Building a House? I'll Give You the Lowdown on Why You Need This Drill - and a Demo of My Own Armature Wrapping Experience
check_circlePros
- The battery-powered design made it easy to move around the construction site
- The wire gun's battery life was impressive, lasting longer than I expected
- The build quality felt solid in my hands, with no loose parts or flimsy construction
- It's incredibly easy to use, even for a novice like my son
- The wire gun's ergonomic design made it comfortable to hold for extended periods
- The value for money is unbeatable, considering how much time it saved us
- It's a huge time-saver, especially when you're working with multiple guns
- The KKMOON wire gun is a lot more efficient than manual wire guns
cancelCons
- The wire gun can be a bit heavy when fully loaded with wire
- The manual wire gun that came with it was a bit tricky to use
- The geotextile we used to cover the sand was a bit of a pain to work with
- The rebar mesh was a bit of a challenge to secure, even with the wire gun
- The vibrating plate we used to compact the sand was a bit loud
- The formwork we used to secure the concrete pour was a bit of a hassle to set up
- The KKMOON wire gun could use a bit more power, especially when dealing with thicker wire
- The wire gun's cord can get in the way when you're working in tight spaces
Editor's Summary
I recently had the chance to put the KKMOON battery-powered wire gun to the test on my sons' construction project, and let me tell you, it was a total game-changer. We wrapped 9*12 layers of rebar using four guns secured with steel wire, and it saved us a whole day's work. The drill's battery life was impressive, and the build quality felt solid in my hands. I'm not gonna lie, it's been a huge value for money. We dug a hole, hauled in several dump trucks of sand, compacted it with a vibrating plate, covered it with geotextile, secured the formwork for the concrete pour, and then tackled the rebar mesh. It's not an easy process, but the KKMOON wire gun made it a whole lot easier. We secured the rebar in layers, alternating between horizontal and vertical directions, and used a manual wire gun for the edges and critical areas. It's a must-have for any construction project, especially when you're working with rebar.
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Building a House? I'll Give You the Lowdown on Why You Need This Drill - and a Demo of My Own Armature Wrapping Experience
I've had the chance to work with the KKMOON battery-powered wire gun, and I can attest that it's been a game-changer for my sons' construction projects. We recently wrapped 9*12 layers of rebar, using four guns that were secured with steel wire. It saved them a whole day of work.
I remember our construction process this fall: we dug a hole, hauled in several dump trucks of sand, compacted it with a vibrating plate (check out my review on that later), covered it with geotextile, secured the formwork for the concrete pour, and then tackled the rebar mesh.
The rebar is laid in layers, alternating between horizontal and vertical directions. Four rows are tied together with steel wire, with each connection forming a strong, secure knot.
We also used a manual wire gun to secure the edges and critical areas.
Between the rows, we placed 'stirrups' - 'P' shaped rebar that acts as a connecting link between the perpendicular steel bars. It's essential to secure these tightly.
Underneath the bottom layer, we placed plastic mini-standards to create space between the sand pad.
And then came the moment of truth - wrapping the rebar, with countless connections to secure.
I've noticed the tools are all bright orange. The KKmoon wire binding tool comes in a blue plastic case, which also holds an adapter and two batteries, a roll of 0.8mm steel wire, and wire-removal pliers.
Why do you need wire in construction?
It secures foundations, walls, and floor slabs;It boosts a building's resistance to loads (wind, snow, seismic activity);It extends the lifespan of structures.I was impressed by how well the batteries performed. They're powerful and handled 0.8mm wire without any issues.
The batteries are 12V and 2000mAh, which is more than enough for our needs.
Inserting the wire into the tool is a breeze. Simply insert the plastic spool, pull it through, close the cover, press the power button, and you're good to go.
First try without load, and here it is - a loop with twisted ends. It all happens in a second.
How does it work?
The wire shoots out at high speed, with force, and twists onto the object in front of it - it's like the curly ends of a cucumber, twisting all the way. It's the same here.
But the device itself is more complex than the twisting process. On the main barrel, there are two metal spikes - they spin and twist the wire ends tightly.
It's really cool to watch this amazing pistol in action. Made in China, although the description says Russia...
This tool is perfect for a beginner - the wire cuts off and can be reloaded.
My wife and I have used it so much, and our kids have ordered it multiple times.
The connecting wire has never snapped, it's made of very strong steel.
We had 6-meter long rods, but we had to cut them and join them somewhere else.
Using this tool has greatly improved our productivity - the speed is great, and the effect is amazing.
Compared to manual twisting, there's a slight wobble, but if you're not being too picky and do it correctly, it's great. Plus, you need some experience to master it.
Without this tool, we would have taken another month to finish the job. Instead, we took turns using it, the manual clip, and the other tool.
The base where we work looks great and is very sturdy. This tool is a great addition to our toolkit.
At the end, the button started to stick, and we had some misfires where the wire would just pop out.
My son fixed the issue by removing the button, and we didn't have to turn it off every minute (I used to do that and wasted time). When we needed to completely turn it off, we'd just remove the battery.
The KKmoon rechargeable battery gun for armature wrapping cost me 13,136 rubles on Ozon, but I managed to snag it on sale for 8,000 rubles. It's paid for itself and still has some life left.
Where does this device find its application?
It can be widely used on reinforced concrete structures, bridges, roads, tunnels, and other armature works, construction, floor pipes, heating, steel rods, and so on.This is a quality machine for wrapping armature to stabilize and secure the structure that gets poured with concrete mix.
We're building a large one-story house with a big perimeter, so we opted for a mark 250 concrete mix, but we could've gone for 300.
When pouring, we ordered a mixer with a hose, which was controlled by a remote (what a fantastic thing), then we smoothed it out with floaters and compacted it with a vibrator (also amazing) to remove air pockets and bubbles.
Finally, we covered it with plastic. We didn't water the surface, it was raining outside, and it was humid, with a temperature of around 5°C.
The next day, it was still humid, and on the third day, we re-covered the plastic (there was strong wind). From what I can see, everything went smoothly for four days.
Today, the temperature dropped to -5°C.
This is a review of the vibration platform, with a video.
https://irecommend.ru/content/kompaktnyi-manevrenn...
