Wood Floor Machine & Tool Maintenance

Wood flooring tools from nailers to big machines are your money-makers on the job, and these articles help keep them running.

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Step by Step: Floor Sander Maintenance for the Big Machine

The big machine is one of the most expensive investments a wood flooring contractor makes. Some contractors take a few extra minutes every day to protect that investment by doing maintenance...

Troubleshoot These Common Edger Problems in the Field

Of the three major pieces of sanding equipment used on the job, the edger stands alone in maintenance needs. Hours of use, high RPMs and the dusty environment it creates are a few of the reasons why edger performance is hampered. Common problem areas encountered...

Step by Step: How to Set Up Your Wood Flooring Edger

If you asked 10 contractors how to run an edger, you wouldn't be surprised to get 10 different answers. That's why it's so important that you understand the basics of how and where an edger cuts...

Step by Step: How Daily Maintenance Can Prolong Your Tools

If spending a few extra minutes on every job would help you earn thousands more, would you do it. Of course; any contractor would be crazy not to. It's surprising...

Step by Step: Maintaining Wood Flooring Equipment

Most wood flooring contractors know the importance of maintaining the big sanding equipment they use every day, but sometimes the smaller items such as nailers, electrical cords, saw blades...

Step by Step: How to Keep Your Wood Floor Nailer Working

Wood flooring installers know that the nailer is the workhorse of all the tools in their box. Many contractors simply load and go without worrying about doing much to their nailers. While these sturdy...

Saw Blade Maintenance Basics

What saw blades should you be using? The reality is that most installers buy a blade and use it for everything. Then they complain about how much the blades cost, how easily they get burnt up, etc. But making sure you're...

Simple Maintenance Can Keep Your Sanding Equipment Like New

Q: I have an edger that's only one year old, and already it isn't sanding very well. I really expected to get better performance out of it. Do you have any suggestions? A: As an owner of a hardwood flooring business, you have the difficult task of making sure your company runs smoothly...

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