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Decorative cutting

By Nabarrete, Brenda
Publication: Concrete Contractor
Date: 2007 2007

Soff-Cut has been in the commercial and industrial concrete industry for decades, with their Ultra Early Entry concrete crack control system - saws and blades. However, it was not until recently that Soft-Cut products were introduced into the decorative segment of the concrete market. Several of the

new Soft-Cut products, which are ideal for decorative applications, include the X-150 prowler, X-150D Deco Prowler, X50 handheld saw and the ProEdge line of beveled blades.

X-150

The X-150 Prowler gas saw is designed for ease of use and convenience. It is the lightest push saw in the Soft-Cut lineup. Features include a patented low-noise and low-dust blade block system, allowing it to be used in residential areas with minimal disruption to homeowners. The X-150 comes with a 4.5-hp engine, making it ideal for residential and light commercial applications.

X-150D

The new X-150D Deco Prowler is designed especially for that contractor who wants a no-hassle way to make beveled control joints for a more decorative look. It was designed to be economical and durable and is the perfect complement to your X-150 Prowler. It has a 4.5-hp Robin engine and weighs less than 100 lbs. The thing that makes this saw special, is that it's already set up to handle the full line of ProEdge beveled blades, which create a beautiful decorative look on control joints.

X50

This little saw packs a lot of power and can really get the job done. The S X50 can be used for scoring and finish cuts, and it works nicely with the full line of ProEdge beveled blades for decorative applications.

Beveled blades

Contractors will find the Pro-Edge blades ideal for residential and commercial applications, including driveways, sidewalks, hardscapes, patios, pool decks, parking garages and commercial site work. With the Soff-Cut system, the Pro-Edge Blades can be used along with the Model 310, X50 handheld saw, X150 Prowler and X150D Deco Prowler saw to chase standard joints for a beveled look the day after early-entry dry-cut control joints are cut. Using ProEdge blades vs. hand tooling can allow a larger area of concrete to be placed at one time, thus eliminating costly multiple concrete pours. It also allows for versatility in the saw joint contour.

Soff-Cut decorative saws and beveled blades are showing up on projects worldwide including schools, custom homes, airports and theme parks, and it is being specified on several big box retail floor designs, including Wal-Mart and Home Depot. Soff-Cut saws were even used to create the decorative control joints on Disney's Celebration community in Florida.

With the new Prowler product offering, Soff-Cut saws are now more affordable than ever and with the new decorative products, contractors will find there is a saw available for any size job, big or small.

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