246 ANNUAL REPORT 
TOOLS FOR CEMENT WORK. 
Among the tools for the use of cement as in sidewalk, curb, street 
work, etc., come first the tools for hand mixing and handling. As these 
tools are common to many forms of work even to gardening, no illustra- 
tions or descriptions will be given. Among such tools are the shovel, hoe, 
rake and wheelbarrow. 
Round and square iron tampers are the best for concrete work. 
Probably the square tamper is more serviceable for all kinds of work, 
because it will fit into corners. For some classes of work, such as facings 
in narrow places, the narrow or edge tamper is required. Figure 151 
shows the foot of the square tamper. Prices are quoted by one maker 
ranging from $3.20 for the 6 by 6 inch to $4.80 for the 12 by 12 inch, all 
bases being 4 inch thick. These prices are subject to discount. Another 
maker quotes same tool from $1.00 upward. 
The following figures illustrate the various implements used in 
concrete work, their names being sufficiently explanatory of the uses to 
which they are placed. 
For the purpose of preventing slipperiness and to give a good foot- 
hold for horses, line rollers and indentation rollers are used upon the 
freshly troweled surfaces of walks, driveways and streets. Figures 156 
and 157 illustrate these tools. 
Concrete sidewalk tools are made in both bronze and iron. Some 
workmen prefer the bronze tool because it does not rust. Others 
prefer the iron tool because of the greater durability of iron. The bronze 
can be hardened, however, by a special process that makes it very durable. 
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Fig. 152.—Bronze Name Stamp. 
