Tool and Equipment Forum

new cup wheels

feeds@kickapps.com (dekco) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:53:05 PST

Hey guys just received a shipment of grinding cup wheels from a supplier diamondbladedealer.com will tell you how they hold up ..they were quite resonable..i think they fit my budget and should do the job. Check out the web site and the prices are good.

Blastrac BMG 435 grinder for floor prep

feeds@kickapps.com (dekco) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:26:58 PST

Hey guys , anyone here can say anything good about this machine? There is a guy wants to sell me a used one for $3000- 220 volt single phase . If anyone owns one and can tell me ney or yeah I would appriciate it .
Thanks

looking for somw advice on tools

feeds@kickapps.com (Custom Concrete Concepts) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:58:39 PST

turbo nozzle's what do you all use? im looking at this one on ebay : Pressure Washer Rotating Turbo Nozzle 4000 psi 4.5
http://cgi.ebay.com/Press...09?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

and pressure washer Dewalt Pressure Washer 13hp ES OHV 3800 PSI #DPE3800X
I know it's a honda clone engine but damn thats a lot of power and electric start plus 2yr warranty on engine and cat pump for $899 delivered if you can find something better let me know.

7" angle grinder...so many choices. What rpm do you all recommend? Do I need more than 6000rpm? I really like the makita ga7020 at 8500rpm . I have used a makita w/ 6000rpm and it felt like it bogged on me with a 7in diamond cup wheel on it. But if you all think...

Return Policy on Tools

feeds@kickapps.com (ilikeconcrete) — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:56:47 PST
What is Elite Crete's Return Policy on Tools that have been purchased through a Distributor? The tools are brand new, never been used.

4" and 7" cup wheels / dust shrouds for same

feeds@kickapps.com (dekco) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:54:05 PST
Hey guys , I need a source for grinding wheels and shrouds for the 4" and 7" grinders can any one give me a good lead . Im located in the Caribbean in Barbados and cant find them here.
Thanks in advance.

Adaptor for Crack Chaser

feeds@kickapps.com (CarolinaMark) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:09:01 PST
Does anyone know where I can find an adaptor to mount a crack chaser on my grinder. I've been to Home Depot and Northern Tool today with no luck. All the "real" hardware stores were closed today. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mark

1 sweet ride

feeds@kickapps.com (SurfaceMakeovers) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:47:02 PST

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for 38k that is....

- - ShotBlaster ??

feeds@kickapps.com (SurfaceMakeovers) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:50:00 PST
I'm just about to pull the trigger and get one.
This youtube vid is so clean in the 720p option in full screen...
Are there any negatives/drawbacks to these machines and the profile left behind ???...vs. grinding?
I'm planning on prepping garage floors for epoxy with it..
thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcTDmFeh20U&feature=related

EAC Trailer package for sale

feeds@kickapps.com (BM) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:04:30 PST
2004 engrave a crete 14' trailer package in very good condition. Please refer to engraveacrete.com to reference all the equipment involved, there is just to much to list. All the equipment is there except for the small stuff (brushes, gloves, tapes, earplugs etc.) all equipment is in new or very good condition. Please call for photos and with any ?'s you might have. We are located in Southern California and will be willing to assist with delivery for the price of fuel only. We are looking in the $20,000 price range but please call with any REASONABLE offers. No trades please, we need the money. Call Brian or Tina at 951-676-5077. Thanks for looking.

Hum bee grinder replacement

feeds@kickapps.com (rundccm) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:47:52 PST
Has anyone who has a CDC Humbee edge grinder had to replace it? I'm looking at a (new?) Dewalt 5.3 HP 7/9 in grinder model D28499X CDC could not tell me if this particular model would work or not, I'd like to replace the current one with cause its burned up. BTW has anyone ever heard of a 9 in grinder diamond wheel? I plan to stick with the 7 " configuration but curious...

