Masonry Magazine September 1966 Page. 20

Words: John Leith
Masonry Magazine September 1966 Page. 20

Masonry Magazine September 1966 Page. 20


LULL
HIGH-LIFT LOADERS
"MOST VERSATILE PIECES
OF EQUIPMENT WE OWN!"

Daniel O'Connell's Sons Inc. of Holyoke, Mass. built the new Southwest Complex at the University of Mass. at Amherst, as a joint venture with George F. Driscoll Co., Inc. of New York, New York. John Leith, General Superintendent for Daniel O'Connell's Sons Inc. says, "Our Lull High Lifts (we own five) were used for just about everything short of picking apples on this job they are the most versatile pieces of equipment we own. From the foundation on up we used our Lull High Lifts for setting and removing gang forms... pouring concrete. supplying the masons feeding the elevators towing equipment... caulking windows. plus 101 other material handling jobs that come up around a project of this nature."

Like the man says, Lull High Lifts are unmatched for versatility... and for dependability and efficiency, too! They lift bigger loods higher reach farther forward safely and smoothly at any height. And can be equipped with concrete hoppers, buckets, work man's platforms, etc.-over twenty different attachmenta to do more jobs better and faster than any other malarial handling machines a contractor can own!

8 different 2 and 4-wheel drive models with capacities to 6,000 lbs. lifting to 40-foot heights

Exclusive Parra-Plane reach action moves loads up to 46" in or out at any height without machine travel

Longer forward reach up to 15' 714" in front of the wheels

Reversomatic transmission with Torque converter drive for fast shuttle action

Full time power steering independent wheel beskes

Heavy duty construction throughout rugged frame, criss-cross and tubular braced lift arms prevent away and twint
O'Connell's Model 701-31 High Lift shown above handling gang forms
See your Lull dealer or write today for information
LULL
3045 HIGHWAY 13
For Over 30 Years
LULL ENGINEERING CO., INC.
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55111
DEPT. M


The Book Mart

Practical Tables for Building Construction by Norman Foster, F. H. McGraw & Company. 243 pp., 4-5/8 x 6-3/8, illus. (1963) $7.50.

This handy, pocket-size digest contains vital numerical data of immediate use to estimators, general contractors, field suuperintendents, and construction foremen. Here you will find basic information on weights and measures, numerical functions, and climatic and tidal data; separate sections of tabulations useful for earthwork; concrete and formwork; masonry; lathing and plastering: flooring: paints; carpentry and lumber; iron and steel; roofing; glass; and piping.

Successful Management for Contractors Practical Techniques and Procedures for Profitable Contracting by Lawrence C. Miller. 216 pp. 6 x 9, 73 forms and illus. (1962) $9.25.

A thorough, practical working tool which shows how to plan, schedule, and control operations with emphasis on obtaining more and better business. Contains hundreds of recommended practices and ideas covering all major phases of successful con tracting from designating duties to arranging discounts, from making subcontractor agreements to reducing risks, from formulating company pol icy to controlling costs. Includes a wealth of ready-to-use charts, records, reports, work sheets even legal forms and mailing pieces.

Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods by R. L. Peurifay, Oklahoma State University Civil Engineering Series. 534 pp. 6 x 9, illus. (1956) $10.50.

Achieves four basic aims: 1) to provide text material concerning construction; 2) to provide a guide to assist professional men in planning construction projects; 3) to provide a guide for use in designing projects and writing specifications; ons; and 4) to provide a basis for analyzing the performance, cost and suitability of various types of construction equipment.

Contents Job Planning and Management. Factors Affecting the Selection of Construction Equipment. Engineering Fundamentals. Tractors and Related Equipment. Excavating Equipment. Trucks and Wagons. Rubber Tires. Bolt Conveyor Systems. Compressed Air. Drilling and Blasting Rock. Tunneling. Foundation Grouting.


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