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    Contractors worth contacting.

    Good morning all you early risers. Looking for contractors worth contacting for a good run of site work anywhere around beds/bucks/Northants/ north London?
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    Site life

    Good evening gents, it's been quite some time since my last post but I'm after a bit of advice and it seemed the best place to come for it. I'm contemplating switching from domestic work to site work,not enjoying all the agro that comes with domestic work and I just want to do a days work and...
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    Plasterer/improver

    Good afternoon gents. Any of you looking for an improver, I've completed my level 2 diploma and have gained experience on various projects alone and with timeserved plasterers. All tooled up and have my own transport. 50 mile radius of Milton Keynes ideally.
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    Site work.

    Morning all,how many of you prefer site work to domestic? I've done a few domestic jobs alongside others and must say it seems so much hassle keeping the place clean. I'm beginning to think that site work is the direction I may go.
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    Drapper expert v wickes mixing drill v tecmix pro 1220

    I need a new drill and have £100 to spend,any suggestions?
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    Advice needed

    Ok,so I did my diploma l1 last year and am now undecided on what to do next,do I A,go back for my level 2(another year), pay and do an nvq with goldtrowel( short and sweet but is it worth the fees),or 3, try and gain as much experience in the real world as I possibly can? I can do a bit but I...
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    Working like a dog

    Ever feel like your working like a dog?
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    Need a new trowel cause I'm a c unt

    Went to wickes in mk today to pick up some wood for the in-laws and being caring of my tools I moved it onto the roof before loading up( can u see where this is going?) Any way like a complete Richard I moved off with the trowel still on the roof. 20 yards down the road I remember and expect to...
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    Wet or dry

    When is the best time to photo your work when trying to build a bit of a portfolio? When it's wet or dry? Or do you just source stock photos from your superiors and blah it as your own??( I'm sure I read a few threads about this on here and everyone was cool with it )
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    Bit more work I have done. Constructive criticism welcomed

    Second picture the back wall was the one I did.
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    Derby vs rule

    Just wondering how many of you guys prefer the derby over the rule?
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    Self employed as a second income.

    Hi all, looking at registering self employed but will be staying on the books with my main employer so it will be as a second income.where do I start and tips on keeping track of earnings,receipts( what to keep ect) Any advice greatly appreciated .:RpS_thumbup:
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    Tips on overboarding a cieling

    Having a bash at my mum's ceiling,it's artex that's damaged( sagging due to leak in bathroom) I am planning on overboarding,some tips on finding joists? Do you need to punch holes and find from there?
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    Bit of me.

    Bit of media attention.
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    refina spatula v's speedskim

    Hi all, used the speedskim as to rule off at college and found it alot easier than the featheredge. Whats your opinions on witch ia better,speedskim or the rafina?
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    Summer Holidays

    so im about to reach the end of my first year in college and ive decided on going back for a second. Anyway that leaves me with about 2 months without college so if anyone might be willing to let me come and see how you all work out there in the real world id be greatul.I am based in Milton...
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    Young or old

    If you was going to take on a trainee/apprentice would you prefer an older person or a youngen?
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    Work experience within 30 mile radius of Milton Keynes

    Hi all (again) I'm on the hunt (again) for a labourers position withen 30 mile radius of mk. I'm going to college p/t on Mondays but am fully aware that I need to get more time on the trowel in the real world. Ive nearly complete d my first year and will be returning to college to complete my...
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    Work experience

    After a good day out with @chrisjack123 watching,learning and putting on a bit I would like someone else to give me the same opportunity to join them for the day? I live in Milton Keynes but am willing to travel. I'm not a young lad 32 and attempting a career change. If anyone one is willing to...
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    Top man

    Want to use the forum to thank chrisjack231 for a good day yesterday and for the array of tools you donated. Really greatful. If you feel the urge to buy anyone a pint on this mine tour then please buy him one
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    Backwards

    Was asked to do a wall by a friend , it's his dad's and he has had a kitchen fitted. The sparky has fitted the cooker and put bonding on the wall . I didn't ask the question but why would a sparky need to do that? It's a mess and I told him I would need to hack it back in places and put a tight...
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    Sponge float on finish

    Morning all. I just watched a video on YouTube of some guy using a sponge float over his skim,has any one done this? Pro's? Cons?
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    Ceiling

    If I was to replace a ceiling how would you reattach the light fitting? I be never looked at one so was wondering if they fit to the board or you cut the board around and they stick to the joists?
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    What makes you a good plasterer?

