Product List

Crain 001 Tile Cutter
No. 001 Model “A” Tile Cutter
  • Cuts 12” tile straight. Includes two guides for repeat cuts.
  • Highly accurate for precisely matching edges. Straightness of cut: +/-.005”.
  • With floor guide against last field tile, and tile against wall, cuts amount needed.
  • Also includes fast-acting blade height adjustment knobs, and carrying case.
No. 002
No. 002 Tile Cutter Case Only
  • Carrying case for Crain No. 001 Model “A” Tile Cutter.
  • Streamlined, easy-to-carry design also saves space.
  • Custom-formed interior protects the cutter in transit.
  • Features durable metal latches and recessed handle. Includes case only.
No. 005
No. 005 Ward Handle
  • Specialized sheetgoods knife with unique blade carrier for mounting blades at different angles.
  • Blades mountable at steep angles for stiff commercial vinyls and thick linoleum, or less steep for regular materials.
  • Takes Crain No. 012 (Gundlach No. 12-WB) Standard or No. 013 (Gundlach No. 13-WB) Heavy Blades.
  • Takes Crain No. 026A Airway Hook Blades (Gundlach No. 26-AB) with blade screw passing through square hole.
No. 006
No. 006 Airway Knife
  • Gundlach No. 6 Airway Knife uses specialty blades for vinyl. Comes with a No. 025A straight blade.
  • Takes Crain No. 025A (Gundlach No. 25-AB Straight) or No. 026A (Gundlach No. Hook) blades.
  • Blades have square cutout that fits on a square boss in the knife to eliminate blade wobble.
  • Body has long, angled blade holder and finger contours to enhance grip. Opens for blade storage.
No. 008
No. 008 18" Vinyl Special Tile Cutter
  • Cuts up to 18 inch vinyl tiles straight, or 12 inch tiles diagonally.
  • Steel reinforced blade carrier and large, rigid base ensure straight, accurate cuts.
  • Includes straight guide, diagonal guide, and self-measuring floor guide.
  • With floor guide against last field tile, and tile against wall, cuts amount needed.
No. 012
No. 012 Ward Standard Blade
  • Pack of 12 Standard Blades (Gundlach No. 12-WB) for No. 005 Ward Handle (Gundlach No. 5).
  • Specialized sheetgoods installation blades with regular profile compared to No. 013 Heavy Blade.
  • Blades mountable at steep angles for stiff commercial vinyls and thick linoleum, or less steep for regular materials.
  • Packaged in a plastic tube with resealable lid for storage.
No. 013
No. 013 Ward Heavy Blade
  • Pack of 12 Heavy Blades (Gundlach No. 13-WB) for No. 005 Ward Handle (Gundlach No. 5).
  • Specialized sheetgoods installation blades with regular profile compared to No. 013 Heavy Blade.
  • Blades mountable at steep angles for stiff commercial vinyls and thick linoleum, or less steep for regular materials.
  • Packaged in a plastic tube with resealable lid for storage.
No. 015
No. 015 18" Vinyl Dolly
  • 18” long dollies for moving and unrolling up to 16” rolls of vinyl on the jobsite.
  • Three 18” long heavy gauge tubular steel rollers mounted on double ball bearings to form a rolling bed.
  • Simply pull on the sheet and the material feeds off the roll.
  • Four non-marking rubber wheels are mounted on the sturdy cast aluminum end frames.
No. 016
No. 016 36" Vinyl Dolly
  • 36” long dollies for moving and unrolling up to 16” rolls of vinyl on the jobsite.
  • Three 36” long heavy gauge tubular steel rollers mounted on double ball bearings to form a rolling bed.
  • Simply pull on the sheet and the material feeds off the roll.
  • Four non-marking rubber wheels are mounted on the sturdy cast aluminum end frames.
No. 017
No. 017 Metal Skat Skates
  • Pair of heavy-duty furniture or appliance moving dollies adjustable in length from 24” – 32”.
  • Each dolly has two 8” x 10” load pads and 4 pivoting casters. Total 16 soft urethane casters.
  • Loads are easily moved or change direction. Maximum capacity: 1000 lbs.
  • Welded steel load plates and telescoping tubes. Soft urethane casters won’t scratch most floors.
No. 018
No. 018 Tile Dolly
  • 11” x 16” dolly for moving heavy boxes of VCT and other tile around the jobsite.
  • Rolls and turns with up to 5 boxes of VCT on its deck or approximately 300 lbs. of material.
  • Includes 5 swiveling casters including one in the middle to help it turn and rotate.
