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May/June 2007
issue of
Contractor Tools and Supplies
 Cover
Story
Going
with the grain
As ethanol plants pop
up across the Midwest like corn in the spring, they are creating a
huge construction drive that’s helping revive the economy in the
Midwest...
Editorial
Play to peer
pressure
Articles
Safe storage
Jobsite boxes, trailers and truck boxes can prevent would-be
thieves from snatching your tools and supplies...
Storage
in 3-D
Outfitting service vans
can be excruciating, especially when dealing with various van
models, shelving and storage options and trades...
Building on
brownfields
Any jobsite that
requires demolition or redevelopment carries the potential label of
“brownfield.” Here are some basics to navigating brownfield sites...
The fury over slurry
Wet concrete cutting
creates a water/slurry cocktail that government agencies are finding
increasingly objectionable. Here are ways to manage it...
Hitting the gas
The power and versatility of “gas” fuel-cell-powered nailers
continues to expand. This year, contractors will have more tool,
fastener and application choices than ever...
Nerves of STEAL
Take steps to make
jobsite theft more difficult. Here’s how...
What’s new in safety
products
The competitive world of
safety tools and supplies means that manufacturers are always on the
lookout for new products that can help contractors work more safely...
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Hot products this month: |
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Trailer-mounted boom lift
 The
Tow-Pro T500J from JLG is a trailer-mounted boom lift that
has a 50' platform height, proven telescopic boom, 500 lb.
capacity and a 4' jib for access to hard-to-reach areas.
Tasks are handled with strength and reliability. An
accessory mounting tray accommodates a customer-provided
generator, air compressor or pressure washer for added
productivity.
Item 136 |
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 Steel
erection tool
Indusco Wire Rope and Fittings offers the EZ Bob, the only
vertical alignment tool with telescoping action. It has a
quality extruded aluminum shaft, plumb bob and string,
aluminum base with offset and magnetic head. The easy-to-use
EZ-Bob can be attached, adjusted and handled by one worker.
EZ-Bob is an essential tool on any steel erection job.
Item 141 |
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 Long
high-load anchors
The long carbon-steel Wedge-Bolt from Powers Fasteners is
ideal for hold-down hardware used to attach wood and metal
framing to concrete foundations. These anchors are can take
high-load applications even when installed near the edge of
a concrete slab and are useful in forming where the option
for a removable anchor is desired. The anchors quickly
installs with an impact wrench and is suitable for use in
pressure-treated lumber.
Item 145 |
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 Concrete
forming panels
Ainsworth Engineered Pourform HDO concrete panels are
designed to provide exceptional strength, rigidity and
dimensional stability for architectural finish concrete
forms. They have an exceptionally hard, abrasion- and
moisture-resistant surface that provides maximum panel
reuse. The high-density overlay (HDO) protects the wood
substrate from alkali solution and water exposure. The
panels are also easier to strip from concrete surfaces and
minimize concrete build-up, physical damage and the need for
repair. Item 149 |
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