A walk behind worm drive concrete saw? Now that’s not something you hear every day. That’s because Skilsaw’s new Medusaw walk behind worm drive concrete saw (SPT79A-10) is the only walk behind worm drive concrete saw on the market! Pretty cool, huh? We agree. Same Great Saw, New Walk Behind Design Skilsaw Medusaw Concrete Saw…
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7 Tips And Tricks For Finishing Concrete And The Tools You Will Need
Watching someone pour and finish concrete is much different from finishing it yourself. You know you’ll need concrete, a shovel, and a trowel, but what else should you use? The intricacies of properly and professionally finishing concrete take time to master, so it’s okay for even the experienced general contractor to read up on techniques…
DeWalt Perform and Protect Dustless Solutions
DeWalt tools help you stay in compliance with OSHA Table 1 by protecting workers from respirable silica dust and other workplace hazards. The heart of silica dust protection for DeWalt is their dust extractor, but when combined with industry leading tool and dust extractor accessory performance, they have multiple compliant solutions for every task on…
Bosch and 3M Team Up for Silica Dust Protection
Preventing and protecting your workers from silica dust is getting easier. Prevention from respirable silica dust exposure is gaining momentum and OSHA has laid out direct actions for employers in their Table 1 directory. At the heart of protection is the combination of dust extractor, dust attachment, power tool, and personal protection equipment. Bosch Power…
Makita Silica Dust Solutions
Makita Silica dust solutions are a blend of new and existing products to keep you protected. Learn how to keep workers protected from respirable silica dust while staying compliant with the new regulations. Makita has developed a full line approach to protecting workers from respirable silica dust and it all revolves around their dust extractors,…
Bosch GBH18V-26 Cordless Rotary Hammer Review
The Bosch GBH18V-26 isn’t just any cordless rotary hammer. The rotary hammer is the workhorse of any construction site, providing the power and torque to drill and chisel in concrete and masonry materials. But the real differentiator among these power tools is putting all of that performance in a package that delivers great power at…
Bosch Concrete Dust Collection Review
The adage about cracking a few eggs to make an omelet rings true to anyone who has ever had to remodel or fix anything. Mess is the inevitable result of almost all types of construction and remodeling, especially when concrete is involved. Check out how BOSCH dust collection solutions help you clean up dust and…
Being OSHA Compliant With The New Crystalline Silica Rule
OSHA is issuing two new standards to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The first for construction will be in effect on September 23, 2017* and the other is for General Industry and Maritime which will be in effect on June 23, 2018. Here is what you need to be OSHA compliant. Why…
11 Reasons You Should Buy A MBW Plate Compactor Now
We’ve complied 11 reasons you’re going to want to have a MBW plate compactor: 1) Large eccentric weight provides high amplitude, impact energy and travel speed 2) Low eccentric frequency offers longer life to bearings and components 3) Stress relieved steel plate housings are crack resistant and provide long wear 4) Aluminum exciter housing with cooling…
OSHA’s Silica Dust Rule
What Is OSHA’s Rule On Silica Dust? OSHA has set September 23, 2017* as the date by which all construction employers must comply with new standards to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica that took effect earlier this year. Silica dust is encountered on construction sites in construction material such as concrete, brick,…