  • Casters have hardened steel brackets and soft urethane rollers that don’t scratch on most floors.
No. 024
No. 024 Rolling 24" Tool Box
  • Lightweight 24” toolbox made from durable structural foam materials.
  • Pull along while walking using long, top mounted pull handle.
  • Inner tray has angled recesses allowing steam from the carpet seam to escape.
  • Includes folding handle, side handles, 3 steel latches, and central hasp to lock.
No. 025A
No. 025A Airway Straight Blades (12)
  • Vial of 12 Gundlach No. 25-AB Straight Blades for the Gundlach No. 6 Airway Knife (Crain No. 006).
  • Specialty blades for vinyl installation.
  • Blades have square cutout that fits on a square boss in the knife to eliminate blade wobble.
  • Packaged in a clear plastic vial with a re-sealable plastic lid for storage.
No. 026A
No. 026A Airway Hook Blades (12)
  • Vial of 12 Gundlach No. 25-AB Hook Blades for the Gundlach No. 6 Airway Knife (Crain No. 006).
  • Specialty blades for vinyl installation.
  • Blades have square cutout that fits on a square boss in the knife to eliminate blade wobble.
  • Packaged in a clear plastic vial with a re-sealable plastic lid for storage.
No. 038
No. 038 3" Economy Notched Spreader
  • 3” wide spreader for spreading base adhesive across the back of 4” wide vinyl or rubber cove base.
  • 1/8” x 1/8” V-shaped notches typically right size for base adhesive (check mfg. recommendation).
  • Blade is made from brushed spring steel with the right amount of flex for spreading adhesive.
  • Blade is riveted to a wide contoured plastic handle.
No. 039
No. 039 4" Economy Notched Spreader
  • 4” wide spreader for spreading base adhesive across the back of 6” wide vinyl or rubber cove base.
  • 1/8” x 1/8” V-shaped notches typically right size for base adhesive (check mfg. recommendation).
  • Blade is made from brushed spring steel with the right amount of flex for spreading adhesive.
  • Blade is riveted to a wide contoured plastic handle.
No. 040
No. 040 3" Notched Spreader
  • Top quality 3” wide spreader used for spreading base adhesive on the back of 4” wide cove base.
  • Features polished stainless steel blade and attractive lacquered wood handle.
  • 1/8” x 1/8” V-shaped notches typically the right size for this adhesive (check mfg. recommendation).
  • Blade has just the right amount of flex for spreading adhesive.
No. 041
No. 041 4" Notched Spreader
  • Top quality 4” wide spreader used for spreading base adhesive on the back of 6” wide cove base.
  • Features polished stainless steel blade and attractive lacquered wood handle.
  • 1/8” x 1/8” V-shaped notches typically the right size for this adhesive (check mfg. recommendation).
  • Blade has just the right amount of flex for spreading adhesive.
No. 046
No. 046 Replacement Carbide Wheel
  • Replacement carbide wheel for the Crain No. 045 Super Quarry Tile Cutter only.
  • Dimensions: 7/8” diameter x .080” thick.
  • Center hole: .260” diameter
  • No fasteners are included with this carbide wheel. This wheel will not fit other Crain tile cutters.
No. 056
No. 056 Tile Polishing Brush
  • Specialized brush for cleaning residual grout film. Made with Tampico fibers suitable for floor polishing.
  • To use, sponge down the grouted tile and let the film dry.
  • Brush over tile using this brush, and it will remove the grout film and polish the tile.
  • Wood handle is highly durable. Bristle area: 8 inches long x 2 1/2 inches wide. Handle length: 5 inches.
No. 060
No. 060 Dexter Linoleum Knife
  • Specialty linoleum knife with 2 1/2” deep hook blade made from high carbon steel.
  • Permanent riveted handle and knife combination.
  • Wood handle is contoured for enhanced grip and has a dark varnished finish.
  • This is the Dexter No. X752 1/2 (EDP No. 52140) Linoleum Knife.
No. 063
No. 063 Dexter Vinyl Knife
  • Specialty vinyl knife with 2 1/2” deep hook blade made from high carbon steel.
  • Permanent riveted handle and knife combination.
  • Wood handle is contoured for enhanced grip and has a dark varnished finish.
  • This is the Dexter No. VX752 1/2 (EDP No. 52160) Vinyl Knife.
No. 064
No. 064 Dexter Repl. Vinyl Blade
  • One each replaceable Dexter vinyl blade for use with Dexter 10-D Handle (Crain No. 066).
