I’ve owned and worn two tool belts in my short career – a Husky carpenter tool belt and later an AWP trap jaw oil-tan leather tool rig, both worn around the waist. Despite their utility, I have always felt there […]

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Milwaukee USB Bluetooth Jobsite Earbuds Review

Milwaukee REDLITHIUM™ USB Bluetooth® Jobsite Ear Buds Model 2191-21 Earbuds have become such a huge item in recent years it’s not surprising that they have become very common on jobsites across many different trades. Jobsite earbuds offer users the ability to listen to music, answer their phone, and more importantly provide comfortable hearing protection from […]

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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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Festool Wireless Earbuds Review

Festool Wireless Bluetooth Earbud Hearing Protection, NRR 25 dBs (Model GHS 25) Hearing protection on any job site or in any shop is a must. So when we got the chance to check out the new Festool Wireless Earbuds that boasted a respectable NRR rating of 25 it was an easy yes. We used them […]

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Brunt Costello Work Pants Review

Brunt Costello Work Pants A hot topic that is trending in our industry is workwear.   In order to find the best workwear to fit your unique demands, we are continually interacting with workwear manufacturers. We are teaming up with Brunt on this review to cover their just-released Costello Work Pants. Eric Girouard established the […]

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Werner Aluminum Linking Pro Work Platforms Review

Werner Aluminum Linking Pro Work Platforms – Model AP-2030L-MP2 Work platforms are becoming more and more prevalent on job sites. They are adjustable in height, and now you can link them together making them even longer, therefore moving as you go is becoming less and less of a hassle! The market leader in ladders, Werner […]

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Milwaukee M12 Toughshell Heated Jacket Kit

Milwaukee M12 Toughshell Heated Jacket Review – Model 204G-20XL Working and performing remodeling work in cold weather elements can be very uncomfortable. There is something about having that bone-chilling feeling that makes work miserable. Back in 2010 we published our first article about heated gear from Milwaukee, and still to this day some of the […]

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Bad Ass Extension Cords Review

Bad Ass Extension Cords We still require power in a world where the bulk of our job sites is cordless! How do we keep our batteries charged? The obvious solution is to use a charger, but what if the power supply isn’t nearby? Extension cords are useful in this situation. Since 1925, the word “extension […]

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Milwaukee M12 QUIETSHELL Jacket Review

Milwaukee Men’s M12 QUIETSHELL RealTree-Pattern Jacket I am a big fan of being warm, especially being a New England Native and dealing with the winter weather that comes with it. So when I got a chance to test out the new Milwaukee M12 QUIETSHELL Jacket it was a pretty easy yes! I wore it on […]

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