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  1. chrisjack231

    A new plasterer pass time maybe

    Have just been speaking to a company i use to advertise (local magazine) Know the guy pretty well and talked about plastering as you do when they are advertising it for you. He was telling me how all us plasterers seem a bit mental and is it because we sniff far too much PVA glue during the...
  2. chrisjack231

    A day out with Scottie5 and Tommy5

    Today i have had the pleasure of meeting 2 forum members to do a bit of skimming. Thought i would put a thread up to say thanks to Scottie5 for a days work and thanks to Tommy for giving us a hand and hope you learnt something :RpS_thumbup: Here is a few pics of the first set. Bit of a rolling...
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    Just started my apprenticeship, Am i being taught the right way

    My daddy has been teaching me how to use my trowel to tamp down and level sand screed. Is he teaching me correctly. If not am i best finding a new plasterer to teach me me the correct ways to become a plasterer when i am older.. Peter- Chrisjack231"s son :RpS_thumbsup:
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    What do you pay per bag of multi in bulk?

    I have heard that the price for multi finish has randomly gone up at B & Q this week. Might be in readiness for the new bags, but i can only assume this. Main reason i am asking this, Is because i called round today to get 50+ bags delivered to a job and whats the best price, As we all do. I...
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    Any one on here in my area using thistle spray finish or knauf mp finish "NORFOLK"

    As the title, I was hoping there may be someone on here in my area that machine spray finish plaster. Its been something I have just started to look into for myself and have no clue on what equipment is needed even after reading many posts on here which have confused me further if im honest. I...
  6. chrisjack231

    Plastic Fanstasic

    Evening guys I have recently converted to the refina plastic trowels, with reading information on here. I am basically after any tips that will improve me with them I am currently putting 2 to 2 and a half bags ish on with my normal trowel (13 inch Marshalltown) flattening with the 20 or 24...
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    mega mixer mm 30

    Can someone do me a favour and have a look on the side of there mixer to see if it says 1800 watts or 1700 watts, I have just bought one second hand and im not sure if its the latest model. Mine has 1700 watts on the side. many thanks in advance
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    Anyone know where i can get one of these please

    I am after one of the Marshalltown mesh tapers, think the code for the product is MT72.A mate on site has one and I found it a lot quicker so would like to buy one. My mate did say the is a better one he has used but he cant remember the make of it.. Can anyone help thanks in advance
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    plaster stands and boards

    hi this is my first post,looks a great forum btw, i have been plastering now for about 10 years on and off and last year decided to go it alone and work for myself anyways recently decided to buy some new tools i wanted to buy a new plaster stand and board but didnt like the look of anything...
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