Bosch GRL-500 HCK Rotary Laser Kit

By Michael Hopp

  Bosch Self-Leveling Rotary Laser Complete Kit Review The folks at Bosch have come out with a new rotary laser, the Bosch GRL-500 HCK Rotary Laser Kit, which is self- leveling. I got the opportunity to review the complete kit and I quickly discovered that it makes some of the old style work tasks go…

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The Perfect Father’s Day “Pro” Toolbox for Dad

By Robert Robillard

The Milwaukee Tool Father’s Day Gift Guide Is dad ‘handy’? The team at Milwaukee Tool has been designing innovative, quality tools for the professional trades for nearly a century. This Father’s Day, dad can work like a pro too by getting his start with a “pro” toolbox. Looking to get started? The folks at Milwaukee Tool…

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Rousseau PortaMax 2745 Table Saw Stand

By Robert Robillard

Table Saw Stand My crew and I are all about efficiency and portability. The table saw is the cornerstone of our mobile carpentry work-site set up, and we wanted better safety and performance from our table saw. Portable, Durable and Accurate – Does it exist? We wanted something that would allow us to be portable,…

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Compact Portable Table Saws

By Robert Robillard

The Cutting Edge  – A Mobile Contractor and Their Table Saw I often refer to myself as a carpenter but, in reality I’m a mobile contractor, moving from one project to the next, sometimes even two locations in one day. Many independent contractors work remotely, often on multiple projects at the same time The trades has…

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Selecting A Summer Work Boot

By Robert Robillard

Summer Work Shoes Summers can get hot and humid, there is nothing worse than having your feet sweat in a hot, heavy, steel-toed work boot. Selecting a summer work boot or shoe can be a daunting process. For one, many contractors I know feel strongly that the BEST foot protection on the jobsite is a work…

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Milwaukee FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer 2740-21CT

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee FUEL 18 Gauge Brushless Brad Nailer 2740-21CT Review This story starts in 1950 when the first pneumatic nailers were introduced and fast-forwards to today with many tool manufacturers are designing and offering battery-only, cordless finish nailers. Today throughout our industry, carpenters are using a combination of pneumatic, gas powered, and battery powered brad and…

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DeWalt DCL050 LED Area Light

By Jim Nadeau

DeWalt DCL050 Area LED Light Review As an Electrician I can’t tell you how many times I’ve worked with a small inefficient flashlight.  The power is off and I can’t plug in my work light anywhere.  I can’t say enough good things about the DeWalt DCL050 area light.  Simply a bright, small and lightweight area…

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Preparing For Bathroom Remodeling

By Robert Robillard

Preparing For Bathroom Remodeling – The Right Way Preparing for bathroom remodeling isn’t something you’re born knowing how to do. For most people, it’s not until after they’ve renovated a bathroom or two that they really know what to expect. As a restoration contractor, I’ve seen many situations where homeowners have spent thousands of dollars…

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