memory lane.

[whitebeam]

really?

Yep

Only on small amounts rather than drag out the electric paddle.

 

[A.plasterer]

I struggle walking up the stairs without carrying anything at all at the moment

Take the heels off

 

[Danny]

Yep

Only on small amounts rather than drag out the electric paddle.

lol sod that... jobs tiring enough as it is

 

[Mick2308]

I would Never use a plunger again just get a cordless and a small whisk ,it will mix up a small tub of skim or bonding great for those small jobs

 

[Danny]

even one of the mixm8 in a 18v drill has to be better than a podger

 

[Dropsalot]

I will never use a cog on a stick again.......nope never.

 

[Lastlaff]

This little plunger has earned me thousands...

....of FOOKIN aches n' pains, but it is Christmas....what doesn't kill you makes you stronger

 

[malc]

I would Never use a plunger again just get a cordless and a small whisk ,it will mix up a small tub of skim or bonding great for those small jobs

i do see plasterers on small works using a cordless drill. they purchase one, keep the receipt, and return it as soon as they burn it out for a replacement.

 

[Dropsalot]

This little plunger has earned me thousands...View attachment 15336
....of FOOKIN aches n' pains, but it is Christmas....what doesn't kill you makes you stronger

Just got back from the osteopath to see that you've caught the culprit....don't think that tinsel moose will hold him though.....lol
Lock it up they're dangerous!!

 

[jamesthefirst]

Remember when the boards came in pairs taped together? There was a knack to tear of one end then snap to release the other side.

 

[Natwasere]

This little plunger has earned me thousands...View attachment 15336
....of FOOKIN aches n' pains, but it is Christmas....what doesn't kill you makes you stronger

It still has paint on it,

 

[Natwasere]

i do see plasterers on small works using a cordless drill. they purchase one, keep the receipt, and return it as soon as they burn it out for a replacement.

I actually have a 21.6v Panasonic cordless that got demoted to mixer for tile adhesive, but it has on occasion knocked up a bucket of skim. I have 2 plungers and they never ever even go in the van. No interest in that anymore, old boss used to make me mix by hand often just cos he didn't want to burn out his cheapo b&q drill.

 

[Danny]

This little plunger has earned me thousands...View attachment 15336
....of FOOKIN aches n' pains, but it is Christmas....what doesn't kill you makes you stronger

That is awesome send me your address that is worthy of a mug

 

[Danny]

i do see plasterers on small works using a cordless drill. they purchase one, keep the receipt, and return it as soon as they burn it out for a replacement.

yup

 

[markyspread]

Remember when the boards came in pairs taped together? There was a knack to tear of one end then snap to release the other side.

jeez i forgot all about that !!!
black bags of carlite finish !! how nice was that stuff

 

[Dropsalot]

Remember when the boards came in pairs taped together? There was a knack to tear of one end then snap to release the other side.

Ahhh..........back in da day , grey side for plaster ivory side for cheapo talentless joint finish....
That's what I thought then, nowadays if I can talk them into jointing....thatll do.

 

[Clutch & Tap]

Often as an apprentice I had regular nightmares about those bags of 'Carlite'. Had some horrific days trying to keep spreaders going with a f**k**g rake and bath.

Defo up there with screed as the hardest going mix.

 

[McPlaster]

"Try telling the youth of today that and they wouldn't believe you".

 

[Lastlaff]

When I was labouring and working with the screeder (bloke about 55) , I would have to shovel 15 tonnes of sand through the screed pump a day - then I had to 'run' to also cut and lay jablite and wire it...he was an animal of a bloke

 

[Pug]

When I was labouring and working with the screeder (bloke about 55) , I would have to shovel 15 tonnes of sand through the screed pump a day - then I had to 'run' to also cut and lay jablite and wire it...he was an animal of a bloke

Liked. Did the same myself. Labouring and laying. Old boy I worked with was in his 60s.

 

[Danny]

Often as an apprentice I had regular nightmares about those bags of 'Carlite'. Had some horrific days trying to keep spreaders going with a f**k**g rake and bath.

Defo up there with screed as the hardest going mix.

yup... hated doing hardwall in a bath.... best thing I did was bin the bath and cut down a water but