  • High carbon steel blade ground especially for cutting vinyl.
  • The blade has a threaded tang type stem which threads into the Dexter 10-D Handle.
  • This is the Dexter No. VX752 1/2 D (EDP No. 52170) Replaceable Vinyl Blade.
No. 066
No. 066 Dexter 10-D Standard Handle
  • Includes one each Dexter 10-D Handle only.
  • Takes any of Dexter’s threaded tang replacement blades.
  • Takes Dexter VX752 1/2 D Repl. Vinyl Blade (Crain No. 064) or any of the others that are available.
  • This is the Dexter No. 10-D (EDP No. 52010) Standard Handle.
No. 070
No. 070 Dexter Custom Handle
  • The Dexter No. 7 Custom Handle is one of the best available knives for vinyl installation.
  • Angled blade holder puts blade at an optimal angle, and keeps knuckles off the floor.
  • Takes specialty Dexter No. 072 Hook Blades with ultra-deep hook for felt-back vinyl.
  • Body has the classic Dexter contour, and pivots open for blade storage by removing end cap.
No. 072
No. 072 Dexter "V" Sharp Hook Blades
  • Specialty Dexter No. 72-5 V-Hook blades for the No. 070 Dexter Custom Handle.
  • When used with Dexter Custom Handle, ultra-deep hook produces clean cuts in felt back vinyl.
  • When used with Dexter Custom Handle, produces smooth cuts over long stretches of material.
  • Comes in a pack of five blades. These are Dexter No. 72-5 V-Sharp Hook Blades.
No. 073C
No. 073C Dexter Heavy-Duty Straight Blades (100)
  • Heavy-duty trapezoidal straight blades made by Dexter for use in the No. 7 Custom Handle.
  • Heavy-duty thickness of 0.025”.
  • Standard profile of utility blades, but have additional central cutouts for Allway knives.
  • Comes in a bulk pack of 100 blades. These are Dexter No. 73-C.
No. 074
No. 074 Vinyl Roller Carrying Case
  • Protective case with wheels holds 75 or 100 lb. rollers.
  • Eliminates hand carrying of the roller.
  • Eliminates picking up debris on the roller sections.
  • Includes large handles on top for lifting when necessary, and durable metal latches.
No. 075
No. 075 75 lb. Vinyl Roller
  • 75 lb. roller with all-steel frame and zinc-plated roller sections for durability.
  • Smooth, radiused roller sections reduce scratching and indentation.
  • Outer sections have recesses for fasteners to prevent wall damage.
  • Case with wheels for transport eliminates hand-carrying and picking up debris on sections.
No. 076
No. 076 100 lb. Vinyl Roller
  • 100 lb. roller with all-steel frame and zinc-plated roller sections for durability.
  • Smooth, radiused roller sections reduce scratching and indentation.
  • Outer sections have recesses for fasteners to prevent wall damage.
  • Case with wheels for transport eliminates hand-carrying and picking up debris on sections.
No. 078
No. 078 Aluminum Drives
  • Solid aluminum nails for fastening tack strip onto concrete, tile, or stone.
  • Oval head seats in metal moldings with countersunk holes.
  • Semi-square body compresses against pre-drilled 1/8” hole.
  • Fastener dim.: 1/8” dia. X 7/8” long. Hole: 1/8” dia. x 7/8” deep.
No. 080
No. 080 White Chalk Refill
  • Irwin® STRAIT-LINE® standard white marking chalk for marking out cuts of carpet.
  • Leaves a temporary mark with high visibility.
  • Cap includes a folding extended nozzle for fast, precise refills.
  • Includes 8 oz. of chalk per bottle.
No. 080B
No. 080B Blue Chalk Refill
  • Irwin® STRAIT-LINE® standard blue marking chalk for marking out cuts of carpet.
  • Leaves a temporary mark with high visibility.
  • Cap includes a folding extended nozzle for fast, precise refills.
  • Includes 8 oz. of chalk per bottle.
No. 081
No. 081 10” RemGrit® Hacksaw Blade
  • Hacksaw blade made by bonding carbide to a 10” steel rod.
  • In a hacksaw, these blades can cut curves and straight lines in ceramic tile, brick, or marble.
  • Works in tight areas, and cuts equally well on both outward and inward strokes of the saw.
  • Hacksaw not included.
No. 085
No. 085 5# White Chalk Refill
  • Irwin® STRAIT-LINE® standard white marking chalk for marking out cuts of carpet.
  • Leaves a temporary mark with high visibility.
