One Trowel is all YOU Need?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video we will be looking whether you need all these flexible trowels to get a good finish. Can you produce great wok, just using one trowel.
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We only had 1 trowel in the 80s to do everything and never had any problems
That's amazing Well done the thing is I've used some of these speed Skims and I Have a flexible trail and a Plastic trowel and I will be honest with you I will never just use one trowel again.. the speed scim and the plastic trail make things so easy And the finishes so much nicer and this is coming from someone who has been plastering for 37 years
Great advice Alex.
Great video Alex. If you could only choose one trowel to use on a daily basis, which one you you pick?
Very tough. Definitely 13” I think. There isn’t a lot in it with the Mt and the Nela. The MT feels lighter and lays in better, but the Nela closes in nicer and trowels up really slick. The handle in the Mt isn’t as good either.
i use a nela carbon all
the way through for the last 8 months, i do own around 40 trowels, i love the simplicity of the one and the finish with a carbon drys pure white blemish free 9 out of 10 jobs, all hail the nela carbon 👌
Hi pal do you use 13” carbon?
@@Nofixedabode859 yes mate but i actually bought the 14 to see the difference in the finish, i did a full external render with it and i can get a great finish with it, i don’t know what it is about them mate but they are loads better than ss, i think its because the metal is slightly more flexible, and they don’t half break in quick
Can’t beat a carbon IMO.
@@leegorman3329 thx for reply m8 I only hear good things about them and gonna go for one now to use straight through once broken in a bit, do like flex is but do suffer the odd nick and be nice to just have one trowel👍
@@Nofixedabode859 i buy a sanding sponge from wickes and rub the edge down with it, every time i get it out i just give it a couple mins wit one until i see the blade edge start to show, it’ll help it move on a bit quicker
What’s the difference between the cement version and other version these trowels?
Really great video, very detailed and informative to every diyer , new plasterer and experienced plasterers. However when we say that we are becoming lazy because of the inventions that have been brought to us as plasterers, we start to forget that no long ago joining trades was deemed for people who were not as competent at school, college drop outs , etc ,it used to be deemed the last resort for many traders out there. Today we live in the world where we want equality and we acknowledge the differences between us for example different learning styles and we try to help our friends to achieve the same goals in plastering regardless of whatever method they use and that is to achieve a perfect finish. Solely relying on one trowel is a great skill to horn and everyone should try it but I would say it is not for everyone, I do believe that everyone is different and if we are teaching people how to plaster we should introduce them to all methods so that they can make their choice for what is suitable for them to achieve the perfect finish we all want and in addition new inventions make work faster, easier, less complicated and less strain on the body. I do love using one trowel from start to finish ,we also shouldn’t shy away from the new way of plastering, one day speed skims , flexis will be a thing of the past too✌️
Speed skims are here to stay mate . Only bit of kit I would recommend
@@OGDadAverage They are not going anywhere.🤣
Been spreading for 34 years....lay on and first trowel with ss Marshall town then complete set using OX flexible ....such a better finish and easy on the body . Plastering had become an over thought process these days .
Nice comment. Agree with it being over thought now a days.
I think this is abit other thinking things personally I think keep it easy lay on and flatten with a decent steel or carbon always and use a good superflex for a final pass and polish this always works for me but I’ve been at it 22 years now no matter what tool u use it’s all about the timing knowing when to work the plaster
So is a decent carbon trowel ok to use from brand new and doesn't need wearing in?
Great work but never have done plastering before how do you know how much plaster to mix for 1st coat 3nd coat ?
Awesome video pal
I did the same this week fella, parking was bad on the job so walked in with a bucket, mixer, one trowel, bucket trowel and my hand board.. Was quite refreshing.
It makes a nice change. Surprising what you can get done with just 1 trowel.
great stuff as alway's
Nice vid pal 👍
16 inch marshall town is all I've ever needed . Had it for 9 years and no rust
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hello tell me what kind of marshalttown do you use?
@@marcomorgera6180 16 inch gold handle and 13 inch gold handle both pre worn
Well that’s a given if it’s stainless steel. He uses carbon
Hi mate, I bought that 13" MT carbon trowel but was unsure if I could use it straight out of the box?? Do you do anything to it before hand or just crack on with it?
Great videos as usual, keep them coming. 👍
Normally I soak them in vinegar over night to reduce pitting from rush. With this one I could be bothered.
What I would do is use it every day for a few weeks without putting oil on it. That will get the patina on it much faster as it will rust up over night, then wear off when you use it. Then once it’s blacked up a bit, start spraying it with WD40. I have found it sharpens up quicker. (I would oil it if your not going to use it for a few days, like over the weekend etc, to reduce rust build up.)
@@AlexMorleyPlastering ok thanks mate, I will try it out and see how I get on. As always thanks for your input and top notch advice. Enjoy the Easter wknd if your not working that is😁
@@craigkitchenside5442 working I’m afraid buddy. All weekend and on the Monday. Sad times.
@@AlexMorleyPlastering ouch!! Money in the pocket though.
Hi m8 which you prefer Nela or marshaltown carbon 13” and are you still preferring 13” to 14”? Thx
I prefer the 13”. There isn’t much in it between the MT and NELA TBH
Thx Alex been pondering for a while and gonna give the nela 13” a go cus never owned one and had several marshaltowns, I worked with a plasterer few years ago for about a year very good neat spread and that’s all he would use and swore they were better than ss, he used to lightly sand it and a wipe of wd40 at end of day like a prized possession I know why now👍
I don't see it as a new product makes it easier/less skillful if something new comes out that makes any job easier embrace it as you can be more productive which equals more cash in the bank!
hi could you tell me exactly which marshaltown is this? duraflex?
13 x 5 MT Carbon (wooden handle)
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@@AlexMorleyPlastering thank you very much Alex for answering me. I sent you a private essay on instagram if you let it read I would be very grateful
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What's happened bud I've been waiting for new vid 😭 atb Adam
Burning the candle at a job in Gillingham. 2000 m² of boarding and skimming in 20 days. Going flat out at the moment. 😩