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Cornelius
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They are stainless yes, no rust on mine
Cornelius
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Is this a new addition to the speedskim range you speak of or do you mean the blue blade?
Formby plastering
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They have a new range ??
Formby plastering
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Nightmare half way through the set too
kebab king
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lol
Formby plastering
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Had the handle in my hand for a good five mins looking at it on the floor.
choppa
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I would of just trowelled up with the handle and went home. Refina ones are stainless steel as I no of.
Formby plastering
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I was close. Cheers mate
scottie5
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I think there's a few new blades on the horizon from speedskim but there's a all new plastic finishing blade that's tipped with 1mm pvc its slighty more rigid than a plazzyflex trowel a lot straighter and the build quality is bullett proof.
I made a diy version of this about a 6 months ago.
It's mint.
I made a diy version of this about a 6 months ago.
It's mint.
kebab king
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For ages i just been back to 1 Carbon Steel Trowel.
Formby plastering
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Have they paired up with ox tools wern't sure if that was a copy.. may just have to grab one of those then
scottie5
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Yeah, I'm not completely sure the reasons for the pairing up with ox but if it gives speedskim the additional resources to help develop new kit thats as good as this, then it's win win, obviously as long as the pricing remains competitive.
I'd also have to say that I didn't pay for this it was sent for me to trial. when I speak to Scott from speedskim next I'll be offering to pay for it cause it is very very good.
Formby plastering
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Fair play to speedskim for adapting and not just sticking with the same products. Thanks for sharing be glad to try this out
Formby plastering
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He must have been left out on this one I'm surprised
Vincey
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Is this plastering related evolution Thank the lord, sod it im gonna get a bottle of procseco
Stuff politics, this is what we came for
Rossi46
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I do like a glass of proscecto
Thank the lord, sod it im gonna get a bottle of procseco
Stuff politics, this is what we came for
GypsumSnorter
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GypsumSnorter
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Get the Refina BiFlex mate, wonderful wee trowel
hstoke
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U using pf blade on last wipes don't u ever use the sf blade anymoreWhatever works for you.
That new pf blade does put a decent finish on skim though.
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PlasterCraftDundee
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@scottie5 once you have the gear on do you not use a trowel speeskim rang from start to finish?
I love speedskim for flattening but don't think I could go a full set without a trowel. As good as the speedskim is there's always the odd hollow here and there that needs filled, that I can only do with a trowel. Your work is always spot on, as do a lot of members on here. I sometimes think it would be great idea to do a wee tour of the UK meeting up with different members on jobs and seeing their ways of working.
Then I remember plastering is s**t and most of you are c**ts
I love speedskim for flattening but don't think I could go a full set without a trowel. As good as the speedskim is there's always the odd hollow here and there that needs filled, that I can only do with a trowel. Your work is always spot on, as do a lot of members on here. I sometimes think it would be great idea to do a wee tour of the UK meeting up with different members on jobs and seeing their ways of working.
Then I remember plastering is s**t and most of you are c**ts
Simon85
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I think a light shone across alot of flexi or speedyd walls would show a brave few humps and hollows. I trowelled after a speedy flatten and a flexi first trowel, and all looked good then with the steep trowel it was showing lots. Of wee spots needed filled out, whereas the flex Trowel or I assume speedy would have trowelled it as it was and just smootjed over the wee hollows. Looks good until it's painted or light on it?
scottie5
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the st blade will knock skim down as flat as anything as long as you put enough gear on the board to begin with. 1 quick flatten with the st if there are any misses , humps or hollows they should really be sorted on this first flatten, then its just another pass with it once it's picked up a bit and that should leave not much left to do just a case of twitching angles and also tidying any awkward areas.
then the last couple of passes with your normal weapon of choice.
maybe once over with a steel and then a final dry one with either the steel or plastic.
if you'd normally use a plazzy flex for the last pass then the new pf blade from speedskim is great its essentially a 3ft long plazzy flex and it seems built to last ( the one I've been hammering has done over 2000m2 and counting).
and because it's actually straight the less pressure you put on it the better, so even if you do hit anything you won't be pressing hard enough to damage the blade.
where the pf speedskim really kicks the other plazzis into touch though is when it's used with the pole attachment for ceilings it's the dogs danglies.
the wall here was just plastic start to finish, I went a bit mad with the pf blade to see how much of a shine it was possible to achieve (paint that you filthy animals
).
then the last couple of passes with your normal weapon of choice.
maybe once over with a steel and then a final dry one with either the steel or plastic.
