Best Power Concrete Vibrators
AVT Breaker Hammer (model HM1812) is engineered to hit like an air hammer, but with less noise and vibration. Efficient 15 AMP motor with improved hammer mechanism delivers 53.9 ft.lbs./72.8 joules of impact energy to handle the most demanding applications.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Many aching muscles later, with the job half done, I changed to the Makita HM1812X3 70lb Advanced AVT Breaker Hammer (what a mouthful)."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm a material tester and make 6in by 12in cylinders to test for strength. It honeycombs a little but cylinders make strength."
"Just be careful not to segregate the motar/gravel .This it like the 43 rd -45th Makita lxt tool we have now and in 8 years we have broken 3 ..... We dont baby any of them .. Makita is Money ,Time and convenience to us ..Makes for 6-7 hour days..... All our Jack hammers, 2"... 1 9/16 ... 1 1/8 rotor hammers, concrete saws,gas and electric... core hole/ 9"angle grinders, generators,vacuums big and small Tool are Makita and 10% Hilti I will always pick Makita first."
"This works well and actually lasts a long time (20 minutes or so with a 4 amp hour battery)."
"My wife loves it."
"Used on a concrete countertop, it made quick work of a large countertop on a single battery charge."
"I can get at her from quite a distance, helps on those nights she has had a fish dip for dinner."
"Great tool if u don't have one of these and u pour concrete your missing out ."
It has a 1- 1/8" diameter vibrator that delivers maximum consolidation power. 1- 1/8" diameter vibrator delivers maximum consolidation power.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This tool works awesome, used it to vibrate an ICF foundation."
"Great on small pours battery last for about 9Cu Yards of stem wall doesn’t over vibrate."
"For my usage it was a great tool to have and left me with nice smooth basement walls."
"So far I've done a few hundred feet of curbing around my yard and driveway and it has been perfect."
"Just recently used on a basement underpinning job which requires lots of forms, etc and it saved us tremendously."
Best Power Concrete Mixers
Co., Inc. has been a driving force in the continued growth and modernization of specialty tools, especially those found in the flooring installation markets, since 1979.Qep Tile Tools 61205 Super Mixer Features: Preferred by professionals for fast and easy mixing of grouts, thinsets and other setting materials Fits standard 1/2" or 3/8" drill chucks Chrome plated for easy clean up Carded 22" length. Preferred by professionals for fast and easy mixing of grouts, thinsets and other setting materials.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Five gallon bucket, basic mortar mix, sand or dirt to stretch the mortar further, a strong 1/2" drill 5 amps or stronger and this grout mixer are all you need."
"I had a big paddle for mixing before, but saw this one being used on a youtube video I watched on drywalling and decided to try it."
"Good for at least half of bucket and will need 1/2" good drill to not burn the motor."
"Worked great from mixing up mortar and grout in a 5 gallon bucket."
"This plus a hammer drill and hex adapter made a perfect solution for mixing up a ton of mortar and plaster that I needed for a project in my crawlspace."
"Works well but on the large size."
"Works good, using it to mix up ten pounds of thinset mortar at a time."
"It worked but not as well as the other style mixers."
Best Power Tile & Masonry Saws
- Stainless steel table top - resistant to corrosion - Adjustable rip fence with miter gauge - for accurate straight and miter cuts - Bevel cuts tile from 0 to 45 degrees - flexibility for different cut types - Blade cooling water reservoir - keeps blade cool and minimizes dust and debris\nWe are an authorized SKiL dealer. Cross Cut Capacity: 7.75-in.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"After ordering it and using it to make about 20 or so cuts, I can say it cuts very cleanly and easily."
"I've used the $75 one at home debot (yellow, can't remember brand) which is total garbage and good for one job at best. Even my $650 Ridged would hit me in the face with a piece now and then, this never seems to, even when I have my head down six inches from the blade, looking at a cut closely. To be honest, when it comes to making that "perfect cut", I really don't use the laser guides, measurement tools and all the fancy stuff on a high end saw anyway."
"As I expected this is not a professional/contractor tool by any means. but for the DIY homeowner it is good value for money, simple and surprisingly capable. The saw is super easy to clean up with a garden hose at the end of each cutting session. I am still using the original saw blade. The fence adjustment can be a bit awkward initially but you soon get the hang of it. I called the SkilSaw parts department and they shipped a replacement. to me right away at minimal cost(seven dollars). UPdate: 2 and a half years since original purchase and another tiling job just finished!"
"Yes, it's not the quality of a $300 saw, the base is plastic, the fence is a little flimsy and the deck could be a little thicker to give me a sense the saw would last a long long time, but it cut the tile without any hesitation, nice straight cuts and let me do so without going the rental center & paying almost as much (after getting their insurance because I am afraid their unit would die and they'd blame me -- who wants that grief for a one time use)."
Best Power Demolition Drills & Hammers
For increased versatility, it can be run as a driver-drill or a hammer driver-drill, and is engineered for applications in wood, metal, masonry, and concrete. Features extreme protection technology (XPT) which is engineered to provide increased dust and water resistance in harsh job site conditions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The small batteries will put in at least 250 1-1/2 inch screws through metal and into wood. (I slam the screw down hard enough to start it through the metal) I put a short zippy screw though the switch to hold it in place."
"I am a big Makita guy and have multiple toolboxes filled with tools and chargers for any occasion but to put one in his hands ad see it last this long is a miracle."
"This looks to be a great drill."
"I'm not super handy with tools, but this drill works great!"
"Beast!"
"Bought this so I would have a battery and charger for the Makita blower."
"Love this tool."
"I like the convenience of the light when working in dark spots."