Carpenter and photographer Ethan Bickford. We like to have fun!
Concord Carpenter Workshop News
Hi Guys,
This past week we've been busy working our shop finishing our 18v and 36v circular saw head-to-head testing.
While some of the results were expected we did have a dark horse in the race. Any quesses? Check out our Head-to-Head Facebook photo album.
Time Lapse photos help determine battery charge
Here are some photos of the18 volt and 36 volt testing.
Power test - Ethan Bickford ripping LVL header stock
Phil Benevides setting up sight line testing
Top 2 performing 18v saws ran through a power test
Carpenters Josh Bordenca and Phil Benevides
At ACC we spend a lot of time writing articles to help contractor's become better leaders and more professional within their trade. We also try to give back to the community when we can.
So it should no surprise that we jumped o the opportunity to help Push America build leaders of tomorrow by serving people with disabilities today! See below.
What is Push America?
Push America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that
serves people with disabilities. Push America was founded in 1977 as the
national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity with the purpose of instilling
lifelong service in its members and enhancing the quality of life for people
with disabilities.
Push Americas core values (abilities, teamwork, empathy and integrity) while
serving others. Currently, Push America still utilizes construction and
cycling as main vehicles for impact.
Build America
The ACC crew will be helping the "Build America" program which is a six week team
event traveling the country promoting accessible recreation for people with
disabilities. From the construction of accessible amenities at camps to
wilderness adventures with athletes with disabilities.
Construction is the core
At the core of Build America is the
construction of accessible environments and camps serving the disability
community.
In six weeks, the team will build accessible fishing piers, nature
trails, climbing walls and many other amenities providing opportunities for
campers to experience everything summer camp has to offer.
Carpenter and Assistant ACC Editor, Phil Benevides, participated in the Journey of Hope, as a summer team event.
What they will accomplish!
Throughout the
summer, the team will log over 4,000 man hours, save camps and communities
$50,000 in labor costs, over $30,000 in materials expenses and impact the lives
of thousands of people with disabilities.
There is no experience like Build America and being able to
leave a tangible product after departing a camp or community sets this event
apart from all other events.
How You Can Help Concord Carpenter
Help Build America
This June Build America will start their program and trek in Boston. The crew at Concord Carpenter is excited to be able to instruct the Build America teammates on tool usage and tool safety.
The next several newsletters will be covering the Build America program and asking for tool donation and monetary donations through Build Americas donation portal.
We will follow the Build America trek throughout the Summer months and documenting their efforts and projects on the ACC website, social media and here on this newsletter.
It's going to be a fun, exciting trek and a worthwhile cause - get involved!
It is our hope, that if every newsletter subscriber donated just $10 and every tool manufacturer donated tools, we could support the Build America team like to the level of awe-inspiring!
Help Build America?
I have included a link to a 4 question survey. Please click here if you are even remotely interested in helping us on this project.
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