Hardwood Floors December 2018/January 2019

NEW PRODUCTS

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BOSCH GKF12V-25 12V Max Palm Edge Router

DECOSPAN Swing Collection

Par-ky, the European manufacturer of wood veneered flooring, launches in 2019 its new Swing collection. This collection is a herringbone floating flooring that, because of the patented Unifit X fold-down system, makes it the fastest and easiest herringbone to install. Making even a pattern floor an affordable wooden floor. decospan.com

The Bosch GKF12V-25 12V Max Palm Edge Router delivers cordless freedom and an ergonomic offset design that make this router the choice for comfortable, compact edge routing and trimming. The cordless router is lightweight, balanced and designed specifically to make edge routing and trimming easier. bosch.com DEWALT expands its line of hammers with 14 new tools, highlighted by the XP™ Extended Performance series that offers durability and features including More Swing, Less Sting™ vibration dampening technology, easy-to-grip handles, and side nail pullers. DEWALT offers solutions for framing, finishing, and specialty use including demoing and forestry. dewalt.com RHOPOINT AMERICAS INC. 1RYR *ORVV *ORVVPHWHU Measure the gloss level of wood floors. • Consistent and quantifiable visual finish • Accurate verification in seconds • For use on all hardwood & bamboo floors • Suitable for use by manufacturers, distributors, dealers, installation contractors, and flooring inspectors rhopointamericas.com DEWALT ;3Œ +DPPHUV Perfect for any handheld power tool, the Spider Tool Holster features a belt-mounted Holster and a universal Tool Grip attachment. With quick-draw access and a secure locking design, it's the ergonomic tool carrying solution for the jobsite or around the house. Expansion Sets for additional tools available. spiderholster.com WAGNER METERS Orion® wood moisture meters are designed for professional wood flooring installers/inspectors, quality control managers, and serious woodworkers who need superior accuracy, versatility, and ruggedness in their critical moisture measurement instruments. The new Orion® line of wood moisture meters adds dual-depth measurement and true in-the-field calibration. wagnermeters.com SPIDER HOLSTER Spider Tool Holster

HAVWOODS INTERNATIONAL Herringbone Click-System

The Herringbone Click System from the Design From Havwoods Collection includes six new planks – Aintree, Bath, Epsom, Windsor, Ascot, and Cheltenham. The interlocking system installs quickly and eliminates the need for right and left- handed boards. The planks easily snap into place and are available in a variety of warm tones. havwoodsusa.com

RESOURCES

Answer Key CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE

1. Answer D | All of the above

2. Answer D | Both hands should be on the saw at all times

3. Answer A | Free-hand notching

4. Answer D | All of the above

5. Answer C | 2-6 inches

Questions on page 90.

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