Carbide Burrs: Precision Tools Shaping the Future of Metalworking and Fabrication

In metalworking and fabrication, precision tools play a crucial role. They are used to shape, grind and remove material accurately and efficiently. Carbide burrs are one of those precision tools that have gained the status of indispensable instruments, renowned for their durability, versatility, and effectiveness across various applications.

Having said that, let’s delve into the importance of carbide burrs in metalworking and fabrication, explore their different types based on applications, and provide tips for choosing the ideal carbide burrs for specific tasks.

The Significance of Carbide Burrs in Metalworking and Fabrication

A carbide burr, also known as a rotary burr, die grinder bit or carbide rotary file, is instrumental in modern metalworking, fabrication, and other industries. The following features are what make this tool indispensable in many fields:Burr Eneska action shot rotary burr Continue reading

Guide to Concrete Driveway Sealers

Australians are spending more on maintaining and renovating their homes. From simple interior projects that expand the appeal of bathrooms or kitchens, to creating a dedicated, stress-free space with a range of backyard additions. What most homeowners overlook though is the condition of the driveway. Regardless if yours is standard, stamped or exposed aggregated concrete, the driveway will need regular sealing to keep it looking good for longer. This is an easy job if you know which concrete driveway sealer to use.

Using sealers, coatings, and protective layers in freshly poured or existing driveways means complying with State and Federal guidelines and regulations. These set out the legal framework for contractors and also provide useful data on material properties, how and when sealing should take place, and the equipment involved.

Sealed Driveway in Merino

Sealing in Merino. Photo credit: Oak & Orange, The Palm Co

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CDA Newcastle Store Change to Trading Hours

Important Information
CDA Eastland Trade Supplies Newcastle (Hamilton North)

Change of Trading Hours


Dear Valued Customer


This letter is to advise you that CDA Newcastle Store will no longer be trading on Saturday’s.


The store’s last trading Saturday will be 24th of September 2022.


We will continue to be open Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 5:00pm


The change in trading hours at CDA Newcastle, does not affect any other CDA Store.


Trading hours for all CDA Stores, can be found on our website.


https://www.cdaets.com.au/aboutus/branchlocations

Why buy fasteners from CDA Eastlands in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Townsville in North Queensland?

CDA Eastlands have become your on site construction supply specialist in Queensland and NSW. Our range of adhesives and sealants, fasteners, grouts and epoxies, drills and cutting tools, hand and power tools, PPE safety gear, abrasives, cleaning and sanitary goods make our range ideal on site on in the workshop.

CDA Eastlands are available for your inquires by phone, online, in store or using our app. Please contact us so we can show you why we are the construction supply specialists Continue reading

Why would I use a ChemSet chemical anchor from CDA Eastlands

Chemset or chemical anchors are heavy duty adhesive based anchoring systems. ChemSet is a registered trade mark of Ramset Fasteners and has different products in the ChemSet family.

ChemSet anchors have the benefits over mechanical anchors in several key areas. ChemSet anchors aren’t expansion anchors and this allows fastening with closer edge distances, better performance in soft materials and when cartridge dispensed resins are used with the appropriate sieve or a sleeve can be used in hollow materials. Continue reading