The Use of a "Baka-bō" Is Not Suitable on Slopes | Measurement Methods
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever heard of a “baka-bō”? As the name suggests, it’s a “silly stick” lol. Simply put, it’s a stick that even a fool can use. A baka-bō is typically used when measuring the same length repeatedly. It’s just a stick with a line drawn on it. For example…
Why not use an anti-freeze remover? | Winter Construction
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s really starting to get cold, isn’t it? Do you use antifreeze? lol There are all kinds of antifreeze products from various companies out there, but do they actually work? Do you really think they’re effective? lol I’m planning to put them through a thorough test this year, but as far as I know…
Considering Cleaning Within the Frame | Quality of Frame Installation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was applying inspection markings to the lifting wires. As I was checking the wires and wrapping them with yellow vinyl tape, they started imitating me—checking each hose and wrapping them with tape too, lol. This month, I’m going to inspect all the hoses…
90% of a Frame's Appeal Is in Its Appearance (Part 2: Side Frames) | Finish Quality
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Last time, I wrote about the vertical sides of the retaining wall. With retaining walls, appearance accounts for 90% of the design. This time, I’ll cover the horizontal sides. Last time, I positioned the vertical sides to the left and right of the main measurement line (design cross-section). Next up are the horizontal sides, but this is just the basics! Speaking of the term “level,” in civil engineering, it refers to the horizontal plane…
Appearance Accounts for 90% of a Frame’s Appeal | The Importance of Finishing Touches
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m sure you’re all doing centering (threading) in structural framing—how do you go about it? The standard method is to start by setting the vertical lines. For the vertical lines, you stretch the string vertically. It’s recommended that you align these vertical strings with the main measurement line, if possible…
Focus on Formwork Assembly and Upper Reinforcement | As-Built Inspection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s time for another tie-off showdown during the installation of top rebar in the formwork! We’ve been having these showdowns since last time, but the manual tie-off method still hasn’t won. But this time!!!!??? Let’s take a look right away. Well, the result was pretty much as expected—the machine is fast and accurate…
The Difference Between Manual and Machine Operations (Binding Machine) | Comparison of Work Efficiency
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve edited the video I shot the other day of the rebar tying machine. This video shows measurements taken solely based on the overlap of the rebar in the formwork. The rebar diameter is also unusual—I’m using D19—so it’s a bit tricky to work with, lol. But I figured it would be fine as long as it serves as a comparison for now…
Efficiency and Cost of Binding Machines | Decisions on Machinery Investment
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I ended up buying more lol—four of them, no less lol. We’ll start assembling the formwork next week. I was working on the bottom reinforcement this week, but it went so incredibly fast that I just had to buy more! Ideally, a beginner (using a tie-off machine) and a veteran (…
A New Type Emerges at CoreDy | New Products
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There’s been a lot of buzz about Tomoya Nagase from TOKIO leaving his agency. Just like when Mr. Yamaguchi left, I’m wondering if he might join us lol. Can you believe Mr. Yamaguchi and Mr. Nagase are both at Homemaya!? Just imagining it makes me laugh lol. Our…