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 Matt Mccarten

If you have ever wondered where you could sell your antiques but never quite sure how to go about doing it, there are several options for you to go down. If you want to do it yourself, you can use the internet or be brave and do it yourself. If you after a bit knowledge on antiques you may want to get a dealer in to help you. There are several ways which are all good but you must either know your stuff, research about it or get the experts in.

When dealing with antiques, anyone can do it but not everyone has the eye and may not be able to make a profit with it. The antique business it is about knowing your stuff, knowing makers, knowing what has been restored and what sells. Once you found a piece or pieces you think will sell then you need to go about selling them. There are several ways you can go about doing that.

The internet has some really popular sites that people use to sell antiques and is still growing.

eBay - This site is very popular and does sell many many things but it is an auction site. Antiques are famous for auctions so this sites falls naturally into the antique world. People can but anything up there and watch the bids come in. As it is on the internet it can be access anywhere in the world opening up to huge numbers of the potential customers, which is great and what you want.

Craigslist - This site doesn't actively sell the items or auction them off, what this site does is provides an area to advertise antiques. It is a basic site but does the job, it is great to find things locally and it is updated often.

The more traditional way of selling antiques is in the antique auctions that are held up and down the country. There are auctions rooms in most counties but some are held in local community halls or centres. It is all about finding out when there is one local to you and making sure you turn up.

The other way you could sell any antiques you got is by getting an antiques dealer. they have expert knowledge on antiques and will know exactly how to make the most profit out of something. You will have to build a relationship with the dealer to make you feel safer to trust them as there can be some nasty ones out there. You can let the dealer handle the where to sell the item and check the item for any faults or fixes that you maybe of not seen or over looked.

Knowing where to sell any antiques is only one part of antiques the trick is picking the right items in the first place as that can be the difference between a loss and a profit. Knowledge is power in the world of antique dealings.

Matt @ antique dealer

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Larry Crider

Todays sophisticated European engines produce higher horsepower densities per cubic inch and subject the engines motor oil to severe operational conditions. Throw in all the emissions control equipment on these cars and the oils used must demonstrate exceptional anti-wear performance and meet the strict formulation requirements needed to meet the most current European motor oil specifications.

Those specifications at this writing are VW 504/00/507.00, VW, 502, 505 and 505.01, BMW LL-04, Porsche C-30, ACEA C-3, ACEA A3-B3/B4, Mercedes Benz 229.31 and 229.51 etc. Since most European car makers specify oil change intervals that are considerable longer than those of U.S car makers, oils meeting these specifications need to demonstrate excellent high temperature/high shear performance (HT/HS) to maintain viscosity and provide adequate engine protection.

In addition, turbocharged direct injection (TDI) engines are common in European vehicles. Motor oils used in these applications must be very thermally stable to handle the high operating temperatures and resist deposit formation while providing adequate turbocharger cooling. Thermally stable oils help keep oil passages clean and promote fluid circulation so turbocharger bearings stay cool and lubricated

Because of the sophisticated and extremely efficient pollution control equipment used on European vehicles, almost all European car makers require oil used in these applications to be formulated with lower amounts of sulphated ash, phosphorous and sulfur. (SAPS) SAPS is a commonly used anti-wear additive in motor oils.

The problem is that oils with excessive sulphated ash, phosphorus and sulfur (SAPS) can harm modern exhaust treatment devices. Diesel particulate filters (DPF's), for example, require low-SAPS motor oil to help prevent filter plugging. This is why using motor oil that does not meet the correct specification can cause engine problems and that annoying check engine light to come on!

Because SAPS additives provide a high degree of wear protection, its reduction has caused some motor oil formulators considerable difficulty in producing a engine oil that both provides outstanding protection and meets the car makers requirements for use with their engine advanced pollution control equipment. The most ideal motor oil for European engine is high grade synthetic oils engineered for the above specifications. Synthetic oils have very low pour points protecting the engine from oil starvation and providing immediate oil pressure when the outside temperature is low while its thermal stability withstands high-temperature/high-RPM breakdown to resist deposit formations that starve TDI systems of lubrication.

