Video: Stihl's Battery-Powered Saw Cuts 30 Cinder Blocks on a Charge

12-lb. Stihl TSA230 cutoff saw eliminates engine-start time, bypasses fuel and filter hassles for contractors doing piece work

February 5, 2015

Stihl’s Battery-Powered Saw Cuts 30 Cinder Blocks on a Charge

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New PPP Data Measures How Many Contractors and Construction Jobs the Loans Saved

Construction is among the industries that have so far claimed the largest amount of forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans. The extended program is still looking to disburse $130B in aid.

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 4.8 million in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 11.1%.

Infrastructure Construction Jobs Decline Even As Construction Adds 158,000 Workers In June

Gains in June are concentrated in home building as state and local governments postpone or cancel roads and other projects in the face of looming budget deficits

Different Jobs. Same Superior Quality.

Different Jobs. Same Superior Quality.

Cat® Wheel Loaders are purpose-built and technology-equipped for your work. FIND YOUR LOADER

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Chicago Pneumatic Cut-Off SAW 16

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MX FUEL 14-in. Cut-Off Saw

Milwaukee Tool's MX FUEL 14-in. Cut-Off Saw is a lithium-ion battery-powered saw with push button activation.

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MHS 15 Cutt-Off Saw

The MHS 14 cut-off saw is manageable, even in demanding conditions.

Makita’s new XEC01 cordless 9-in. power cutter

New Makita XEC01 Cordless Concrete Cutter

18V X2 (36V) LXT technology allows for lower noise, immediate starts and reduced overall maintenance

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Milwaukee Tool MX FUEL Equipment System

Milwaukee Tool's MX FUEL system of cordless light equipment includes a cut-off saw, breaker, handheld core drill, sewer drum machine, carry-on power supply and tower light/charger

The ability to plunge cut is another advantage diamond chainsaws offer.

How to Select the Best Concrete Cutting Tool for Your Job

Understanding the capabilities and limitations of concrete cut-off machines and diamond chainsaws will help you determine which tool is right for your job.

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M18 FUEL 9-in. Cut Off Saw with One-Key

Cut reinforced concrete without the fumes and added weight of a gas engine withe the Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL 9-in. battery operated cut off saw

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Husqvarna K 535i Battery-Powered Cutter

Battery-powered and cordless, the power cutter's power-to-weight ratio makes for quick cuts and smart efficiency.

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Guarda Edge Cutoff Saw Collects Dust Slurry in the Guard

Patented Tri-Vac technology pipes water to the blade guard and vacuums the slurry away for respirator-less cutting

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Husqvarna K 770 Vac Power Cutter

When wet cutting with a handheld power cutter isn’t an option, the Husqvarna K 770 Vac is specifically designed to dry cut with dust containment solution.

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Closeup: Blade Brake Allows Stihl TS440 To Reach Tough Undercuts

Brake protects operators when the guard exposes the top of the cutting wheel but demands a slower cutting speed; here’s how Stihl keeps cutting production up

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[VIDEO] Renters' Review 2018 Epilogue - Promoting the Value of Rental Expertise

Editor Jenny Lescohier's driveway repair project illustrates the potential downsides of the trendy "YouTube Effect" and showcases the importance and value of friendly advice and instruction provided by rental and hardware professionals.

Keep a Close Eye on Smaller Items on the Worksite

Keep a Close Eye on Smaller Items on the Worksite

Introducing the new iOn™ Tag, a Bluetooth enabled telematics device that will help you keep track of smaller instruments.

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[VIDEO] Renters' Review 2018: Done With Driveway Depressions

In the latest installment of Renters' Review, our annual feature where we rent equipment and report on the experience, we tackled Editor Jenny Lescohier's driveway depressions with a cut off saw, plate compactor, and a whole lot of cold patch asphalt.

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New Stihl TS440 Cut-off Machine with Auto Blade Brake Squeezes into Limited Access Cutting

TS 440 Cutquik combines world-first blade-brake technology and expanded wheel guard adjustability

Segmented Blades, the most common option, are used for fast cutting in concrete. With segments of varying sizes around the perimeter, the gullets (gaps) between the segments disperse the dust, allowing the user to efficiently cut the concrete.

Diamonds Are a Concrete Contractor’s Best Friend

Proper blade selection makes for a happy working relationship.

[Video] SKILSAW Outlaw Metal Cutting Saw Features and Demonstration

[VIDEO] SKILSAW Outlaw Metal Cutting Saw Features and Demonstration

The Outlaw is a worm drive-based, cold cut saw with an 8-in. blade that cuts all different types of metal. With its 2 ¼-in. depth of cut capacity, it has the ability to cut up to 2-in.-diameter pipe in a single pass.

[Video] SKILSAW Medusaw Dry and Wet Cutting Demonstration

[VIDEO] SKILSAW Medusaw Dry and Wet Cutting Demonstration

The Medusaw can cut up to 2-in. depths and has a unique plunge lock system with a three-point alignment that facilitates accurate cuts and ensures clean entry and exit from the cut.

[VIDEO] MEDUSAW first worm drive concrete saw with a complete concrete cutting system

[VIDEO] MEDUSAW first worm drive saw with complete concrete cutting system

Jason Schickerling from Skilsaw talks about MEDUSAW’s fully integrated water supply systems, dry vac systems, a wheeled footplate, and a 3-point system to track a line. Blade drop down locks in to specified depth and spring-loaded foot plate lifts the bod

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IQ Power Tools introduces the World’s First Dry-Cut Power Cutters with Integrated Dust Collection

The introduction was made at World of Concrete 2017 in Las Vegas

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iQ Power iQPC912v and iQPC912sk Paver Skate Dry-cut Power Cutters

Integrated dust control allows the capture of up to 90% of the dust at the source

[VIDEO] Compare Dry-Cut Masonry Saws with Integrated Dust Control at Work

[VIDEO] Compare Dry-Cut Masonry Saws with Integrated Dust Control at Work

Contractors realized dust was costing them time and money, so they designed a line of masonry saws with built-in dust control capable of capturing 95% of dust while dry cutting

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CM75EBP 14" 75cc Gas Cut-Off Saw from Hitachi

Portable and easy to use, this handheld machine is designed for ultimate performance from its heavy-duty three-stage air filter to the standard water kit to on board tool storage.

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Makita EK6101 Power Cutter

Stratified Air Scavenging (SAS) recovers up to 75% of unburned fuel to reduce fuel consumption by 20%