Equipment


Non-mechanical equipment are explained in sections of the course as part of the job they are used for.

For example:

  • Bull floats are explained in Concrete
  • Steel benders (both electric benders and hand steel benders) are explained as part of working with steel and mesh reinforcing for concreting.
  • Ladders are part of scaffolding

Below are some videos on concreting equipment and the dry wall lift. Remember to refer to manufacturer's information for the specifics on how to operate and maintain any equipment.

Equipment for concreting

For explanation on how most concreting equipment is used on the job see O8 Concrete floors / Concrete.


Watch how to use different types of hand floats and darbies, how to select the right trowel and when to use each finishing tool. Hand floats and darby finishing tool video - ConcreteNetwork.com

Concrete Network Tools. (2007, August 6). Hand floats and Darby finishing tool video [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dt8KptCYdc


Watch to learn about the bull float concrete trowel. How to finish concrete with a bull float

Odell Complete Concrete. (2017, August 29). How to finish concrete with a bull float [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XekTgFFojqA


Watch to learn about the fresno tool's proper function and use. Fresno Concrete trowel tool

Concrete Network Tools. (2007, August 6). Fresno concrete trowel tool video - ConcreteNetwork.com [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XKUtijyEsE

Further information: Find more information and watch more videos on concrete pouring and finishing videos and the tools to use at ConcreteNetwork.com  


Drywall lift

Watch how to use a drywall lift to help put drywall on a ceiling. How to use a drywall lift

HouseImprovements. (2014, March 11). How to use a drywall lift [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWj32SZFY-M