speedskim
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Very very nice is that
puddove
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Marshy
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No isit hell. Shes out with her mates in Manchester today will take a pic when she gets back if im sober enough?
This has got nothing to do with speedskim and I am very disappointed. If there are any other photos available I will reluctantly view them to see if they change my views on this tool.
Marshy
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BigK
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I put a bit more on than that, mist a good bit of the ceiling with a spray bottle, go on it a few minutes later than usual too.
Not kidding kitchy once you crack it you won't look back.
hstoke
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Upgraded from my grey 600 to the blue comes with protector which probably get stood on ,worth the £40 with the wear n tear saves in yer joints
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scottie5
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I couldnt agree more I think its a great piece of kit.
Not using a speedskim now wud be like not using a mega mixer and using a podger instead
algeeman
It’s A Boy
Try 1 coating with a decent retarder speedskim and 18" supaflex.
Everyone on site thinks your god.
Your not... its just evolution.
Rossi46
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1 coating with a speedskim is a no no for me pal..looks shite I find u just bring all them little black bits up that multi always seem to have in there bags these days
scottie5
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I just make sure the speedskim stays spotless Steve and i wipe the blade down with a slighty damp microfiber cloth as I go to keep all water off the gauge
Also truth be told it genuinely depends on what's inside bg's lucky bags because sometimes you can't you just have to trowel the living bollox out of it.
A.plasterer
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Walls n ceilings all over the shop here I use first and second coat then trowel, found either easier set or I put another wall on depending how energetic I'm feeling. Generally opt for an easier day 
have blue blades couple of years now and rare not to use.
have blue blades couple of years now and rare not to use.
theclemo
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@Speedskim should call out to @scottie5 and do a video. Who agrees.
A.plasterer
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Be good to see someone whacking loads on and uses this day in day out timings etc . I don't do huge areas so have plenty of time, but always looking make life easier agreed.
jamesthefirst
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Rossi46
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Someone's been getting freebies
scottie5
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Someone's been getting freebies
They were free as it goes.
First prize for me winning last seasons sun dreamteam competion which speedskim sponsor I also got some nice prizes from bryan at the wan stop shop some bits from @Danny and unsurprisingly feck all out of @BritishGypsum
scottie5
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Sand the corners round about the radius of a 5p and/or Grab the corners of the blade and bend them slightly away from the work.
No more lines.
Rossi46
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You lucky swine ya. Scottie5 sponsored by Speedskim. Your face should be on them haha
scottie5
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It bloody well should be, the amount of money ive spent with them over the last 3+ years.
scottie5
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I might of been hasty when I said I've had feck all out of @BritishGypsum I get loads of free tiny black bits of grit/stone in most bags with which to waste my time picking it out of the turgid dogshite they produce and pass off as finish these days.
Also they've given me completely free of charge a ruined elbow and shoulder from trying to finish the above mentioned turgid dogshite they spew out.
Cheers bg your the best x.
Danny
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@Speedskim are awesome I have always loved them and I would say the one tool that has got me out of a few issues in recent years... for example thinking I can still put the meterage on that I use to....
scottie5
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4.5 m2?.
Speedskim
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Hi all - think some of you would like to know the difference with the original grey blade and the more recent ST blue blade. Basically the old grey blade had a series of lines right the way across. These worked well although most were actually redundant and made cleaning difficult.
We reduced the lines to 19mm width toward the edge of the blade. This still allows good traction in terms of gripping the plaster or render material, and assists in reducing unwanted surface water (which is a great advantage in the process). Removing some of the lines means cleaning is much easier.
The other difference is we removed the lines on the leading edge making the last 4mm smooth. This now allows you to finish the work - which is great for those who like to finish their work using plastic.
Plastering is obviously a very individual craft. For those who want to reduce the amount of trowel work (which is very damaging on the body long term) the Speedskim ST allows you to get much further and reduce aches and pains to a minimum.
All Speedskim blades are fitted with an integral rubber gasket which seals between handle and blade. This reduces silt ingress and makes blade changing smooth and easy. It also allows the for blade expansion which is incredibly important - enabling the blade to expand in ranging temperature.
We are in the process of manufacturing other blade ranges at present which will make your existing Speedskim even more versatile - @Danny will be keeping you Up-To-Speed as usual, posting details on Plasterers News about these new additions in the next few weeks...
Have a great Bank Holiday!
