Fat Mag June 2015 by Engage Media

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FatMag FASTENERS, ADHESIVES AND TOOLS

JUNE-AUGUST 2015

Tech talk

What you need to know about power tool technology, page 28

Tax time special

Staying power For over a century, HB Fuller has been a market leader in multi-use adhesives, sealants and fillers. Discover how they keep it all together

How to get your finances in order for the end of financial year, page 40

Find us on Facebook! We’re at www.facebook.com/ constructionsupplyspecialist

View past and present editions at www.cssfatmag.com.au

WIN travel vouchers in the CSS FatMag Fat Chance promo! p32

CONTENTS June – August 2015

128 years in the making page 14

World Wars and nursery rhymes have both played their part in helping the HB Fuller name become synonymous with success, right across the globe. PLUS

The building of a race car, part three page 22

We’re back to the workshop to find out how the team builds— and rebuilds—GRM race cars to exact standards. AND

Brushless: The smart new frontier page 28 The arrival of brushless tools has been hailed the most significant technological advancement for the power tool sector since the introduction of lithium-ion batteries back in the early 2000s.

Members in action, page 10

From pillar to post, we look at the the secret formula behind the success of Australian Concrete Posts.

Kokoda Spirit, page 34

A CSS group trekked from Kokoda to Owers’ Corner to experience an Anzac Day service.

Claim it on tax, page 40

Getting your finances in order can be simple once you know the basics.

FatMag Fun, page 57

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REGULAR ARTICLES Need to know – page 4

Construction sector set to boom; Australia’s largest solar plant complete; previous FatChance winners; and much, much more!

Fun Solutions – page 62

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Catalogue Index ABRASIVES

GAS TORCHES

Pferd 24 St Gobain 61

Hot Devil

ADHESIVES & SILICONES

Bostik 5

HB Fuller 17 Ramset 52 Sika 39

GROUTS

HAND TOOLS Apex Tools 43 Forge Tools 9 Groz 12 AIR TOOLS Kincrome 51 CAPS 48 Malco 9 Spear & Jackson 30 BROOMS & SQUEEGEES Stanley B&D 46 & 47 Impact-A 35 Sterling 19 Sutton Tools 45 CLEANING PRODUCTS Tridon 63 Dymark 56 White International 18 Impact-A 26 COMPRESSORS HARNESSES Beaver 53 B Safe 8 Caps 48 Peerless 35 HOLESAWS Bordo 13 CONCRETE FIXING Ramset 52 HOSE REELS Alemlube 6 CONCRETE REPAIR

Aftek 60

CONCRETING TOOLS Marshalltown Spear & Jackson Masterfinish

18 30 62

LADDERS

Bailey 36 Climbmax 9

LASERS Forge Tools 9 Topcon 37 CUT OFF WHEELS Pferd 24 MATERIALS HANDLING St Gobain 61 Beaver Brands 53 EZ Strapping 58 Kincrome 51 CUTTING TOOLS Bordo 13 Euroboor 19 MAGNETIC DRILLS Nitto 20 & 21 Euroboor 19 Sutton Tools 44 & 45 Nitto 20 & 21 DIAMOND CUTTING MEASURING TOOLS Iccons 42 Lufkin 43 Sheffield 19 DRILL SETS Sutton Tools 44 & 45 PAINT AND METAL PROTECTION

FASTENERS

Bremick 48

FRAMING TOOLS Bostitch

FUEL METERS & NOZZLES

Alemlube 6

Dymark 56

3 PETROL POWERED PRODUCTS

Hitachi 27 Masterfinish 62 POWER TOOLS Bosch 31 Dewalt 46 & 47 Hitachi 27 Makita 59 Metabo 49 Milwaukee 54 & 55 SAFETY PRODUCTS Beaver 53 Impact-A 7 Knee Pro 36 Paramount 38

SCREWS & SCREW SYSTEMS

Hobson Macsim Powers Simpson Strong Tie

25 37 46 & 47 50

TIMBER CONNECTIONS Simpson Strong-Tie

TRANSFER PUMPS

Alemlube 6

TRUCKWASH

Impact-A 26

VACUUMS Metabo

WELDERS Ross

WET WEAR CLOTHING Paramount Safety

49 18 38

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

Peerless 35

WORKWEAR

Impact-A 7 Milwaukee 54 Paramount 38

Notes to the consumer: Some products are subject to plus freight costs where applicable. Some items may not be stocked in all stores, but can be ordered as required. Prices are valid while stocks last and are subject to change without prior notice. CSS Pty Ltd reserves the right to correct printing errors and omissions. All items include GST.

About us The store listed on the front of this magazine is a member of the Construction Supply Specialist Group. While the majority of your work will be conducted with your local CSS Member, this store is part of a national network of stores that can provide you with exceptional service and support where ever you may be working in Australia. For more store locations, visit www.constructionsupply.com.au.

Construction Supply Specialists Pty Ltd Administration - Head Office 6 Broadfield Rd, Broadmeadows VIC 3047 Tel: (03) 9357 4228 Fax: (03) 9357 4229 jeff@cssgroup.com.au www.constructionsupply.com.au

Need to know

Construction is the next sector set to boom According to a recent report on news.com.au, the next boom industry in the Australian economy will be much closer to home. That’s according to CommSec chief economist Craig James, who said construction will pick up the baton from mining to become the driving force behind Australia’s economy in the next few years. “Builders will hold the upper hand rather than miners,” said James speaking at a media briefing in Sydney to release CommBank’s latest small- and medium-sized enterprise confidence report. While investment in the mining sector tripled in the four years since 2009, it’s now set to slow down as demand from China falters

and James expects residential construction will pick up the slack. “We’re already starting to see that with things like home lending. If more loans are being taken out for the construction of houses and apartments, you tend to expect that is going to translate into more building work happening. It’s the same in terms of council approvals to build new dwellings—they’re at record highs,” James said. He also busted the ‘myth’ that times are tough in Australia, as the economy has experienced 22 years of consecutive growth with inflation rates at 2.7 per cent. Unemployment is at 5.8 per cent with companies holding a healthy amount of cash on the books. 

Australia’s largest solar plant complete The final solar panel has been installed at Australia and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest solar photovoltaic plant in Nyngan, NSW, paving the way for more utility-scale solar plants to be built in Australia. A total of 1.36 million solar panels have been successfully installed at the Nyngan site, which is now supplying 50MW of renewable energy to the national electricity market. When fully operational, the plant will produce 102MW peak output. The plant surpasses ACT’s 20MW Royalla solar farm as Australia’s largest. 

Fat Chance winners! Congratulations to the winners of the last editions “Make a break for freedom” competition. Thanks to the sponsors, Alpha, Powers and Stanley, these lucky five people have won a four night Northern Territory holiday worth up to $4,500.00. The winners are: QLD: Adam Holford NSW: James Clarke-Williams VIC: Isis Group WA: Dave Wright NT: Zak Garret

Linda Waring (left) of The Bolt Barn Lismore presents to the winner James Clarke-Williams, with partner Mary.

Gary Beeston (left), owner of Brisbane Fasteners, with Bill (centre) congratulates winner Adam Holford.

If you want your Fat Chance of winning this editions prize, consisting of five x $3,500 Flight Centre Travel vouchers, turn to page 32 – 33 to find out more, and start packing your bags!  Kyle from AGM Fasteners congratulating Peter Conlon

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Chris Dicker of Mandurah Bolt Supplies congratulates WA winner, Dave Wright.

Should have used a Bostik Construction Grout SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

For more information on Bostik Construction Grouts contact your CSS member

Need to know

Australia falling short on construction safety According to sourceable.net, despite growing awareness about the importance of safe work practices, the construction sector in Australia is falling short in its efforts to reduce accidents on job sites, a leading safety consultant says. Emma Bentton, founder of mobile application safety systems provider Systems on a Shoestring, said practices had improved throughout the building sector in a number of areas but that gains in outcomes over recent years had not matched those delivered in other areas of the economy. “I would say it is not making the grade,” Bentton said. “Compare it to something like mining where about 20 years ago, they decided to have zero fatalities in their industry. They achieved that in some states and then the quarrying industry had its first fatality in over 10 years—they are pretty remarkable statistics. We have a fatality a week in construction, so we’re not doing great.”

Bentton’s comments follow the release of a Safe Work Australia report which gave a mixed assessment with regard to perceptions about safety practices and attitudes among employers and workers. Workers in the sector generally agreed that as much as possible was being done to promote safe practices and that communication about safety issues was strong but concerns were raised, for instance, that around a quarter of workers said they accepted risk taking where schedules were tight. 

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Need to know

Mark West (right) represented the Victorian U/15 Schoolboy team as the Deputy Vice Captain. (Left) Team mate Glen Hanegraaf

The Mark West Foundation helps kids CSS is proud to have raised and donated $10,000 to The Mark West Foundation—enough to cover boots and apparel for 77 children this year. The Mark West Foundation helps disadvantaged children in the Greater Geelong area to realise their dreams of playing football while

providing a great legacy to our friend. Mark West was a very talented footballer who tragically passed away while playing in a local Geelong football game on ANZAC Day, 1998. He was 19 years old. Mark loved junior football and didn’t want kids to miss out. After his

passing, some of Marks friends set up a foundation in his name, with view of raising funds to help disadvantaged kids who couldn’t afford to play football. The foundation raises money and then provides scholarships for these kids in the Geelong region, paying for uniforms, fees and other associated costs for the season they play. The foundation is pleased to announce that it has completed its 2015 Scholarship Program, awarding over $20,000 in scholarships. For many children and families, difficulties are permanent so the foundation needs to continue raising money to ensure these kids can run around and have a kick with their mates without any worries. To find out more on The Mark West Foundation, to donate individually or to join as a Corporate Supporter, please visit www.tmwf.org.au. You can also keep up to date with everything that is happening at the foundation by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social accounts. 

