Concord Carpenter Workshop News
Hi Guys,
Man the summer goes by fast! It's always the busiest time for us, but we still have to stay focused, and try to line up work for the fall and dreaded winter doldrum months.
We are a few weeks away from merging the ConcordCarpenter and ToolBoxBuzz newsletters. The final product will be better than ever - promise!!
This month we published a half dozen, outstanding articles, and
reviews that may interest you.
Some of them are below and the rest can be seen on the ConcordCarpetner website!
Check them out and feel free to send me an email with feedback or article ideas. Thanks
~ ROB
How We Build Window Boxes |
The use of window boxes dates as far back as the first century B.C in ancient Rome where they were used to keep small gardens for cooking herbs, medicinal herbs, and flowers for rituals and decoration.
Among the lower classes, in small villas where peasants had little
gardening space, many people grew the plants they needed in window boxes.
This article will explain how to build a cedar window box and customize the dimensions to fit your desired window space |
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READ MORE ON WINDOW BOXES
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RIDGID HYPERDRIVE 18V Brushless 18 Gauge 2-1/8” Brad Nailer
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I’ve been saying for awhile not that RIDGID should come out with a more robust version of the Ryobi cordless brad nailer.
Cordless tool technology is containing to advance to the point of “cutting the cord,” and now the “air hoses” too. Cordless air nailer technology eliminates the need for a compressor, air hoses or
expensive gas cartridges. This means faster setup and easier maneuvering on the job site and less stuff to carry and store in your truck.
Have I got your attention yet?
RIDGID just released a cordless nailer that can install up to 2,600 linear feet of trim with 2,000 18 gauge brad nails per battery charge. How’s that for run-time?
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SEE DETAILED REVIEW & WATCH VIDEO
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How To Make Birch Wedding Table Card Holders
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These charming holders are made of real birch branches, and are perfect for decorating tables whether detailing seating for guests, identifying names or labeling food entrees.
Birch lends a rustic quality to your tablescape, décor and or rustic theme.
This article will explain how to make birch wedding card holders
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If I started a sentence with the following; twenty fraternity brothers from Pi Kappa Phi got together for the whole summer to . . . The majority of people would assume, party hard, cause trouble or worse.
Build America 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, the Build
America team is dedicated to improving true human ability.
Click on the link below to read UMass student, Nick Julian's insight on our training. Nick participated in Build America serving as the team’s Logistics Coordinator and has received 2 years of our tool safety training.
Click here to see a detailed version of our Build America training with photo gallery
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Home Improvement Meets Self Improvement
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Volunteers with little to no construction experience change lives and learn skills that will serve them as future homeowners.
When you picture a pack of fraternity brothers traveling around the country doing construction work, you’re probably tempted to imagine the Hollywood version — a
beer- and testosterone-fueled road trip, “Animal House” with power tools. With Pi Kappa Phi, it’s a tale of dedication, inspiration, and service.
Since the late 1970s, members of the fraternity have been building accessible play spaces and recreational structures for the disabled as part of a volunteer program now called Build America.
Over the course of this summer, two dozen or so fraternity members will travel the country visiting camps for people with disabilities. They’ll build accessible nature trails, repair roofs or decks, and forge lasting bonds with disabled campers
reveling in the joys of summer.
READ BOSTON GLOBE ARTICLE ON BUILD AMERICA
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Festool TSC 55 Cordless Brushless Track Saw
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The new Festool TSC 55 Cordless Track Saw 561 702 is a real nice addition to the Festool cordless line.
Complete with all of the features of their corded saw, [See our track saw Head to Head test] with easy-to-read dual-depth scale for cuts on or off the guide rail, the TSC 55 allows you to cut the cord without losing the versatility, and precision your accustomed
to.
READ TOOL REVIEW HERE
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