  • Cap includes a folding extended nozzle for fast, precise refills.
  • Includes 5 lbs. of chalk per jug.
No. 102
No. 102 Combination Knife
  • Resharpenable knife with long hook edge, deep hook edge, and contoured wood handle.
  • Long hook edge has sharp point for precision cuts, particularly to follow a scored line.
  • Deep hook edge works well for long rough cuts in sheetgoods.
  • Edges are extremely sharp, stay sharp longer, and are easily resharpenable.
No. 103
No. 103 Long Hook Knife
  • Resharpenable 3” blade with greater thickness for rigidity and durability.
  • Gentle hook forms a sharp point at the end that does the cutting.
  • Superior German steel alloy holds its edge after resharpening long after others have dulled.
  • Wood handle is contoured for comfortable grip.
No. 109
No. 109 Pin Vise
  • Used for miscellaneous pattern layout scribing for sheet vinyl installation.
  • Also used for marking score lines on vinyl tile.
  • 5 ¾” long handle has precision chuck and screw-on cap for holding replaceable needles.
  • Takes standard Crain No. 129 Scriber Needles.
No. 110 Inside Cove Corner Kit
  • Kit for scribing inside corners includes cove scriber, cove template, and pin vise.
  • Cove scriber scribes lines on the felt for positioning the cove template.
  • Cove template scribes the inside cove pattern onto the vinyl.
  • Cove scriber also scribes a top edge on the vinyl to fit the cap metal. Repl. needles: No. 129
No. 111
No. 111 6" Scriber
  • Versatile 6” bar scriber works both as a wall scriber and seam scriber.
  • Includes rounded end guide for wall scribing and bottom guide for seam scribing.
  • The 6” bar provides approximately 5” of length adjustment using the steel thumbscrew.
  • Needle adjusts to material thickness using a screw in the bar (Repl. needle: No. 129).
No. 112
No. 112 8" Scriber
  • Versatile 8” bar scriber works both as a wall scriber and seam scriber.
  • Includes rounded end guide for wall scribing and bottom guide for seam scribing.
  • Housing has a hole in the bottom for a second needle for circles or feature strips.
  • 8” bar for approx. 6” of length adjustment. Needle adjusts to material thickness. (Repl. needle: No. 129)
No. 113
No. 113 6' Journeyman Straight Edge
  • Six foot steel carpet straight edge.
  • Precision ground for straightness ± .005".
  • Provides the accuracy necessary to prepare carpet seam edges.
  • Includes 45° angle on one end and hanging hole.
No. 113S
No. 113S 4' Journeyman Straight Edge
  • Four foot steel carpet straight edge.
  • Precision ground for straightness ± .005".
  • Provides the accuracy necessary to prepare carpet seam edges.
  • Includes 45° angle on one end and hanging hole.
No. 116
No. 116 18" Flexible Straight Edge
  • 18” long flexible steel straight edge.
  • Bends easily, but returns to its original flat condition.
  • Includes a 45° angle on one end, and a hanging hole on the opposite end.
  • Finished with bright red paint. Dimensions: 18" long x 2" wide x 1/32" thick.
No. 117
No. 117 32" Flexible Straight Edge
  • 32” long flexible steel straight edge.
  • Bends easily, but returns to its original flat condition.
  • Includes a 45° angle on one end, and a hanging hole on the opposite end.
  • Finished with bright red paint. Dimensions: 32" long x 2" wide x /32" thick.
No. 1174-A
No. 1174-A Instant Repair Tool Blades (4)
  • Pack of four replacement blades for the Crain No. 174 Instant Repair Tool.
  • When used in the tool, they cut circular holes in carpet for repairs.
  • Four blades included in the pack can replace all four blades in the tool if desired.
  • Blade dimensions: length: 1.035", width: .50", thickness: .020".
No. 118
No. 118 39" Flexible Straight Edge
  • 39” long flexible steel straight edge.
  • Bends easily, but returns to its original flat condition.
  • Includes a 45° angle on one end, and a hanging hole on the opposite end.
  • Finished with bright red paint. Dimensions: 39" long x 2" wide x /32" thick.
No. 119
No. 119 75" Combination Edge
  • Includes both a serpent edge on one side and a straight edge on the other.
  • Serpent edge produces less visible seams on “sculptured” pattern carpet.
  • Straight edge is precision ground +/-.005” for cutting carpet seam edges from the back.
  • Made from 75” long 1/8” thick galvanized steel.
No. 119S
No. 119S 36" Combination Edge
  • Includes both a serpent edge on one side and a straight edge on the other.