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Members in action

From pillar to post Rugby brought them together while a mutual rot issue helped solidify their future. Tracey Porter investigates the secret formula behind the success of Australian Concrete Posts

Construction Supply Specialists

f their families are to be believed, the Wollongbar Alstonville Rugby Club in New South Wales’ Northern Rivers region is to blame. But the truth of the matter is, the paths of 47-year-old Richard Mould and his 51-year-old business partner, Alan Theron, were bound to cross eventually. Both ex-pat South Africans, successful small-business professionals and Alstonville Plateau property owners, the men’s friendship was sealed when they found themselves on the hunt for new posts after parts of their existing fence lines succumbed to rot courtesy of the rural area’s hard rock shelf and moist soil conditions. Mould says the price of replacement timber fencing was off-putting, but when the pair struggled to find any manufacturer who would provide a guarantee for their product the alarm bells began in earnest. “The quality was far from what we

expected. Metal posts just didn’t cut it. Acid sulphate soils rapidly rust posts at ground level and eventually requires replacement. Some concrete posts cracked and split when they were hit during installation because they only had a single reinforcing bar that did not allow for driving the posts.” It was around this time Mould began reflecting on his father Michael’s experience with concrete fencing in the late 1970s. With limited access to hardwood timber in South Africa, Michael had made his own posts and fence panels from concrete, bringing the precast concrete moulds with him when he emigrated to Australia in 1978. He substituted the timber posts with long-lasting concrete posts on his farm near Lismore—the quality was such that nearly four decades later, they are still standing in their original position. It dawned on Mould that the only way the pair could be assured of the quality,

“We’ve purpose-built the manufacturing plan from scratch and developed an efficient system that ensures consistent quality of products.” Richard Mould, Australian Concrete Posts

The brand’s concrete strainer post and galvanised steal bracket system has proved popular.

process, including compaction and strength testing, slump tests and batch monitoring, after which it is then certified by engineers. “We can produce 2500 posts a week, but we’ve designed the plant so that it can be easily amped up when we’re ready to go to another level of production. “We’ve purpose-built the manufacturing plan from scratch and developed an efficient system that ensures consistent quality of products. We’ve also made sure that we’ve got plenty of room to grow as we supply the demand,” says Mould. Their argument that concrete posts are superior to traditional timber and steel fence posts due to their extended life span has clearly resonated beyond the immediate farming community, with ACP’s product now being seen throughout the viticulture and agricultural industries. In addition, it has also been sought by the Roads & Traffic Authority, national rail authorities and peak parks and wildlife bodies; all of these have used ACP products extensively throughout locations nationwide. In recent months, the core product range of concrete fence and strainer posts has been expanded to incorporate adjustable and box end strainer brackets, single post bracket sets and box end stays in a variety of lengths.

ACP says its concrete strainer posts consistently outlast traditional hardwood fencing.

ACP co-owners Richard Mould (left) and Alan Theron.

strength and durability they required was to join forces and manufacture the posts themselves. Months of trial and error followed before Mould and Theron eventually defined a unique concrete mix, made off-site at Boral, which met their exacting standards. “Our posts are long-lasting, rot- and fire-resistant and termite-proof, but are also uniform and consistent in size and shape,” says Mould. “In addition, the holes are all pre-formed, so no time is wasted measuring and drilling holes.” Selecting the aptly titled Australian Concrete Posts (ACP) as their business name, they set up shop in northern NSW shortly after, with Mould acting as the front man, driving the design, marketing, sales and administration side of the business, perfectly complementing Alan who would rather be out on the factory floor. The ACP team has since been extended to include an additional six

staff based in the factory along with Doug, the business’ national sales manager, and Mould’s sister Suzi, who takes care of marketing and design. Currently, it takes the ACP team two days to prepare the tables, tension the steel, pour and compact the concrete. After that, the posts are cured for a minimum of three weeks before being ready for delivery. To ensure it complies with Australian standards, each product manufactured on site goes through a controlled curing period before undergoing a rigorous examination

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Members in action

Continually seeking to innovate, ACP recently introduced colour concrete fence posts and strainers to its offering, with both brown and standard grey coloured posts now included in its product mix. CSS member Chris Waring, who owns The Bolt Barn—a business that caters to tradesmen, handymen and DIYers—has been working with ACP for the past 12 months supplying everything from abrasive gear and hoists to concrete dissolver Crete-Off and push trolleys. Waring says he’s been fascinated by the way Mould and Theron’s business has developed and now feels personally invested in its performance. “I’ve been out to the factory and got quite interested in it myself. It’s really quite ingenious the way they do it. There’s definitely a good market for it.” With the business poised for further expansion down the track, Mould says both himself and Theron would fight to the death to ensure manufacturing of the ACP

school holidays, and there are many skilled and hard workers who we have worked with before. We have been able to utilise their skills and reliability. We can also sponsor and support local sports clubs and community groups by staying in Australia and in the country. “We love where we live and to be able to support other local families and businesses by manufacturing locally—it is a huge factor for us.” 

product remains onshore. Having its manufacturing base in northern NSW benefits other local businesses, as well as sporting organisations and community groups. “We’re both from families who are immigrants to Australia. This is a land that gave us and our families a new opportunity, so we’re a local and family business,” says Mould. “Our kids can work here during their

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A HOLE WORLD OF CHOICE

The world of hole saws has changed significantly over recent years. Not too long ago, most of us would have gone to the toolbox and taken out a Bi-Metal Hole Saw for most jobs. Bi-Metal hole saws have been around for a long time and were originally developed using the same material as that used in bandsaw blades. Bi-metal refers to the fact that the tips of these hole saws are made from high speed steel these days often with cobalt - while the main body of the hole saw is made from a less expensive alloy. Bi-metal hole saws were, and still are, a great general purpose hole saw. They will cut wide variety of materials including steel, stainless steel (under proper conditions), aluminium, wood, plastics, fibre cement sheet, and more.

Cobalt Bi-Metal Holesaws Usage General purpose saw suitable for use in steel, aluminium, brass, cast iron, plastic and timber. Size Range 14mm up to 210mm

Thinwall Cobalt Bi-metal Sheetmetal Holesaws Usage Steel, stainless steel and non-ferrous sheetmetal. Ideal for use in electrical boxes and data cabinets. Size Range 16mm up to 51mm

But there are now a large number of material specific hole saws which can increase your productivity and lower your tooling costs. Only the other day, a tradie installing a security system in our building was telling me he didn’t get good product life out of bi-metal hole saws when cutting into electrical switchboards and the finish was often not great. I gave him a Thin Wall Sheetmetal Hole Saw to try and he was amazed at how quickly it cut and how good the finish was. The thin wall means that these hole saws have less material to remove and their smaller teeth ensures they cut quickly without distorting the sheet metal.

XP & XP2 TCT Holesaws Usage High performance repetition cutting in plate steel and stainless steel up to 4mm thick. XP2 deep cut saws are ideal for use on curved surfaces such as pipe. Size Range 16mm up to 100mm

A common question we get asked is which hole saw is ideal for repetition cutting in steel and stainless steel. The answer is simple – XP and XP2 Hole Saws. Even by carefully selecting the ideal speed and feed rate and using a cutting lubricant, bi-metal hole saws will not cut through steel plate and stainless steel as well as XP Hole Saws. The deeper XP2 Hole Saw have three edged carbide teeth which balance the cutter for smoother boring and greater control. The deep body makes them ideal for use on curved surfaces like metal pipes.

Ripper® TCT Holesaws Usage Timber, MDF, composite board, cement sheet, villaboard, blueboard, ply, laminates, insulation and other materials that quickly dull standard bi-metal saws. Size Range 16mm up to 152mm

Another material people find difficult is MDF. Certainly a bi-metal hole saw will do the job but a Ripper Carbide Tipped Hole Saw will cut much faster and last much longer. And the core will be much easier to remove as well. Carbide is much harder wearing than high speed steel so it is more suitable for abrasive products. Fibre cement is another case in point. But what about cutting holes in masonry materials? Bordo Grit-Edge Hole Saws are ideal for products like standard wall tiles, marble, laminates, glass and even cast iron. Downlight Cutters are a continuous grit version perfect for plaster board and other ceiling materials. Very hard masonry products like porcelain and granite are best cut with a Brilliant® Diamond Hole Saws. The diamonds in these hole saws are vacuum brazed for faster cutting and are actually even more efficient when used in angle grinders than standard pistol drills. The bottom line is this: when cutting holes you need to select the right type of cutter for the job. General purpose bi-metal hole saws are great and will always be an important weapon in your arsenal. But material specific hole saws will significantly improve your productivity and, because they will last much longer, will save you money and time.

