Corner trowel twicher tips

[ChrispyUK]

Hi all, got some small cupboards to skim and thought it might be a good opportunity to practise using corner trowel. Usually do opposites but thought on this it doesn't matter quite as much if I don't get it quite perfect. Just skimming onto board etc. Cheers guys.

 

[Bagrat]

Hi all, got some small cupboards to skim and thought it might be a good opportunity to practise using corner trowel. Usually do opposites but thought on this it doesn't matter quite as much if I don't get it quite perfect. Just skimming onto board etc. Cheers guys.

It all matters lol well it doesn't if you don't get paid

 

[Danny]

Hi all, got some small cupboards to skim and thought it might be a good opportunity to practise using corner trowel. Usually do opposites but thought on this it doesn't matter quite as much if I don't get it quite perfect. Just skimming onto board etc. Cheers guys.

I dont use a corner trowel till the second coat has firmed up and I do two passes on each corner... the first pass one blade on the wall the next pass with the other blade on the other wall... also a nip of gear on the tip helps

I do it when the corner is firming up nice

 

[ChrispyUK]

It all matters lol well it doesn't if you don't get paid

You know what I mean mate...all my work is done to a very good standard, but as I'm multi trade, I'm not plastering everyday...so play it safe when I do. Just trying to get better mate...

 

[Pug]

As above. I also give it a swipe last thing.

 

[ChrispyUK]

I dont use a corner trowel till the second coat has firmed up and I do two passes on each corner... the first pass one blade on the wall the next pass with the other blade on the other wall... also a nip of gear on the tip helps

I do it when the corner is firming up nice

Thanks Danny...that's helpful mate. Just thought it might be a good place to try it out.

 

[ChrispyUK]

As above. I also give it a swipe last thing.

Thanks Pug. I've tried it out before with various success on the odd corner, but probably gone in to early and got tram lines. Cheers mate

 

[Pagey]

Spent years in cupboards practising

 

[Pagey]

Twitching out corners that is

 

[plastererpeter]

Twitching out corners that is

Should ave locked u in
Lol

 

[Dropsalot]

My method is to lay on the first coat nicely, and when it has pulled in a good bit, run my corner trowel, any lines left by the wings will be covered with the next coat. After 2nd coat has been flattened nicely and pulled in I run them again, and then maybe once more before final trowel (often I don't though).

If it's a hobbly old reskim, I sometimes sponge the internals before using the twitch.

 

[ChrispyUK]

My method is to lay on the first coat nicely, and when it has pulled in a good bit, run my corner trowel, any lines left by the wings will be covered with the next coat. After 2nd coat has been flattened nicely and pulled in I run them again, and then maybe once more before final trowel (often I don't though).

If it's a hobbly old reskim, I sometimes sponge the internals before using the twitch.

Cheers Dropsalot...appreciated mate

 

[Dropsalot]

Cheers Dropsalot...appreciated mate

No worries mate, my pleasure.

 

[Olican]

Never twitch too soon else you can push a horrible little dip in the corner, only use mine on second pass . If set has picked up a bit put a bit of fat on the tip of your twitcher before running down. I prefer the wings bent in a touch . Finishing a wet angle is like making love to a woman; use your tool too soon and you can spoil the finish and have to use your finger to tidy up. [emoji106]

 

[Natwasere]

I hate corner trowels but I think I don't know how to use them. Literally just do corners by using trowel both ways on first couple passes then finish by pulling trowel away from corner (without knuckles in plaster), when finishing up run my taping spatula either side to sharpen corners followed by a brush. Perfection ooohhhh and not a corner trowel in sight

 

[Natwasere]

Though I have just brought a refina one in hope that I can get friendly with them lol.

 

[ChrispyUK]

Never twitch too soon else you can push a horrible little dip in the corner, only use mine on second pass . If set has picked up a bit put a bit of fat on the tip of your twitcher before running down. I prefer the wings bent in a touch . Finishing a wet angle is like making love to a woman; use your tool too soon and you can spoil the finish and have to use your finger to tidy up. [emoji106]

Never twitch too soon. Gotcha mate...thanks.

 

[ChrispyUK]

I hate corner trowels but I think I don't know how to use them. Literally just do corners by using trowel both ways on first couple passes then finish by pulling trowel away from corner (without knuckles in plaster), when finishing up run my taping spatula either side to sharpen corners followed by a brush. Perfection ooohhhh and not a corner trowel in sight

See...I'm helping you out too mate with with my post cheers Natwasere

 

[Natwasere]

See...I'm helping you out too mate with with my post cheers Natwasere

You are because I must be doing something wrong so gonna try these methods too. Everyday is a school day

 

[Gibbo]

Twitch on every coat and trowel you won't go wrong at the end of the day it's a trowel

 

[ChrispyUK]

Twitch on every coat and trowel you won't go wrong at the end of the day it's a trowel

Cheers Gibbo

 

[Marshy]

I Dont use them I can do very neat and tidy internals without. I alter how I grip the trowel so I don't leave knuckle marks everywhere

 

[ChrispyUK]

I Dont use them I can do very neat and tidy internals without. I alter how I grip the trowel so I don't leave knuckle marks everywhere

I alter my grip sometimes too mate
Cheers Marshy

 

[Marshy]

I alter my grip sometimes too mate
Cheers Marshy

I lose mine from time to time but on the mend

 

[ChrispyUK]

I lose mine from time to time but on the mend

Keep it up mate

 

[superspread]

I Dont use them I can do very neat and tidy internals without. I alter how I grip the trowel so I don't leave knuckle marks everywhere

I need to know how you do that Greg ,cos I'm fu cked if i know ,and I've been plastering 35 years , not doubting you btw

 

[Marshy]

I need to know how you do that Greg ,cos I'm fu cked if i know ,and I've been plastering 35 years , not doubting you btw

I just grip the handle using my fingertips only if that makes sense. Will ťry and take some pics monday at work to show you what I mean mate

 

[superspread]

I just grip the handle using my fingertips only if that makes sense. Will ťry and take some pics monday at work to show you what I mean mate

But how do you get a nice crisp internal without digging in each wall? I'm baffled to say the least

 

[Marshy]

But how do you get a nice crisp internal without digging in each wall? I'm baffled to say the least

I can do magic mate

 

[superspread]

I can do magic mate

 

[Danny]

I have done it the way @Marshy has before when I have forgotten my twitcher but its hard work... well it was for me when I am use to using a twitcher

 

[Pagey]

I Dont use them I can do very neat and tidy internals without. I alter how I grip the trowel so I don't leave knuckle marks everywhere

That's a skill in it self it can be done but not for a beginner or multi trade

 

[Pagey]

But how do you get a nice crisp internal without digging in each wall? I'm baffled to say the least

I think that when you use your box corner trowel

 

[pmortonplasterers]

Added a photo of my twitch - wings trimmed - lessens the digging in as mentioned - MT page had a lot of feedback on the twitcher & how we have adapted them , they where asking for testers of a new corner tool, so I am assuming they may of designed one with the wings trimmed , time will tell -

 

[Marshy]

Added a photo of my twitch - wings trimmed - lessens the digging in as mentioned - MT page had a lot of feedback on the twitcher & how we have adapted them , they where asking for testers of a new corner tool, so I am assuming they may of designed one with the wings trimmed , time will tell -

Jesus Phil get your tools cleaned ffs