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  1. Vincey

    Apprentice getting to work

    What’s peoples views on apprentice getting to jobs or work do you tell them to get to your house or unit for a time or do you pick them up or tell them the address of the job and meet there , especially in these crazy strange times seems a lot of the under 25s aren’t bothered about passing...
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    Apprentice wants out

    Any helpful advice my apprentice is on third year at college and doesn’t want to go anymore, he asked if he can just come out to work instead all the time he says he gets nothing from going to college but I’m not sure if he is just not trying or if he’s better off just learning more actively on...
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    Maxus vans

    Anyone got one of these vans and can vouch it’s been ok for work , been looking they do look good on price compared to the crazy prices of the transits and vw etc Thanks
  4. Vincey

    Working on Easter weekend

    Last few bits here to finish of a job It’s always the small bits that are a pain in the arse to finish innit Have a good one where ever you are
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    Finishing touches count

    Sweet little job for an early Friday, Just had to finish a few bits on fascia’s today, all done now Have a good one this weekend lads
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    Plasterers are officially in the top tier of Jobs

    Well how times have changed lads It’s official we are now the most respected jobs in the whole of the Uk , coming in at number 5 , Plasterers Hold our heads up high now...
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    Proofshield

    All right lads , I seen all the info on the proof shield and would like to use it , my issue is I have is no way of selling it to customers can anyone help me understand how much heat could be saved when using the product I’d prefer the exterior to use it on with thincoat finish they have Thanks
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    Dear Deidre

    We may need this section to keep sane over the festive period with all this time off work, there will ups and be downs for sure
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    Need help on job Top money paid

    Got a job need a few other lads on to help out next Saturday if anyone can give us a Chuck pm us top rates paid
  10. Vincey

    Well Done Lads

    Been out and about to day getting some presents and in Christmas spirit, had time pondering things. Anyone who’s got the business through another year of chaos deserves a pat on the back,thank goodness there has been a boom of work this year, but that aside it’s still been a hard year and great...
  11. Vincey

    Vivaro roof bars

    I have a lwb 2015 plate and can’t seem to find the bars with roller on the back for lwb does anyone know if the swb ones will be ok anyway I seen some advertising in screwfix but thought be good if anyone can confirm before I buy them Thanks
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    Tendon in trowel arm pain cure

    Had this on and have to say lads absolutely brilliant the doctors recommended it , from absolute pain to able to move twist in a few hours , still far off being cured but the best help I’ve ever used for the pain we all sometimes get on the tendon
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    Hit my target

    Started training about 6 weeks ago and change my diet to basically get back in shape , I was starting to feel s**t and needed something to focus on , atm I’ve lost a half a stone in weight which am buzzing about, also starting to feel better in the body even from heavy and hard training Anyone...
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    Ceresit

    Morning lads Been asked to do an extension to match the house the owner had a tub left from few years back silicone top coat just wondering if any of you used it and thought the gears was ok, I’ve not had chance to search the materials yet but presumed it would be ocr a primer then this Thanks...
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    Noticed this a lot

    Just recently sone folks seemed to of forgotten it has been a strange year or so , mainly mean some customers have gone from being ok and understanding of the current climate too pre all this cov saga and think where’s there’s a blame there’s a claim types demanding instant miracles again
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    His first trowel

    Bought the apprentice his first trowel today, a lovely 12inch Nela carbon, boom if this lad comes good I’m hoping for a Caribbean holiday paid for in a five star hotel as a return present from him one day to say thanks
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    Increased scaffolding costs

    Hasn’t affected us at all , just had to think outside the box
  18. Vincey

    Murder

    Got to hall stairs landing job, refused to skim it as they have new floor down, nightmare job
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    Exterior Cladding

  20. Vincey

    End of furlough

    These are obviously just back from it and taking the piss three of them to change a light bulb ffs
  21. Vincey

    Fiat ducato

    Anyone have one , been reading up they are supposed to have a good payload, fair play look ugly but I’m wondering weather to get a mwb one
  22. Vincey

    Getting stuck in

    Took on an apprentice, this is week two now , massive move for me tbh as always been a happy lone wolf , gotta say though am really enjoying it atm,the actual sign up and getting started has been most stress for me all this official stuff I hate it paper work and chatting to office folk but hope...
  23. Vincey

    Overnight render

    Was working up the road today and noticed a neighbours wall looked a lovely colour but think they forgot to go back in the morning to scratch it , was rock hard
  24. Vincey