Brilliant® Diamond Holesaws Usage Porcelain, ceramics, tiles, vitrified products, natural and engineered/composite stone, monocottura, fibreglass, graphite, carbon fibre and fibre reinforced plastics. Size Range 6mm up to 128mm

Bordo Tungsten Carbide GritEdge® Holesaws Usage Laminates, fibreglass, ceramic tiles, marble and slate, cast iron, cement sheet and composite materials Size Range 16mm up to 114mm

Bordo Tungsten Carbide GritEdge® Downlight Cutters Usage Plasterboard, cement sheet, blueboard, villaboard, composites and other hard and abrasive materials. Size Range 72, 75, 89, 92, 95mm

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

Industry in action

World Wars and nursery rhymes have both played their part in helping the HB Fuller name become synonymous with success, right across the globe. Tracey Porter turns the spotlight on its Australian operations

128 years in the making

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Photography: Eamon Gallagher

watertight moral compass has motivated Carl Pimentel to dedicate more than half his life to serving the industrial adhesives sector. Since graduating as an industrial chemist in the early 1990s, the 46-yearold has spent 28 years working with the smell of adhesives, sealants and fillers embedded in his nostrils—spending all but 10 of those for the publicly listed, US-headquartered specialty chemical company, HB Fuller. Pimentel was appointed managing director of the firm’s Australasian arm last August off the back of a six-year stint at Fuller’s South-east Asia and European branches, and admits he finds it difficult to imagine working anywhere else. “What I really appreciate is that the company has a strong moral compass in the way it does business, and a very high regard for the ethics of the way we conduct ourselves,” he says. “We want to win, we want to be successful, but the way we go about it, in winning the right way, is above all else. For me, that makes it very easy to say that I work here and feel good about working here, which is the reason why I’m still here.” Originally set up as a one-man paste shop, the HB Fuller story dates back to 1887 when Harvey Benjamin Fuller travelled from Chicago to St Paul in the US state of Minnesota with the sole aim of refining and selling glue. Single-minded determination, together with clever marketing—which included Mother Goose parodies such as ‘Maid was in the garden, hanging out her clothes, along came a blackbird and nipped off her nose. When she found her nose was off, what was she to do? But go and stick it on again with Fuller’s Premium Glue!’—struck a chord with homemakers and manufacturers alike, allowing Fuller’s to make its first acquisition just four years later. By 1905, the company was shipping its products not only across the US, but also England, Germany and Australia. The demand for quality adhesives during World War 1 and 2 further propelled sales so that by 1971, it was ready for public ownership.

A household name for over 128 years

Now accountable to shareholders demanding better international sales, Pimentel says the company went on an expansion drive in the early 1970s to help support its operations within North and Latin America. “They were looking to establish footprints in Europe and Asia Pacific. At that time Japan and Australia were two of the more mature markets and so were selected as the areas to do that.”

of tonnes of its multi-use adhesives, sealants and fillers each year. “When we initially started here locally we were very much in a businessto-business mindset, so things like carton closing, envelope manufacture, book binding—those were the sort of industries that were more prominent in the products that we made. “There’s definitely been a shift. We’ve now got a much stronger emphasis on the construction business and our product line—our product development—and our sales reflect that,” says Pimentel. Currently HB Fuller International has a direct presence in 44 countries and customers across 100 countries. It boasts annual sales of around $2.1 billion with the Australasian region accounting for just under five per cent of that. While Pimentel concedes the firm’s diversity means it has competitors across many different industries, its stiffest competition comes from rival adhesive and sealant makers Sika, Bostik and Selleys. Reluctant to

“We’ve now got a much stronger emphasis on the construction business and our product line—our product development—and our sales reflect that.” Carl Pimentel, managing director, HB Fuller Australia

HB Fuller’s Australian office threw open its doors in Melbourne in 1975 and began manufacturing from the site just three years later, with a key focus of providing water-based products in the packaging and paper industries. Seeking to expand into other sectors, the company moved to its current site in South Dandenong, Victoria, in the early 1980s and first entered the constructionbased segment a short time later. Today, HB Fuller’s Australasian headquarters employs around 70 staff with a further 20 sales staff dotted across each Australian state and in New Zealand. With the Dandenong plant being the region’s sole manufacturing facility, the HB Fuller headquarters has grown to encompass 21,5000sqm of land, allowing it to produce thousands

HB Fuller produces thousands of tonnes of product each year

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Industry in action

HB Fuller Australia general manager Carl Pimentel.

divulge just how much of the pie his brand commands, Pimentel says he is comfortable with where his firm sits. “Market share is a difficult one when we’re across so many different categories, but we’re a strong player and like to see ourselves as holding our own in terms of those three competitors within the construction segment. “We see ourselves as being competitively priced in terms of the products and services we offer to our customers. Like anything, you need to be able to deliver value that justifies the price point and we feel that we do that.” Pimentel says the company has growth targets globally of somewhere between five to eight per cent per annum and “we see ourselves as somewhere in that bracket as well”. He says future growth is likely to be driven by demand for the replacement of mechanical fasteners and the rise of more composite materials. “Safe, reliable, multi-functional type products are driving technology and pushing innovation and we continue to see that within the construction segment. In the end, time is money so if people can use something that they can trust and they’re able to move from one part of the job to the next faster

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then that’s helpful. And if they can then reduce the amount of products that they have to use to get the job done then that’s something that we see as a trend as well.” Pimentel says HB Fuller’s relationship with the CSS group is classed as a key strategic account and one that will also help drive ongoing commercial success. “It’s not just about us increasing our sales by taking share off the competition; it’s about us helping CSS members grow their sales within the adhesive and sealant sector. We take the view that the more we can understand what’s happening in our customer’s environment, the more we can help them grow their business, then that will translate to success for us as well.” Pimentel says the relationship the brand enjoys with CSS members is just one of the many advantages operating within the Australasian market affords the company, with the ability to remain flexible and command more open dialogue with its customers a key component. “I do think the fact we are involved in lots of different segments gives us the ability to switch it around a little bit, so if one segment is down, another may be up, allowing us to manage the business

swings that happen during the normal fluctuations of different markets.” To help get a feel for what is being experienced by the company’s 44 other international offices, Pimentel is required to attend annual face-to-face meetings and participate in quarterly phone hook-ups with the “global guys”. In addition he conducts monthly meetings with the brand’s representatives across the Asia Pacific region. It is at meetings such as these that future acquisition opportunities are first mooted, with the international HB Fuller business absorbing four competitors since September 2014 alone. For his part, Pimentel will provide scant detail on the low hanging fruit ripe for acquisition, stating only that the company is always looking for potential acquisitions to support its organic growth. “If it’s in the right target market, either for us to be able to enter a new segment or to strengthen our position and product offering in a current segment, then that’s always on the table, including in Australia,” he says. He adds that regional or global acquisitions with an Australian presence will also be considered. “Even within Australia itself, if there is something that makes sense to us that would really support our local business, then that’s something that I would take up to the business to look at.” 

HB Fuller is always evolving.

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Building a race car

In the previous issue of CSS FatMag, we discovered how Garry Rogers Motorsport makes its race cars lighter, faster and better. In this edition, find out how the team builds—and rebuilds—GRM race cars to exact standards

Garry Rogers Motorsport The building of a race car: Part Three

Inside the fabrication department.

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Scotty Compson, head of the composite department, making new bumper moulds.

he Garry Rogers Motorsport (GRM) workshop is a buzz of activity (and a whole lot of laughs) on any given day of the week. With up to 40 full-time staff working around the clock every day, it’s all hands on deck to make sure not only their Volvo S60 race cars are ready for the track, but also that they have at least two sets of spare parts to rebuild as required. While most of us get to see the end result of all their hard work on the podium (a massive congratulations to the team on their success so far in 2015), it takes a whole lot of teamwork to ensure the race car is in absolute peak condition. “We are a racing team and like any team, we have many people and departments involved,” says Barry Rogers—who is Garry’s son.

Howard ‘Johno’ Johnstone.

“From the outside, the public sees the driver as the one who succeeds or fails, but in reality, there is a lot more behind it,” says Rogers. “An AFL team provides a good analogy that can explain the teamwork within a V8 Supercar,” he says. “I would liken the driver of a Supercar to the full forward of the AFL team. They are the ones who win the races and kick the goals—they produce the end result. But in that chain of events to get the car to the start line, or the ball to the full forward, there’s a lot more that goes on. “In football terms, there are coaches, physios, nutritionists, masseurs and many more people before a ball is bounced. Once it is bounced there are backmen, centres, on-ballers and others who need to get the ball to the goal kicker,” Rogers continues.

that’s always on the drawing board for the head of the fabrication department, Howard ‘Johno’ Johnstone. “My responsibility is anything to do with metals that are fabricated. It could be a tank, muffler, exhaust system, all the bar work in the car—anything that The GRM team pumped for has a metal component, we fabricate,” the start of the season. says Johnstone. “And everything has to be built to certain specifications in order to maintain the integrity of the car and for the safety of the driver. “V8 Supercars are similar in that When somebody goes hard and there are many people involved back crashes into the side of our car, we at the factory.” And the number of have to know we’ve built and welded team members multiplies significantly correctly to exact standards.” on race days. Making parts to exact specifications “Within the team, everybody has is a difficult and demanding a job to fulfil and requirement. all positions are of “There is a lot of vital importance. repeatability,” says “Within the team, You cannot race Johnstone. “We everybody has a job to have to make sure a car—let alone win—if the car each component fulfil and all positions is unreliable,” the last are of vital importance.” matches says Rogers. “In one we made. And saying that, our in fabrication, that’s Barry Rogers, Garry Rogers Motorsport V8 Supercar team not a very easy requires every task at all.” person to do their job reliably and The process of rebuilding, or efficiently. For us to improve, the driver replacing parts, often starts on the jig. and everybody in the team need to put “Yes, we jig it all out, but with welding, in that extra effort.” there’s a certain amount of distortion Continual improvement is something and pulling from the welds. The car Construction Supply Specialists

Building a race car

Brendan Wilson in the fabrication department.

actually shrinks as you build it.” To overcome this, the team will build the car in segments. “Since weld shrinks, we effectively build a car in stages to eliminate the problem, and get the tolerance as close as we can.” Johnstone explains, “It wouldn’t matter if you’re welding up a bridge, you have the same problem. Any structure you’re welding distorts and shrinks as you build it. And the more welds you put in, the more the shrinkage.” And just like bending metal, sometimes bending the rules pays massive dividends. “If a car is having major problems in some area, often one of the team will draw on our department to find a solution. Many years of experience have allowed us to come up with new ways of looking at things. We try to create new components to help in the problem area. And we always work as a team; everybody leans off of each other.” Johnstone says one of the best parts of his job is the space to be creative and the freedom to make something

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from scratch. “It’s very satisfying when someone says ‘I need you to make this’ and you can go in and make it. The job is always evolving. You can find something different each day that you’ve got to work on or improve.” For example, “If one particular area becomes a major problem—say, the rear subframe, or the rear suspension is causing trouble with wheels flying off and all sorts of stuff—we can come up with a solution. “In fact, in this case we came up with our own design to strengthen the problem area. It was unique and worked well, and it was something no-one else had discovered or introduced. Now though, it’s right across the board and every other team has it. That’s something that came out of our own experience.” Yet another reason for the GRM team to be proud—they’re leading the pack on the race track as well as setting the pace for the evolution of race car components. Talk about givin’ it some jandal! 

