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    Anyone bought these stilts off ebay

    We'll happily extend a warm welcome / forum discount to a new user - please call to discuss (0800 975 4420).
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    PERLES 2-speed plaster Mixer - ££££ off while stocks last

    Not yet...give it time. Although latest regs do require the 'hold on' button is disconnected - you cannot set it to run without your finger on the trigger.
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    PERLES 2-speed plaster Mixer - ££££ off while stocks last

    Just back in stock - Perles of Switzerland (suppliers of Collomix machines) heavy duty mixers; * Electronic soft start * Two speed gearbox (0 - 300rpm or 0 - 560rpm) * 160mm dia negative paddle included (pulls down - ideal for finish) * Choose either 110v for site work (1150w) or...
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    Mixing Paddle

    We have in stock 1 x 385mm straight M14 extension bar (Collomix brand) priced at £25.00 plus postage and VAT. It simply screws into any M14 paddle (male) and the other end screws into your M14 mixer (female). Part number CO49573 Call 01825 769966 between 08:45 and 17:30 weekdays.
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    where did you buy your mixing drill?

    We sell Eibenstock (badged as Alfra) but charge very high prices. There's a reason for that - earlier this month a plasterer rang to say his 'new' Eibenstock had stopped working, and he needed it fixing under warranty pretty damn quick 'cos he was losing a morning's pay. (How much is that -...
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    TPF in association with GOLD TROWEL?

    Punters are not paying you for a nice flat wall or ceiling, they're paying you for your knowledge. If someone can acquire enough 'skill' to float over boards in 3 or 5 days that's up to them...what they cannot do is advise a punter on what will work or what won't when they've had a flood, or...
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    20" trowel

    We have 20" x 5" Kraft stainless steel in stock at £51.00 plus postage and VAT. That's semi broken in and with the soft grip handle (or wood if you prefer). Also 18" x 5" at £46.50 plus post etc. Any good to you? Deliver within 48 hours and no extra duty or other import charges (we've...
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    Handles

    All I can offer is an Australian one like this -
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    remember your first wage packet

    I started as an assistant office junior on £60/week gross, £45.45 take home of which £28.00 went on board and lodging, the rest on funding a rubbish Mini to get me the 10 miles to work each day. That was 1982.
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    Handles

    I'd assumed this was a posting that was 8 weeks late. I've never had anyone ask for a left handed trowel handle - unless they wanted a skirting ladder or tartan paint, too.
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    Handles

    Our range of Kraft trowels can be bought with 'camel back' wooden handles, straight wooden, soft grip or even leather grip. Take a look at Carobyn and choose whichever takes your fancy then call us to get the handle changed. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee they will fit another type of...
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    Carobyn twitch test.

    The brand is 'Jung Henkelmann' and made in Wuppertal, Germany. Manufacturer of hand tools since 1862. This twitch is a rigid 90 degree - they also offer a 'flappy' internal corner torwel which some refer to as a dry lining internal - the 'wings' are flexible so you push to meet the angle of the...
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    Senco 14.4v battery

    If you buy them from Senco they are £80 - £90 each, plus VAT. They tend to be NiCad technology too - old now, and fading...like me...
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    new whisk......?

    It's the torque (twist power) that mixes, not just the amount of electricity it consumes (wattage). The torque will get you through dry lining compound or hardwall on a slow speed setting, if you are sensible and do a bag at a time, but for finish you need a good whisk speed (>450rpm). That's...
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    New twitch ( corner trowel)....

    Send me your details and we'll risk it. Or call 0800 975 4420.
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