Reinforcing Bar Tying Machine
2020/10/09

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…

Reinforcing Bar Tying Machine
2020/09/27

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…

Reinforcing Bar Tying Machine
2020/09/26

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 (…

Core Stand
2020/07/26

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…

Retaining Wall Construction + Ground Anchor Construction
2020/06/11

Creating the Best Products as Fast as Possible Within the Minimum Rules | The Slope-Worker’s Way

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When you’re working as a subcontractor, there’s one thing you just can’t beat. That’s the name recognition of the big companies, lol. It’s not like we stand a chance, but it’s still kind of frustrating. I think we actually have more experience with standard construction methods…

Repair
2020/06/02

Spray Machine Consumables (Part 1) | Parts List

Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. On my day off, I went wakeboarding for the first time in 20 years—and I went all out! lol Since I was on my own boat, I was able to enjoy a relaxing day off. Back when I was really into wakeboarding, I used to wear a helmet and go all out, but now…

Reinforcing Bar Tying Machine
2020/05/22

Trying Out the MAX Rebar Tying Machine in a Formwork Frame! Part 4 | Conclusion

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This is Part 4 of my MAX Rebar Tying Machine series. If you missed Parts 1, 2, and 3, you might find this one hard to follow, so please check them out below. As I mentioned the other day, the tying machines I bought have arrived! I purchased two of them. So, I’ll unbox them right away and give them a try…

Reinforcing Bar Tying Machine
2020/05/09

Trying Out the MAX Rebar Tying Machine in a Formwork Frame! Part 3 | Durability

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s Part 3 of the recent MAX rebar tying machine series. If you missed Parts 1 and 2, you might find this hard to follow, so please check them out below. In the video from Part 1, the time per 1,000 ties was displayed. If you took that at face value…

Reinforcing Bar Tying Machine
2020/05/08

Trying Out the MAX Rebar Tying Machine in a Formwork Frame! Part 2 | Ease of Use

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I’m going to take a look at the running costs of the MAX rebar tying machine we discussed the other day! I’d like to calculate the cost of using it for Formwork 300. Let’s assume we used it to assemble rebar for 1,000 m² of Formwork 300. First, regarding the tying…