Abstract: An embodiment of an anticorrosive metal workpiece includes an anticorrosive metallic coating principally composed of sprayed zinc particles adhered to a metal surface of the workpiece and a protective coating covering the metallic coating.

Abstract: A digging attachment is for a front-end loader of the type having an hydraulically-operated frame for supporting and manipulating a bucket, scoop, or other tool located at the front of the loader. The attachment includes a mainframe assembly constructed to be removably fastened to the frame of the front-end loader, and a digging-attachment assembly that includes a bucket and is constructed to be coupled to the mainframe assembly. A powered cylinder interposes the mainframe assembly and the attachment assembly, and is operable to move the bucket from a closed position to an open position.

Abstract: A rebar end heating tool for heating cylindrically shaped pieces of rebar includes handle structure, and a heating unit. The heating unit is coupled with the handle structure and constructed with the capability of heating a piece of rebar having a diameter in the range of ⅜ inches to 1¼ inches to a temperature of about 500° F. in less than about ten seconds.