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Brushless: the smart new frontier The arrival of brushless tools has been hailed the most significant technological advancement for the power tool sector since the introduction of lithium-ion batteries back in the early 2000s. Tracey Porter reveals how they have impacted the way CSSÂ member store customers go about their business 28

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Metabo 90Nm brushless hammer drill.

f there is one thing every industrial tradie or handyman has in common, it is the endless quest for better performance from his or her tools. While ergonomics, innovation, cost and durability also play their part, achieving the industry Holy Grail is as much about finding easier, efficient and more economical ways to complete construction tasks as it is about finding customers willing to pay for the work to be done. For this reason, an increasing number of leading power tool players are pointing to brushless tool technology as the way of the future. In a brushed motor, electromagnets are attached to a shaft and conventional magnets are permanently fixed to the motor housing. In order to get electricity from the battery pack to the electromagnets (while still allowing it to spin), blocks of carbon, known as brushes, press against a commutator, physically bridging the gap. A brushless motor loses both the brushes and the commutator. Because the electromagnets are stationary, electricity from the battery can be delivered directly and the poles can be alternated with the help of computer circuitry, allowing the tool to adjust according to the task. In short, this means the brushless tool is smart enough to recognise the difference between driving screws into a soft surface, such as ply, and into a sturdier surface, such as titanium. The first brushless tools only hit the market about three years ago but already their impact is being lauded with key players including DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch, Hitachi, Makita and Metabo introducing a range of new brushless drivers, nailers, hammer drills and multi-tool items. DeWalt product category manager Luke Bostock—whose brand has 11 brushless products in its range with more to come in the 2015-16 fiscal

year—says the friction caused by the physical connection creates waste energy and causes problems with heat build-up in brushed motor models. Adding to that inefficiency is the fact brushes wear, requiring ongoing maintenance and eventual replacement. Bostock believes the benefit of brushless technology is threefold as it allows manufacturers to develop smaller tools with more features and power, as well as extending the tool life and runtime per battery charge. While he is unable to reveal his firm’s sales figures on how brushless tools have tracked in recent times, he is certain the category will only go from strength to strength. “We have seen

“We have seen brushless becoming more and more popular year on year.” Luke Bostock, DeWalt product manager

brushless becoming more and more popular year on year,” Bostock says. Metabo Australia product manager David Haley says his company offers “a few” brushless items, including a hammer drill driver and an impact wrench, but intends to expand the platform in July. His company has also experienced growing demand for this type of technology. Similarly, Milwaukee has put significant resources into developing this technology. The brand, which produces all motors for its ranges inhouse, currently has around 24 different products in the brushless category with a further 10 to be added later this year. As a way of further differentiating its products, Milwaukee created a subbrand labelled Fuel, which is embossed on its brushless products as a means of identifying them as having a higher torque value and longer lasting motor

life than many competing products. Milwaukee brand manager Tom Mathiesen says currently cordless products account for a high percentage of the industrial construction tools market with brushless tools’ share of that growing exponentially. Mathiesen says for those looking at the lower end of the market, buyers can expect to pay around $200 for a basic brushless drill while at the top end a brushless drill set containing a tool, two batteries and a charger could cost up to $600. However, he cautions, you get what you pay for. “There are so many variables to consider. Just because it’s brushless doesn’t mean it’s better than brushed. Each needs to be judged on its own merits as no two products are the same.” Haley and Bostock both agree smart technology makes brushless tools dearer to produce, so naturally it’s more expensive to purchase—in some cases, 10 to 15 per cent higher than the brushed model options. However, Haley suggests, the difference will eventually prove negligible as more end users are seduced by the advantages of accessing this type of technology. Bostock agrees, adding that as end users start to understand the benefits of brushless power tools, forking out the additional initial outlay will become a “no-brainer”. Haley says the technological advancement in this area has also driven refinements in battery technologies to help support the demand for brushless products. “Without good battery technology behind the tool, you can’t take full advantage of the brushless technology.” Bostock says that a 5.0Ah battery paired with a brushless motor produces so much run-time, there’s Construction Supply Specialists

Tech talk Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 3/4” high impact wrench.

no real need to continually increase Ahs until higher current drawing tools are introduced that may require a larger battery “fuel tank”. “It’s always a balance between weight, run-time, productivity versus value for money. We feel this optimum level has been reached as our user needs stand today.” Garry Hollis, trade key account manager of German giant Bosch, says his company recently expanded its offering with a new brushless cordless range it dubs Core. He argues pairing Bosch’s ownbrand lithium-ion batteries with its brushless range will double the motor life of the tool, delivering up to 65 per cent longer run-times and 100 per cent longer battery life. To help keep on top of the advancements in this area, Bosch recently introduced an ultra-light 6.0Ah battery pack and is also about to introduce what it has termed a “worldfirst” wireless charging system that auto-detects battery and auto-adjusts

best charging conditions to further extend battery life and further complement the brushless offering. Others such as DeWalt are looking to incorporate bluetooth technology into their battery packs with a view to offering users greater security, diagnostic functionality as well as aiding inventory management. Other features, such as the ability to track battery life, run-time and performance from a smartphone, will be used as a means of helping supplement the benefits of the brushless firepower. With the technology being relatively new, the $10,000 question seems to be, what’s the life expectancy for this type of product? While manufacturer warranties vary from brand to brand, Metabo’s David

Haley says the life span of these types of tools is difficult to predict as there is no precedent. While brushless motors in automotive applications such as water and fuel pumps—where there is a low load on the motor— can be expected to last for around 15 years, the power tool sector is a different proposition altogether. “The tool industry is different; tools are pushed hard and asked to do jobs that push the limit. They are subjected to external contaminations such as water, dirt and heavy vibration. The life of the machine will be determined by how the machine has been treated,” says Haley.  If you want to know more about the tool type best suited for your job site application, please contact your local CSS member store, whose details appear on the front of this magazine.

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CSS member feature Left: Australian troops ploughing through mud and slush on their way out of a forward area of the Track. Below: The AK1501 trek members enroute. Bottom: Attending the dawn service at Isurava.

Kokoda spirit A CSS group trekked from Kokoda to Owers’ Corner to experience an Anzac Day service. By Jeff Wellard

t is only very occasionally that anyone will get the opportunity to do something truly inspiring and spectacular at a time that will define a point in history. So, a group of CSS connected people—who were joined with 16 other keen individuals—took on a trek from Kokoda Village on April 15, across the Owen Stanley Ranges and arriving into Owers’ Corner on the outskirts of Port Moresby on midmorning on April 24. The following morning, the group of weary but elated trekkers attended the ANZAC Day dawn service at Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby. Being a commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of the diggers landing on Gallipoli, it was an honour being there for all concerned. The trekkers—Phil West (and his sons David and Michael) of The Bolt Place Bundaberg, Jim Holroyd of Jim’s First Hardware in Dunsborough, Chris Waring (and his good mate Ray Allen) of The Bolt Barn in Lismore, Nolan Keen (and his brother-in-law Nathan Koehler) of Dalby General Steel in

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Dalby, Andrew Hargreaves from Centenary Power Tools in Brisbane, Fred Hall of DBF Tools & Industrial Supplies of Hoppers Crossing, Jeff Wellard (and his niece Sharon Wellard) of CSS Administration in Melbourne and Iain Brown of Bordo International of Scoresby, along with the other 16 people in the (Adventure Kokoda) AK1501 Trek—all displayed great courage, mental toughness and endurance through extremely trying conditions over the 10-day trek. Eight days of heavy rain made the going tougher than usual with the rough tracks being turned into a quagmire of high mud, slippery stones, rocks and rotting vegetation. The many river crossings were made even more ‘exciting to take on’ because of the raging waters racing through them. “You certainly find out a lot more about yourself on a trek like this. I mean, you are subjected to physical and mental pressures that

take you to the very limit of what you have to give before you find you can— and do—give that little bit more,” says Phil West of Bundaberg. Andrew Hargreaves of Brisbane says, “It’s the toughest thing I’ve ever done, but what an experience. Every ablebodied Australian who gets the chance should have a crack at this, just to see how lucky we were back then and how lucky we are today because of it.” The team would like to thank Chad Sherrin, Bernie Rowell and all of the people connected with Adventure Kokoda for guiding the trekkers, and of course to the wonderful porters and carriers (many of them descendants of the original Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels of the 1940s) who were always there when we needed them.  For more information on Adventure Kokoda, visit www.kokodatreks.com or call 1300 783 303.

