Festool Syslite LED Work Lamp

By Robert Robillard

Festool Syslite KAL100 Review: The folks at Festool recently sent me their Festool Syslite LED Work lamp to review and evaluate on the job site. Festool is well known for their superior quality electric and pneumatic tools that can stand up well to the tough demands of any job site. Up to now technology on…

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Bosch Click And Go System

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Click And Go System: L-BOXX Containers  The folks at Bosch recently asked me to evaluate and review the Bosch Click and Go System. You may recognize this system by L-Boxx containers. As part of my review I decided to completely revamp my 6’ x 10’ tool trailer to test out the effectiveness and efficiency…

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Win A Dewalt Compact DWE357 Reciprocating Saw

By Robert Robillard

Dewalt DWE357 Compact Reciprocating Saw Giveaway UPDATE:  Julin from Appalachian Ironworks in Virginia won this giveaway – Congrats Julin!!   Appalacian Ironwoks is  locally owned and operated business serving fabricate anything out of metal.  Check out their website  Appalacian Ironworks The folks at DEWALT have agreed to allow one of my newsletter subscribers the chance to Win A…

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Bostitch Six-Gallon Oil-Free Compressor

By Robert Robillard

New Bostitch® Six-Gallon Oil-Free Compressor BTFP02011 The Bostitch Six-Gallon Oil-Free Compressor  – model BTFP02011 – is a lightweight compressor that is light enough to carry to get in and out of the jobsites without breaking your back.   At 33 pounds, lightweight doesn’t mean it can’t handle the job – this little compressor measures 14 inches in diameter but…

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DEWALT Lightweight Circular Saw DWE575

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT DWE575 7 1/4-inch Circular Saw DEWALT recently redesigned their circular saw, trimmed a bunch of weight off it and are now offering the DEWALT Lightweight Circular Saw DWE575.   At 8.8 pounds, it is now one of the lightest contractor saws in its class. The DEWALT Lightweight Circular Saw DWE575 was designed to cut framing material, plywood, siding, and…

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Little Giant Adjustable Heavy Duty Select Step Ladder

By Robert Robillard

Little Giant Ladder 5-Feet to 8-Feet Duty Rating Adjustable Step Ladder Type 1A, 300-Round Rated, Model 15125-001   When it comes to safety on a ladder the folks at Little Giant Ladder Systems never fail to deliver.  They recently sent me their Little Giant adjustable heavy duty select step ladder model # 15125-001 to use…

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Dewalt 6 Foot Step Ladder DXL3810-06

By Robert Robillard

DeWalt  500 Pound Capacity, 6 foot Heavy Duty Fiberglass Stepladder The folks at Dewalt recently sent me a pair of Dewalt 6 Foot Step Ladder DXL3810-06 to review.   We’ve been using these fiberglass step ladders on the job site for a few weeks now and what is most impressive is that they have a 500 pound capacity. First…

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LaSquare Combination Square

By Robert Robillard

LaSquare Combination Square by LaGeese Products Before the speed square there was the combination square or fixed square.   A combination square is measuring and marking tool used for multiple situations.   Woodworkers, masons and metalworkers all use them.  The combination squares that I grew up using are composed of a ruler blade  that slides along a fixed base…

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