Hardwood Floors December 2018/January 2019

PRODUCT FOCUS

Tools/Supplies/Nailers/Fasteners

EASY GROOVE TOOLING LLC Router Bits Easy Groove® router bits are for jobsite created T&G floor joints. They feature a top-bearing design, durable C2 carbide tips, heat-treated alloy arbors, and replaceable cutter heads. The bits are sized for 3/4”, 1/2”, and 5/8” thick flooring. The company also produces an inlay router bit and 5/8” spline. FLOORING PRO FASTENING / &OHDWV *$ *$ Flooring Pro Fastening is dedicated to producing top-quality fasteners at a lower cost. Our focus is on the needs of the flooring industry professional. Wide head eliminates misfires. Master-Flex collation prevents waste due to break up. Superior point design. Our cleats are proudly made Lignomat offers a complete line of pin and pinless moisture meters. Trade marks are accuracy, durability, and user-friendly design. Flooring applications require pin and pinless meters. Pinless meters can measure many floor planks in a short time. Pin meters accurately pinpoint moisture distribution within the floor and subfloor. lignomat.com MIRKA Deros MIRKA® Deros, an advanced random orbital electric sander using brushless DC motor technology, provides a virtually dust-free sanding system when combined with Mirka’s revolutionary Abranet® abrasives, and dust extractor. This virtually dust-free system provides a cleaner work environment, better control over the job, and a higher-quality finish. mirka.com PALLMAN *(&.2 67$5 (GJHU The Pallmann GECKO STAR 2.0 edger is the newest Pallmann sanding machine. This lightweight yet powerful edger features easy adjustment of wheels to provide the correct sanding pressure for any project. Dual lights allow for enhanced jobsite visibility and the low decibel rating motor provides jobsite comfort. Hook and Loop skirt attachments provide excellent dust containment. pallmann.us in North America. fpfastening.com LIGNOMAT Moisture Meters

FANG IND LLC Fang Tool The Fang tool pulls misfired staples or cleats, and it sinks those too low to pull. It pries flooring away from the baseboards without damaging the base or hardwood, and can close gaps in the field. Fang also removes leftover staples when removing an old floor, and contractors can utilize its unique chisel feature for shaping boards and tapping out damaged boards without lifting adjacent boards. fangind.com Fortifiber offers a variety of products installed below floors that protect from moisture vapor and that have passed California's rigid Indoor Air Quality standards. We offer sound-rated products for quiet, comfortable living. Additionally, the line includes surface protectors so other trades don’t damage your hard work and trample your reputation. fortifiber.com FORTIFIBER $TXDEDU % DQG +:' MERCER INDUSTRIES Ceramic Floor Sanding Belts Self-sharpening Premium Ceramic Floor Sanding Belts fromMercer Industries provide longer life, 50% more than Zirconia, and minimal loading. Finger joints prevent scratching and a poly- cotton cloth supports the aggressiveness of the material. These belts are able to manage bi-directional sanding and are ideal for pre-finished floors. mercertool.com OSHKOSH DESIGNS Oshkosh Designs Tools Self-aligning Corner Chisel cuts 90° corners with a hammer. Spring loaded and has a 3/8” edge and 3/4” depth capacity. Pattern Cutting Router Bit is a top- mounted bearing for routing medallion templates. The 1/4” shaft is 3/8” long and 1/2” in diameter. oshkoshdesigns.com

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PRIMATECH )1 Primatech's 534FN is part of its

professional grade wood flooring tool lineup. This 15 gauge, 34-degree finish nailer has a lightweight magnesium body, quick jam release, depth control, and an adjustment for either sequential or contact firing. Endless possibilities for hardwood flooring, baseboards, casings,

and moldings. primatech.ca

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