Tools & Equipment
The right tools and equipment can be the winning combination for a successful project.
Choosing the Best Blade for the Concrete Task
Diamonds may be forever in jewelry and James Bond movies, but when it comes to the workaday world, not so much. If they were, a good diamond saw blade could be passed on from father to son.
World of Concrete 2018 Annual Rite of Winter was Ripe with Innovation
World of Concrete 2018 exceeded everyone’s expectations in January by attracting more than 58,000 registered professionals and nearly 1,600 participating companies, including about 300 brand-new exhibitors. The 43rd such show to date, the signature event encompassed almost 750,000 square feet of exhibit space, of which Decorative Concrete LIVE! claimed nearly […]
The Rundown on Concrete Polishing Machines
In this Tooling section, Concrete Decor magazine focused on walk-behind models, handheld models, edgers and other tools that can be helpful to decorative contractors on small and medium-sized jobs.
Bosch GBH2-28L 1-1/8 inch Bulldog Xtreme Max SDS-plus Rotary Hammer offers 8.5 amps of power
The Bosch GBH2-28L rotary hammer merits its place in the long line of legendary Bosch Bulldogs.
Allen introduces Mechanical Super Pro Rider
The Allen MSP 445 is a new mechanical-drive riding trowel in the Mechanical Super Pro series from Allen Engineering Corp. Features include a 40-horsepower engine, new torque-converter clutch system and an improved weight-to-horsepower ratio. The machine also offers manual steering and pitch controls, rotor speeds of up to 165 revolutions […]
Polypropylene brush for use on the Wagman Revolution System
Wagman Metal Products Inc., the global leader in power trowel replacement blades, pans and innovative trowel attachments for scrubbing, stripping, and polishing, introduces a new polypropylene brush.
Pearl Abrasive Concrete Crack-Chaser Blade
The Crack-Chaser Blade from Pearl Abrasive Company was designed for more efficient cleaning, routing and repairing of cracks in concrete. The diamond segments are sintered to the core in a V-shaped pattern, leaving a clean groove for filling.
Engrave-A-Crete’s The Mongoose Concrete Engraver
The Mongoose 411, from Engrave-a-Crete, is a compact engraving saw with a powerful, high-rpm motor. Designed specifically for decorative concrete, it will enable you to easily cut beautiful patterns and designs with great accuracy, whether you’re making straight lines or circles.
The Portable Hippo Mixer for Easy Concrete Transport
The Hippo Mixer’s easy tilt feature allows contractors to mix, transport and pour materials with unparalleled ease. With a mixing capacity of roughly 18 gallons (or 240 lbs), its high torque, 16-amp, two-speed motor makes it a natural for mixing self-leveling materials more productively while reducing operator fatigue.
