New Sawtec 5-inch diamond blades are designed for use with smaller hand tools such as grout saws and saws used for surface crack repair. The blades are rated for 12,000 maximum rpm and come in a variety of widths from 0.060" to 0.375". Blades with V-shaped segments allow for better […]
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Midwest Rake Flexible Blade Smoother
Designed to work with cementitious and viscous materials, the smoother is a steel blade with round corners, angled to maximize surface impact and attached to an aluminum handle.
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Contractors Take a Shine to Polished Concrete
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