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Execs & Techs
by Buy Manufacturers Direct
Brought to you by Buy Manufacturers Direct. Experts in all things surface preparation, join hosts Josh Jones and Kevin Hawthorne as they discuss trending topics in the industry, traditional methods and best practices, and review equipment, products, technology, and manufacturers.
Episodes
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Season 1, Episode 12: Managing Dust Control – Part 2
Managing Dust Control – Part 2
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Season 1, Episode 11: Managing Dust Control – Part 1
Managing Dust Control – Part 1
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Season 1, Episode 10: Residential Garage Floor (Epoxy Flake – Polyaspartic installation)
Residential Garage Floor (Epoxy Flake – Polyaspartic installation)
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Season 1, Episode 9: Floor Scrapers – Part 3 (Understanding scraping blades)
Floor Scrapers – Part 3 (Understanding scraping blades)
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Season 1, Episode 8: Floor Scrapers – Part 2 (Hydrostat versus Direct Drive)
Floor Scrapers – Part 2 (Hydrostat versus Direct Drive)
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Season 1, Episode 7: Floor Scrapers – Part 1 (Battery versus Propane)
Floor Scrapers – Part 1 (Battery versus Propane)
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Season 1, Episode 6: Chemical Preparation
Chemical Preparation
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Season 1, Episode 5: Explaining Diamonds
Explaining Diamonds
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Season 1, Episode 4: Starting with Shot Blasting, Josh touches on mechanical preparations processes.
Starting with Shot Blasting, Josh touches on mechanical preparations processes.
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Season 1, Episode 3: Exploring the advantages and disadvantages of wet grinding versus dry.
Exploring the advantages and disadvantages of wet grinding versus dry.
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Season 1, Episode 2: Defining ICRI (International Concrete Repair Institute) CSP profile standards.
Defining ICRI (International Concrete Repair Institute) CSP profile standards.
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Season 1, Episode 1: Defining Surface Preparation
Defining Surface Preparation
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Determining Concrete Hardness for Longer Diamond Life
Prep & Polish Diamond Series Part 3 - Determining Concrete Hardness for Longer Diamond Life In part 3 of our 5 part series on diamond pad systems, Kevin and Josh discuss diamond life, how long they will last and how to get the most out of them, and how that can depend on determining the hardness…
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Understanding Diamond Grits, CSP & Segments
Prep & Polish Diamond Series Part 2 - Understanding Diamond Grits, CSP & Segments In part 2 of our 5 part series on diamonds, we take a deeper dive into the differences between diamond bond grit, how they match up with CSP profiles, and the importance of different segment types. Watch the video...
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Understanding Diamond Bond Types & Grits
Prep & Polish Diamond Series Part 1 - Understanding Diamond Bond Types & Grits In part 1 of our 5 part series on diamonds, we go over the differences between resin, metal, and transitional diamonds, and how to determine when to use a certain diamond grit. Watch the video version of this podcast...
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Fundamentals of Joint Repair & Coatings Part 3
Learn about Moisture Instigated Failures in part 3 of our Fundamentals of Joint Repair & Coatings. Get insight from a mechanical perspective on this common issue within the surface prep industry from a former contractor and current industry expert Josh Jones. We also hear about the chemical...
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Fundamentals of Joint Repair & Coatings Part 2
The second part to the Fundamentals of Joint Repair and Coatings is here! In this episode, our hosts Josh Jones & Kevin Hawthorne discuss how to identify the three basic types of joints as well as the proper way to repair and fill those joints. You will hear about leading industry products,...
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Fundamentals of Joint Repair & Coatings Part 1
Discover the fundamentals of joint repair and coatings in the first of our 2 part series. Listen to expert testimony regarding the proper methods of repairing concrete cracks and spalling. Hear about leading industry products, techniques, and best practices from former contractor and industry...
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Smith Paints Ultra Clear Epoxy
Smith Paints is launching their newest product, the UCE 200 Ultra Clear Epoxy! Listen along as Josh Jones learns more about this new product, and explains his first-hand experience applying the product to real-life applications. In this episode, hosts Josh & Kevin speak with Smith Paint CEO Chuck...
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Equipment Finance
In this episode, we go over Equipment Financing and provide answers to common questions. Join our resident experts Josh Jones & Kevin Hawthorne to discover the economic advantages of financing equipment versus paying cash. Today we are speaking with finance expert Jen Grisolia, who walks through...
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STI Equipment Maintenance
Our hosts, Kevin and Josh, discuss STI Equipment Maintenace with Substrate Technology Assembly and Repair Supervisor, Ryan Tondini. Discover the advantages of proper equipment maintenance as well as the benefits of partnering with a manufacturer that provides the customer direct access to the...
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The Fundamentals of Dust Collection
In this episode of Execs & Techs, join Buy Manufacturers Direct as we speak with industry expert Nick Gawlik from Ruwac USA about the fundamentals of dust collection. For any contractor considering the purchase of a new dust collector, we go over everything you need to know before making a big...
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The Fundamentals Of Shot Blasting
Everything you need to know about shot blasting. This unique surface preparation process leaves concrete, steel, and asphalt completely dust-free, meaning the floor is immaculately clean. Contractors can become more efficient in surface prep when their shot blasters are well maintained and the...
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Part Two of The Fundamentals Of Surface Preparation
For our second episode of the series, Execs and Tech by Buy Manufacturers Direct, we continue the discussion with part 2 of the fundamentals of surface preparation with subject matter experts Josh Jones and Kevin Hawthorne. This week, Josh and Kevin discuss bond performance and the 3 primary...
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The Fundamentals Of Surface Preparation
Welcome to Season 1 Episode 1 of Buy Manufacturers Direct's continuing education series, Execs & Techs. This season, Josh and Kevin will go over trending topics in the surface preparation industry, traditional methods and best practices, and review equipment, products, technology, and...
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