Trowel bending the wrong way

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Is it unreasonable to expect a trowel to hold its shape and not go wobbly and kink in the wrong direction? Or do most guys just use trowels that are a bit wavy down the blade?
 
Is it unreasonable to expect a trowel to hold its shape and not go wobbly and kink in the wrong direction? Or do most guys just use trowels that are a bit wavy down the blade?

i get it on supaflexs ....i have been using the same 18" refina supaflex to coat with for nearly 2 years...coats flat and fast.
i just use my thumbs every morning to pull back the corners.
and the rest is done with 18" mediflex.

i tried the speedskim on my last plot on a wall i knew the sun would hit.....i felt embaressed at around 4pm when the sun hit it after painted.
6 same plots facing same way.
only ropey wall was with speedskim.
 
Once I've seen the trowel starts bending I can't be arsed with it anymore. Skimming with my nela premium today, the only trowel I have faith in now to keep a decent shape. Not tried laying on with s*p*r*lex not sure I like the idea.
 
i get it on supaflexs ....i have been using the same 18" refina supaflex to coat with for nearly 2 years...coats flat and fast.
i just use my thumbs every morning to pull back the corners.
and the rest is done with 18" mediflex.

i tried the speedskim on my last plot on a wall i knew the sun would hit.....i felt embaressed at around 4pm when the sun hit it after painted.
6 same plots facing same way.
only ropey wall was with speedskim.
I've got the mediflex do you flatten off with it or just final trowel
 
Watched a lad use a speedskim today and I couldn't help think it was an extra job that a tool has created. I'm not slagging them off Coz a lot of people swear by them but I couldn't help think if you had put it on neater it's done. He also had a mediflex think it was Refina, I had a flatten and didn't notice a difference and was told I'm using it at the wrong stage, which is fair enough he uses it, but again can't see it being any better than a trowel that is broke in. I'm gonna have a go at a final stage on a skim and see if there is a difference oh and just to add the slogan these companies have come up with is a cracker. I didn't notice it till it was said to me today but I've read it a few times, and it was as simple as "your stuck in the past". Lol it's a cracker.
 
Watched a lad use a speedskim today and I couldn't help think it was an extra job that a tool has created. I'm not slagging them off Coz a lot of people swear by them but I couldn't help think if you had put it on neater it's done. He also had a mediflex think it was Refina, I had a flatten and didn't notice a difference and was told I'm using it at the wrong stage, which is fair enough he uses it, but again can't see it being any better than a trowel that is broke in. I'm gonna have a go at a final stage on a skim and see if there is a difference oh and just to add the slogan these companies have come up with is a cracker. I didn't notice it till it was said to me today but I've read it a few times, and it was as simple as "your stuck in the past". Lol it's a cracker.
They are good if the wall is in good shape after first couple of trowels. Main benefit is nice finish to wall and easier on worst and elbow than hard toweling with steel trowel. But if the walls to soft or if there are wee ribs or blisters it will just shine the wall and won't take them out. Only designed for final pass really, if it's in good shape I use it last two passes. If its bubbling etc I don't use it at all. Speedskim doesn't entertain me at all, don't see the point. But that's just my opinion...
 
Is it unreasonable to expect a trowel to hold its shape and not go wobbly and kink in the wrong direction? Or do most guys just use trowels that are a bit wavy down the blade?
My MT bent wrong way shortly after I got it, but hit it a few taps got it in good shape and it hasn't moved since. Only ever had problem like that when first start using them for some reason, or if it takes a bad fall. Still want to try a nela premium when I'm ready for a new trowel again.
 
Watched a lad use a speedskim today and I couldn't help think it was an extra job that a tool has created. I'm not slagging them off Coz a lot of people swear by them but I couldn't help think if you had put it on neater it's done. He also had a mediflex think it was Refina, I had a flatten and didn't notice a difference and was told I'm using it at the wrong stage, which is fair enough he uses it, but again can't see it being any better than a trowel that is broke in. I'm gonna have a go at a final stage on a skim and see if there is a difference oh and just to add the slogan these companies have come up with is a cracker. I didn't notice it till it was said to me today but I've read it a few times, and it was as simple as "your stuck in the past". Lol it's a cracker.
Mate you say I talk s**t , you don't even know which trowel you are commenting on, it's like you just throw every make into the rant and haven't got a clue ffs

Refina
Nela
Speedskim

Just tell me what trowel do you actually use GOD ?
 
Mate you say I talk s**t , you don't even know which trowel you are commenting on, it's like you just throw every make into the rant and haven't got a clue ffs

Refina
Nela
Speedskim

Just tell me what trowel do you actually use GOD ?
Which bit of my post did you not understand?
 
