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4 Tools That Are Helpful to Have When Cutting Drywall

Construction Marketing

The good thing about the knife is that you are free to change the blade, which sits safely within the arm when not in use. All you have to do is snap the blade’s arm whenever you require using the knife. Beware of the blade at all times; it is advisable that you wear some gloves during cutting. Drywall cutting saw.

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7 Must-Have Carpentry Power Tools For DIY Success

Construction Marketing

Tables saws are rotary saw blades in a worktable. Cutting Grooves And Rabbets: Since table saws provide enough space, you can use them in cutting out the portions toward the center of the board which is grooves, and the far edges of a panel or rabbets. It may also take more time and effort to finish a DIY project.

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Cool Tools: World’s First Dry Cut 7-1/2” Portable Tile Saw

Construction Junkie

Reducing dust when cutting tile is important for many reasons (including safety and cleanliness), but wet tile saws can be a pain to use, with the slurry created spraying all around the work station and cold weather making the saw much more difficult to use outside. The on-board vacuum also helps air cool the blade.

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OSHRC rules on “unexpected energization” in LOTO standard

FDR Safety

was cited for a serious violation regarding the company’s practices for changing band saw blades. But Alro said that the standard could not be applied because there was no possibility of unexpected energization during the blade change. The decision stemmed from a case in which Alro Steel Corp.

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Key Tips for Diamond Blade Maintenance

Construction Business Owner

Most blade problems that arise in the field result from using the wrong blade for the job, using the blade improperly or equipment problems. For the purpose of this article, assume the equipment and diamond tooling are used on a walk-behind saw.

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Some vital points to make saw cuts in concrete

Construction Cost Estimating

The purpose of saw cuts is to make control joints in concrete to facilitate managing cracks which may occur because of shrinkage. So, the timing of saw cuts should be maintained properly. It also produces undo wear on diamond concrete saw blades. In cooler weather, sawing should not commence for 12 hours after pouring.

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Product Snapshot: Saw Blade and Truck Chassis

ENR Construction

DEWALT has updated its line of construction saw blades.