Rockler Vortex Dust Collector

By Robert Robillard

Rockler Dust Right Vortex 40530 Rockler’s Dust Right Vortex™, is a 10-gallon dust container that turns a shop vacuum into a two-stage dust collector.  Rockler recently sent me a Dust Right Vortex™ to evaluate and review.  Cyclone dust collectors separate the heavy wood dust debris before it passes into the vacuum filter. I found it durable, lightweight…

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Containing Remodeling Dust

By Robert Robillard

Dust Containment At The Job-Site Unlike building a new home remodeling usually means working in someones house. I find remodeling challenging and rewarding but the homeowner often finds the remodeling process annoying and a serious cramp to their lifestyle. Remodeling dust is one of those homeowner annoyances.  Dust from plaster is the worst. When remodeling,…

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Jogging Stroller Recall

By Robert Robillard

Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards Name of Product: Jogging Strollers Units: About 22,000 in the United States and 7,200 in Canada Importer: phil&teds USA Inc., of Fort Collins, CO Hazard: When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer’s finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing…

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Gerber Flik Multiplier

By Robert Robillard

A Concord Carpenter Weekly Tool Winner: Each week one lucky person will win a tool or accessory from one of the tool companies featured on my giveaway tab. Please take a moment to visit their site and come back to comment on some of your recommendations for tool giveaways. This week’s winner of my weekly tool…

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Ryobi Tek4 Headphones

By Robert Robillard

Ryobi Tek4 Audio Plus Noise Suppression Headphones  Model RP4530 Review The folks at Ryobi recently sent me their Tek4 Audio Plus Noise Suppression Headphones to evaluate and review.  I recently tested them out in the shop. The Ryobi Tek4 Audio Plus Noise Suppression Headphones feature speech amplification technology to enhance close-range conversations while suppressing loud noises,…

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DEWALT 25 Foot Tape DWHT33385

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 25 Foot Tape DWHT33385 Reaches Far with 13 Foot Blade Standout  DEWALT recently released a 1.25 inch, 25 Foot Short Tape (DWHT33385) as part of its new industrial hand tools line-up. The tape measure features an over sized end hook for high grabbing capability on job site materials, as well as 13 feet of blade standout…

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ADP Recalls Heaters

By Robert Robillard

 ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: ADP FOA series unit heaters Units: About 400 Distributor: Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss. Manufacturer: Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas or Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss. Hazard: Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame…

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GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

By Robert Robillard

GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers 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. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to…

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