C'mon Flynny and Vince, kiss and make up

I drew this today to try and help build bridges between you two

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I'm being serious too , he's a liability, thread starts about a blade then full blown rant off from him again of all trowels that he doesn't use , the guy is a joke

I never used a Refina and I never commented on it , why would I give a view if I ain't used it

Just put a gag in the guy he's lost it
 
I'm being serious too , he's a liability, thread starts about a blade then full blown rant off from him again of all trowels that he doesn't use , the guy is a joke

I never used a Refina and I never commented on it , why would I give a view if I ain't used it

Just put a gag in the guy he's lost it
A liability? If I'm ranting what are you doing? Are you annoyed the thread has gone off topic? I've lost it? Get a grip I'm sure people know what trowel I use I've mentioned it plenty of times, I've had two different trowels over the last five years or more. Why the f**k do you get so upset about my posts when I'm in discussion like every one else, and I don't lie either or make s**t up, get big baz to put you to bed I think you've had too much sherry. Xx
 
My MT bent wrong way shortly after I got it, but hit it a few taps got it in good shape and it hasn't moved since. Only ever had problem like that when first start using them for some reason, or if it takes a bad fall. Still want to try a nela premium when I'm ready for a new trowel again.

if a mt bends ....only tap in centre ridge might bring it back.
but usualy once a trowel is f**k*d ....its f**k*d !!!
my heart breaks aswell !!
 
I'm being serious too , he's a liability, thread starts about a blade then full blown rant off from him again of all trowels that he doesn't use , the guy is a joke

I never used a Refina and I never commented on it , why would I give a view if I ain't used it

Just put a gag in the guy he's lost it
How come you never used a Refina if your so obsessed with trowels? Plenty of people praise a Refina trowel but you've never bothered.
 
if a mt bends ....only tap in centre ridge might bring it back.
but usualy once a trowel is f**k*d ....its f**k*d !!!
my heart breaks aswell !!
Yeah I tap it out with a pointer, usually saves it unless it's while shape. (lost a couple bouncing them off floor in temper, no tapping could fix them) lol
 
Get a MT extralite and not the durashape those are shite (with gold bits on the handles) Refina pre worns are great as is nela premium all boils down to personal preference. The MT extralite do take ages to break in but well worth it
 
Let it go,let it goooooo
Ffs why everything have to turn into bashing each other.
Flynny I think you could be a decent lad on most days, but sometimes I do think that your daily dose of pills rolled off the kitchen table into the dogs bowl. We might all have to chip in to get you a full time carer who can administer your medication.
 
Get a MT extralite and not the durashape those are shite (with gold bits on the handles) Refina pre worns are great as is nela premium all boils down to personal preference. The MT extralite do take ages to break in but well worth it
It was an xtra lite and it was a great trowel but not happy with its durability at all. :crying:
 
It was an xtra lite and it was a great trowel but not happy with its durability at all. :crying:
Wow I'm shocked mate. All my Mt's are stainless extralite and all been brilliant but take an age to break in. I'd contact MT if it's gone out of shape so soon??
 
Let it go,let it goooooo
Ffs why everything have to turn into bashing each other.
Flynny I think you could be a decent lad on most days, but sometimes I do think that your daily dose of pills rolled off the kitchen table into the dogs bowl. We might all have to chip in to get you a full time carer who can administer your medication.
Don't be listening to that little bitch running to every social platform on the web crying to who ever will listen to him. He's a cheeky little c**t who knows f**k all about plastering, he is just a nodding dog for every sponsor on this forum. He contributes absolutely f**k all unless he is pushing their products and any other comments regarding plastering do not make sense. He must of been on the sherry last night coz more s**t came out of his mouth than normal. If he wants to carry on his insults that's fine but he better be prepared to take what comes back, rather than private messaging anyone who will listen. Xx
 
I'm being serious too , he's a liability, thread starts about a blade then full blown rant off from him again of all trowels that he doesn't use , the guy is a joke

I never used a Refina and I never commented on it , why would I give a view if I ain't used it

Just put a gag in the guy he's lost it
Your being serious? Who the f**k takes any notice of the s**t that comes out of your mouth your just a nodding dog for the sponsors. A liability? Explain that you prick, I'm a liability to who the sponsors or the forum? You f**k**g little creep. I wasn't ranting read my post I was talking about what I saw yesterday, your the f**k**g joke in this place, you've been a little bitch for every sponsor on here and if I was a couple of them I would tell you to shut your mouth cox you are embarrassing sometime and you are the reason some products and tools haven't done so well. The reason you havent used a Refina is because they don't sponsor the forum anymore which is common knowledge you f**k**g creep. If you carry on with your pathetic babyish s**t talk with me im gonna rip you a new arsehole in every thread you post on, and rip every false claim and lie you tell in this place to shreds so carry on you prick.
 
Don't be listening to that little bitch running to every social platform on the web crying to who ever will listen to him. He's a cheeky little c**t who knows f**k all about plastering, he is just a nodding dog for every sponsor on this forum. He contributes absolutely f**k all unless he is pushing their products and any other comments regarding plastering do not make sense. He must of been on the sherry last night coz more s**t came out of his mouth than normal. If he wants to carry on his insults that's fine but he better be prepared to take what comes back, rather than private messaging anyone who will listen. Xx
Fair enough we both had banter yesterday on other threads ,it was a laugh,fine
My point on this op was you not got no substance to what you say about the trowels you mentioned. You said "think" about 3 times and "picked up a mediflex think it was a Refina" they are 2 different trowels mate so how the hell you can conclude anything is laughable , tbh we might as well go to a beginners one week training course and ask the students what they think actually using any of the trowels at least they would give a honest review of actually using them instead of just presumptuous rammle.
 
