The Floor Pro Community - Tools, Equipment and Supplies http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/ Flooring tools, sealers, underlayment, trims, and other floor preparation or finishing products and supplies. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:43:31 GMT vBulletin 720 http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/images/tfp3/misc/rss.jpg The Floor Pro Community - Tools, Equipment and Supplies http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/ carpet boulster and dead weight hammer http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8412-carpet-boulster-and-dead-weight-hammer.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:20:21 GMT Wow you guys use a diffrent language when talking about flooring interesting reading. Use to have... Wow you guys use a diffrent language when talking about flooring interesting reading. Use to have one of those dead blow hammers myself its ok, but my grand father always said if you've got to smash the hell out of a carpet on the stairs to get it tuck into the grippers, then clearly your gripper is too close together. You should only every have to push your stair tool as you all call it, here in the uk its called a carpet boulster, as i was saying push down vertically against the riser then horizontally on the tread. You see you're only hooking the carpet onto the gripper not jaming it between the gripper. I still use the dead weight hammer its great for freeing up your wheel nuts on the van when you find yourself with a puncture, without inflicting any damage to your NUTS. ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies twomly http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8412-carpet-boulster-and-dead-weight-hammer.html Wolf electric groover http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8411-wolf-electric-groover.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:53:13 GMT Hi all i'm in London UK i invested in the Wolf electric groover @ £700 and also purchased the diamond wheel @ an extra £500. Now take out the standard wheel fit the diamond wheel, this wheel will groove any material and will not fail you. It hasn't worn out yet in 4 years of grooving all types of safety flooring and lino.
For a perfect seam every time this is the toy to have, i use mine every day wether i've got 10 metres of welding or 1000 metres its perfect. ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies twomly http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8411-wolf-electric-groover.html <![CDATA[Rigid/ Fuego 5" fibre cement saw]]> http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8384-rigid-fuego-5-fibre-cement-saw.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:46:16 GMT I picked this up over the weekend. I was looking for a cement shear and could find one locally. I... I picked this up over the weekend.
I was looking for a cement shear and could find one locally.
I was at The Home Depot and spoke with the guy in the tool department about it. He said I would have 90 days to try and I could return it if I did not like it and get a full refund:eek:
I used it today to cut 16 sheets of 1/4" Hardie Backer.
It cut much faster than the shear.
The saw has two fans that direct 90% of the dust through the hose, and into the filter/bucket.

It was $169.00 and I give it two thumbs up.
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]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies Don Monfils http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8384-rigid-fuego-5-fibre-cement-saw.html <![CDATA[ProKnees...Pros & Cons]]> http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8332-proknees-pros-and-cons.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:10:36 GMT Very good idea Sean. They are certainly worth trying out. My knees feel great using them and all... Very good idea Sean. They are certainly worth trying out. My knees feel great using them and all the hair grew back on my knees. That to me say's that there is alot less stress on my knee. ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies kylenelson http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8332-proknees-pros-and-cons.html I have a backup set of ProKnee kneepads for lend. http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8329-i-have-backup-set-proknee-kneepads.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:09:57 GMT They are 20in, I believe (5-10/5-11 tall person probably). I bought new ones 21in long because... They are 20in, I believe (5-10/5-11 tall person probably). I bought new ones 21in long because once the lace hooks on my boots ate away the foam at the bottom they didn't fit quite right anymore, I can get up onto my knee joint when I lean forward excessively. Also, from being careless tossing them in the van a bit of the plastic broke off at the bottom.

So anyhoo, I'm using them right now because I need to get my longer set rebuilt into the "2008" version or whatever it is. Difference is a new boot, new straps/clips and you can order a 1in pad instead of the standard 5/8in pad (yes, fatboy wants more pad!)

I do not want to sell them but I would be willing to lend them out to TFP and you guys could mail them around the country and try 'em for a week or two. Normally things like this are done for hobbyists who send a "box of stuff" around and people take one thing out and put one thing in, send it on. If you guys wanted to do that I probably have some other extra flooring things lying around I could seed the package with. Whoever is receiving the package next pays real shipping, typically. If the package has to go somewhere out of the U.S. then a group from each country is typically organized and the "foreign to package origin" group rounds up the extra funds to get it in/out of the country. Customs can take awhile too so everyone has to be patient.

I wouldn't mind if they were gone a year or so, really. They really did keep me in the trade for the last 10 years, my knees and hips would be shot by now if it weren't for them. I've got at least another 10 in me, even doing commercial.

Any interest? I'm really missing the extra length this week so my motivation to send my newer ones in is pretty high right now. I'm going to email them and ask if the quote from a year ago still applies. ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies Sean Moore http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8329-i-have-backup-set-proknee-kneepads.html Wilsonart spline bit http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8317-wilsonart-spline-bit.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:53:18 GMT I am just going nuts............ (well, more than usual) .......... I'm looking high and low and can't for the life of me find my Wisonart router bit for making grooves to fit their splines.
I recall paying a fortune for it a few years back.

Is it really just a readily available or a standard type of bit that other bit manufacturers make
............ or a Wilsonart exclusive?

