Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

CJ Hoppes from Edwardsville, Illinois won this giveaway!  Congrats CH!! Newsletter Subscriber Giveaway The folks at Bosch have generously agreed to give one of their NEW 23 Gauge  pin nailers to one of my newsletter subscribers. The  Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer has some really nice features  and at  a price point of $ 159.00 it’s…

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CST Berger RL25 Self-leveling Rotary Laser

By Robert Robillard

CST/berger Self-Leveling Rotary Laser Offers Precision and Durability on the Jobsite CST / Berger has introduced the new CST Berger RL25 Self-leveling Rotary Laser that has been engineered to improve the quality of exterior construction projects like; grading, structure leveling, drainage and excavating job site applications. A few new features like single axis slope control and glass-enclosed top…

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Milwaukee 2012 Media Event

By Robert Robillard

New Milwaukee Tools Sneak Peek At My Favorites If you follow AConcordCarpenter on Facebook you most likely saw a ton of coverage from the Milwaukee 2012 Media Event.   I spend a few days in Milwaukee looking and and playing with their most recent tool releases.  Many of these products that will be launching in the…

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Attaching Decking to Metal Deck Framing

By Robert Robillard

Metal Joist Framing Systems A major new trend in the decking industry is the growing use of metal joist framing systems. While treated lumber will remain the most common substructure for residential decks in the near future, builders and homeowners now have the option of using steel and aluminum deck framing systems, which have several…

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Milwaukee 2604-22 vs Makita LXPH05 Brushless Hammer Drill Testing

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 2604-22 vs Makita LXPH05 Head to Head Testing: Years ago I used my cordless drill for drilling light duty holes and occasional light duty fastening. Let’s face it, that’s all they could really do. Today, cordless drills and drivers comprise almost 99 percent of my drilling and driving applications. It’s amazing how much torque,…

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Installing a Shower Head In A Cold Exterior Wall

By Robert Robillard

Plumbing In Cold Walls: I live and work in the Northeast, metro Boston area.   When remodeling or building construction we take measures to design and install all plumbing lines inside interior walls and avoid the exterior wall due to the reality of them freezing. I don’t care how well you wrap a pipe and surround…

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2012 Bosch Media Event

By Robert Robillard

  New Bosch Tools For 2012: The folks at Bosch are focusing on end users that work with Concrete, Woodworking, General Construction & measurement.  I just got back from the 2012 Bosch Media Event and have a few favorites to share with you. Near and dear to my heart is any tool that allows me to travel…

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Milwaukee 2 1/4HP EVS Router

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Heavy Duty Router Review: The folks at Milwaukee recently send me their Milwaukee 2-1/4 EVS Router to review.   I recently took this router to the job site as well as used it it the workshop to see how she fared. What attracted me to this router was the versatility of the 2 1/4 horsepower motor, it…

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