Concord Carpenter # 136 Trying NOT to fall off a roof!

Published: Mon, 06/16/14

 
 

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June 10, 2014
Newsletter Issue #136 

 
 
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Robert Robillard
 
 Carpenter and Editor
 
"A full service renovation company sharing its knowledge and experience to share information and  educate on remodeling best practices."
 
 
 

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IN THIS ISSUE
 
What's new at Concord Carpenter?
Build America Update
Cordless Lawn Mower Testing,
 
Tool giveaway Update,
 
Time Management
 
Carpenter's Tip.

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Hi Guys,
 
June is starting to be a busy month for us at Concord Carpenter. 
 
Friday carpenter Phil B and I attended a "Fall Arrest" training put on by the folks at Werner Ladder Company.  It's a good thing I've had children already because those harnesses can really hurt you - during a fall.  
 
Phil B - "Hanging Around."
 
 
Not all harnesses are the same and we will use our new training to do research on a "fall arrest" harness and gear article.  Stay tuned!! 
 
 
Saturday my oldest child graduated high school and will be attending Elon University in NC in the fall.   Two sisters will follow his lead, spread apart two years!
 
For our sons graduation party we rented a dunk tank.  It was a huge hit with the kids and a first for my wife and I - we can check that off the list!
 
 
This Sunday the 22nd the Concord Carpenter Crew will set up our "training barn" and performing a "dry run" for our Build America [BAM] training.
 
On June 24th we will be receiving the $12,000 in tool donations from Dewalt, Milwaukee and Stanley to present to the BAM team!
 
 
 
The BAM training will happen on June 27-28th and the ACC Crew will continue to follow the BAM team as they travel south, over the next six weeks, working with and helping people with disabilities.
 
 

Cordless Lawn Mower Head-2-Head Tesing

Cordless Lawn Mowers are quickly taking over the lawn and gardens section in stores, we tested several of the leading brands and find out who makes the best Cordless Lawn Mower.

Why did we test cordless mowers?

Cordless Lawn Mowers are being touted for being quieter, odorless, and nearly maintenance free.  Many of our readers have asked for this comparison so Todd Fratzel, from ToolBoxBuzz.com, and I spent a weekend testing.      
 
 
 
 
 

  Winner of Father's Day Giveaway

Congratulations to Chuck Earnhart, a cabinet maker, from Cottonwood CA who won the two DEWALT lighting solutions
 
Chuck I hope you enjoy the 20 volt hand held LED and Multi-port LED area light.   These tools are not even in the stores yet - you'll be one of the first to enjoy them!
 
 


Who Has Time?

Being a good mechanic in your trade is important for your reputation, as is how well you operate your business.
 
Returning phone calls, getting estimates done in a timely manner, and sending professional looking invoices all matter for your brand.
 
In addition to your job-site work, this "office" stuff takes time.   Managing one's time can be a difficult task for some and easy for others. For me time management and staying on task at times can be difficult.  Being productive and still having time to do things we enjoy can happen if we work at it.  
 
Here are a few key ideas:
 
  • Make a to-do-list
  • Stay focused
  • Keep moving
  • Break it down
  • Delegate

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Carpenter's Tip

In my small world of residential remodeling and carpentry I always find myself in need or a pair, or more accurately, several pairs of job site sawhorses.  

As I get older I find myself becoming a sawhorse snob. I want my sawhorses to be strong, but not too heavy, super portable, durable, lightweight and able to transport easily. Sounds easy right?
 
 
 

 


 
 

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