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Special feature

Claim it on tax Getting your finances in order can be simple once you know the basics. Sue Nelson runs through various tax strategies—handy tips before you see your accountant

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he great thing about being a tradie at tax time is the number of items you can claim as deductions. And the difficult thing about being a tradie at tax time is—you guessed it!—the number of items you can claim as deductions. It can be hard to find your way around the rules. Here are some tips to ensure your hard-earned money doesn’t end up with the tax collector. Bigger considerations like superannuation and insurance—both public liability and personal injury insurance—need to be factored in from the start. “Being self-employed, you are responsible for your own

super,” says Sue Clarke, founder of Pivot Accounting, which specialises in tax for tradies. “Look at making contributions as part of your overall strategy.” Insurance can be claimed at tax time, as can union and association fees and work-related training courses. If you work away from home for a time, your accommodation, travel and other expenses can be claimed. Every deduction reduces your taxable income, and therefore the amount of tax you need to pay, so it is important to keep detailed records. Invest wisely in accounting software— you need an ‘intelligent’ system that tracks all your tool receipts, payments

and GST. It’s also worth engaging a good accountant. When you’re self-employed, tax can become very complex. Tools Now that you’ve got the general principles settled, it’s time to look at specific expenses. You can claim any tool you use—and most tradies need a vast array of tools that are unique to their particular trade. You can also “Being selfclaim interest on the money employed, you borrowed to purchase your tools, plus the workyou are related cost of insuring and responsible repairing them. for your For individual contractors, any stand-alone tool that cost own super.” under $300 can be claimed Sue Clarke, Pivot Accounting outright, meaning that you write it off as a 100 per cent deduction in the same financial year. If the tool forms part of a set— for example, a set of Sidchrome spanners— the entire set needs to cost less than $300 to be written off in the year of purchase. You can claim depreciation on more expensive assets over a number of years. To work out the depreciation period, you need to work out the ‘effective life’ of the tools. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides tax rulings on the effective life of a range of assets, such as the following concreting example: Tax ruling on effective life: Concreting assets (excerpt) Asset

Effective life (years)

Brick and paving saws

Concrete demolition saws

Concrete kibble buckets

Concrete mixers

*Source: ATO website 2014 Alternatively, you can work out the effective life of your tools for yourself. The sorts of information the ATO recommends you could use to estimate the effective life of your tools includes the physical life of an asset, manufacturer’s specifications, your own past experience and that of other tradies, and the level of repairs commonly undertaken by users, among other things.

Calculating tool depreciation

The ATO provides a formula that can help with calculating depreciation: Sam purchases a Kincrome 329 piece combination tool set on 5 September for $1999. He only uses the tools for work purposes. Sam looks up the ‘effective life’ of these tools—the ATO says the effective life of loose tools is five years. Sam uses the following method to work out the deduction for the decline in value of his tool set: asset’s cost

days held 365

work-use percentage effective life of tool

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100% 5

Sam can therefore claim $329 for the depreciation of his tool set in the first year. Using the same method, he can claim $300 per year in the following four years and $53 in the final (sixth) year. Personal use and work use percentages If you use a tool for personal purposes—for example, a Karcher high pressure cleaner that you have occasionally used to remove dirt on your own home—you can only claim for the percentage of time you’ve used it for work. The following example uses a Karcher high pressure cleaner that cost $341. The owner estimates he uses it for work about 60% of the time. Year 1 Base value of Karcher high pressure cleaner (cost): $341 Days held or available for work: 303 (how long you’ve owned the tool) Decline in value: $341

303 365

200% 4

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If you’re a sparkie, the more work you’re getting, the more Crescent wire strippers you’re going to go through, not to mention Makita caulking guns and Milwaukee Saber saws. If your tools wear out before you’ve fully claimed them, you can claim the remainder of the amount. Small businesses can write off assets that cost less than $1000. Anything that costs more than this can be placed in the general depreciation pool and claimed at 15 per cent in the first year and 30 per cent in the year after. Protective clothing Just as a doctor can write off a stethoscope, if you’re a welder, you can write off your Bollé protective eyewear. You can claim any clothing that helps you to stay safe on the job—steel-capped boots, rubber-soled shoes and other special footwear, gloves, fire-resistant clothing, high-visibility MAK jackets and

vests, overalls and other heavy duty workwear—brands like MAK and Hard Yakka. If you work outside, you are also entitled to claim sunscreen and hats. The items must provide a sufficient degree of protection against the risks to your health and safety involved in your line of work, so jeans and ordinary boots are exempt, even if you wear them to work. Uniforms, on the other hand, can be claimed. You can also claim laundering expenses for your work uniform or work-related protective clothing at a rate of $1 per load. Business running costs If you require a motor vehicle to transport your equipment, your

travel expenses may be taxdeductible—and your Kincrome ute-mounted toolbox. Contrary to popular belief, you cannot claim traffic fines on your tax—you can, however, claim depreciation on the motor vehicle as a capital expense. If you run your business from home, you can claim a portion of your gas and electricity bills. The same goes for phone and internet services. “These days tradies are very reliant on technology for their business,” says Clarke. “They are using phone and internet more and more to communicate with customers and suppliers. Be sure to claim only the business portion of these bills.” Keep good records of all the tools you acquire, from your Bosch drill bits all the way up to your Crommelins generator, along with other expenses, and you’ll find you can reduce your taxable income substantially and pay only the tax you need to. 

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$169.00 12 Pc. Metric Wrench Set 85597 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm

12 Point Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set

$79.00 $79.00

7 Pc. Metric Wrench Set 9417 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18mm

$115.00

$79.00

8 Pc. SAE Wrench Set 85599

7 Pc. SAE Wrench Set 9317

5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 11/16”, 3/4”

5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 3/4”

23 Pocket, Wide Mouth Tool Bag(Large) 1200 Denier Fabric 83141 Dimensions: 55 X 35 X 25cm

$70.00 Open Tote Bag 1680 Denier Fabric 83143

Includes 9 Pockets and 18 tool holders Dimensions: 50 X 24 X 22cm

All prices include GST

OTHERS FOLLOW As a market leading power tools accessory brand and manufacturer, Sutton Tools has invested heavily to continually push the boundaries of its performance and reliability. Sutton Tools drills offer the user superior precision, longer tool life and consistency in many applications. They are specified and used by engineers and trade professionals globally. ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST

SM2 Drill Set

SM3 Drill Set

19 Pieces 1.0 – 10.0mm × 0.5 Item #: D102 SM2

25 Pieces 1.0 – 13.0mm × 0.5 Item #: D102 SM3

$72.00 inc GST

$139.00 inc GST

S2 Drill Set

S3 Drill Set

21 Pieces 1/16 – 3/8 × 64ths Item #: D102 S2

29 Pieces 1/16 – 1/2 × 64ths Item #: D102 S3

$73.00 inc GST

$154.00 inc GST

Sutton Tools is proud to present the limited edition Heritage Series. The Heritage Series represents Australian Made premium quality, pioneering innovation and design.

Heritage Metric Silver Bullet Drill Set 95 Pieces 10 each: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4mm 5 each: 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 8, 10mm Finish: Bright Finish – High Speed Steel Case: Steel with hammertone finish and metal clip Item #: D101 HM95

Heritage Tradesman Kit 32 Pieces Holesaws: 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 51, 70mm Arbors: 3× BA1 & 1× BA3 with Pilot Drills 13pce HSS Drill Bit Set: 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.8, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5mm Impact Screwdriver Bits: 6× Double Ended PH2 × 65mm long Spade Bits: 20, 25mm Item #: H105 HS20

$198.00

$143.00

* ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST

inc GST

ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST

Your home workshop or shed setup is not complete without the P&N Workshop Range. Whether you are an engineer, tradesman or a serious DIY’er, the Workshop Range is your perfect choice. The Workshop Range of tools will cater for any job you need to get done.

HSS Straight Flute Taps

HSS Tap Set 6 Piece: Intermediate Lead • Suitable for general purpose use in materials up to 1000N/mm2. • For hand and machine operations in through or blind holes up to 1 × Ø. Sizes: M4 × 0.7, M5 × 0.8, M6 × 1, M8 × 1.25, M10 × 1.5, M12 × 1.75mm Item #: 5319006

All P&N Workshop HSS straight flute taps are made in Australia and suitable for general purpose use in both hand and machine operations.

$59.90 inc GST

* ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST

HSS Countersink Set

HSS Step Drill Set

3 Pieces 90° three flute Made from high speed steel Made to DIN335 specification

3 Pieces Ideal for sheet metal without pre-drilling Made from high speed steel Fixed drilling steps

Contents

8.3mm (Range: 2.0– 8.3) 12.4mm (Range: 2.8–12.4) 20.5mm (Range: 3.5 – 20.5) Item #: 107CS0003

4–12mm ( 9 steps ) 4–20mm ( 9 steps ) 6–36mm ( 11 steps ) Item #: 107SD0003

$42.00

$159.00

inc GST

7x 7x % 100 FASTER EASIER % SINGLE-HAND 7x 100 OPERATION FASTER

FASTER EASIER

100

% SINGLE-HAND

OPERATION EASIER

SINGLE-HAND

OPERATION

inc GST

These pliers provide the versatility of a standard plier plus more. Traditional pliers require two hands to adjust the jaw open. Lockjaw™ self adjusting capability makes jobs faster and easier.

