Adhesive trowel

Discussion in 'Tool Chat' started by Cre8tiveflooring, Jul 25, 2013.

  1. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    Thinking of getting an upright trowel to save me on my knees as got a few big jobs coming up. Just wondered who uses them? What ones? Cheers
     
  2. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What you putting down ?
     
  3. Trimmer

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    I use a pin leveller for compounds. Takes a bit of getting used to.
     
  4. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    Well, originally for PS, F3 etc but also thinking about screeds. I've got a pin leveler but don't break it out very often. I've got a rake(but no handle adapter) so was just looking to see what others use.
     
  5. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Think you how I do things mate ! Screed with trowel by hand, couple of people mixing on big jobs, then spike roller
    Couple of people gluing by hand with handled trowles or I have a Laybond spray system I use for Tile & sheet carpet but I've never tried the vinly glue for & don't know if a PS type ahdy is available for it ? Plus blood sweat & tears
     
  6. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    ive been using the comb for last few yrs, brilliant bit of kit.
    Just invested in the itools adhesive kit, seeing as i already have a pin leveller and the itools will fit that too.
    Have to say its a brilliant bit of kit, absolutely flys screed down, yet to use it for addy tho
     
  7. mjfl

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  8. Spacey

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  9. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    oh, off the top of me head about £145+ vat
     
  10. mjfl

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  12. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    Is that for adhesive or screed? Do they do adapters so I could use the handle & knuckle but with different heads?
     
  13. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    that's for adhesive
     
  14. mjfl

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  15. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    Yes you can mate, ive changed the adhesive connection over to my comb, works 100%
     
  16. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    Where did u get yours from? And how much? Thanks guys
     
  17. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    I've left a message with itools... it's friday.....
     
  18. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Mario. I'll get a list of some bits and bobs I want and message you with them. But as you say, it's a Friday. :)
     
  19. mjfl

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    If they're not on the shop let me know, if they are then just order online and click on (collect from birmingham) you can then collect from me..
     
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