constractiontool

  The thing about working with reo is that you often need to cut it to the right length before you can put it in place. Depending on the job, you may also need to bend it or tie intersections together before the concrete pour. Why not invest in tools that can make these tasks faster? Here are four RAPIDTOOL tools worth having on hand for common rebar work.   A reliable rebar cutter   Do you routinely need to trim rebar to suit the dimensions of a slab or footing? A rebar cutter lets you do that on site without relying on abrasive cutting methods.   RAPIDTOOL has cordless models such as the BRC-20X and BSC-18X rebar cutters, which give you the flexibility to cut on site even without a fixed power source. For heavier or more frequent cutting, electric and hydraulic models such as the ERC-25 provide another option.   A solid rebar bender   Does the design call for bent bars? A rebar bender allows you to quickly and accurately form reo to the required angle,...

  It’s true that you can use a manual rebar bender to get smaller/occasional jobs done. But this setup won’t be enough when your workload increases.   Aside from the physical strain it puts on the body, one of the biggest problems with manual rebar bending is that it tends to be inconsistent. Every bend depends on the operator’s strength, so when multiple workers use different forces or techniques, those small variations (no matter how minor) add up across a project and cause some bars to sit out of alignment. That can affect how loads are distributed through the concrete and may trigger issues during structural inspections.   Is it worth buying an electric rebar bender machine?   Yes. Electric rebar bender machines standardise your crew’s output. Set the angle once and bend hundreds of bars exactly the same way. They also reduce the risk of injury because they keep hands and backs out of the line of force.     Manual reba...