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Just got a few ox trowels mate seem to be in special offer atm even at screwfix they are selling at £15 , thought was worth getting a few 11 and 13 inch ones

I just had a new guy on a few days trial , my apprentice of nearly 3 years just decided he didn’t wanna do it anymore mate and seemed to have a melt down so we parted ways , the new one is keen and it’s been good to have someone again that actually texts and phones wanting to go to work , he’s...

Best bet would be to go live on fb when he’s back tell us all then we can tune in to see if he’s doing it ok or not

Probably not enough over hang of the window sill, it looks really tight recommended normally 40mm I’d try Monty’s miracle cleaner on it first if that didn’t work then you could paint it

I lost the plot on a job few years ago you know when you drill the plug hole and you know it wasn’t deep enough for when the screw goes in , basically the suspended ceiling perimeter ripped out , I flipped and started smashing plaster stuff up , worse thing is I see the customer in the gym every...

We do domestic find it’s always good to offer a discount for free food , most of the times they end up paying the original price and chuck in a few steak baguettes most days Might be worth a try for you too

Still looking great trade to learn all aspects, young enthusiast guy or girl derby or Nottingham areas get in touch , some great projects coming up just when the weathers gonna turn nice too

What area are you in there maybe someone in here that could take you on

Has the weather been ok up your way , I nearly got blown off scaffolding by a tornado today it’s been that bad

Sounds a ball ache mate , sometimes it’s good idea to “vent” some anger especially on a Monday

Got a vivaro sportive lwb been brilliant on fuel and fast as f**k on motor it can burn off the transits Been looking at the Nissan nv400 now though it’s the payload 1400 and above I’m after

I’m looking for a young person who’s interested in a career in plastering , based in the East Midlands at junction 25 on the m1, ideally you’d want to get stuck into the trade , I cover and will get you involved in all aspects of the trade but most of my work is outside so being ok working in...

Use Monty miracle cleaner spray it on have a cup of tea then hose off with hose pipe will look brand new again

after twenty years I can confirm sometimes it’s absolutely brilliant and sometimes it’s absolutely awful being self employed But let’s be honest most of us would never of been able to hold down a normal job that’s for sure

Yes mate had our ups and downs but still going mate I think passing test is an absolute priority for everyone to get around and move on in life definitely But can remember being 18 it’s hard to convince some folks

Great load of replies I’m hoping he does his test soon atm I’m picking him up , think over the next few weeks will be good to take some of yours advice and mix it up see how he goes doing a bit of getting to the job and the odd pick ups

What’s peoples views on apprentice getting to jobs or work do you tell them to get to your house or unit for a time or do you pick them up or tell them the address of the job and meet there , especially in these crazy strange times seems a lot of the under 25s aren’t bothered about passing...

I use the kick test kick the wall with steel toe cap

You are always only as good as your last job pal always remember that and you’ll be fine Good luck

Google Monty’s miracle cleaner brilliant stuff , spray out of a garden spray bottle leave it for about a cup of tea time then just wash it off with garden hose job done

Once had ideas of doing it myself but after the last few years experiencing youth at work decided never in a million years would I want to teach them , fair play to all the teaches out there, still think the robots will be taking over within 10 years anyway now and there won’t be any plasterers

I think it was bandq that sell a pinhole filler pen or something like that

I’d take the top floor render and middle off and start again it’s a crap design , get rid of the wood defo

Look up Daley render systems in Leicester his name is Glen top guy

The older we get actually getting off the bed is an achievement mate

Can’t beat an early finish back home for loose women

Slow start to the year for sure , my local Travis said hardly anyone has been in this month and I know many who don’t have any work, wouldn’t surprise me there’s old stock everywhere to get rid of mate

A lot of these southerners think north is Watford and above

Thanks lads think I’ll chat with him and tutor too I’d like him to finish and pass

Might not of put enough in mate , I think it’s one packet per half a bag if I remember correctly

Any helpful advice my apprentice is on third year at college and doesn’t want to go anymore, he asked if he can just come out to work instead all the time he says he gets nothing from going to college but I’m not sure if he is just not trying or if he’s better off just learning more actively on...

I’m running one in midlands £4000 for a week.

Resident crack and hole filler @essexandy has been filling holes all his life

I got a job starting tomorrow best thing is to get thermal underwear from Marks and Sparks if it’s cold for you Us northerners will still have shorts on tomorrow though

Easy job for New Year’s Eve I’d be smashing that plaster off tonight and see how it looks in the new year

Can’t complain, seen some great walls , hopefully the walls of 2024 will be just as good

Any pictures of the finished plaster I’ve never heard of it before

Was it when it was really windy last week ? Could of been the high speed winds howling across the wall all night

Anyone got one of these vans and can vouch it’s been ok for work , been looking they do look good on price compared to the crazy prices of the transits and vw etc Thanks

I work that hard I’m still in shorts but if I get cold I could use one of these too John

Even after 20 years plastering I can honestly say I wouldn’t just have a go mate , been there and messed up a few jobs myself and had to redo them for free it’s a bitter pill to swallow for sure Rendaid ain’t cheap at least £25 - £30 a bag , plus if it’s an absolute mess of job you make your...

These dudes have a good selection mate https://oneillsupplies.com/?s=Kraft+trowels+&post_type=product

I have had a few pair of these too mate they are comfy grip the foot well too and water proof https://gsworkwear.com/products/buckler-boots-buckz-viz-safety-dealer-boot?variant=39317192376399&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk96lBhDHARIsAEKO4xYdwLFMUKNdLqPY_9hCfmsbYoPqyLbLQz30eJnVaQNSIw7nPfRB_d8aAh0hEALw_wcB

The new ones are brilliant mate uv yellow , can walk through anything and nice and warm in winter

I had mine for a couple of years mate and thought it was good , I would check it was laid out ok behind me though so to not kink it while machine was pumping , I got the normal hose now though does break my back

I’m 48 now and feeling like I was 21 again recently, hopefully it lasts but could be mid life crisis too I’m aware

The new TikTok grey jogger work shorts maté flipping brilliant they are too

I forgot my password to log on lads but got it now All that in Nottingham mate so sorry for the people who died , the guy looked an absolute weirdo

I’ve always said it hand apply is faster Get yourself on one of my jobs I’ll get your speed up on the trowel

I have cleaned a few which have dirt coming from soffits fascia roof line or windows , my pressure washer is a karcher pro range so is quite powerful, I use the dirt blaster end but not too close , if you need a deeper clean try Weber cl120 it’s a great products to remove outside dirt , spray...