I have a dewalt mixer in my garage that i have used for a few years mixing up drywall. It has sat in the same place for at least 18 months. I even bought a new paddle for it but never fitted it. I will check that it still runs fine, but i am sure it will. GeorgeT , I have read some of your posts and you seem a decent lad that just wants to learn the trade. With this if you want the mixer and the new paddle their yours. All i ask is if you can help me a bit on the courier cost. If i find any other tools that i don't use whist pulling this out if your interested , You may well end up with a surprise in the box. I was where you are now a few years back and i know what its like. I hope if i can help you out i will