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It occurred to the owner of Arcus that there must be an easier way to make contoured cuts than with a router. A few hours later, she was rolling a rimless, contoured salad plate on its edge, watching as it traced a perfectly smooth, contoured path. Thus, the Arcus Contoured Blade was born.
Decorative concrete contractor Tom Ralston has probably never met you, but even so, he suspects you’re waiting too long before cutting your control joints. “Saw-cutting concrete is usually done long after the concrete has been poured or has set up,” he says. “It’s kind of like locking the gate after the horse has left.”
Cheng Concrete announced the winners of its fourth annual Members’ Circle of Distinction Design Challenge at the 2008 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas last January. More than 100 entries were received for the contest from 25 states as well as Canada, Mexico, and England.
Levetec’s Extrema Edging machine uses a 220-volt, 2-horsepower mono-phase motor to power an edger suitable for professional applications. Two counter-rotating grinding elements operate at 1,200-2,300 rpm, while a 360-degree steering handle allows the operator to grind edges right up to the wall. The incorporated vacuum port allows for virtually dust-free […]
Kraft Tool Co. offers the new Buckeye Straightedge. This one-man straightedge is made for striking off or leveling concrete, sand and other building materials. It is available in six sizes, ranging from 4 feet to 12 feet. A top-reading springloaded level vial allows easy on-the-job adjustments. It is made of […]
Peter Wagner is the new director of marketing and sales support for L&M Construction Chemicals. Wagner’s focus will be on L&M’s Performance Flooring Systems, which include the FGS PermaShine Polished Concrete System along with L&M’s Vivid Dyes, dry-shake toppings and joint fillers. Besides his marketing responsibilities, Wagner will research and […]
Lidie’s Specialty Tools of Redding, Calif., is selling the SR Bucket Clamp, a new tool for holding a 5-gallon bucket safely in place while mixing resistant materials with an electric drill. The SR Bucket Clamp helps mix two-part epoxies, stucco and pre-cast concrete. Giving the worker full control of the […]
The Concrete Industry Management program, a business-intensive program that awards students with a fouryear Bachelor of Science degree, has named David L. Vickers as the interim executive director of the CIM National Steering Committee. Vickers, an advisor to the cement and concrete industry, replaces Earl Keese, the first executive director […]
Latta’s Concrete Floor Grinder combines advanced technology with a patented grinder design for preparing or polishing any old or new concrete surface. The Concrete Floor Grinder uses a three-head planetary design for an even finish when doing anything from rough grinding to high-gloss polishing. The grinder is available in three […]
Insulfoam has introduced R-Tech BG (Below Grade), a rigid foundation insulation designed to provide superior strength and lasting performance in foundations and below-grade applications. R-Tech BG provides compressive strength, job-site impact resistance and point-load forgiveness, and protects against insects and water infiltration. Enhanced strength ensures resistance to both short-term and […]
