BORA Angle Master

By Robert Robillard

BORA Angle Master Review Bora, a division of Affinity Tool Works, recently sent me their Angle Master.   The Angle Master is an angle measuring tool translates real corner and angle readings to a miter saw. Complex Miters The Angle Master takes the guesswork out of complex miter cuts by providing a precise measurement for…

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Window Installation Problem

By Robert Robillard

To many times I run in to water infiltration issues due to poor window and door installations with incorrect flashing details or no flashing at all. Window Installations and Water Infiltration The days of throwing a window in a opening. Plumb, level, square are over. Rough opening window and door  flashing has been ignored for…

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General Electric Dishwasher Recall

By Robert Robillard

GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of…

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Bosch GLL3-80 Line Laser

By Robert Robillard

Bosch GLL3-80 360-Degree Line Laser Offers Full-Time Layout and Squaring Lines in Three Planes Today, Bosch Measuring Tools introduced the Bosch GLL3-80 Line Laser Hybrid Line Laser – a nearly identical tool to the GLL2-80 360-degree line laser released earlier this year – but with an additional laser diode to deliver full 360-degree coverage on two…

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Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recall

By Robert Robillard

Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Name of Product: Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Smoothtop Electric Cooktops and Frigidaire Slide-in Ranges…

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DEWALT Rotary And Demolition Hammers

By Robert Robillard

All About DEWALT’s Rotary and Demolition Hammers: Recently I visited DEWALT’s testing and training facility in Maryland: the Black and Decker University – a very interesting place for anyone who likes tools!  While there I had the opportunity to meet  Jeff Beck, Product Manager for rotary and demolition hammer drills.  Jeff was willing to be…

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Milwaukee M12 Cordless Palm Nailer 2458-21

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee’s Cordless Palm Nailer Review Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation just announced the introduction of the industry’s first cordless palm nailer.  This nailer used the M12™ LITHIUM-ION battery system According to Corey Dickert, Associate Product Manager, Cordless for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, this tool capable of driving a 16D 3-1/2” nail in under 2 seconds, it will…

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ROCKWELL 12-VOLT DRILL/DRIVER

By Robert Robillard

ROCKWELL 12-VOLT LITHIUM-ION POWERED CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER RK2510K2 Cordless tools are becoming more and more popular as they afford it’s user independence of electrical outlets and the freedom to move around without a cord. Rockwell® recently sent me their 12-volt LithiumTech™ Drill/Driver and Impact Driver  set to evaluate.  I’ve evaluated a few tools from Rockwell®, most…

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