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  1. GypsumSnorter

    Where will they come from?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66224588 "Visas relaxed for plasterer shortage" - where will they all come from? Eastern European Influx 2.0?
  2. GypsumSnorter

    Anyone else think we r all f*cked..?

    "Spaz" is the word they r going on about... Think of all the sh1t/grief/abuse/casual violence you put up with growing up and imagine these kids having to deal with it!!! The world is just too soft!! Or am I just a grumpy old man? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61782726
  3. GypsumSnorter

    Pimlico plumbers blah blah...

    Wont go into the details of the case cos you can just checkout the link...but to anyone who has had a passing interest in it; was your first thought "my my he`s a fat fook to be claiming he`s been grafting for the past 6 years" ??? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44465639
  4. GypsumSnorter

    I`ve got some plaster...

    Did a job there and the customer says "I`ve got some plaster in the cupboard you could use?" I looked and said "actually its a wee bit out of date pal" 30 year old Browning, 50kg bag...
  5. GypsumSnorter

    CITB/Apprentice funding...

    Hi guys, got the chance to take on a decent apprentice and just wondering what the CITB support/funding is like? Last I heard it was something like: 100% apprentice wages 1st year, 50% 2nd year, 0% 3rd/advanced craft. I know it might be slightly different up here in Glasgow to the beautiful...
  6. GypsumSnorter

    Needed a hit...

    Didn't particularly need any tools but went on the @Plasterers1StopShop site midweek looking for a Mediflex or a wee Carbon Steel jobbie, and alas: -not in stock- So not to be disappointed, I was bullied by the voices in my head to buy an 18" Nelaflex 2, 14" Premium, Delehedy midget, and a...
  7. GypsumSnorter

    Yer Da` sells Avon...

    Dunno if this is just a Scottish/Lanarkshire thing but the wee man (he`s 12) came home from school the other day saying it. Kids these days lol - what stuff do your lot come out with?
  8. GypsumSnorter

    SuperPROF brushes

    @Plasterers1StopShop When will the SuperPROF brushes be back in? Liked the look of them on the site but have been out of stock for a while
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    Sold as stainless but seemingly not...

    Bought an Ox "stainless steel" radiator trowel and a Nela "stainless steel" pointing trowel a few wks ago... Needless to say they aren't fecking stainless!!
  10. GypsumSnorter

    Show us yer dog...

    Well we`ve already seen big Clemo`s c*ck so hopefully people don't misread the thread title lol, hope u don't mind Danny but being a big dog lover n seeing some nice dogs in guys profile pics but hadn't seen a thread for it yet so thought I`d get the ball rolling... Love my wee guy Milo -...
  11. GypsumSnorter

    Found this old example...

    Lost most of them but still had this cheeky wee pic of an old farmhouse we did back in 2010. Formed with S+C, and then coated with Linostone after this was taken Something different I suppose, not done anything like this for ages :(
  12. GypsumSnorter

    Worth a laugh..?

    My old man dug out some pics of when he started teaching at Cambuslang early 1980s. Looks like an interesting bunch! Some decent work pics tho.
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    Delehedy any good?

    Sorry for another plastic thread but couldnt see anything in search lol Seen one of the black + orange Delehedy PlasticMate trowel blades - I take it these are just clones of the Refina ones?
  14. GypsumSnorter

    New to forum, saying hello...

    Hi guys, always seem to have been directed here by Google when I looked up Speedskims or whatever. Thought it best time to sign up. My old man was a Lecturer at the old Cambuslang College and I suppose I followed him into the trade. Makita DAB on Planet Rock/Absolute Classic Rock, and plenty...
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