Needle Nose

Curved Jaw

Straight Jaw

Long heavy-duty gripping nose provides excellent control and reach for work in confined spaces. 175mm (7") Item #: 093001

Heavy duty and time saving tools built for professionals. 250mm (10") Item #: 101003

Heavy duty and time saving tools, built for professionals. 250mm (10") Item #: 101102

$22.00 inc GST

COMPLETE

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Plumbing / Electrical / HVAC

765 inc GST

1079 inc GST

Description

Part No

Qty

28084-BUCKET-PWR Concrete Vertigo 10mm 500pcs Bitsx3 Drive

D25013K-XE

22mm SDS+ 3-Mode Rotary Hammer 650W (2kg)

33-732

FatMax Tape 8M

43-548B

FatMax Box Level & Bag 1200mm

Drywall

Part No

Description

Drywall

949 inc GST

Qty

LPD10M-BUCKET-PWR Lipped Drop-In 10mm 500pcs Bit (x2) Tool 18V XR Li-Ion BRUSHLESS Heavy-Duty DCH274P2T-XE 3-Mode SDS+ Rotary Hammer Kit FatMax Vibration Dampening Club Hammer FMHT1-56006 1.4kg / 3lb

2 1 1

859 inc GST

$ Part No

Description

Part No Qty

Description

Qty

DP825W-PWR

Drive Pin Washered M8X25 (100pcs)

50626-PWR

Yellow Charges (100pcs)

RN6550-PWR

Nylon Anchor Round Head M6.5X50 (100pcs) 3-Way Self-Levelling Multi-Line Laser (Horizontal, Vertical & Side Lines) FatMax Box Level & Bag 1200mm

CNPBUZYF0625-PWR - Collated Needle Fine 500pcs ZY 6-18X25 (1000pcs) 28084-BUCKET-PWR 152 Concrete Vertigo 10mm Bitsx3 Drive

20 30

DCF620P2K-XE D25013K-XE

18V XRSDS+ Li-Ion3-Mode BRUSHLESS Collated Screw Gun Kit 22mm Rotary Hammer 650W (2kg)

10-778 33-732

FatMax Tape Retractable Knife 8M

DW089K-XE

11-800L 43-548B

Blades Utility 50pk FatMaxCarbide Box Level & Bag 1200mm

43-548B

1 1

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Concreter

Formworker

589 inc GST

979 inc GST

$ Description

Part No

Qty

T17HZY1250-PWR

760 - T17 Hex ZY 12-11X50 (1000pcs)

33-732

FatMax Tape 8M

43-548B

FatMax Box Level & Bag 1200mm FatMax Vibration Dampening Club Hammer 1.4kg / 3lb 22mm SDS+ 3-Mode Rotary Hammer 650W (2kg)

FMHT1-56006 D25013K-XE

Description

Qty

PURE150PRO-385-PWR Pure Epoxy Injection System

Part No 33-732

FatMax Tape 8M

CG585-PWR

Cartridge Gun for 585ml Cartridge

D25414KT-XE

32mm SDS+ 3-Mode Rotary Hammer 1000W (4kg)

Precast

Carpenter

659 inc GST

1059 inc GST

Part No PBI20-20/115-PWR Part No MAX20.0X370PWR 28084-BUCKET-PWR 33-732 D25013K-XE FMHT1-56006 33-732 43-548B DCF880M2-XE

Description PBI Bracing Anchor 20/M14 x 115mm

Description

Part No

Qty

150 Qty Description SDS-Max Drill Bit 20X370mm 1 Concrete Vertigo 10mm 500pcs Bitsx3 Drive 30 FatMax Tape 8M 1 22mm SDS+ 3-Mode Rotary Hammer 650W (2kg) 1 FatMax Vibration Dampening Club Hammer 11 FatMax/ 3lb Tape 8M 1.4kg FatMax Box Level & Bag 1200mm 18V XR Li-Ion Impact Wrench Kit 1

Qty

DCHB75306-3000

33째 Industrial High-Power Framing Nailer 50mm - 90mm Length DeWalt Framing Nails

33-732

FatMax Tape 8M

43-548B

FatMax Box Level & Bag 1200mm

PPKMIXED-PWR

Packers Mixed Tub (400pcs)

F33PT

1 5

All prices include GST

C163 3 Headed Scabler • 2,400 bpm • 4 kg • Consumption 300 lpm • Rubber grips

899

C3525

TB-5570P

5”/125 mm Wet Saw • 3 water jets • Consumption 170 lpm • 1 hp • 11,000 rpm • Blade not included

Petrol Compressor • 5.5 hp genuine Honda • 70 litre tank • FAD 349 lpm / 12.3cfm • 3 cylinder cast iron pump • Solid wheels

699

BONUS C28722 30 metre hose with fitting valued at $90

1799

C123160

C1902

C4832

4”/100 mm Angle Grinder • 1.3 hp • Extended spindle for sanding discs • Spindle lock • Right and left handles

Mini Chipping Hammer Reciprocating Kit • 3,000 bpm • 45 mm stroke • 45 mm stroke • 1,200 spm • Side handle and case • 2.6 kg • Takes standard reciprocating blades • BONUS moil point and flat chisel

379

999

549

SOCKET SCREW

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THROUGH YOUR LOCAL Bremick provides a full range of Socket Screws in Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel Grade 316 and Stainless Steel Grade 304. Cap Screws, Flat Head counter Sunk, Button Head, Shoulder Screws and Grub Screws.

CSS BRANCH

Deep accurate socket for high torque wrenching. Knurled for easier handling and quick identification.

Elliptical fillet doubles fatigue life at critical head shank juncture

Radius root runout increases fatigue life as much as 300% in this critical area. Controlled heat treatment produces maximum strength without brittleness or decarburisation.

Head with increased bearing area for greater load carrying capacity. Precision forged for symmetrical grain flow and maximum strength.

Fully formed radius thread increases fatigue life 100% over other thread forms.

18 V Brushless Hammer 18Drill V Brushless Twin PackHammer SB 18Twin LTX BL 5.2Ah Drill Pack

AU68901010 AU68901010

W18

SB• 90 18 Nm LTXHammer BL 5.2AhDrill

W18

OR OR

• Drills Steel / Wood / Concrete • 90 Nm Hammer Drill • Max speed: 2,050 rpm • Drills Steel / Wood / Concrete • Battery Overload • Max speed: 2,050 rpm & Single Cell Protection • Battery Overload • 2 x 5.2 Amp Hour Batteries & Single Cell Protection • ASC 30-36v Charger • 2 x 5.2 Amp Hour Batteries • Carry Case • ASC 30-36v Charger • Carry Case

Available as a twin pack Available a twinofpack with youraschoice skin: with your choice of skin: High Torque High Torque Wrench 602205890 Wrench

SSW18 SSD18 SSW18

SSD18 AU68901030

AU68901020

5.2 AH Battery 321000350 5.2 AH Battery

AU68901030

AU68901020

• 75% Longer runtime than 3 Ah 321000350 • 75% Longer runtime than 3 Ah

SSW 18 SK 400 BL 602205890

• 1218 Speed Settings: SSW SK 400 BL 590 -2,150 rpm • 12 Torque Levels: 130 - 400 Nm • 12 Speed Settings: 590 -2,150 rpm • 1/2” Drive • 12 Torque Levels: 130 - 400 Nm • SKIN ONLY • 1/2” Drive • SKIN ONLY

2,000w 254mm Table Saw TS 254 600668190 2,000w 254mm Table Saw cut depth at 90º: 87mm TS• Max. 254 600668190 • Max. cut depth at 45º: 50 mm • Max. cut depth at 90º: 87mm • Max. rip cut: 630 mm • Max. cut depth at 45º: 50 mm • 4,200 rpm • Max. rip cut: 630 mm • Soft start • 4,200 rpm • Overload and restart protection • Soft start • Brake • Overload and restart protection • Tool less adjustment of riving knife • Brake • Automatic setback after undercut • Tool less adjustment of riving knife • 2 working heights • Automatic setback after undercut • 2 working heights

1,200w Vacuum ASA 32 L 602013190 1,200w Vacuum • 200 (mbar) ASA 32hps L 602013190

• Filter surface: 3,600 cm2 • 200 hps (mbar) • Hose: 3.2m x ø35mm • Filter surface: 3,600 cm2 • Air Output: 4200 (L/min) • Hose: 3.2m x ø35mm • Noise Pressure: 75db(A) • Air Output: 4200 (L/min) • 32 Litre volume • Noise Pressure: 75db(A) Includes: Suction hose, 2 suction pipes, • 32 Litre volume cellulose pleated filter, grouting nozzle, Includes: Suction hose, 2 suction pipes, floor nozzle (260mm wide), cellulose pleated filter, grouting nozzle, suction nozzle (120mm wide) floor nozzle (260mm wide), suction nozzle (120mm wide)

750w Impact Drill SBE 751Impact 600863530 Drill 750w • 30751 Nm600863530 SBE

• 59,000 Bpm • 30 Nm • Variable Speed 0-1,000 / 0-3,100 rpm • 59,000 Bpm • Max Drill Capacity: ø 13 mm in steel • Variable Speed 0-1,000 / 0-3,100 rpm ø 40 mm in wood • Max Drill Capacity: ø 13 mm in steel ø 20 mm in Concrete ø 40 mm in wood • Safety Clutch - prevents kickback ø 20 mm in Concrete • Alloy 2 x speed gearbox • Safety Clutch - prevents kickback • Marathon Motor - extends tool life • Alloy 2 x speed gearbox • Auto Stop Carbon Brushes • Marathon Motor - extends tool life Sortimo KM 321 E Case • 13mm metal keyless chuck • Auto Stop Carbon Brushes Sortimo KM 321 E Case • 13mm metal keyless chuck

