Speed skim.
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smoother09
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Complete
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Should have got the 1800
SmoothCriminal
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Amazing bit of kit
Some idiots on here just can't grasp it
Somebody called
Piss & wind
Cockney
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Olican
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Was completely unintended, just happened that way as I cut the damaged end offWhy not just cut it to a metre mate?
Or does that extra 40mm mean “everything”??
Cockney
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Olican
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Often see them on marketplace or gumtree if your looking to save a shilling. If not try Bryan's winter deals @Plasterers1StopShop
Yes it's a great tool. Didn't drag the gear off, I'm definitely gonna keep at it. I totally get it. And can see it's worth getting the ss blade for wot it costs. I got the plastic 900 blade , pole , and attachment , amazon £108 . You could spend that on a couple of flip flop trowels. Cheers.
SmoothCriminal
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I got the ss blade 450 but don’t use it.. maybe you’ll have success. Original blue speed skim broke in sweet as a nut. One/maybe two flatten.. trowel takes over. Jobs a good ane.
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MakeItSmooth
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Ox don't make an aluminium blade for the Speedskim. The handle is aluminium though.
Blue plastic (ST) - mostly intended for EARLY stage use - i.e. levelling wet plaster that's only just been laid-on. It doesn't generally leave a perfectly smooth finish - it's more about levelling than achieving a final finish. Some people reckon the ST is less likely to bring water to the surface than using a steel bladed spat. Although it's plastic, the ST blade is fairly thick so it could be argued that it might be a bit better for initial levelling of wet plaster than using the SF blade, because the SF blade has thin steel that may ride over bumps and ripples instead of levelling them. Opinons vary on this, and you do see some people using a steel SF blade right from the start.
Stainless steel (SF) - leaves a smoother finish on wet/soft plaster than the ST, but slightly more flexible.
Black plastic (PF) - not for general use; it's very thin and flexible and mostly intended for final finishing.
Most people choose a blue plastic ST blade for their first one. This allows them to quickly & easily level an entire wall or ceiling, and then do every other stage with a trowel.
There's nothing magic about a Speedskim, though. Plenty of nice spats on the market. Having said that, one of the nice things about the Speedskim is that the blades are very easy to get hold of, and are interchangeable.
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The Hobo
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£108 f**k it thread closed for me
Thanks for putting time in to reply,explain.. meant stainless, but some reason said aluminium, got a 900mm stainless, but normally just use for flattening off bonding when putting on a tight coat over something...
Just thinking if makes easier give it a try, but I don't like the thought of anything too flexible..
MakeItSmooth
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If you're familiar with the metal SF, then I doubt you'd find a blue plastic ST too flexible, as it's a bit stiffer than the SF.
I don't know whether you mostly use your spat on walls or ceilings (or both). A 1200 is definitely still viable for doing ceilings with a pole, but a 600 or 900 would be more comfortable for pole use. On the flipside, a 1200 or 1800 can get walls levelled more efficiently.
It seems your best bet might be to just buy a 900mm ST blade for your existing handle, and see how you get on with it. It'll only cost you 20 quid, so you haven't much to lose by trying it.
Nice one, thanks, will give that a try.
Olican
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Yeah, I did buy the clip, and fitted like you say to Harris pole, just wondered what blades people using...
When your a lone wolf, good to hear other ideas from people on this forum..
hstoke
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Bargain if yer near
Cockney
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Are they just rebranded as ox then dan?