  • Serpent edge produces less visible seams on “sculptured” pattern carpet.
  • Straight edge is precision ground +/-.005” for cutting carpet seam edges from the back.
  • Made from 36” long 1/8” thick galvanized steel.
No. 124
No. 124 60" Carpet Cart
  • Tubular steel frame includes full-sized 20” wide x 60” long bed.
  • Handles rolls up to 1,000 lbs. 60” length supports long rolls.
  • Includes four steel eyelets for tying down the load and reinforcing center plates.
  • 16” pneumatic tubed tires are tall and wide enough to roll over gravel or up curbs.
No. 125
No. 125 100' Chalk Line
  • Irwin® aluminum chalk line features durable aluminum housing and a steel rewind handle.
  • The polyester line delivers 5 - 6 strikes per pull. Holds approx. 2 oz. of chalk.
  • Handle locks the line for use as plumb bob.
  • Line length: 100 feet.
No. 126
No. 126 Staple Remover
  • Prying lip is ultra-thin to get underneath the staples.
  • Pivoting upper jaw activates automatically to hold the staple against the prying lip.
  • Large leverage handle is ergonomically contoured.
  • Highly effective for removing staples, especially pad staples.
No. 128
No. 128 .058" x 9/16" Scriber Needles (50)
  • For use in Crain No. 194 Outside Corner Scriber ONLY.
  • Dimensions: .058" outside diameter and 9/16" length with sharp point.
  • Made from high carbon steel for long useful life.
  • Packaged 50 needles per container in a durable plastic box with lid that snaps shut.
No. 129
No. 129 .063" x 7/8" Scriber Needles (50)
  • Pack of 50 replacement needles used in most Crain dividers and scribers.
  • Not for use in Crain No. 194 Outside Corner Scriber.
  • Dimensions: .063" in diameter, 7/8" In length, and have a sharp point for scribing.
  • Use in these Crain tools: Nos. 109, 110, 111, 112, 188, 240, 355, 380, 382
No. 130
No. 130 Staple Hammer
  • Popular and proven Rapid® design has only four moving parts to minimize jams.
  • Clearing jams is easy by releasing a quick-access pin to remove magazine and expose staple channel.
  • Uses Crain No. 141C 3/8" leg chisel point or No. 142D 3/8" leg divergent point staples.
  • Rapid® is a registered trademark of Isaberg Rapid® AB Sweden.
No. 135
No. 135 Keson Chalk Box
  • Provides high speed 3X rewind for fast retrieval of line.
  • 3 way handle rewinds, locks for plumb bob usage, or pivots to release line without spinning.
  • Refills by inserting chalk bottle nozzle in rubber grommet.
  • Strong, braided cotton / polyethylene line provides accurate marking.
No. 140
No. 140 Heavy-Duty Hammer Tacker
  • Heavy head and longer handle help drive staples into pad.
  • Simplified, highly durable mechanism for reduced jamming.
  • Jams quickly cleared by removing a pin to release the magazine and expose the channel.
  • Takes Duo-Fast® 7512 3/8", 7516 1/2" or 7518 9/16" staples or generics.
    Duo-Fast® is a registered trademark of the Duo-Fast® corporation.
No. 141C
No. 141C 3/8" Chisel Point Staples (5M)
  • For use in our No. 130 Rapid® Staple Hammer.
  • Points are ground to a chisel point.
  • Dimensions: 3/8" leg and 3/8" crown. Packaged 5000 staples per box.
  • Rapid® is a registered trademark of Isaberg Rapid® AB Sweden.
No. 142D
No. 142D 3/8” Divergent Point Staples (5M)
  • For use in our No. 130 Rapid® Staple Hammer.
  • Points are ground to a divergent point.
  • Dimensions: 3/8" leg and 3/8" crown. Packaged 5000 staples per box.
  • Rapid® is a registered trademark of Isaberg Rapid® AB Sweden.
No. 143
No. 143 Disposable Adhesive Syringe
  • Large capacity 2 oz. syringe with 2” long 13 gauge needle.
  • Used for repairing bubbles in glued down carpet or vinyl, NOT for hardwood repairs.
  • For use with liquid adhesive such as latex, NOT thick hardwood adhesive.
  • Sale prohibited in: CT, MD, NJ, DE, MA, NY, ME, NH, RI
No. 145
No. 145 Seam Adhesive Bottle
  • Multi-purpose seam sealer bottle for residential stretch-in or commercial jobs.
  • Plastic applicator includes a lip that hooks on the carpet on residential jobs.
