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Cut it, scrape it, tie it and clean it; Makita has a tool for almost everything concrete related
During the recent World of Concrete show, Makita had a wide variety of battery powered tools on hand at its booth. Here’s what caught our eye. For comfortable, cord-free demolition, the new Makita 18 volt Power scraper (XKH01) accepts SDS-plus bits and features Makita anti-vibration technology. The vibration absorbing housing moves independently of the hammer system […]
March 10, 2020
Gear
VIDEO > Reviewing Cat’s Kinetic Ice+ Boots’ Vibram Ice Traction, Insulation from the Arctic Circle
Recently I had a chance to test out some cold weather boots and gloves in Alaska—north of the Arctic Circle in fact—in temps as low as -30 degrees. Yeah, that’s cold. And yeah, I’m glad I had these boots. The boots are a new product offering from Cat Footwear called the Cat Kinetic Ice +. […]
March 6, 2020
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Construction Equipment
VIDEO > Hilti TE 500-A36 is the first cordless breaker: Makes destruction easier, can be paired with cordless backpack dust collector
Hilti used the World of Concrete to debut what it calls the world’s first cordless breaker, the TE 500-A36. The 36-volt battery powered tool uses the company’s Active Vibration Reduction (AVR) technology to reduce vibration by more than 30 percent. It weighs 17.4 pounds but an adjustable, ergonomic D-handle on the port side helps keep […]
February 18, 2020
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VMAC to display Multifunction Power System, stacked air compressor at ConExpo 2020
VMAC, located in booth B8707 in the ConExpo Bronze Lot, will display its 6-in-1 Multifunction Power System with a Cat C1.1 engine. Users can turn off their truck engine while on the jobsite, and the system automatically idles the Cat engine up and down and turns it on and off with air demand. (You can […]
February 7, 2020
Construction Equipment
Atlas Copco’s new XAS 950 air compressor logs 15% fuel savings
The XAS 950 portable air compressor from Atlas Copco features new technology that matches the compressor’s engine speed, power and torque with air demand. Called pressure adjusted through cognitive electronics, or PACE, the technology leads to a 15 to 20 percent increase in fuel savings, the company says. The technology also enables the compressor a […]
December 26, 2019
Gear
12th Day of Construction Gifts: Danner Stronghold boots
Our resident boot reviewer Tom Jackson recently said Danner’s Stronghold boots may be the best boots he’s ever worn. With that in mind, we had to include these in our 2019 list of gift recommendations. These lightweight boots are comfortable out of the box and made from waterproof full grain leather with a Vibram SPE […]
December 23, 2019
Gear
11th Day of Construction Gifts: Show off your machine operation skills with a GoPro
One of our favorite pastimes is cruising YouTube for good operation footage. And if you’ve ever seen those videos and thought “I’m better than that guy,” all you need to bring some added exposure to your operation game is a GoPro. GoPro’s latest model is the Hero8 Black. It’s not cheap at around $350, but […]
December 20, 2019
Trucks
10th Day of Construction Gifts: Support the team, protect your legs with ShinShield tow hitch covers
If you haven’t barked your shin on a truck trailer hitch well…you probably don’t work in construction. But for those who do there is protection available. Hitch Solutions offers these extra-large ShinShield tow hitch covers to protect your legs from those exceedingly painful encounters. They are made from automotive grade polymers and can withstand trailer […]
December 19, 2019
Gear
9th Day of Construction Gifts: A rechargeable hard hat light from Milwaukee
Construction professionals need light to do their job. But at certain times of the year and in certain tight spots, light is hard to come by. Which is why having a dependable hard hat light is important. And both of these choices from Milwaukee are rechargeable, meaning you never have to worry about replacing the […]
December 18, 2019
Gear
REVIEW: Danner Stronghold boots may be the best I’ve found yet
If you’re looking for a boot to buy yourself this winter, or to buy for your favorite construction worker for Christmas, check out the new Danner Stronghold line. I’ve been wearing a pair now for about two months and so far they’ve more than exceeded my expectations. The first thing you notice about the Stronghold […]
December 17, 2019
Gear
8th Day of Construction Gifts: Smartish Kung Fu Grip or Speck Presidio Pro smartphone cases
What better way to show someone you care about them than to provide protection for their most prized possession? Both of these case recommendations are affordable and both are made for variety of iPhones and Android devices. First up is the Smartish Kung Fu Grip. This is a great all-around case, providing good protection, easy […]
December 17, 2019
Gear
7th Day of Construction Gifts: Crescent Tradesman Backpack tool bag
Several of the construction professionals and technicians we know have started carrying around tool backpacks rather than tool bags. But you don’t want to use the old Jansport in your closet for something like this. You want something purpose built for protecting your investment and standing up to the harsh environment of a job site. […]
December 16, 2019
Construction Equipment
6th Day of Construction Gifts: Lego Technic Liebherr R 9800 is a highly detailed, remote control replica model excavator
If you want to give the equipment-crazed person in your life a gift that will keep on giving for quite some time, consider this incredible new Liebherr R 9800 Lego Technic set. With 4,108 pieces and seven motors on board, this R 9800 is a highly-detailed replica model of Liebherr’s real life mining excavator. Not […]
December 13, 2019
Pickups
5th Day of Construction Gifts: Work hard, play hard with Yakima’s Overhaul HD
With a 500 pound weight limit on-road (300 pounds off-road) the Yakima Overhaul HD adjustable bed rack for trucks can carry ladders, lumber and drywall Monday—Friday and surfboards’ kayaks and other watercraft when the weekend rolls around. The aluminum construction is powder-coat finished for durability and a keyed locking system prevents theft. The height of […]
December 12, 2019
Gear
4th Day of Construction Gifts: Construction Site on Christmas Night children’s book
Every year while gathering gift ideas for this guide, I heavily consider reserving an annual spot just for Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site. It is an extremely sweet bedtime story for kids that is beautifully illustrated and fun for moms and dads to read. We featured it in our 2015 guide and if you haven’t already, do yourself […]
December 11, 2019
Gear
3rd Day of Construction Gifts: Make a statement with operator-themed workwear
If your favorite equipment operator has a bit of attitude, why not let it shine with a comfortable pullover hoodie? The one pictured above retails for about $32 on Amazon and comes in black, two shades of blue, dark heather and heather gray. Small to 2XL. Â < 2nd Day 4th Day >>
December 10, 2019
Gear
2nd Day of Construction Gifts: Oakley ANSI-certified safety sunglasses
Protect the eyes of your favorite construction professional with one of these two pairs of stylish and rugged Oakley sunglasses. Both pairs can be bought from Oakley’s online Standard Issue store. First up is the Ballistic M Frame 2.0 Strike. According to Oakley, these glasses meet ANSI Z87.1 industrial standards for high-mass and high-velocity impact protection. […]
December 6, 2019
Construction Equipment
New Kaeser M55PE air compressor runs up to 10 hours on one tank
Kaeser says its new M55PE Mobilair compressor is ideal for construction, demolition and other heavy-duty tasks and is able to run 10 hours without refueling. The compressor produces up to 185 cubic feet per minute at 100 psig, and it can be adjusted to 125 psig. It runs on a Tier 4 Final Kubota diesel […]
December 6, 2019
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