Masonry Magazine January 2011 Page. 14

Words: Doug Burton, Gary Micheloni, Jennifer Morrell, Michael Solomon, Richard Castleton, Kristen Motazedi, Bradley Wright
Masonry Magazine January 2011 Page. 14

Masonry Magazine January 2011 Page. 14
NEW PRODUCTS

TO SUBMIT A NEW PRODUCT: Contact Jennifer Morrell Email: jmorel@lionhrtpub.com

Fast Set Extreme
Adhesive
Bonstone
Mukwonago, Wis.

Fast Set Extreme is a structural-strength epoxy adhesive for most stone applications involving restoration and the assembly of stone. Fast Set Extreme is ideal for jobsite repairs, and is a cold weather/low temperature adhesive. The product is ideal for anchoring and pinning, re-attaching natural stone, dutchman repairs, retaining wall capping, stone to concrete, monument/column setting, and stone to metal. It is packaged in: 50-, 250- and 600-ml cartridges, plus gallons and pails. Fast Set Extreme is a knife-grade epoxy that releases zero VOCs.

www.bonstone.com
READER SERVICE #260

18V Compact
Lithium-Ion Cordless
Driver-Drill
Makita
La Mirada, Calif.

Makita's 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Half-inch Driver-Drill, model LXFD01CW. The drill delivers more power with less weight and improved ergonomics for a range of drilling, driving and fastening tasks. It is powered by a Makita-built, two-piece, four-pole motor with bigger and stronger front-end ball bearings, and heavy gauge copper winding on the armature. The advanced engineering delivers 480 inch-pounds of Max Torque and 290 inch-pounds of PTI Torque for 30 inch-pounds more power than the BDF452HW. The new planetary gear system and transmission have been redesigned for increased durability in a more compact size, so the LXFD01CW is 7/16-inch smaller and weighs only 3.3 pounds.

www.makitatools.com
READER SERVICE #263

Diamond Core
Bits
Braxton-Bragg
Knoxville, Tenn.

XCORES, a line of tile-cutting core bits, work directly with the Rotozip Spiral Saw System. Braxton-Bragg is please to add XCORE bits to its collection of tools and equipment for the stone and tile trade. The XCORE operates at a higher speed, with a vacuum-brazed diamond core that can withstand more heat, and is designed to work dry. This yields a core bit that works 10-times faster and lasts four-times longer than traditional tile hole saws. The fabricator has a team of products custom-made to work perfectly at the jobsite.

www.braxton-bragg.com
READER SERVICE #261

Sensor X-Change
Replace Sensors on
Demand
MSA
Pittsburgh

MSA's Ultima X Series Sensor X-Change Program lets you receive replacement calibrated sensors on demand when needed. Sensors arrive prior to your Ultima X Gas Monitor's scheduled calibration due date for easy installation and minimal downtime. Simply change out the old sensor and perform a gas check, and your gas detection system is operational. For more information, please see MSA bulletin #07-2142. Contact your MSA sales representative or call 800-MSA-INST now to arrange for this convenient, automatic Sensor X-Change Program.

www.msanet.com
READER SERVICE #264

Work-Rite Kits for
Trucks
Firestone Industrial Products
Company
Indianapolis

Designed to help level the front end of vehicles, Firestone Industrial Products Company's latest Work-Rite applications are available for 1994-2011 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4WD trucks (part #8621); 1999-2010 Chevrolet and GMC 2500 HD/3500 HD trucks (part #8629); and 2011 Chevrolet/GMC 2500 HD/3500 HD models (part #8635). The Work-Rite suspension kit, an entry-level load management system, features micro-cellular urethane load assist springs mounted to the vehicle's frame to supplement its factory suspension. The springs are offered in three densities that provide three separate spring-rates, and in two heights, 3.7 inches and 5.2 inches, to optimize performance for each application.

www.ride-rite.com
READER SERVICE #262

Product & Service Information
www.masonrymagazine.com
888-303-5639, Ext. 230

We've made it fast, easy and convenient to request FREE information about any product or service in this issue.

To request information online, go to: www.masonrymagazine.com. Click on 'FREE Product Information (right top comer) then...
1. Select the issue of the magazine you are reading
2. Check the box next to the advertiser or reader service # you are interested in
3. Provide your name, address and business information
4. Click submit

Not close to your computer? Request information by phone. Dial toll-free 888-303-5639, Ext. 230. Follow the voice guidelines to request FREE information.

In a hurry and need the information now? We have provided the advertisers Web sites and phone numbers in the 'Ad Index' toward the back of this issue. You can call direct for information on the products and services advertised in this issue. Don't forget to tell them you saw their ad in MASONRY Magazine.

www.masonrymagazine.com

12 MASONRY
January 2011 www.masoncontractors.org
The Voice of the Masonry Industry


What gives with head protection? Why workers want to keep their hard hats and ditch safety helmets.
April 2025

Last August, I took my pickup to the dealership for a nagging check engine light. While it was being looked over, I chatted with the salesman I normally deal with, and he told me about the latest and greatest 2025 models. He told me how the twin turbo inl

Government Affairs: Bringing North Carolina to Washington, D.C. and Hopefully Young People to Your Jobsites
April 2025

For you long time members of the Mason Contractors Association of America you likely remember our Annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In where MCAA members from around the country would come to Washington, D.C. meeting with Members of Congress from their home sta

Chairman's Message: While We Are Still Here
April 2025

I truly value my days working on construction sites during the summers of my high school and college days. Some moments in our youth are so clearly meaningful that we file them away in our subconscious to be recalled when life events require inspiration.

Contractor Tip of the Month: The Tough Calls That Define a Leader
April 2025

In construction, every project balances a delicate trio: coordination, precision, and timing. However, beyond blueprints and schedules, leadership demands something far greater—the ability to lead and make difficult decisions that shape the future of a co