if you'd normally use a plazzy flex for the last pass then the new pf blade from speedskim is great its essentially a 3ft long plazzy flex and it seems built to last ( the one I've been hammering has done over 2000m2 and counting).
and because it's actually straight the less pressure you put on it the better, so even if you do hit anything you won't be pressing hard enough to damage the blade.
where the pf speedskim really kicks the other plazzis into touch though is when it's used with the pole attachment for ceilings it's the dogs danglies.
the wall here was just plastic start to finish, I went a bit mad with the pf blade to see how much of a shine it was possible to achieve (paint that you filthy animals
).
andrwclem
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The decorators love speed skimthe st blade will knock skim down as flat as anything as long as you put enough gear on the board to begin with. 1 quick flatten with the st if there are any misses , humps or hollows they should really be sorted on this first flatten, then its just another pass with it once it's picked up a bit and that should leave not much left to do just a case of twitching angles and also tidying any awkward areas.
then the last couple of passes with your normal weapon of choice.
maybe once over with a steel and then a final dry one with either the steel or plastic.
if you'd normally use a plazzy flex for the last pass then the new pf blade from speedskim is great its essentially a 3ft long plazzy flex and it seems built to last ( the one I've been hammering has done over 2000m2 and counting).
and because it's actually straight the less pressure you put on it the better, so even if you do hit anything you won't be pressing hard enough to damage the blade.
where the pf speedskim really kicks the other plazzis into touch though is when it's used with the pole attachment for ceilings it's the dogs danglies.
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the wall here was just plastic start to finish, I went a bit mad with the pf blade to see how much of a shine it was possible to achieve (paint that you filthy animals
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hstoke
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I can remember one of yer comments if it's mixed up like piss it's half the battle u can get it on easier n flatter anywaythe st blade will knock skim down as flat as anything as long as you put enough gear on the board to begin with. 1 quick flatten with the st if there are any misses , humps or hollows they should really be sorted on this first flatten, then its just another pass with it once it's picked up a bit and that should leave not much left to do just a case of twitching angles and also tidying any awkward areas.
then the last couple of passes with your normal weapon of choice.
maybe once over with a steel and then a final dry one with either the steel or plastic.
if you'd normally use a plazzy flex for the last pass then the new pf blade from speedskim is great its essentially a 3ft long plazzy flex and it seems built to last ( the one I've been hammering has done over 2000m2 and counting).
and because it's actually straight the less pressure you put on it the better, so even if you do hit anything you won't be pressing hard enough to damage the blade.
where the pf speedskim really kicks the other plazzis into touch though is when it's used with the pole attachment for ceilings it's the dogs danglies.
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the wall here was just plastic start to finish, I went a bit mad with the pf blade to see how much of a shine it was possible to achieve (paint that you filthy animals
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I normally use the plazi for last pass
What size of pf blade do u use for ceilings 600mm as normal
Simon85
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Looks the part Scottie, it was the blue one was used for first flatten off a pole (me and other lad coated them, then other lad closed one in with the flexi, and I finished them with ss, and found there were odd wee dips just when put the steel one over it, not many now, but if I had used my flexi over it, it wouldn't have picked them out. That said, seemed a good job for flattening in. I'd say if it had have been steel trowelled straight after then would have been OK just imo flexi on it a pass too soon. I'd say if were to get onto them they would be decent bit of kit. Boss has the metal blade one, but he only really uses it on ceiling angles or rounds to help keep them good and straight. I found the skim tearing a bit using it, so not overly fussed on it. Prob just neednto get on it lol earlier than would with a trowel.the st blade will knock skim down as flat as anything as long as you put enough gear on the board to begin with. 1 quick flatten with the st if there are any misses , humps or hollows they should really be sorted on this first flatten, then its just another pass with it once it's picked up a bit and that should leave not much left to do just a case of twitching angles and also tidying any awkward areas.
then the last couple of passes with your normal weapon of choice.
maybe once over with a steel and then a final dry one with either the steel or plastic.
if you'd normally use a plazzy flex for the last pass then the new pf blade from speedskim is great its essentially a 3ft long plazzy flex and it seems built to last ( the one I've been hammering has done over 2000m2 and counting).
and because it's actually straight the less pressure you put on it the better, so even if you do hit anything you won't be pressing hard enough to damage the blade.
where the pf speedskim really kicks the other plazzis into touch though is when it's used with the pole attachment for ceilings it's the dogs danglies.
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the wall here was just plastic start to finish, I went a bit mad with the pf blade to see how much of a shine it was possible to achieve (paint that you filthy animals
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