  • Instructions on the bottle explain how cut off lip for commercial jobs.
  • Holds 8 oz. of sealer, but is a bottle only and does not include sealer.
No. 147
No. 147 Edge Binding Stapler
  • Rapid® Classic 1 design with an added steel guide to adjust the throat opening from 1/8” to 13/16”.
  • With guide adjusted, it staples at a constant distance from the edge of the carpet.
  • Guide is very helpful for edge binding of carpets. Uses Crain No. 148 5/16” Staples.
  • Rapid® is a registered trademark of Isaberg Rapid® AB Sweden.
No. 148
No. 148 Edge Binding Staples (5M)
  • For use in our No. 147 Rapid® Edge Binding Stapler.
  • Dimensions: 5/16" leg and 1/2" crown.
  • Packaged 5000 staples per box.
  • Rapid® is a registered trademark of Isaberg Rapid® AB Sweden.
No. 1500-23
No. 1500-23 Folding Tail Block
  • Folds square for stretching off outside corners.
  • Put legs at a 135° angle and lock the pivot for stretching off a post.
  • In the flat position, the tail spans 20 inches.
  • Rubber pads help it stay put under load. Wheels help it move fast after the stretch.
No. 1500-U
No. 1500-U Driving Head Complete
  • Driving head only of our fixed head stretcher.
  • Push button stretch lock is located conveniently on the handle.
  • Visual pin depth adjustment knob located conveniently on the head.
  • No screws or screwdrivers are needed to adjust the pin depth.
No. 151
No. 151 White Rubber Mallet
  • 20 oz. rubber mallet with while solid rubber head and hardwood handle.
  • Use to tape down metal moldings without scuffing, denting or scratching.
  • Head has two large hammering surfaces that spread the force of impact.
  • Works well with stair tools to prevent glancing and deflection.
No. 1520-Z
No. 1520-Z Swivel-Lock Driving Head Complete
  • Driving head only for our swivel head stretcher.
  • Swivel head provides swivel 60° of free swivel for patterned carpet.
  • Built-in lock pin locks the swivel head in five helpful positions.
  • Push-button conveniently located on the handle for partial stretches.
152B
No. 152B Cushion Stair Tool
  • Tucks carpet into the corner of stair treads, or at the wall between the base and the tack strip.
  • Tool is a full four inches wide to tuck more carpet with each hammer blow.
  • Soft cushion grip absorbs vibration and is textured for grip.
  • Outer edges are angled back to prevent wall contact and tuck all the way into a corner.
No. 154
No. 154 Narrow Stair Tool
  • Tucks carpet into the corner of stair treads, or at the wall between the base and the tack strip.
  • Blade is only 2 7/8” wide to deliver more concentrated force when malleted.
  • Outer edges are angled back to prevent wall contact and tuck all the way into a corner.
  • Forged from an impact-resistant steel alloy, and nickel-plated.
No. 155
No. 155 Bent Stair Tool
  • Bent blade of this stair tool can tuck carpet beneath a toe space.
  • Also helpful for tucking carpet underneath Z-bar and under heat registers.
  • Blade is only 2 7/8” wide to deliver more concentrated force when malleted.
  • Forged from an impact-resistant steel alloy, and nickel-plated.
No. 157
No. 157 Molding Lifter
  • Steel pry bar gets behind wood base and moldings to pry them off with minimum damage.
  • Both ends have slim, wide profile prying surfaces that are polished smooth for safe insertion.
  • Both ends have sharp, beveled nail slots for removing nails and brads with small heads and staples.
  • Made from forged and hardened steel and nickel plated.
No. 159
No. 159 Vaughan Superbar
  • Vaughan 15” Superbar is the classic heavy-duty pry bar.
  • Includes “shepherd’s crook” rocker end for prying power, and flat end for getting under nails.
  • Includes three beveled nail slots.
  • Both ends polished for insertion behind moldings and base.
No. 161
No. 161 Notched Carpet Spreader
  • Used to press and hold carpet in the gully as the stretch is released.
  • Causes pins to set better in the carpet’s backing and tucks the carpet.
  • Flexible blade works as 1/16 inch x 1/16 inch “U” notch trowel.
  • Ergonomic blue plastic handle.
No. 162
No. 162 Plain Carpet Spreader
  • Used to press and hold the carpet in the gully as the stretch is released.
  • Causes pins to set better in the carpet’s backing and tucks the carpet.
  • Blade has no notches for better performance as a tucking tool.
  • Thicker 16 gauge plated steel will not bend under load.