This is why some of the biggest names in European cars such as Mercedes and Porsche are factory filled with synthetic oil and many require the use of synthetic oil to maintain the cars warrantee.

Amsoil Inc. introduced the first American Petroleum institute rated motor oil in 1972. Today Amsoil is considered the world leader in high grade synthetic lubrication and offers synthetic motor oils specifically engineered for the most demanding European car applications.

Larry Crider is a certified lubrication specialist and a 20+ year veteran distributor for Amsoil inc., makers of high quality synthetic lubricants for nearly any application.

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Arul Vadamalai Kumar

Komatsu Equipments - The Products of Giants 
Heavy construction equipments for sale are the most searched and technical jobs. It requires lots of technically superior engineers and also the best supportive technical advisors who can create the best possible equipments that can fulfill the needs of the industries and also can enhance the production and profit of the owners. The entire world today has developed due to immense growth of infrastructure all over the globe and the construction industry is in the base of this entire growth. The quality heavy equipments are the most essential needs of construction industries and many of the reliable names are lying in the foundation of manufacturing these heavy tools. One of the most preferred and selected names of these industries are Komatsu Equipments Limited.

The Komatsu History
The very beginning of the company was way back in 1917 when the parent company Takeuchi Mining industry founded the company Komatsu Iron Works. In 1931, the company built the first ever crawler typed tractor in Japan which created a history in the country and the popularity of the company was leaping and bounding. There after, the company never turned back and the production of high-grade casting and special steel materials was started. The gradual growth of the company was making the foundation and strength of the company more and more aggressive. The D50 Bulldozer was also the gift of the company to the world also the machineries and heavy equipments tools were in greater demands all over the globe that were created by Komatsu.

Then the company began the production of fork lifted trucks, motor graders, shell mold precession casting, shovel loaders, diesel engine production, tying up with Cummins which counted as one of the biggest achievements of the company, commencing the plants in USA, getting unexpected and grand results from USA industries, production of hydraulic excavators, starting becoming truly global company by establishing in various countries like Australia, South Africa, Asian countries and many of the European nations.

The Achievements
Komatsu Equipments are having the highest reputation in the heavy equipments for sale lovers. The company is quite famous for creating the largest dump trucks of the world with the name 930 E. The company is the second largest producers and sellers of heavy equipments in the world having widespread units in more than 70 countries of the world. The company is also being approved from the environmental point of view as Komatsu is the only heavy equipments company that is having record of zero emission in five of their manufacturing plants in Japan. Komatsu introduces the first ever hydraulic excavators to the World. Also they have launched the World's largest mechanical drive four wheel loader. There are many of such achievements in the name of company.

The Production Range
Komatsu Limited is involved in producing thousands of varieties and types of heavy construction industries. They are having the supreme command in making the construction equipments, mining equipments and also the military equipments. The press machineries, lasers and Thermo-electric modules are some of the most popular types of production range of Komatsu Limited. There are as many as 38,000 employees working under the head of the company in various plants of manufacturing in different countries and continents as well.

The Komatsu name means small pine tree in the Japanese language but the company has grown like the biggest tree in the world of heavy equipments for sale. Komatsu equipments for sale are truly the most qualitative and prestigious products to have. Get these products with the most reasonable and economical deals at Usedheavyequipments.com.

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Jim McCormack

Hino Motors, LTD, or as it is known in the trucking world, Hino, manufactures diesel trucks and buses. The Japan based company has been the country's leading provider of medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks for the past 32 years. This company is a subsidiary of the Toyota Motor Corporation. It is not surprising to see this brand in the Dakar Rally. Since 1991, Hino has provided vehicles for the event and has always finished in the top 10 for the Camion Category.

Hino has a very colorful history with its roots going back to the very founding of the Tokyo Gas Industry Company in 1910. The very first vehicle produced by the company was in 1913. In 1937 the Tokyo Gas Company and Tokyo Electric Power merged together to form the automobile division of Tokyo Automobile Industry. In 1941 the company's name was officially changed to the Diesel Motor Industry Company and eventually became known as Isuzu Motors. The very next year in 1942 Hino was born.