- I Be Chasin'Stones

feeds@kickapps.com (SurfaceMakeovers) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:37:44 PST
ran across this
http://www.gciron.com/Single_Disc_Grinder_p/s-ec.htm
I believe this is an excellent price

anyone know about 19 in Humbee grinder?

feeds@kickapps.com (scratchcoat) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:49:24 PST
Has anyone had any experience with 19 in Humbee floor grinder, has diamond pads and velcro pads, used machine guy is asking 3600.00 ?

Engrave-a-crete's Shark & Barracuda vs. Ingersoll-Rand Needle Scaler?

feeds@kickapps.com (DavidR) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:30:39 PST
So I was looking at buying a Shark and maybe a Barracuda, but at $1200 and $800 I decided to see if any other options where available. NorthernTool & Equipment had a slew of needle scalers that operated on the same principal. Sure they weren't billet aluminum, but they averaged about $125. So I picked up an Ingersoll IR125. I scaled some concrete with it and with a little practice I got pretty similar results to images and videos I've seen of Engrave-a-cretes products. The ONLY thing I might find a difference with is the fact that Engraveacrete's scalers use thinner needles.

So, anyone wanna give their two cents?

What resin can I use to make stamping tools of hands of my client's children? Where can I buy it?

feeds@kickapps.com (DavidR) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:51:36 PST

They already have a plaster mold of 4 hands, 4 feet, and 8 paw prints of their dogs. They want to imprint these all up and down their sidewalk and around their pool deck.

Now if you're wondering, "Why don't you just let the kids walk in the concrete when it's tight enough?", the answer is that the "kids" are all grown up. These parents just wanted a reminder of their children every time they go out to the pool. They made the plaster mold years ago when they where young and small. And they have a lot of them! The owner said he bought 3 bags of plaster, mixed them all and didn't want any of it to go to waste, so he made foot after foot and hand after hand!

So I want to fill some of them with the same resin or rubber that's used to make stamps, this way I can just give the stamps to the client as a gift once we are done.

anyone use this set up ??

feeds@kickapps.com (SurfaceMakeovers) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:34:31 PST
http://www.totalpolishingsystems.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=XSkit
this looks like a planetary but its not
and u use any 7" wheels you want
http://www.totalpolishingsystems.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=XS
I'm thinking it would be great for prep, I don't polish - at least not on purpose...
I bet it will cut thru anything with 3jaw kutrite wheels.
anyone?

Diamabrush for Floor Prep

feeds@kickapps.com (krete) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:27:30 PST
Been hearing alot about the diamabrush floor prep pads for floor machines, was wondering if anyone has been using them and what you think. I have spent my last dollar on 7" grinders and hour upon hours of grinding away mastics only to leave grinder marks that must be overlaid. Would like to know what people think before i spend more money only to learn that it not the right tool for the job. Thanks

Pressure washers

feeds@kickapps.com (nobbyc) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:29:40 PST
Im In the market for a pressure washer.
3000 psi is recomended.
Ive seen a gas powered in Home depot but its only 2600psi .but I like it because it has the normal lance but on the front its got a round floor washer thing that is a bouble jet and it is good for doing driveways etc as its a lot quicker.
Am I wasting my money on the lower psi?

Nobby

Graco 1500 Texture rig

feeds@kickapps.com (ecHouston) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:13:54 PST
Brand new never used tested once. Bought it to texture daughters home and then sub contracted it to my sheet rocker so the bad ass texture rig sits on shop looking for a home. This will shoot all textures and can do 2 to 3 thousand square feet an hour easily. It is a self contained unit. I gave $1,400 for it last summer. I don't do splatter work enough to justify keeping it. Need more room for training classes here in Houston. Call me if you have an interest. You can get info on this equipment from Sherwin Williams.

Shot Blast vs. Diamond Grind

feeds@kickapps.com (seveneight) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:05:03 PST
We are looking to expand into decorative concrete flooring. I hear a lot of talk about shot blasting. We have dustless diamond grinders - how is this different?

Tool Research

feeds@kickapps.com (thor) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:21:18 PST
Researching decorative concrete as a business venture. Needing information on tools needed, for interior exterior flooring's & coatings, stamped concrete, concrete repair & coloring. Possible a ball bark figure on amount of money needed to invest to.