No. 163
No. 163 Jiffytex, Quart
  • A natural liquid latex product. Includes one quart.
  • Works as seam sealer, for repairing delamination, or as a general adhesive.
  • Tends not to harden, crystallize or crack with age.
  • Tends not to form hard spots that can be felt underfoot.
No. 164
No. 164 Jiffytex, Pint
  • A natural liquid latex product. Includes one pint.
  • Works as seam sealer, for repairing delamination, or as a general adhesive.
  • Tends not to harden, crystallize or crack with age.
  • Tends not to form hard spots that can be felt underfoot.
No. 166
No. 166 Magnetic Driving Bar
  • Long nose hammering tool extends beneath toe-kicks to drive tack strip nails.
  • Hammering tip is magnetized to hold a nail in position.
  • Forged alloy steel body with bonded rubber-like handle.
  • Rubber-like handle reduces impact vibration transmitting to hand and wrist.
No. 170
No. 170 Hyde Carpet Knife
  • Inexpensive resharpenable carpet knife.
  • Three inch blade forms a sharp point that does the cutting.
  • Carbon steel blade sharpens fast.
  • Round wooden handle is riveted to the blade.
No. 172
No. 172 Magnetic Tack Holder
  • Precision magnetic tip positions and drives nails into difficult areas.
  • Good for fastening tack strip to concrete using hard to hold stubby nails.
  • Saves fingers from being hammered.
  • Made with a 5 ½” long stainless steel body and a powerful magnetic insert.
No. 174
No. 174 Instant Repair Tool
  • Cuts a three inch diameter circle for removing stained areas from a carpet.
  • Uses four blades to cut the carpet cleanly.
  • Sharp central pivot pin is spring-loaded to adjust automatically to different thicknesses of carpet.
  • Includes plastic cap to protect the body and pin in storage.
No. 176
No. 176 Carpet Layer's Mitre Box
  • Compact miter box includes straight and 45° angles needed by flooring installers and saves space in the tool box.
  • Steel guides are highly accurate and case-hardened to resist wear even when used with hacksaw.
  • Wood base allows clean cuts through aluminum trims without dulling the hacksaw blade.
  • Base includes synthetic rubber non-slip pad that helps the tool stay put and won’t mark most surfaces.
No. 180
No. 180 Seam Squeezers
  • Made with a powerful torsion spring and two grippers oriented inwardly to pull seams together.
  • Helpful on glue-down carpet installations to pull and hold seams together.
  • Inward pulling force can be controlled with the amount of hand pressure.
  • Spring arms are vinyl-coated for comfort. Nap grips are replaceable. Sold in set of two.
No. 184
No. 184 Trimmer Blades (12)
  • Includes a pack of 12 carpet trimmer blades. For use in popular carpet wall trimmers.
  • Blades are bevel ground on the top surface only. Install in the trimmer with bevel side up.
  • Prevents trimmer from rising in the cut, resulting in an accurate height of cut and easier tucking.
  • Blades come in a plastic box with hinged lid that snaps closed for storage.
No. 184C
No. 184C Trimmer Blades (100)
  • Includes a pack of 100 Personna® carpet trimmer blades. For use in popular carpet wall trimmers.
  • Blades are bevel ground on the top surface only. Install in the trimmer with bevel side up.
  • Prevents trimmer from rising in the cut, resulting in an accurate height of cut and easier tucking.
  • Blades are individually wrapped in paper and come in a laminated paper box.
No. 187
No. 187 Big Loop Napping Shears
  • Offset handles easily held parallel with the floor for trimming carpet tufts.
  • Duckbill rides on top of the carpet to position the top blade.
  • Finger loops are oversized. Right side loop accommodates two fingers for ease of use.
  • Handles are vinyl-coated for ease of grip.
No. 188
No. 188 Hinge Scriber
  • Highly accurate seam scriber that provides ease of adjustment and good grip and control.
  • Offset distance from the guide to the needle adjusts using a precision thumbwheel.
  • Hinged base folds for easy insertion of the tool at the overlapped seam.
  • Needle height is adjustable. Replacement needles: No. 129
No. 189
No. 189 Hook Handle Utility Knife
  • Utility and hook blade knife with multiple added contours for improved grip.
  • Wide contoured midsection transitions to a narrow rear hook in proportion to the palm and fingers.
  • Rear hook gives the little finger improved advantage for greater pulling power.
  • Body pivots open for fast access to replacement blades by loosening the folding thumbscrew.