The trucks are modeled into two different categories. The light duty trucks include the models 145, 165 and 185. Medium duty trucks include the 238, 258, 268 and 338 models. These models have a GVW range from 23,000 to 33,000 pounds. MDT trucks also feature an 8L J08 engine which is becoming very popular. Engine compartments are very roomy and all gauges can be accessed very easily from the driver's seat. These features, not to mention the three person cab, are helping to make Hino one of the most popularly chosen truck brands in the world for light to medium duty loads.

Add to this the fact that Hino Trucks 2008 lineup features a proven DPR (diesel particulate reduction) system that meets all United States Environmental Protection Agency diesel emission regulations and it is not at all surprising that these trucks are highly appreciated throughout not only the United States, but globally as well. Using the same technology that was implemented to meet the 2005 emissions regulations in Japan, this new lineup is only adding to the billions of revenue producing miles on this system. Trucks with this emission system can be found in all Class 4 through 7 models. If you are searching for a truck from this manufacturer, new and used Hino trucks are easily found with a simple online search or by contacting a dealer in your area.

If you're looking for great deals on a Hino trucks, visit Trucker to Trucker. For a Hino Dealer with trucks in Des Moines Iowa, please visit today.

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Brenda Williams

Kawasaki Heavy Industries was founded in 1896 by Shozo Kawasaki, whom the company is named after. It has headquarters in Chuo-ku, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo in Japan. The company is an international manufacturer of motor vehicles such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. The company employs roughly 29,000 people and its current president is Tadaharu Ohashi.

The company also manufactures watercraft, industrial plants, ships, tractors, trains and small engines as well as aerospace equipment. Some of their aerospace products are military aircraft. Their company has done subcontracting work on various aircraft. Those aircraft are Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a contractor for the Japanese Ministry of Defense. Some of their military aircraft include the T-4 intermediate jet trainer, the P-3C antisubmarine warfare patrol airplane and the XP-1 maritime patrol airplane. They also produce helicopters, missiles, space systems, simulators and jet engines.

Aside from airplanes and military defense systems, Kawasaki Heavy Industries also produces vehicles from ATVs to motorcycles. They also manufacture utility vehicles and jet skis.

Below is a list of the tens of affiliates and subsidiaries of Kawasaki Heavy Industries from their website:

In Japan:
o Akashi Ship Model Basin Co., Ltd.
o Alna Yusoki-Yohin Co., Ltd.
o Benic Solution Corp.
o EarthTechnica Co., Ltd.
o Enetec Co., Ltd.
o Fukae Powtec Corp.
o JP Steel Plantech Co.
o Kawaju Akashi Service Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Engineering Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Oita Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Metal Industries, Ltd.
o Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
o Kawasaki Plant Systems, Ltd.
o Kawasaki Precision Machinery Ltd.
o Kawasaki Machine Systems, Ltd.
o Kawasaki Motors Corporation Japan
o Kawasaki Hydromechanics Corp.
o Kawasaki Life Corporation
o Kawasaki Naval Engine Service, Ltd.
o Kawaju Akashi Engineering Co., Ltd.
o KEE Environmental Construction, Co. Ltd.
o KEE Environmental Service, Ltd.
o Kawaju Gifu Service Co., Ltd.
o Kawaju Gifu Engineering Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Prime Mover Engineering Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Construction Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Rolling Stock Technology Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Rolling Stock Component Co., Ltd.
o Kawaju Shoji Co., Ltd.
o Kawaju Techno Service Corp.
o Kawaju Tokyo Service Corp.
o Kawaju Facilitech Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd.
o K Career Partners Corp.
o K-GES Co., Ltd.
o K-Tec Corp.
o KGM (Kawaju Gifu Manufacturing) Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Construction Machinery, Hokkaido Ltd.
o Kawaju Sakaide Service Co., Ltd.
o Kawaju Kobe Support Co., Ltd.
o Kawaju Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.
o KHI JPS Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Shipbuilding Inspection Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Gas Turbine Research Center Ltd.
o Nichijo Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
o NIPPI Corporation
o Sapporo Kawasaki Rolling Stock Engineering Co., Ltd.
o Technica Corp.
o Union Precision Die Co., Ltd.
Below is a list of their affiliates and subsidiaries on an international basis:
o Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc.
o Kawasaki Construction Machinery Corp. of America
o Kawasaki Heavy Industries (U.S.A.), Inc.
o Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
o Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.
o Kawasaki Precision Machinery (U.S.A.), Inc.
o Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc.
o Kawasaki Robotics (U.S.A.), Inc.
o Kawasaki do Brasil Industria e Comercio Ltda. Wuhan Kawasaki Marine Machinery Co., Ltd.
o Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Heavy Industries Machinery Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
o KHI (Dalian) Computer Technology Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Precision Machinery (China) Ltd.
o Kawasaki Robotics (TIANJIN) Co., Ltd.
o Kawasaki Heavy Industries(H.K.) Ltd.
o Kawasaki Machine Systems Korea, Ltd.
o Kawasaki Gas Turbine Asia Sdn Bhd
o P.T. Kawasaki Motor Indonesia
o Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
o Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
o KHI Design & Technical Service Inc.
o Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation
o Kawasaki Motors Pty. Ltd.
o Kawasaki Heavy Industries (U.K.) Ltd.
o Kawasaki Precision Machinery (U.K.) Limited
o Kawsaki Robotics (UK) Ltd.
o Kawasaki Robotics G.m.b.H.
o Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe GmbH
o Kawasaki Motors Europe N.V.
o KHI Europe Finance B.V.
o Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Europe) B.V.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has been a major force in the vehicle manufacturing industry since the late 1890s and continues to grow as the automotive industry grows each year. Their influence in foreign markets and in Japan are numerous.