    Random question , in your opinion what makes a good plasterer?
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    Plungers

    Anyone know where I can get a hand on a plunger?
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    Mp finish

    Hi all, I had a go with some knauf mp finish today and I must say it was the best plastering I have done to date. I loved it but where can it be purchased in single bags? And what are your opinions on the stuff?
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    Speedskim

    I was thinking of investing in a speedskim but after a chat with my uncle ( a plasterer with over 30 years experience) he thought it was a bad idea as in his words a good plasterer needs to know how to use a trowel first. Point taken but is the speedskim not a sign of evolution? If it makes it...
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    Out of date finish

    Can out of date plaster be used if you want it to go off in the same way as adding grey water?
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    Cheap alternative to mixing drill

    Would a budget corded hammer drill be a cheap alternative to a mixer drill if I would only be using to mix up small amounts? I've got a small paddle that someone gave me and you can pick up drills for next to nothing. Beats using a stick . My mum is going to let me loose on a box room that needs...
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    Working hours

    Well I got a start with a gang yesterday and was pre warned that it was an intense job with possible long hours. I left my house at 430, arrived onsite at about 540 and packed up at 2025. This was a massive shock to the system and I decided not to go back today. Had a chat with the gaffa and...
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    Books

    What books do you recommend on reading to assist me through my course/exams?
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    Cheap van

    I'm looking at getting myself a small van to get around in and carrying my tools, I'm a novice so not many at all just the wife don't want me messing her car! Any recommendations on a small van to get me about with. £500-£750 price tag that's good on fuel and cheap to insure? Also what to...
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    Poor joints on brickwork

    My friend looking to have his bathroom replastered but there is an internal brick wall with hollows in the joints, can hardwall be applied straight on this or would they need to be repointed before hand?
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    labourer/trainee

    I am working towards a diploma with barnfield college but need some onsite experience to develope any further. Anyone in or around Milton Keynes that requires a labourer,on a permentent basis or odd days then please get in touch. georgetorrie82@msn.com 07773693871.
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    Good value mixing drill and also hand drill

    I need to expand on my tool collection and am now looking at a mixing drill and a drill for boarding up ,any advice? Would a drill and a mixing paddle attachment be sufficient enough or would this just kill the battery ?
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    British gypsum training days

    Had a look at the British gypsum website and I see they offer 1/3 day courses,would they be beneficial to myself? I'm half way through my level 1 diploma and picking it up very well so far.
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    Hits a day

    Ok silly question from a novice, I may have had a job offer labouring with a bit of application to. What is a hit ? A bag , a room ? I was told he was looking at 3 hits a day and I would be looking at some proper grafting. I'm not afraid of that as I may be able to cancel my gym membership.
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    Show me the way!

    Ok ,anyone within 50 miles of mk looking for a 30 something guy to Labour?
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    Hidden thread

    Why would my thread be hidden?
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    Still looking for a break!!

    Looking to learn from you pros already in the game! Currently doing a p/t diploma level 1 at Barnfield collage in luton on Mondays but need some on site experience. Would love to get in with a gang and prove myself through my hard work and willingness to learn! Been in the transport industry...
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    Looking for work as a labourer Tuesday- Friday Milton Keynes and surrounding area

    I'm looking for work as a labourer for a plasterer or any building company where I can gain the skills that will assist me with my quest to become a plasterer whilst studying on Mondays for my diploma at barnfield collage. I'm 31 with a good work ethic looking at a career change before it's to late!
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    Skills

    Hi all, I'm doing a diploma in plastering and was wondering what other skills are good to have alongside my main trade? A lot of plasterers also do tilling ect,any short courses( preferably near to Milton Keynes) worth taking?:confused:
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    Labourer looking for work in mk(working towards diploma in plastering)

    I'm looking for work in and around Milton Keynes as a labourer whilst working towards a diploma in plastering. Contact me George Torrie 07773693871 Thanks all.
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    Newbie in mk seeking weekend work( possible midweek )

    I'm just getting into platering about to embark on a diploma in plastering (p/t) at barnfield collage. Looking for weekend work with the possibility of midweek on occasions to help me gain the skills I required. I have a bit of experience in plastering through working with family and also worked...
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    Hello all

    Hi all, I'm new to TPF and am just about to start a diploma in plastering with Barnfield collage with as much weekend work with family already in the game to get some experience. I'm after advice on what tools I need to start? My uncle that I work with tells me not to worry about them yet but I...
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