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Responsibilities of a Concrete Finisher
– Setting concrete forms to the correct depth and pitch
– Placing concrete using various methods such as wagons, pumps, or wheelbarrows
– Spreading concrete with shovels and rakes
– Screeding or leveling the freshly placed concrete with a straightedge
– Smoothing the surface using hand trowels or powered floats

Chamfering and Finishing Techniques
– Pressing an edger between forms and concrete to chamfer the edges
– Preventing chipping by chamfering the edges
– Applying a broom finish to outdoor concrete to prevent slipping
– Using stamp finishes for decorative purposes
– Achieving a smooth and visually appealing trowel finish

Related Topics
– Concrete as a building material
– Construction industry
– Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association
– American Concrete Institute
– Masonry skills relevant to concrete finishing

References
– Richard T. Kreh’s book ‘Masonry Skills’
– ACI Committee 302’s ‘Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction’
– ISBN0-7668-5936-3 (Kreh’s book)
– ISBN0-87031-151-4 (ACI Committee 302’s guide)
– Wikipedia article on concrete finisher (stub)

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