Trowel handle!!!!

[Mr me]

ive been using my MT for many years now and the rubber is coming away, tried taking the handle off but the nut snapped straight off, how do I get the handle off now, THANKS

 

[Olican]

Those nuts always snap off, why not enter the charity raffle you could win some great trowels

https://www.plasterersforum.com/threads/heres-what-you-can-win-so-far.70184/

 

[Danny]

ive been using my MT for many years now and the rubber is coming away, tried taking the handle off but the nut snapped straight off, how do I get the handle off now, THANKS

@Gibbo is your man for this I think

 

[essexandy]

ive been using my MT for many years now and the rubber is coming away, tried taking the handle off but the nut snapped straight off, how do I get the handle off now, THANKS

If the nut has shorn off then the only thing keeping the handle on is friction. If you still want to take it off then gently tapping the front of the handle will get it moving.
You'll then need to permanently glue a newer one into place.

 

[Mr me]

Right, got the handle off, what would be best to stick a new one on, fill it with pink grip???

 

[essexandy]

Right, got the handle off, what would be best to stick a new one on, fill it with pink grip???

Anything like that should do the job.

 

[JessThePlasterer]

Gorilla glue!

 

[Olican]

As above ,gorilla glue is great

 

[t33ch]

Or egger flooring glue which is same stuff but cheaper.

I'd use a MS polymer sealant/adhesive (lots about but like CT1) it will grip like poo-poo but have plenty of flex so it won't crack.

 

[Danny]

Gorilla glue!

that stuff is sooooooooo goood Love it Use it for loads of jobs now

 

[JessThePlasterer]

that stuff is sooooooooo goood Love it Use it for loads of jobs now

Aw look how happy you are!

You + glue =

 

[Builderboi]

Aw look how happy you are!

You + glue =

Ahhh memories of the 90s huffing glue in school...

 

[Danny]

Aw look how happy you are!

You + glue =

absolutely

 

[t33ch]

Ahhh memories of the 90s huffing glue in school...

I was a bit earlier than 90's, but back then they brought out a range of pens especially designed for sniffing (fruit smells). For some reason they got phased out...

 

[John j]

I siliconed mine......then flogged it on eBay stating this . Still got 40 quid

 

[theclemo]

I have a nice trowel handle if you want it

 

[Danny]

I have a nice trowel handle if you want it

Hmmmm we have seen that handle.... it had a cheesey eye if i remember right @Vincey can confirm this