BONUS BONUS

Ø125mm 1,250w Angle Grinders W 12-125 Q 600398190 Ø125mm 1,250w Angle Grinders 10,000 Q rpm W•12-125 600398190

800w Rotary 800w Rotary Hammer SDS Plus KHE 2444 606154190 Hammer SDS Plus • 2.7 J 606154190 KHE 2444

• 5,400 Bpm • 2.7 J • 1,230 rpm • 5,400 Bpm • Max Drill Capacity: ø 13 mm in steel • 1,230 rpm ø 30 mm in wood • Max Drill Capacity: ø 13 mm in steel ø 24 mm in Concrete ø 30 mm in wood • Soft Start ø 24 mm in Concrete • Right and left rotation switch • Soft Start • Steel & wood drilling requires 13 Pce SDS Set • Right and left rotation switch additional adaptor & Chuck • Steel & wood drilling requires 13 Pce SDS Set additional adaptor & Chuck

BONUS BONUS

Ø230mm 2,400w Angle Grinder Ø230mm 2,400w Angle Grinder

• Safety clutch • 10,000 rpm • Marathon Motor • Safety clutch • Quick Nut • Marathon Motor • Anti Vibration handle • Quick Nut • Auto Stop Carbon Brushes • Anti Vibration handle • Auto Stop Carbon Brushes

• Safety clutch • 10,000 rpm • Paddle Switch • Safety clutch • Marathon Motor • Paddle Switch • Quick Nut • Marathon Motor • Anti Vibration handle • Quick Nut • Auto Stop Carbon Brushes • Anti Vibration handle • Auto Stop Carbon Brushes

See in-store for a great deal METABO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY PRINTED ERRORS. E&OE).

METABO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY PRINTED ERRORS. E&OE).

W 24-230 MVT 606467190 6,500 rpm W•24-230 MVT 606467190

• Marathon Motor • 6,500 rpm • Anti Vibration handle • Marathon Motor • Auto Stop Carbon Brushes • Anti Vibration handle • 3 position rotatable rear handle • Auto Stop Carbon Brushes • 3 position rotatable rear handle

BONUS BONUS

WP 12-125 Q 600414190

• 10,000 WP 12-125rpm Q 600414190

w85125 850w 125mm w85125 Angle Grinder 850w 125mm Angle Grinder

Mezzanine the entire warehouse without breaking your back The Quik Drive® PRO300 System is ideal for, but not limited to,decking and flooring applications. Stand-up driving allows for improved laborsavings with less user fatigue and better consistency. Can also be used without the extension pole.

495

PRO300SKA Drives 40-75mm length screws

ex. screwgun

Class 3 Galvanised Winged Self Drilling Screws CBSDGL158SA 10g x 42mm

Also available in 55mm & 75mm

220

Collated for the Quik Drive® System $

/1500

305 stainless steel Deck- Drive ™ DHSD HARDWOOD Screw Hardwood decking to hardwood joist

SSDHSD50S10g x 50mm

Also available in 60mm

275

Collated for the Quik Drive® System $

Look for the yellow strip to ensure you’re getting high-quality Quik Drive® fasteners.

/1000

If you can dream it, you can build it! KWB1 bracket joins three pieces of 90mmx x35mm timber in all different directions.

.90/kit

KWB1 has all the hardware you need to build sturdy and strong projects for your home, office or jobsite. Just add Timber! Check out our installation and building tip videos at www.diydoneright.com

*All prices include GST

LIMITED

LED LIGHT BAR 180W CREE LED - 810MM

OFFER!

$799

NORMALLY $999

SAVE $200!

LED LIGHT BAR 234W CREE LED - 1040MM

• Spot beam • Adjustable mounting brackets • Aluminum housing with PC Lens Part No K10500

• Flood beam 40° • Aluminum housing with PC Lens • Adjustable mounting brackets Part No K10501

LED LIGHT BAR 306W CREE LED - 1350MM

• Combination: Flood 40° Spot 20°• Aluminum housing with PC Lens • Adjustable mounting brackets Part No K10502

234W

180W

306W

$47900 $54900 $67900

BOOSTER CABLES LIFTING HOIST FRAME 750mm

• Heavy duty steel construction • 1000kg Maximum load rating • Hoist frame support stay • Includes fittings Part No. KP1203

STANDARD 400 AMP

RAY 1 EVA

BLUE STEEL TOOL CHEST KIT 168 PIECE

2 EVA RAYS

4 EVA RAYS

5 EVA

7 EVA

8 EVA

RAYS

• Suits 4, 6 and 8 Cylinder petrol engines Part No KP1453 $34.95

3 EVA

• Suits Diesel and Petrol Engines Part No KP1454 $59.95

6 EVA

RAYS LOOSENS UP TO 85% ROUNDED FASTENERS

ULTIMATE 800 AMP

9 EVA

Lok-On Socket

ULTIMATE 1000 AMP

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• 1/4”, 3/8” & 1/2” Drive LOK ON Sockets • Imperial & Metric Combination Spanners, Pliers & Adjustable Wrench • TorqueMaster Screwdrivers, Pick Up Tool & Tape Measure & More… Part No K1068 FROM

$23900

POWER PAK

HACKSAW BLADES

FROM

$1295

$16900

CIRCLIP PLIER SET

HACKSAW BLADES

300MM (12") X 32 TPI • 100 Piece PN K6320 $229.00 • 10 Piece PN K6321 $24.95 • 3 Piece PN K6323 $9.95

BLOW GUN

SOLD SEPARATELY • Brass Inlet and Valve • Hanging Hook • Infinitely variable trigger • Brass 1/4 BSP Inlet • 100MM Long Tube Part No K13300 $12.95 • 280MM Long Tube Part No K13301 $16.95

400MM EXTRA LARGE • 2 Piece Extra Large Internal & External Pliers Part No K4048 $169.00

LED LI-ION WORK LIGHT BLACK MAGNETIC

• 3W LED Torch on top • 10 SMD LED up to 400 Lumens & 120o Light Spread on the side • Rechargeable LI-ION Battery • Unique 360° allows manouverability to any position Part No K10202B

All prices include GST

BUY A KINCROME PRODUCT TO ENTER SEE PAGE 32 & 33 FOR DETAILS

Part No KP1201 $129.00 400 / 800KG

$12900

FROM

$10400

• 125-250Kg Max Lift Capacity • 12m Max Height @ 125kg • 6m Max Height @250kg • Heavy Duty 3mm Cable

FROM

$9 95

300MM (12") X 24 TPI • 100 Piece PN K6240 $229.00 • 10 Piece PN K6241 $24.95 • 3 Piece PN K6243 $9.95

125-250KG

$12900

• Jump Starter gives up to 20 starts per recharge • 240V Charger Part No KP1402

FROM

300MM (12") X 18 TPI • 100 Piece PN K6180 $229.00 • 10 Piece PN K6181 $24.95 • 3 Piece PN K6183 $9.95

JUMP STARTER 600CCA LI-ION

$9 95

HACKSAW BLADES

$169

LIFTING HOIST

• Jump start Mechanical Vehicles • Charge electronic devices Part No KP1401

•Will not Rust or Dent • Resists dust, chemicals and oil • Steel Kincrome embossed hasp and staple (lockable) • Steel carry handles & hinge • Rubbler Water / Dust seal. 800MM Length Part No K7180 $239.00 900MM Length Part No K7190 $265.00 1200MM Length Part No K7120 $359.00 FROM

INTELLI-CHECK Alternator Check Reverse Polarity Battery Condition

•Suits Construction and Earth Moving Part No KP1456 $119.00

MULTI FUNCTION JUMP STARTER

CARGO CASE

$9 95

$3495

• Suits commercial vehicles Part No KP1455 $79.95

RAYS

Conventional Socket

FROM

PREMIUM 600 AMP

RAYS

$4900

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WEATHERSHIELD ROLLER BAG 500MM 30 LITRES

• 100% Waterproof Padded Nylon • Carry Handles with Valcro Grip • Steel Extendable Handle • 8 Internal pockets Part No K7465

• 1300W Induction motor • 800kg Max lifting capacity • Auto stop lever • Heavy duty 5mm Cable

Part No. KP1202 $219.00

$14900

HEX SOCKET SET 30 PIECE METRIC •Blow mould case • 30 Bit Sockets Part No K2124

$7900

CSS Fat Mag.indd 1

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$99.00 504025

50MM MULTI PURPOSE RTD ASSEMBLY

HANDI-PRO 250KG LEVER BLOCK

■ 50mm x 9m c/w hook & keeper ■ Complies to AS/NZS 4344:2001 ■ Rated LC of 2500kg

■ Complies to AS1418.2 ■ Compact, lightweight rugged design ■ All weather rubber safety grip handle

$19.95

■ Rated Capacity 250kg ■ 1 metre lift

RTD055PL

$195.00 $29.00 each

504150M

ME526 / ME527

3G LEVER BLOCK 1.5T CAPACITY ■ Complies to AS 1418.2

ME526 (White)

■ 1.5m load chain is made of high resistance, alloy steel Grade T(80), black finish, heat treated and calibrated ■ All gears and shafts run on roller bearings ■ Top and bottom hooks swivel and come complete with cast safety catches

ME527 (Black)

$10.50

FLYER ■ Anti-Scratch / Anti-Fog Lens ■ Polarised Lens ■ UV400 Filter for UV Protection outdoors

HARD HAT

VENTED

■ Complies to AS/NZ 1337.1:2010

■ AS/NZS 1801:1997 certified

■ Available in White/Black Frame & Black Frame

■ Compatible with 25 and 30mm accessories (cap attachable earmuffs, visor holder, etc.) ■ Extra strong and robust yet lightweight, ideal for all working conditions

$9.50 P4004

ICE GLOVE ■ Double layered design to provide warmth & flexibility down to -50°c ■ Foam PVC HPT coat provides a spongy, durable & flexible grip

TG57-WH

$99.00 MEGA GRUNT MINI COMPRESSOR

GC400

■ 12v Air Compressor ■ max 85 Litres per minute

■ HPT repels liquid for excellent wet & dry grip ■ Sanitised with Actifresh® ■ Sizes M - 2XL

BUY A BEAVER BRANDS PRODUCT TO ENTER

All prices include GST

NEW M18™ B R U S H L E S S 2pce Kit M18BLPP2B-402C

M18™ 216mm Sliding Mitre Saw (skin only) M18SMS216-0

6hr.

