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No matter what field you're in, Nothing beats a diamond !

When it comes to life, it doesn't really matter who you are or what your status is in terms of knowing the value or the capability of a diamond. It has been used for everything from a pretty stone on your wives left hand to drinking water purification to the ever reliable diamond blade for saws. If you look at Husqvarna's website they have a small introduction that says so much in so few words:

"Rock, concrete and steel are some of the hardest materials known to man. To cut through these elements with immense precision, you need something even harder – a diamond blade or diamond drill bit from the world's leading producer. You'll get a diamond tool that efficiently cuts through inch by inch, in perfect control. A tool developed for its special mission, by the experts at Husqvarna, for experts like you. Together, we master the elements."

If like most of us, you don't know quite exactly what a diamond blade is or does this next little excerpt will define just that. A diamond blade is a saw blade which has diamonds fixed on its base for cutting hard or abrasive materials. There are many types of diamond blade, and they have many uses, including cutting stone, concrete, asphalt, bricks, coal balls, glass, and ceramics in the construction industry; cutting  semi conductor materials in the IT industry ; and cutting demstones, including diamonds, in the gem industry

Diamond blades are available in different shapes/types:

• Circular diamond saw blades are the most widely used type of diamond blade.

• A diamond gang saw blade is a long steel plate with diamond segments welded onto it. Normally, tens or hundreds of diamond gang saw blades are used together to saw raw stone blocks.

• A diamond  band saw blade is a flexible closed steel band with diamonds fixed (often by electroplating) on the teeth of one side of the band.

A few examples of the different types of diamond blades that Construction Complete offer are listed below

QEP 10" Black Widow Porcelain Diamond Blade

The QEP 10" Black Widow Porcelain Diamond Blade is designed for quick cutting of hard tile including porcelain, ceramic, granite and marble, without wobble or chipping. Independent lab test results have proven that Black Widow specialty blades continuously out perform the competition in durability for a longer life and speed of cut, reducing project time.

• Premium-grade, thin-rim diamond blade for fast wet cutting of porcelain, ceramic, granite and marble tile
• Ideal for high speed cutting of hard masonry tile
• Unique diamond-shaped laser cutouts prevent blade wobble and keeps blade cooler for a longer life
• 7mm rim height for a longer life and for increased cutting contact with the blade

IMER General Purpose Series Wet & Dry Cut Diamond Blade

Versatile, general purpose stone, masonry and concrete blades for wet or dry cutting. 3 sizes available from 10" to 20" in diameter.

• IMER General Purpose Series Wet & Dry Cut Diamond Blade are made for wet or dry cutting of concrete, stone and masonry items.
• Compatible with various IMER concrete, stone and masonry saws, check saw specifications for compatibility.
• Available in 10", 14" and 20" diameters (please specify).

There are many more to choose from then what is listed here, What is above is just a preview to the Diamond blade options you have. Visit our site Construction Complete or contact us  at 1-800-889-0661 Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm EST with any and all of your home improvement questions.

 

As goes the Economy, so goes Construction.....

As goes the economy, so goes construction.

That industry mantra can sound either disheartening or hopeful depending on the current economic landscape.
No doubt, the recession hit hard – and few industries were hit harder than construction. In fact, in a study commissioned by Associated General Contractors, it said the recession and resulting housing and credit slump, has resulted “in one of the highest unemployment rates in any segment.”

But thanks to a slow, but steadily, improving economy, that’s all starting to change -- and it only takes a quick jaunt in downtown Salt Lake City to see the proof of the rejuvenation.

Nearly every corner of the major metro block is packed with cranes, cones and cement mixers. The city's hub is in the midst of one of the biggest revitalization projects in the nation. The story is the same for North Temple -- a revitalized shopping district and one of Salt Lake's major thoroughfares to the airport. And soon, the aptly-named 'Sugar Hole' in vintage Sugar House will become home to new retail shops and storefront luxury condos.

This trend was also confirmed on paper as, for the first time in six months, the nation’s construction industry added jobs in February. According to the March 4 employment report by the U.S. Labor Department, 33,000 jobs were created during the previous month.
But this is far from unexpected.

Fact is, buildings fall into disrepair. Roads buckle in the cold and potholes abound. As the population increases, so does the need to larger, better infrastructure and more housing options. As the economy continues to find its breath, these opportunities will grow expontentially.

So, while flurries of orange cones and traffic delays may inconvenience some commuters and pedestrians, their presence is indicative of a greater economic turnaround -- and the perennial security of the construction industry.

That’s where Construction Complete can help . As a premier supplier for professional construction tools and equipment, we can help you make the most of the economic upswing. By providing everything from custom tools to landscaping supplies to heaters, we can help you maximize your efficiency year-round. We understand your business needs and promise to continue to provide the expertise, fair pricing, timely delivery and custom solutions you need to excel.

So, take comfort. No, the construction industry is far from recession-proof. But it’s almost always at the forefront of recovery.

Fitting a Traffic Arrow Board to Your Full-Size Pickup

Traffic Arrow Boards are an important part of construction site safety, particularly in the case of road and highway construction. Arrow boards come in a variety of styles and sizes to meet the needs of any job. From towable towers to mountable truck units, each can be very useful in the field. If you're considering a truck-mounted unit, you may have some questions about how the board will integrate with your current set up. 

Basically, there are four ways you might mount a board to your current vehicle: Tailgate Mount, Bed Rail Rack, Bed Floor Rack, and Bulk Head Rack. I've posted images of each style below for you to review.

 
  As you can see, each of these mounting options can accommodate a variety of situations. Generally a full-size pickup with a regular, enclosed bed would use either a bed rail rack or bed floor rack system to mount the arrow board properly. Utility, sewer, dump, and other heavy-duty commercial motor vehicles will generally require a tailgate style mount or a bulk head mount. Each of these mounting styles can be purchased in a manual tilt or power tilt option. The power tilt arrow board allows you to control the board's tilt from the cab of your truck. Some applications find this feature very necessary, and others that are price conscious or have a tailgate mounted unit don't find it to be a necessity at all. It generally will come down to preference. However, I would recommend a power tilt unit almost 100% of the time. Keep in mind, any time it's unsafe for an operator to get out of their vehicle to deploy a board roadside, a power tilt becomes very handy. Don't skimp on price early only to regret your decision on the road with cars flying by at 75 mph! 

Because mounting an arrow board can be confusing and would be difficult to do on your own, Trafcon Industries has created several standard kits for full-size pickups. This includes both bed mounting options. The mounting kits included with either bed option, rail or floor, are capable of fitting any full-size pickup. So whether you have a Ford F-250 or a Chevrolet Silverado 2500, you'll be set with the Trafcon units.  If you have any questions about specific models, capabilities, or installation, please leave a comment below.