Remember back when there was just “USB”? Now there’s USB-A, USB-B, USB-C, USB-2, Mini-USB, Micro-USB (not to be confused with Mini-USB), and of course, USB-3. Simple, right?! Thankfully, the world of concrete drilling, chipping and demolition is a bit simpler. Simpler, but still with enough variations to confuse most people that don’t deal with concrete everyday. In this article, we’ll dive into the differences of SDS Plus vs SDS Max, two of the more common standards of concrete drilling and chipping tools. In the process, we’ll also get into the tools that drive these bits, and when you might want to reach for SDS Plus vs SDS Max, and vice-versa. Let’s get ready to make some silica dust (to be promptly vacuumed in an OSHA-compliant fashion, of course)! Read More
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OMG, WOC, FYI – The Latest Tools from World of Concrete 2019
Welcome again from sunny Las Vegas, where the tool-crazed journalists all travel in the depths of winter. But it’s not just the sunny warmth we seek, it’s really all about the tools, gear, and building technology showcased at the 2019 World of Concrete (WOC) trade show. From the latest in job site drone surveillance of your employees and subs, to a plain old jackhammer (albeit now equipped with worldwide-enabled GPS locating hardware), this is the place to reset your knowledge of the current state of construction tools and equipment. And unlike other expositions, the World of Concrete features a huge outdoor area so it’s the best place to get your hands on many of the bigger and messier tools and try them out. In this, its 44th year, the WOC show had over 60,500 registered attendees and featured more than 1,500 exhibiting companies. Of course I can never see all of it, but here are some of the highlights. Read More