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Kristie Brown

Many people want to know if marble or granite is better for countertops in their kitchens and bathrooms. After all, both are beautiful materials, both lend beauty and elegance to any home, and both are available in many varieties to suit any preference.

On the other hand, there are a few differences between these two stones that you should seriously consider before choosing between them. Rather than making this decision for you, why don't we let the facts speak for themselves.

The Pros and Cons of Marble

First of all, Marble is a metamorphic rock. Its basic ingredient can be found everywhere from limestone to baking soda, from

calcium carbonate to lime (white wash). The basic ingredient goes by many other names depending on its application and its form. Limestone, a sedimentary form of calcium, which is found naturally in the earth, undergoes intense heat and pressure within the earth to be formed into what we know as marble.

This rock can also be exposed to heat and grinding to become a filler ingredient for medications, writing paper, plaster of

Paris, lime (white wash), and cement hardener. This means that marble, although beautiful and durable, is porous and very easily destroyed by any type of acid, heat, or water. Even with a seal coating applied religiously every year, no types of chemicals may be used to wash the countertops made from it. It cannot take much abuse from water, acids such as lemon or orange juice, or high heat from pans. These will all destroy the seal coating and the marble beneath.

Since marble is so porous, it is also easily stained. One single scratch can allow liquids or even oxidation from the air to

leak under the seal coating and stain the marble. This doesn't mean that it should not be used. Marble is ideal for use in low traffic areas or for sculpting amazing art out of. But for the high traffic use of a kitchen countertop, a floor, or a bathroom countertop, marble just means high maintenance.

The Pros and Cons of Granite

Granite is also a metamorphic rock. It is a composite of quartz, silicon, feldspar, mica, and several other minerals. It too

is formed under high pressure and heat. It is also just as beautiful. It is not as porous as marble and is resistant to chemicals and acids. The presence of quartz in granite provides the granite with a durability and hardness unlike that of soft marble.

Granite is more stain resistant and wear resistant than marble. While it is not perfect, granite holds up far better in high traffic uses such as counter tops and flooring. With a proper seal coating on granite and with proper care, granite will last for many years without scratching, staining, chipping, or wearing away. If properly cared for, granite may not need to be resealed every year.

Granite can also be quarried locally. This means that, unlike marble, granite will not have to be shipped from South America or Europe. Granite can be quarried in Arizona, New Mexico, and some northern states. Granite is also easier to ship. Even if the granite you select comes from South Africa, China, Asia, or Europe, there is more granite available. This means it's easier to obtain and less expensive to use.

Ultimately It's Up To You

Whether you choose granite or marble is up to you. When asked which one is better for the high traffic use of countertops, the answer should be clear, granite will simply hold up better. When properly cared for under normal conditions, granite is easier to care for and is resistant to staining, chemicals, heat, and fracturing. Granite is available in more colors and patterns and can be custom ordered for less than marble.