Fair enough we both had banter yesterday on other threads ,it was a laugh,fine
My point on this op was you not got no substance to what you say about the trowels you mentioned. You said "think" about 3 times and "picked up a mediflex think it was a Refina" they are 2 different trowels mate so how the hell you can conclude anything is laughable , tbh we might as well go to a beginners one week training course and ask the students what they think actually using any of the trowels at least they would give a honest review of actually using them instead of just presumptuous rammle.
Stop clutching at straws you jumped into this thread like a man defending his cash cow jumping on what I wrote without actually reading it as usual. I said I think it was Refina but I'm pretty sure it was and the other times I mentioned the word think it was based around my opinion. Yeh let's go and ask a load of kids on a weeks course their opinion on a trowel with their wealth of knowledge lol you truly are thick as pig s**t.
 
Oh and I don't pm anyone, I don't need to I use s**t myself and know what's what
You don't know what's what, you are only saying what the sponsors want to hear, it's pathetic to listen to your embarrassing claims about BG products has had a major contribution to them not doing so well. Your constant references to the speedskim is laughable, God knows how houses were plastered before they came along, your stupid claims about extra time were also laughable again making false claims that made no sense, you were far to thick to start bullshitting about the machine side of things and I bet a few dealers had a big sigh of relief when that happened, now your dressing up a carbon trowel that we can expect miracles and more false claims about but like I said I'm gonna be jumping on every claim you make and dissect every bit of bullshit from now on, so go easy on the bullshit and lies :)
 
Fair enough we both had banter yesterday on other threads ,it was a laugh,fine
My point on this op was you not got no substance to what you say about the trowels you mentioned. You said "think" about 3 times and "picked up a mediflex think it was a Refina" they are 2 different trowels mate so how the hell you can conclude anything is laughable , tbh we might as well go to a beginners one week training course and ask the students what they think actually using any of the trowels at least they would give a honest review of actually using them instead of just presumptuous rammle.
My reviews are honest yours are not and I'm sure every member on here is aware of that, I could of took sides with sponsors and got a load of free goodies coz I have been asked but then it doesn't become honest, You on the other hand will say anything and have.
 
You don't know what's what, you are only saying what the sponsors want to hear, it's pathetic to listen to your embarrassing claims about BG products has had a major contribution to them not doing so well. Your constant references to the speedskim is laughable, God knows how houses were plastered before they came along, your stupid claims about extra time were also laughable again making false claims that made no sense, you were far to thick to start bullshitting about the machine side of things and I bet a few dealers had a big sigh of relief when that happened, now your dressing up a carbon trowel that we can expect miracles and more false claims about but like I said I'm gonna be jumping on every claim you make and dissect every bit of bullshit from now on, so go easy on the bullshit and lies :)
f**k me I ain't gonna answer that load of tosh but here go plonker before you try to concoct some fantasy land story about me here is the receipt for a purchase of my trowel , just have a real think about it maybe you will actually conclude that I'm just a passionate self employed plasterer that likes to try new things, that doesn't give a shite what anyone else does or thinks
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Why don't you drag every single plastering product into the gutter while your at it,

Or start a thread to tell the world to pack in plastering and become brick layers seeing as you hate everything about it that much.
 
f**k me I ain't gonna answer that load of tosh but here go plonker before you try to concoct some fantasy land story about me here is the receipt for a purchase of my trowel , just have a real think about it maybe you will actually conclude that I'm just a passionate self employed plasterer that likes to try new things, that doesn't give a shite what anyone else does or thinks
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Why don't you drag every single plastering product into the gutter while your at it,

Or start a thread to tell the world to pack in plastering and become brick layers seeing as you hate everything about it that much.
I have been posting on plastering for over 15 years on forums giving plenty of good advise, you on the other hand have used the forums to promote for businesses based around plastering.
 
My reviews are honest yours are not and I'm sure every member on here is aware of that, I could of took sides with sponsors and got a load of free goodies coz I have been asked but then it doesn't become honest, You on the other hand will say anything and have.
Yeah right and you send knauf an email while your bored and ask them is it true vincey brought this as well yesterday after he was told by people with actual have experience of using it was good
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Does that fit into your fantasy land story?
 
Yeah right and you send knauf an email while your bored and ask them is it true vincey brought this as well yesterday after he was told by people with actual have experience of using it was good
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Does that fit into your fantasy land story?
Making more stuff up again you really are pathetic lol making yourself look a c**t as usual.
 
Don't be listening to that little bitch running to every social platform on the web crying to who ever will listen to him. He's a cheeky little c**t who knows f**k all about plastering, he is just a nodding dog for every sponsor on this forum. He contributes absolutely f**k all unless he is pushing their products and any other comments regarding plastering do not make sense. He must of been on the sherry last night coz more s**t came out of his mouth than normal. If he wants to carry on his insults that's fine but he better be prepared to take what comes back, rather than private messaging anyone who will listen. Xx
Thanks for listening, not. Pmsl
 
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