Milwaukee M12 Copper Tubing Cutter Model 2471-22 Review

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee® M12 Copper Tubing Cutter The folks at Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation sent me their M12 Copper tubing Cutter, Model # 2471-22 to evaluate.  The M12 Copper Tubing Cutter, specifically designed for cutting copper with the speed and versatility that plumbers, mechanical contractors and re modelers require.We brought it into the shop to play with then…

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Choosing An Entry Door

By Robert Robillard

Buying An Entry Door If you are looking for a new exterior door, there are a number of options in terms of materials, styles and price points.  Exterior doors are made from wood, steel and fiberglass/composites. Wood Doors: Wood doors have always been the bellweather of natural beauty and performance. The drawback to wood is…

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Meijer PTC-902 Heaters Recalled

By Robert Robillard

Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Units: About 6,700 Importer: Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Manufacturer: Ningbo Dongji Electronic Tech Co. LTC, of Ningbo, Dongki, China Hazard: The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Meijer…

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Zip Wall Dust Containment System

By Robert Robillard

Zip Wall 4 Pack Plus Review Ever have work done on your house and found yourself cleaning up dust on other ends of the house? Construction, Demolition Dust and Lead Dust Containment: There’s nothing worse than getting that fine construction dust in parts of your home that are not being worked on. It’s a pain…

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Dremel Trio 6800

By Robert Robillard

Dremel Trio Model 6800 Tool Review Whenever my brother had a special need for a special tool his first thought was “I’ll use my Dremel rotary tool.”  I had never used a Dremel Rotary tool before but I had used other rotary cut out tools for various drywall, plywood and tile cuts. First Impression: When…

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Bosch HD19-2 Hammer Drill Recall

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard Name of Product: Bosch hammer drills Units: About 20,000 units Importer: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois Hazard: The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the…

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Holiday Gift Guide

By Robert Robillard

A Concord Carpenter’s Holiday Gift Guide Hmmm the holidays…….  Need that perfect gift for your determined Do-It- Yourselfer? I’ve got you covered.  I’ve spent the last year reviewing a slew of interesting and useful tools from the newest gadgets to the classic must have in your tool box! Gifts that Make Work Easier, Faster and…

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Milwaukee® Introduces M12 Powered Heated Jacket

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee® Introduces the Hottest Tool on the Jobsite MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to expand the industry’s largest sub-compact battery system with the introduction of the new M12™ Cordless Heated Jacket. Compatible with the entire line of M12™ professional power tools, the new heated jacket utilizes the innovative M12™ RED LITHIUM® battery…

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