CORDED

H E AV Y D U T Y

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Zinc Guard™ Cold Galvanising Coating 400g • • •

Contains 91% zinc in dry film Provides true galvanic protection to steel and iron Ideal for structural steelworks in industrial environments (tanks, pipes, fences and buildings)

Spray & Mark

11.95* each

Marking Out Paint 350g

Zinc Guard™ Silver Bright

• • • •

350g

•

Premium marking out paint Toluene-free formula Designed for inverted use Bright colour range for highly visible marks Applications include construction, landscaping, civil works and surveying Ref. Code

• • •

Anti-corrosive silver paint Provides a tough and durable finish to steel and iron Suitable for use as a top coat over Dy-Mark Zinc Guard™ Cold Galvanising Coating

5.95* each $

Product Description

40013501

Spray & Mark Black

40013502

Spray & Mark Red

40013503

Spray & Mark Blue

Zinc Guard™ Silver Zinc

40013504

Spray & Mark Green

400g

40013505

Spray & Mark Yellow

•

40013506

Spray & Mark Orange

40013511

Spray & Mark White

40013522

Spray & Mark Fluro Red

40013523

Spray & Mark Fluro Blue

40013524

Spray & Mark Fluro Green

40013525

Spray & Mark Fluro Yellow

40013526

Spray & Mark Fluro Orange

40013528

Spray & Mark Fluro Violet

40013529

Spray & Mark Fluro Pink

40013558

Spray & Mark Violet

Dy-Mark PROTECH® Multi-Purpose Lubricant 400g •

Penetrates, lubricates, protects and displaces moisture

•

100s of uses on the job, around the home, garden or garage

•

Silicone free formula

Ref. Code 42034002

6.95* each

•

Dual-action – anti-corrosive primer and top coat Provides excellent adhesion, corrosion resistance, long lasting durability on metal surfaces Ideally used for galvanised surfaces including sheeting products and roofing sheets, clean mild steel and welded areas, neatly prepared primed surfaces, etc.

Dy-Mark PROTECH® Brake & Parts Cleaner Chlorinated 500g •

Rapid removal of contaminants from brake linings and other Non staining, leaves no residue

Ref. Code 42035001

10.95* each

Dy-Mark PROTECH® Heavy Duty Degreaser 400g

metal parts •

8.95* each

7.95* each

*All prices GST inclusive

•

Effective and fast removal of tough grease, oil, dirt and grime

•

Delivers a concentrated jet which works immediately on contact

Ref. Code 42034003

5.95* each

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THE STEEL STRAPPING ALTERNATIVE This self contained strapping system weighs only 8 kg and packs the power of steel strapping but with the portability of a lunch box. AS 2400

EZ Strapping material meets the tensile strength requirements as required by AS 2400.

PRODUCT BENEFITS No sharp edges. Coil weighs 1/4 the weight of steel strap coils. Will not rust, stain or damage product. Can be cut while under tension without the possibility of recoil injury.

KIT INCLUDES:

Strap stays tight and does not loosen.

1 - 62.5 metre x 20mm Coil 1 - Box of Heavy Duty Buckles 1 - Ratchet Tensioner 1 - Manual Tensioner 1 - Instruction Sheet 1 - Tool Box

Ability to retension strap and reuse strap.

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE 1

EZ STRAPPING DISPENSER

Dispensing machine holds up to 500mtr coil. Spring loaded to hold strapping firm to stop recoil. Heavy duty frame with roller bearing rubber wheels. Storage container attached to hold buckles and tools. EZCSDM

EZ STRAPPING REPLACEMENT ROLLS

EZ STRAPPING BUCKLES

20mm Phosphate - coated buckles Available in a box of 1000 or bags of 100 Buckles are reusable Rust resistant CODE EZS20/62 EZS20/250 EZS20/500

LENGTH 20mm X 62.5m rolls 20mm X 250m rolls 20mm X 500m rolls

CODE EZB/20C EZB/20M

QUANTITY Bag of 100 buckles Box of 1000 buckles

35.00

37.00

19.00

40.00

Flexovit Inox Cutting-off Wheel Z46X Cordless BF41-ION • • • •

Longer wheel life Longer battery life Less vibration Convenience of cordless Part No.

Size

Price

66253370632

115 x 1.0 x 22.2mm

$2.50

66253370633

125 x 1.0 x 22.2mm

$2.80

Flexovit Multi Material Cutting-off Wheel C60T • Convenience of one wheel to cut • Masonry / Stainless / Metal / Masonry • Aluminium / PVC / Ceramic Part No.

Size

Price

66253370634

100 x 1.0 x 16.0mm

$2.20

66253370635

115 x 1.0 x 22.2mm

$2.30

66253370636

125 x 1.0 x 22.2mm

$2.70

Norton Vortex Rapid Finish Depressed Centre Disc • High- performance grain • Longer life • Longer usable diameter Part No.

Size

Price

66254429268

115 x 22mm

$35.00

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HV44E

$POA HS34-18

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$250.00

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FatMag Fun Solutions

$45.00

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Threaded Rod Cutters

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Unique two in one combination tool, designed for cutting and bending of concrete reinforcing rods up to 180° Drop forged, heat treated jaws made from high grade alloy steel Shear cut blades cut and bend 60 rebar to 90° or 180° Can be bolted to floor or board for easy one-hand operation Made in Japan

Max Capacity Weight

mm (inch) mm

HITRC16B 1320 (5/8) 16

16.0

BON

A must for construction sites where threaded rods are used to secure pipe, conduit sprinkler systems, ductwork, lighting, ceiling and many other construction applications Cuts fast, clean, with precision and eliminates grinding, filing and thread restoring Dies included Made in Japan

from

$29950

Length

Weight

Capacity

mm (inch)

Diameter Pitch

Price inc GST

Single Head

740 (29)

4.14

10mm

$299.50

HITTRC1210 Double Head

850 (33)

7.00

10-12mm 1.50-1.75 $455.00

Part No.

Style

HITTRC10

Red Jaw Professional Series Bolt Cutters High Tensile

Recommended for heavy duty use Durable jaws forged from high tensile alloy steel Short cutting edge to cut through chain links, high tensile bolts for pre-stressed concrete, etc Comfortable rubber handles for gripping firmly and safely

Bonus: 350mm Red Jaw Bolt Cutters Made in Japan

Part No.

Length mm (inch)

HITNBC0750HBP3 HITNBC0900HBP3

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$14950

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Price inc GST

8mm

$149.50

Part No

10mm

9mm

$189.50

11mm

10mm

$269.50

Hard Metal Soft Metal 49.6kg/mm2 133kg/mm2

High Tensile 162kg/mm2

750/30”

13mm

9mm

900 /36”

16mm

HITNBC1050HBP3 1050mm/42” 19mm

$4250

Concretor’s Nippers

• • • •

Cutting Capacity

To twist and cut thicker wire in one operation: fast, reliable & economical Very slim shape for tying submerged positioned steel rods Available in standard or high leverage (to minimise strain even when thick binding wire is used) Made in Germany

Length

Handle

9901280

Concretor’s Nipper

280mm

Pastic coated

$42.50

9911300

High Leverage Concretor’s Nipper 300mm

Plastic coated

$59.50

Same head 80mm longer for extra reach

Concrete Mesh Cutter

End Cutting Nippers

• • • • Specially designed for cutting concrete mesh Maximum hardness of material to be cut: Brinell 450/ Rockwell C48/162kg/mm2 Comfortable rubber handles for gripping firmly and safely Centre cut Made in Japan

Part No. HITRCA800

Length (mm) 800

Cutting Capacity High Tensile 162kg/mm 8

• •

$14950

inc GST

• • •

Price inc GST

Description

PROFESSIONAL TOOLS

• •

1.50

With cutting edges for soft and hard wire Suitable for twisting and cutting binding wire Also suitable for wire netting in reinforced concrete construction Cutting edges additionally induction hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 61HRC. High grade special tool steel, oil-hardened and tempered Made in Germany

Part No

Length (mm)

6801180 6801200 6801280

Cutting Capacity (mm)

from

$3795

inc GST

• • •

PROFESSIONAL TOOLS

• • •

$42500

inc GST

Part No.

Length

inc GST

Rod Cutter & Bender

inc GST

PROFESSIONAL TOOLS

inc GST

PROFESSIONAL TOOLS

• • • •

Price inc GST

180 200

Soft 4.0 4.0

Med 3.2 3.5

Hard 2.5 2.8

$37.95 $42.50

280

4.5

4.0

3.2

$49.50

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