Masonry Magazine October 2010 Page. 27
MASONRY COMPUTER ESTIMATING
Masonry Computer Estimating That Does It All... in 3D! by TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE
Above: Bob Delahaut, President of MK Diamond, with the MK-5000
Torrance, Calif.-based MK Diamond Products Inc. provides mason contractors with saws and diamond blades to meet their cutting needs for large pavers, bricks and other popular masonry materials required for hardscapes of all types.
"We've built our reputation by listening to the users: the masonry contractors who rely on our saws and blades to get the job done," says Robert Delahaut, president of MK Diamond. "We make sure our products meet all safety requirements. We give users what they need, at a price they can afford, made with the quality they have come to expect."
Products meet demand
MK DIAMOND'S MK-1280 brick saw and MK-5000 block saws series are good examples of that partnership approach to saw development. The MK-1280 is designed for landscaping, paving and masonry jobsites, and it's simple to operate and requires limited maintenance. Versatile, powerful, portable and accurate, this saw is designed for cutting large-format bricks and pavers. It has a 16-inch blade capacity allowing 5?-inch depth cut and a length of cut up to 28 inches. The Micro V-belt system provides greater horsepower transfer than traditional V-belt systems. The closed-back design with vacuum port helps with dust control when dry cutting, and a garden hose-style connection is built in for wet cutting, Its cast aluminum blade guard with stainless steel water tubes will not bend or rust. The blade guard gives 180-degree coverage for safety. The drop-down blade shaft is built with sealed, permanently lubricated, heavy-duty bearings for easy replacement. It includes a rip guide and the 16-inch MK-414PBSL diamond blade, a Supreme grade, dry-cutting blade for hard brick. The MK-1280 is available with a Honda GX240 gas engine or a two-horse-power Baldor electric motor. These options have the kind of power that masonry professionals need to cut large pavers, and design changes allowed MK Diamond to produce the saw less expensively than other masonry saws-a savings MK Diamond passes along to its customers. An available transportation cart offers benefits and portability. Sitting on wheels 10 inches above ground level, it permits uninterrupted cutting that saves time and is more ergonomically friendly for the operator.
The MK-5000 Series Block Saws provide powerhouse options that maximize jobsite performance. The Electric www.masonrymagazine.com
On-Screen 3D Take-Off
Just point and click on the digital blueprint and see your walls displayed. Our new On-Screen 3D Take-Off Engine makes it simple and fast. Runs on Windows PCs and Bootcamp/Windows on Intel Macs. 30 day money back guarantee. Support available 7 days a week. Comes with more than 400 items in material database. See the actual building being displayed in 3D as you do your take-off in either PLAN mode, PERSPECTIVE mode, OUTSIDE mode, INSIDE mode or at any ELEVATION. Complete your take-off, then walk through or around and see the actual finished building(s). Calculates CMU: HALF and FULL BULLNOSE, DOUBLE BULLNOSE, CHAMFER, or SASH for any or all OPENINGS, JAMBS, CORNERS, CONTROL JOINTS and any SPECIAL CUTS. Integrates with Accounting Software and transfer data to Microsoft Excel.
Negotiating projects with a 3D image will win you more contracts and enhance your professional image.
TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE, Inc. 1-800-494-4899 See for yourself at: www.tradesmens.com
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