Getting started on your first rebar tying project as a professional contractor or construction worker? If you’re considering manually tying rebar, you might want to reconsider. Instead, get a high-quality rebar tier to save you time, stress, and a lot of pain. The learning curve for using a rebar tie gun is not terribly steep, and the demand is going to be intense out there. An …
The market for hydraulic crimping tools is become more and more saturated every year. There are a lot of cheap knock-offs of some very good branding of hydraulic crimpers. We’ve provided this list as a solid overview of the best hydraulic crimping tools, everything from cheaper knock-offs (that still work well) to the name brand crimping tools you know and trust. Hydraulic Crimping Tools No …
Of all the pieces of equipment, on all the job sites, in the entire world, you’d probably never pick air compressors to be the quietest. But finding a quiet air compressor that allows you to get your work done quickly and effectively while not shaking the neighbors out of their beds, is just a mouse click away. Every job site and project is different and …
It doesn’t matter whether you’re tightening bolts or nut-busting, having the best impact wrench in your arsenal will always improve efficiency. As a construction worker working with heavy equipment, performing regular maintenance, or working a major construction project, this is especially true. The only problem is choosing the right impact wrench that best suits the job you perform. Here you’ll find a range of options, …
It’s been said that, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” This is certainly the case when it comes to old wire. There is a ton of wire out there (especially copper wire) getting trashed which could be scrapped and recycled. Not only is it better for the environment but it’s a great way to make a quick buck. Manual wire stripping is pretty straightforward, but …
Hydraulic hose crimping tools allow you to make industrial quality hose assemblies both easily and efficiently. The best hydraulic hose crimping tools should allow you to crimp fittings to the exact diameter reliably. A top-ranked hose crimper should be easy to operate and last for many years to come. You want a hose crimper that will give you accurate crimps every time the crimper is …
Compacting soil is not a glamorous job. Your client wants to see foundations being built, driveways being poured and courses of bricks stacking up, not some guy mashing the soil down. It has to be done before you can start, though. The sooner you finish the task of soil compaction, the sooner you can start with the rest of the project. For areas too small …
Grease guns are amazing tools that were invented more than 100 years ago and still widely used in many industries including automotive, construction, and agriculture. Even more surprising, the best grease guns on the market today still consist of mostly the same design using a connector, hose, and pump. While modifications have made them much more complex, the basic function of the grease gun is …
Benchtop jointers are one of those woodworking tools that there is a lot of discussion about. Some carpenters say you don’t need one, some say you do. If you’re going to get a wood jointer, you might as well get the best jointer you can buy. Determining whether you need a benchtop jointer or not, that’s ultimately up to you. However, we hope to give …
If you have to ask what a Sawzall is, you probably don’t need one. If you don’t know that you sound way cooler if you call it a reciprocating saw, you probably don’t need one. But if you do know what a Sawzall is, you know you need the best. So, if you’re in construction, remodeling, plumbing, carpentry, electrical work or demolition work, you need …
