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  • Deciding Whether To Buy, Rent, Or Lease Construction Cranes: Know Your Options

    When you are a construction contractor, there are many business decisions that you have to make as you take on new clients and grow and expand your business. However, when your business begins to outgrow the current construction equipment you have and you need larger pieces like larger cranes or crawler cranes, or you simply need to replace the cranes you have that have suffered damage over the years, you are faced with a big decision.
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  • How To Clean Galvanized Metal

    If you are have any pieces of machinery that are exposed to the elements, they are likely made out of galvanized metal. Galvanized metal is metal that is specifically made to be more weather resistant, meaning that it will take longer for it to corrode or oxidize. This is due to a layer of zinc oxide that is protecting the metal. Even though galvanized metal is extremely resistant to water damage or other sources of damage, it will still need to be cleaned regularly in order to keep it looking great.
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  • 3 Things To Look At When Renting A Crane

    Construction professionals are constantly having to use one type of machinery or another. For some, they don't have the resources to be able to purchase every type of equipment out there. That's when they turn to rental equipment to get the job done without having to pay for the expense of purchasing a piece of equipment outright. If you are looking to rent a crane but aren't sure what to look for, here are three things you need to consider before making a final decision.
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  • Backhoe Vs. Mini Excavator

    When you have to dig a foundation, you need to think carefully about the machine that you will use. For years, the machine of choice has been a backhoe. On the other hand, there are advantages to using a smaller machine such as a mini excavator, or mini ex. Size If you are out in a rural locations, then size might not be much of a consideration. On the other hand, if you need to work in the confined spaces of a city, then you have to consider how to get into a fenced off yard or into other tight spaces.
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  • What Is Dry Diamond Blade Cutting?

    Dry diamond blade cutting is a relatively uncommon practice, so many people who use radial saws are not familiar with the hows and whys of dry cutting. Knowing when you should dry cut and how to do it safely will help ensure that your project is done properly and without an accident. What is dry diamond blade cutting? Usually diamond blades are used for wet cutting projects, meaning that water is dripped over the material being cut as well as the blade itself.
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  • 3 Features To Look For When Buying An Excavator For Your Gold Mine

    Precious metals, like gold and silver, tend to retain their value over time. To take advantage of the high gold prices in recent years, many people are opting to become gold miners. While popular television shows about amateur miners might fuel your desire to travel to the Klondike, it's important that you are educated enough to invest in the right machinery if you want to be successful. Here are three features you should be looking for when you buy an excavator for your gold mine.
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  • Four Incredible Uses For Utility Trailers

    Have you been thinking about buying a utility trailer but are not sure if you would use it enough to justify the cost? You would be surprised at everything you can do with a utility trailer. Here are four incredible uses for them. You Can Use it to Move Furniture If you have a pick-up truck and a utility trailer, you can haul a lot of furniture at once. A furniture dolly makes moving furniture even easier as they roll right up to the trailer.
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  • Air Compressor Maintenance

    On your job site, an air compressor is an invaluable tool, one that gets daily or near-daily use. This piece of machinery is expensive and vital, so you need to practice regular maintenance in order keep your air compressor running smoothly for years  Moisture When you use your compressor, it will extract moisture from the air. The moisture will accumulate in the tanks, particularly if you live in a humid climate such as Florida, often causing rust to accumulate.
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  • The ABCs Of Safe Stump Grinder Operation For Inexperienced Users

    Once you have successfully managed to take an unsightly tree out of your way with a chainsaw, you will be left with a stump to contend with even still. You could take the creative route and turn the tree stump into a place to set your flower pots, but it is a much more ideal option to eliminate the thing completely if you can. If you have access to a contractor equipment rental store in your area, you just might have that option without hiring a professional for the job.
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  • 3 Signs You Should Rent An Aerator To Aerate Your Lawn

    Although you might value having a beautiful lawn, one thing that you might have never thought about doing is renting an aerator so that you can aerate your lawn. A lot of people are able to grow and maintain beautiful grass without doing so, but you might find that it's worthwhile for your lawn. These are three signs that you should consider heading to a garden rental shop to rent an aerator so that you can tackle this lawn maintenance task.
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