No. 190
No. 190 Duckbill Napping Shears
  • Offset handles easily held parallel with the floor for trimming carpet tufts.
  • Duckbill rides on top of the carpet to position the top blade.
  • Smaller one inch loops for precision control.
  • Handles are vinyl-coated for ease of grip.
No. 191
No. 191 Plastic Razor Knife
  • Inexpensive slotted razor blade knife with red plastic body.
  • Body is contoured for gripping and has ribbed pattern on top for sure thumb pressure.
  • Blades can be changed without a screwdriver using the knurled thumb knob.
  • Blades are replaceable: No. 308
No. 192
No. 192 Turning Tool
  • Insert the point into the back of the Z-bar, then run it down the length.
  • Angled leg offsets the handle from the carpet to prevent knuckles from rubbing on the carpet.
  • Also useful for light carpet stretching in tight areas.
  • Sharp, high carbon steel point, with rounded hard plastic handle.
No. 194
No. 194 Outside Corner Scriber
  • Outside corner scriber for outside cove vinyl corners. Works also on rubber and vinyl base.
  • Scribes a line on the side of the corner that remains to be trimmed.
  • Uses the previously trimmed side as a guide using a guide leg with rounded end.
  • Adjustable for various material thicknesses. Replacement needles: No. 128
No. 195
No. 195 Carpet Awl
  • Sharp, high-carbon steel point penetrates the carpet’s backing for lifting it off the tack strip.
  • Also helpful for light carpet stretching in tight areas.
  • Point has opposite flat steel head seated in the hard plastic handle for hammering.
  • Rounded handle fits the palm comfortably.
No. 197
No. 197 "Comfort Knees" Knee Pads
  • Provides protection for both kneeling and knee kicking, so they stay on at all times.
  • Extra wide straps don’t pinch even when wearing shorts.
  • Contour conforms with the knee whether walking, kneeling or kicking.
  • Made from flexible yet durable neoprene that’s machine-washable. Inner pad is replaceable.
No. 198
No. 198 Buckle Strap Knee Pads
  • Genuine sponge-rubber knee pads.
  • ½” wide straps include fast and durable hinge-activated buckles.
  • To fasten, insert the angled end of the strap and press the lever down.
  • Buckles hold tight with no carpet fuzz hassle like with hook and loop fasteners.
No. 199
No. 199 Polyurethane Skin Comfort Knees
  • Polyurethane skin prevents build-up of sharp items such as splinters that scratch floors.
  • Polyurethane is also highly resistant to tearing and penetration, providing extra durability.
  • Designed for floor installers, these pads provide protection for kneeling and knee kicking.
  • Made from flexible neoprene. Machine-washable. Inner knee pad is replaceable.
No. 200
No. 200 Elastic Strap Knee Pads
  • Genuine sponge-rubber knee pads.
  • The ½” thick rubber provides good comfort and durability.
  • Elastic straps are 1 ½” wide to reduce pinching.
  • Straps include fast-acting hook and loop fasteners.
No. 201
No. 201 10" Glue Sticks (19 Pack)
  • 10 inch long glue sticks with standard 7/16” diameter (approx.).
  • They come in a resealable heavy-duty clear plastic bag for storage.
  • Each bag includes one pound of glue or 19 sticks.
  • For use in Crain Nos. 203, 204 or 207 Glue Guns. CAUTION: Melted glue temp. up to 400°F.
No. 202
No. 202 4" Glue Sticks
  • 4 inch long glue sticks with standard 7/16” diameter (approx.).
  • They come in a resealable heavy-duty clear plastic bag for storage.
  • Each bag includes 8 oz. of glue or 24 sticks.
  • For use in Crain Nos. 203, 204 or 207 Glue Guns. CAUTION: Melted glue temp. up to 400°F.
No. 203
No. 203 Glue Gun
  • 80 watt UL listed glue gun.
  • Comes with Crain No. 629 1/8” Nozzle with small diameter extension tube.
  • 1/8” nozzle is helpful for precision carpet seam edge sealing.
  • Also comes with standard nozzle. Works with standard 7/16” diameter glue sticks.
No. 204
No. 204 Edge Sealing Glue Gun
  • 100 watt glue gun with a carpet edge sealing tip (No. 627) and conventional 1/8” nozzle (No. 629).
  • Carpet edge sealing tip works at an upright handle that allows a convenient pulling motion.
  • Carpet edges that are pre-sealed with hot melt dry quickly and resist fraying.
  • During seaming, the hot iron reactivates the hot melt, bonding the edges to reduce peaking.

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