Looking for a supplier of marble or granite in Wisconsin View the many different styles of exotic marble and granite countertops in Wisconsin by visiting Halquist Stone's 10,000 square foot showroom. For more information, call (262) 246-9000 or visit HalquistStone.com to request a free brochure.

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John McKenzie Panagos

When casting concrete into ABS or rubber molds, should you use Portland cement and sand? Premixed bags of concrete? Premixed Bags of Sand Mix? Moulding Plaster? There are two primary rules, and a couple of secondary considerations that will determine what to use. First and foremost, follow the instructions on the product you are using. And be sure to wear protective clothing and equipment as specified by the cement manufacturer.

Mold Thickness and Size Matters - You can use bags of premix "Concrete" or bags of premix "Sand Mix" depending on what thickness you are casting. The main differences are the size of the aggregate in each type. Concrete has larger aggregate or gravel in with the sand and Portland cement, and is designed for castings of two-inches and thicker. These premixed bags of concrete should meet or exceed ASTM C-387 and will yield a compressive strength of 4,000 psi at 28 days, if mixed per instructions. Sand Mix is Portland cement and sand, as the name implies, and is designed for use at half-inch thick and up to two-inch deep mold thickness. Sand Mix used as directed and in accordance with ASTM C-387 yields a compressive strength of 5,000 psi after 28 days.

Where to Use Bags of Sand Mix - Cement tiles and thin brick veneer, which are usually about half-inch thick or thinner are best made with a Sand Mix. Stone veneer under two-inches thick, and most wall plaques would be cast with Sand Mix as well. If the items being made are for an interior application on a vertical surface, such as a brick or tile wall, you may use a plaster instead of Sand Mix. Using plaster would produce a lighter weight tile, brick or stone as well as allowing the use of ready-made wall tile mastic to install them. This comes in buckets, and is readily available in most home supply stores.

It should be noted that a half-inch thick cement tile, paver or brick can handle the weight of vehicular traffic, as in a driveway, if they are installed over a solid concrete base. The same holds true for covering a concrete patio. Stones of a half-inch thick, properly installed with thin-set and or mortar, and made with Sand Mix have a compressive strength of over 5,000 psi. The savings in raw material costs between pouring concrete into a half-inch thick mold, versus a two to three inch thick mold is substantial. So if you are covering a concrete sidewalk, patio or driveway, you may want to consider using a thinner mold.

Where to Use Bags of Concrete Mix - Driveway pavers, stepping stones, thick cast manufactured stone, garden and landscape edging, and anything that is going to end up being thicker than two-inches would require using pre-mixed Concrete-- the stuff with the gravel. The gravel makes it stronger and able to withstand the extra weight these concrete products are expected to handle when installed in a packed sand and gravel installation. A properly prepared base will give you years of service with very little maintenance.

Alternative to Using Bags of Premixed Concrete - For large projects, to save money, and to have more control over your mix design, I recommend using Portland cement, which comes in 94 lb. bags. You will also need bulk sand and/or gravel, additive, concrete color, etc., to make your stones. Or in the case of needing to make batches of light or medium weight stone for walls, you would want to start with Portland cement and a lightweight aggregate like lava rock, Vermiculite, Perlite, expanded shale, or other lightweight aggregate.

When making stone or tile for large projects, or commercially for resale, the savings in raw materials cost will make a big difference in your total cost of the project versus using bags of pre-mixed concrete or Sand Mix. Be aware that there are some negatives though. When designing and mixing your own batches you need to consider that you'll have to purchase bulk sand, and have a place to store it. The same holds true for gravel if the items you are making are thicker than two inches. If you need additional help or advice, there are a variety of mix designs, and other tips and techniques on our Training and Instructions website, as well as hundreds of other free articles relating to the concrete casting industry.

John Panagos founded Olde World Enterprises in 1992 to market his concept and system worldwide. As a pioneer, he is the recognized authority in the DIY stone and tile mold products segment of the concrete industry. He's written many training manuals and articles for the industry. CLICK HERE for more information, photos, and instructions.

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