BrooklynDowntown Brooklyn
Boom Lift Rental in Downtown Brooklyn: Towers, Facades and Reach
New high-rises going up, a steady run of facade work, and the question every crew asks: how high can a boom lift go?
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The Job Site Journal
Neighborhood news from New York City job sites, and how-tos for the lifts and scaffolding behind the work. From American Rentals in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
BrooklynPark Slope
Pipe Scaffolding Rental in Park Slope: Brownstone Facade Season
Park Slope is not a tower neighborhood. It is a repair neighborhood, and repairs on brownstone fronts start with a scaffold.
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BrooklynGowanus
Scissor Lift Rental in Gowanus: The Rezoning Moves Indoors
Five years after the rezoning, the towers along the canal are moving from foundations to floors. That is where the scissor lifts come in.
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How-to
How to Drive a JLG 800AJ Boom Lift
Foot switch, drive orientation and the black and white arrows. Here is how to move an 80-foot boom without surprises.
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How-to
How to Operate a Genie GS-2632 Scissor Lift
Start-up, lifting, driving and getting down safely. Tap through the real control box below as you read.
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Guide
How to Sand a Hardwood Floor: Drum Sander, Edger and Grits
Step-by-step hardwood floor sanding with a drum sander and edger, including which grits to use.
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Guide
Post Shores & Ceiling Jacks Rental in Brooklyn, NY
Looking for post shores rental in Brooklyn, NY? American Tool Rental rents adjustable post shores, also called ceiling jacks or shoring posts. Contractors use them for temporary structural support during…
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Guide
Trencher Rental: Enhancing Project Flexibility with the Vermeer RT100
Looking for trencher rental in Brooklyn or NYC? American Tool Rental rents trenchers, including the 36 inch model, to contractors and landscapers. Renting lets you use the right trencher for…
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Guide
Ultimate Guide to Air Compressor Rental Services in NYC
Looking for air compressor rental in NYC? American Tool Rental rents portable, electric and diesel air compressors from our Brooklyn location. Contractors, manufacturers and repair shops across New York City…
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Guide
Boom Lift vs Scissor Lift: Which One Does Your Job Need?
Boom lift or scissor lift? Compare reach, capacity, height and access to pick the right one for your job. Rent in Brooklyn, NYC. Call 718-344-1474.
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Guide
The Premier Choice for Tool Rental in Brooklyn, NY: Your One-Stop Solution
Looking for tool rental in Brooklyn, NY? American Tool Rental rents tools and equipment to contractors, businesses and DIY customers. Our Brooklyn location makes pickup easy, and we also deliver…
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Guide
Duct Lift vs Material Lift: What to Use for HVAC and Ceiling Work
Duct lift or material lift? Compare height, capacity and access for HVAC, drywall and pipe. Rent in Brooklyn and NYC. Call 718-344-1474.
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Guide
Brooklyn Material Lift Rentals
Discover the best Material Lift Rental in Brooklyn, NY. Elevate your construction or warehouse projects with our reliable, user-friendly lifts. Affordable rates, flexible rental terms, and superior service. Rent now…
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Guide
What Size Scissor Lift Do I Need?
How to choose a scissor lift size by height, door width and floor type, with models from 19 to 53 ft. Rent in Brooklyn and NYC. Call 718-344-1474.
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Guide
Stick vs MIG Welding: What to Rent
Stick, MIG or engine-driven? Learn which welder suits your job and power. Rent a welder in Brooklyn and NYC. Call 718-344-1474.
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Guide
Vermeer RT100 Trencher: Unleashing Efficiency and Precision in Trenching Operations
The Vermeer RT100 trencher is a compact, walk-behind machine for utility and landscaping work. Contractors choose it for its power, precise control and simple operation. This guide covers its features,…
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Guide
Kerosene Space Heater Rental Brooklyn
Looking for kerosene space heater rental in Brooklyn? Portable heaters give you extra warmth on construction sites, at events or in spaces without heat. American Tool Rental rents heating equipment…
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Guide
Telehandler vs Forklift: Which One Do You Need?
Telehandler or forklift? Compare reach, ground, capacity and size to pick the right lift for your job. Rent in Brooklyn and NYC. Call 718-344-1474.
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Guide
How Many CFM Do I Need? Air Compressor Sizing Guide
Size an air compressor by adding up your tools' CFM. Typical demand for nailers, breakers and sandblasters. Rent in Brooklyn, NYC. Call 718-344-1474.
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Guide
Slab vs Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts: Which One Do You Need?
Slab and rough terrain scissor lifts are built for different ground. See the differences and which to rent in Brooklyn and NYC. Call 718-344-1474.
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Guide
Material Handling Rental
Looking for material handling rental in Brooklyn or NYC? American Tool Rental rents material lifts, duct lifts and related equipment for construction and industrial work. Material handling equipment moves materials…
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Neighborhood reports: Brooklyn
How-to
Guides
- How to Sand a Hardwood Floor: Drum Sander, Edger and GritsOct 1, 2026
- Post Shores & Ceiling Jacks Rental in Brooklyn, NYFeb 12, 2025
- Trencher Rental: Enhancing Project Flexibility with the Vermeer RT100Mar 21, 2024
- Ultimate Guide to Air Compressor Rental Services in NYCMar 20, 2024
- Boom Lift vs Scissor Lift: Which One Does Your Job Need?Mar 20, 2024
- The Premier Choice for Tool Rental in Brooklyn, NY: Your One-Stop SolutionMar 20, 2024
- Duct Lift vs Material Lift: What to Use for HVAC and Ceiling WorkMar 19, 2024
- Brooklyn Material Lift RentalsMar 14, 2024
- What Size Scissor Lift Do I Need?Mar 14, 2024
- Stick vs MIG Welding: What to RentMar 6, 2024
- Vermeer RT100 Trencher: Unleashing Efficiency and Precision in Trenching OperationsMar 6, 2024
- Kerosene Space Heater Rental BrooklynDec 15, 2022
- Telehandler vs Forklift: Which One Do You Need?Dec 10, 2022
- How Many CFM Do I Need? Air Compressor Sizing GuideDec 10, 2022
- Slab vs Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts: Which One Do You Need?Dec 10, 2022
- Material Handling RentalDec 10, 2022
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