Masonry Magazine April 1995 Page. 37
PRODUCT UPDATE
DUST COLLECTOR
Designed to be worn as a backpack, compact and lightweight dust collector draws the resultant dust right at the power source during power tool operation, utilizing its dust extraction attachments. Unit can also be hung from a built-in hook. Power tools plug directly into the built-in receptacle on the unit, which begins operation immediately when the power tool is turned on. Makita USA, 14930 Northam Street, LaMirada, CA 90638.
MORTAR NET
Specifically designed to work in conjunction with standard masonry cavity wall weep hole/flashing construction, mortar net is made of high strength, woven plastic mesh cut in a trapezoidal peak and valley shape. As wet mortar drops off the inside of the exterior wythe during construction, the net prevents it from clogging weep holes by catching and suspending it above the weep holes and flashing. Mortar Net, 3646 Ridge Road, Highland, IN 46322.
DIGITAL RULE
Digital tape measure has the ability to display feet-inches-fractions, or centimeters in large digital figures; freeze a measurement in memory; convert between English and Metric readings; automatically add the length of its case to an inside measure; reset to a zero reading at any blade position; and calibrate and shut itself off. L.S. Starrett Company, 121 Crescent St., Athol, MA 01331.
SAW
Lightweight portable saw uses a twelve inch blade, rotates at speeds up to 5100 RPM, achieving four horsepower and weighs only 20.5 pounds. It has an air cooled two stroke engine with a three stage air filter and an optional wet cut kit. The cutting depth is four inches. Stow Manufacturing Company, Box 490, Binghamton, NY 13902.
FINISHING TROWEL
Trowel features a resilient handle, carbon steel blade, full handle shank and rivet construction which prevents embrittlement due to welding. Marshalltown Trowel. Box 738, Marshalltown, IA 50158.
ESTIMATING SOFTWARE
Software is voice activated and converts American measurement to metric. It also features Windows compatibility and allows markup on individual bid items as well as individual vendors and subcontractors. Grantlun Corporation, 2066 East Centennial Circle, Suite 107, Tempe, AZ 85284.
ANTI-GRAFITTI PROTECTION
Protective coating is a clear, non-glossy, one part product that prevents graffiti materials from penetrating most interior and exterior building surfaces. Dries to a clear, virtually invisible film that can be removed with graffiti on it, leaving the surface below clean. Rainguard Products Company, 818 West Hyde Park Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90302.
CHAMFERED PAVER
4" x 8" chamfered paver is claimed to be the only wood-mould paver in the brick industry with a beveled edge. Besides being aesthetically pleasing, the new design enhances the technical aspect of brick paving, such as reduced chippage and ease of installation. Redland Brick, 15718 Clear Spring Road, Box 160, Williamsport, MD 21795.
MORTAR GUN
State-of-the-art mortar gun holds up to 12 gallon of prepared mortar in a tough polyurethane body with a variable speed power element. Seven pound gun features shoulder straps which permits easy movement. Can be flushed with water for easy clean up. Burns and Russell, Box 6063, Baltimore, MD 21231.
ADHESIVE ANCHOR
Can be installed with standard straight-cut threaded rod, instead of special chisel-pointed rod-and eliminates the need to rotate the rod with special tools at a pre-set speed. The two-part glass capsule contains pre-measured amounts of hardener and quartz aggregate in the upper portion, and epoxy acrylate resin in the lower part. Ideal for anchoring in solid base materials such as concrete, brick, marble or granite, and is available in sizes of 38", 12", 56", 34" and 1". Rawplug, 200 Petersonville Rd., New Rochelle, NY 10802.
FINSTROM
"Why am I turning down the job? For starters, I don't know where I'll get Lincoln Log vents..."
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