
Robert Robillard is a remodeler, general contractor, and principal of a carpentry and renovation business located in Concord, Massachusetts, and serves as the Editor of Tool Box Buzz and founding editor of A Concord Carpenter . Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review - Tool and Product Review - Video Channel, , where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the remodeling industry. The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!" : Read more about Rob
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By Rob Robillard
FILPOW B8 Pro Leaf Blower Review The folks at FILPOW recently approached me and asked me to review their FIILPOW B8 Pro Leaf Blower. I’ve seen this blower pop up on my Amazon feed, but up to this point have only really reviewed major tool manufacturer blowers. So we took the FILPOW B8 Pro Leaf […]
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By Rob Robillard
Werner Multi-Max Pro Ladder Review As a remodeling contractor, there are certain tools that you need, that keep you safe and solve problems. The Werner Multi-Max Pro ladder has met that bill as an all-in-one ladder. All In One: Stepladder, Extension ladder, and Leveling The Werner Multi-Max Pro makes for a super sturdy step ladder or […]
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By Rob Robillard
RIDGID 4500RV ProPack Vacuum Review The RIDGID 4.5 Gallon ProPack Wet/Dry Vacuum looks a lot like a toolbox and carries like one too. It is a 5 HP, 46 CFM, 120V, corded vacuum. This vacuum has a 4.5-gallon capacity First Impression The toolbox design is excellent portability and storage, making it ideal as a portable […]
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By Rob Robillard
GearWrench Heated Work Jacket Review Heated jackets are becoming more popular these days especially with outdoor enthusiasts and construction workers. We recently took the GearWrench heated jacket to our job site to see how well it held up. First Impression The jacket is well made of quality materials. Its outer material is a canvas and […]
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By Rob Robillard
Cordless Oscillating Multi-tool – Comparison Testing 2021 The ToolBoxBuzz Crew recently looked at twelve major brands of multi-tools and carefully planned a range of uniquely crafted tests (with some sweet custom jigs) to determine which one was the “Best Cordless Oscillating Multi-tool.” An oscillating multi-tool is a saw, scraper, sander, and grinder. The tool, as […]
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DeWALT DCD703F1 XTREME 12V MAX 5-in-1 Drill/Driver Review Last year we published our Head-to-Head on multi-head drill/ drivers. The multi-head driver-category has been around a long time, or at least there has been one multi-head compact cordless drill around for a long time and that’s the Festool CXS. As best we can tell the first […]
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New DEWALT PowerStack Battery Platform Coming DEWALT just launched a new 20V battery platform that uses stacked lithium-ion polymer pouch cell batteries. Called the PowerStack, this battery is designed to deliver a lighter, smaller, and more powerful battery. PowerStack Uses Stack Pouch Battery Cells Designed with stacked pouch battery cells instead of cylindrical cells, this […]
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Werner GLIDESAFE Extension Ladder Review We recently started using the new Werner GLIDESAFE extension ladder. This new ladder is an easy-operating extension ladder with a breakthrough innovation: a patent-pending lift-assist technology that allows you to easily raise and lower the ladder’s fly section. The Werner GLIDESAFE™ Extension Ladder provides approximately 50% assistance to raise the ladder in […]
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Metabo HPT MultiVolt 18-Guage Brad Nailer NT1850DF Review We recently tested the Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt 18-gauge brad nailer. This new nailer is touted to be 30% more compact, and 31% lighter than the previous model. The NT1850DF is part of the expanding MultiVolt system 18-volt and 36-volt power tools from Metabo HPT. The Metabo HPT Brad […]
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Kershaw Random Leek 1660RBW Knife Review As a remodeling contractor, backpacker, outdoor enthusiast, and daily carrier of a pocket knife I’m a fan of pocket knives and always appreciate a useful, well-made, and functional knife when I see one. When looking at the Kershaw Leek 1660RBW I was particularly interested in looking at several points: […]
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