I need one towards the end of the week and need some answers if any of you have em.

As soon as I post this request, I'm probably gonna find the old one in my jacket pocket............. in which I have looked only twice. :confused:

But at the moment, I'm needing some help because I don't know the thickness or depth of the Wilsonart bit. ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies Lo Down http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8317-wilsonart-spline-bit.html Glue down carpet wall trimmer http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8302-glue-down-carpet-wall-trimmer.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:46:02 GMT :yesss: Before I bought this trimmer (http://www.proknee.com/other1.html) I asked my partner of 28... :yesss:
Before I bought this trimmer I asked my partner of 28 yrs in the industry his opinion on wall trimmers and he said their better to use in residential carpet installation verse commercial. I bought the Goof Proof Wall trimmer about a month after our discussion and on the first job I was on with my partner I ask him to try it and give me his feedback, he was able to install 4 rooms to my 1 room. After that job he keep begging me to order one for him and he loves it.

In my opinion I think this is an amazing tool and save you alot of time. ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies jackzz http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8302-glue-down-carpet-wall-trimmer.html The knives we use for cutting sheet vinyl http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8296-knives-we-use-cutting-sheet-vinyl.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:56:18 GMT I use a Shark for cut ins and just an Orcon with hook blades to make my cuts(thats just to save... I use a Shark for cut ins and just an Orcon with hook blades to make my cuts(thats just to save blades from the concrete. I used to use a Ward and I still love them but don't love the price of blades and how hard they are to find. ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies Gary W http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8296-knives-we-use-cutting-sheet-vinyl.html Carpet binding machine. http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8266-carpet-binding-machine.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:47:15 GMT I own a retail flooring store for about 8 years. Until now i always sent out my rugs and runners to... I own a retail flooring store for about 8 years. Until now i always sent out my rugs and runners to be bound and serged. i am now thinking of buying our own bind/serge machine and doing it in-house.

any tips or opions? once i do decide to go ahead and get one, which are good for my use? i dont need one that can run 24 hours straight etc. i need a pretty easy to use strong machine. i really dont know much about them so any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies aberse http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8266-carpet-binding-machine.html NFT shows new Radiant Heat applications http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8214-nft-shows-new-radiant-heat-applications.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:47:11 GMT Check this out:NFT August2010 (http://digital.bnpmedia.com/publication/?i=44162) What troubles... Check this out:NFT August2010


What troubles me here is the install picture is supplied by Danfoss.
It shows the installer laying the ceramic on the mat directly over the plywood.
This gives many people a misunderstanding of tile install, it seems by now the manufactures would wise up and offer the best possible install rather than the worst advised method.
This will work if your plywood is double laid as ti shows in the TCA, but only a fool would install without a Uncoupling Membrane or a CBU, I myself and my installers use only the ProVa Flex uncoupling membrane applied with a modified thinset. ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies H Scott http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8214-nft-shows-new-radiant-heat-applications.html Ceramic tools http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8201-ceramic-tools.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:13:46 GMT I have been asked more and more lately to do ceramic. I sold all my tile tools several years ago... I have been asked more and more lately to do ceramic.
I sold all my tile tools several years ago and looking to replace them.

Wet saw- I think I am either going to get the DeWalt (I found one with a stand and 2 extra blades)for $850 w/ free shipping and no sales tax.
Or a MK-101 from Lowe's for $695 but, no stand and only one blade.
This is about the price range I was looking to spend.
I had a 101 years ago and it seemed bullet proof.

For a tile cutter the Tomecanic super cut.

For cutting backer board is a Fiber shear or a Fiber cement saw a better choice?

For mixing I have a few cordless drills but, I don't think mixing mortar is too good for them.
Is a heavy duty corded drill good enough or should I get something made for mixing?

How about a quick drive screw gun for backer board screws?
How well do they work for this?

Any opinions or suggestions are welcome.
More questions to follow, I'm sure
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]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies Don Monfils http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8201-ceramic-tools.html Grooving Lino http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8199-grooving-lino.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:35:35 GMT Just curious how many of you are using the Turbo Marmo Groover for grooving your lino installs? I... Just curious how many of you are using the Turbo Marmo Groover for grooving your lino installs? I have the blue Forbo groover and it works good except when I come to an area with a floor elevation change. It will either start to dig in or leave to much material.

I have been considering buying the set but would like to hear from others who have them and what their opinion is. Do they have any draw backs and are they worth the price?


As far as their ability to do circles and curves I think I can do a better job with just using a template and my hand groover. I have seen a few jobs done that had circles and thought they where a bit rough. Has anyone seen the same thing?

Here is the link for anyone who might not have seen them yet.

Welcome to Turbo Heat Welding Tools!


Rob ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies Robert Akin http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8199-grooving-lino.html digital angle finders http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8191-digital-angle-finders.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:30:43 GMT Heres a link to angle finders digital angle finder - Google Search... Heres a link to angle finders

digital angle finder - Google Search

Daris ]]> Tools, Equipment and Supplies Daris Mulkin http://www.thefloorpro.com/community/tools-equipment-and-supplies/8191-digital-angle-finders.html