    Nightsearcher light bulbs

    Anyone know where might sell the bulbs for these , I got a few a couple of years ago when they were posted on forum
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    Happy tradesmen day lads

    Apparently for all the trades like us that have battled through these unprecedented times Have a good one
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    Steps

    I’m quite new to the health app on iPhone just wondering do you lot check how many steps you do each day and if you do how many do you do , yesterday for example I did 14,000 just being at work is unreal really
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    Best van signage

    Hello
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    Loaded

    Seen this last week , rolls Royce convertible and the number plate must be worth a bomb Bet it would be worth more if that D was a B also lol , any ideas of who the driver could be though ?
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    Apprentice questions

    A few questions if any of you know would appreciate the help thanks , trying to get my stall in order for taking my apprentice on but really struggling as I just not got a clue about it all Do I have to have him signed up to a contract before a certain date to get the funding ? The college said...
  30. Vincey

    I got a date tomorrow with a college chick

    Well it’s the local college liaisons officer , she’s been really helpful Tbf trying to guide me through taking on apprentice, a lot of new stuff for me, never employed anyone before and fingers crossed the apprentice does the whole course and enjoys it too
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    Rendering hats

    Thought there’s not been any tool reviews of late so gonna post up review on the new rendering hats out , it’s uv potection factor 50 with a built in neck cover that comes out the back but the best bit I found is the front cover acts as a face mask if you gotta nip to the shops or something
  32. Vincey

    Nothing New

    Went to new job yesterday got all the outside to do it’s a strange project but will be ok when we are done , they asked me to look inside because “ everyone is quoting crazy money for just a few bedrooms “ well says it all really want it done but won’t pay the going rates for a decent job this...
  33. Vincey

    Van prices

    Is this about right lads for the spec ?
  34. Vincey

    First day back tomorrow

    first day back tomorrow after a brilliant caravan break but I’m sure I read in a thread somewhere it’s illegal to plaster in a certain heat Any links anyone Thanks
  35. Vincey

    Summer styles

    Morning lads I never been a shorts for work kinda guy , question for the shorts wearers should I go for work trouser shorts or just plain cotton jogger type shorts , mainly working outside so thought might as well get some Thanks
  36. Vincey

    Work hard Play Hard

    Loving the Uk break now , three days in feel like I’ll never be able to work again this could be game over for my plastering career , retirement ahead , sod the camping and caravan club show me to the motor homes forum
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    Carry on Campers 2021

    Come on who else is tenting camping caravanning or glamping this year across the Uk Gotta get away to try have a bit of fun this year and unwind
  38. Vincey

    Old school

    Before pink grip , I mean before Weber bead adhesive
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    Morning burgers

    Got these from Costco , in a box of six , keep in freezer then 3 minutes in microwave in morning they are just like Mac Donald’s breakfast baps so nice I’m having two today for extra energy
  40. Vincey

    Disaster

    For the poor guy , I did the inside and quoted the outside but never did do the outside as he was on a budget, it’s shame for the guy to see it like this within 2 years year
  41. Vincey

    Biggest Boom since the 1940s

    That’s what they recon is on its way lads get ready for the ride if you aren’t already riding this year , it’s bonkers out there , best time ever to be in the trade, prices on the up too
  42. Vincey

    Knauf exterior screws

    Anyone got a link for these I could order online from finding it impossible to get from merchants, I’m after the 40mm external not internal screws for a Knauf aqua panel job Thanks
  43. Vincey

    The Snail

    That’s what I call my brother at work he lost his job through this pandemic so been coming out with me a few times atm it’s hard trying to get him into the physical aspects again but hopefully with a bit more time he’ll find a flow It’s saved my sanity also Tbf no more lone wolf going bonkers
  44. Vincey

    The holy grail

    Of render , silicone thincoat crack resistant crack free super dooper render has ..... Cracked Well blow me down
  45. Vincey

    Worked instead of holidays

    Finished this place off today, normally would be away in caravan now but with the things way they are decided to work instead, front and back is Weber pral m in granite grey, repointed the roof tiles and got finished just before weather goes crap
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    We tried Airless plaster today

    Tbf is a good system will definitely use it again
  47. Vincey

    Holidays 2021

    Can’t wait , already missed my Caribbean winter break, just sitting in the sunshine today wondering how many folks are gonna jump on the caravan and camping this year Uk style ?
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