Masonry Magazine April 2009 Page. 25

Words: LEED AP, Douglas Ogurek
Masonry Magazine April 2009 Page. 25

Masonry Magazine April 2009 Page. 25
The King of the Concrete Jungle

TS 410 STIHL Cutquik
The X2 Air Filtration System extends the life of filters for up to a year. The newly redesigned anti-vibration system reduces vibration up to 43% over previous models. Both systems allow you to work longer with a powerful and fuel-efficient, low-emission engine. Comes with 12" wheel.

TS 420 STIHL Cutquik
Includes all of the technologically advanced features as the TS 410 STIHL Cutquik cut-off machine, but with a 14" wheel.

TS 700 STIHL Curtquik
Equipped with the X2 Air Filtration System, this machine is designed for extended service cutting. It features a five-point vibration control system, integrated water attachment and a durable polymer protective housing. Comes with 14" wheel.

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Addison
McCann Industries, Inc
540 S. Rottwing Road

Cedar Rapids, IA
Campbell Supply Co
2127 N. Towne Lane NE

Chicago
'Leary's Contractors
4554 W North Ave.
(773) 252-4800

Chicago
Tarek & Son's
0121850-130

Chicago
Way-Ken Supply Co.
4640 W. Bent Ave
(773)280-2413

Crystal Lake, IL
Lae Jeruan Sales Co., Inc.
101 W. Tema Cotta Ave

DA
Gierke Robinson Co
3829 West River Road

Dubuque, A
J&R Supply Inc
220 Frontress Lake Food
15247-4501

East Peoria, IL
01 W. Washington
03051694-9898
MVS93MAG22-670784
Number 1 Worldwide
Bracing Systems, Inc.
4N350 Did Gary Ave

Lemont L
Concrete Clinic
13009 Main St
(630) 257-5440

Morton
Mathis Kalley Const Supply
1046 W. Jefferson St

OA
Carroll Dist & Const Supply
205 South lowa Ave

Palatine, IL
Multiple Concrete Assoc
20094 N Rand Road

River GIL
Murphy Contractor Εμίρ
2420 N. River Rd.
(708)456-0900

A
Logan Contractor Supply Inc.
4101 108 St
(515) 250-0048

Warremille, L
R&J Construction Supply
30W 180 Butterf

2215 N. Green Bay R
(847)336-1205
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