Curvy Marshalltown

[-sean-]

Hi all, sorry if it's a dumb question but is it normal for a Marshalltown trowel (not a flexi) to be curved across its length from new? I know they are 'broken in' so expected a curve across its width but against a straight edge the heel and toe are lifting about 2mm up. I guess it will stop it digging in and maybe straighten a bit under pressure but is that normal as I kind of expected them to be flatter?

 

[Retired Spread]

normal

 

[Complete]

Hi all, sorry if it's a dumb question but is it normal for a Marshalltown trowel (not a flexi) to be curved across its length from new? I know they are 'broken in' so expected a curve across its width but against a straight edge the heel and toe are lifting about 2mm up. I guess it will stop it digging in and maybe straighten a bit under pressure but is that normal as I kind of expected them to be flatter?

Have you considered that the wall may be the issue?

 

[johnny1271]

Hi all, sorry if it's a dumb question but is it normal for a Marshalltown trowel (not a flexi) to be curved across its length from new? I know they are 'broken in' so expected a curve across its width but against a straight edge the heel and toe are lifting about 2mm up. I guess it will stop it digging in and maybe straighten a bit under pressure but is that normal as I kind of expected them to be flatter?

Normal yeah . I've got 4 and all curve eventually after a few years

 

[Topspread16]

Hi all, sorry if it's a dumb question but is it normal for a Marshalltown trowel (not a flexi) to be curved across its length from new? I know they are 'broken in' so expected a curve across its width but against a straight edge the heel and toe are lifting about 2mm up. I guess it will stop it digging in and maybe straighten a bit under pressure but is that normal as I kind of expected them to be flatter?

Horrid trowels, permashape. Get the 14x4,3/4 next time if you want a straight one.

 

[smoother09]

I don’t rate Marshalltown trowels anymore! There I said it.

 

[John j]

Horrid trowels, permashape. Get the 14x4,3/4 next time if you want a straight one.

Dont like owt over 13 inch in my hand

 

[Topspread16]

Dont like owt over 13 inch in my arse

 

[John j]

Just a finger to first knuckles enough to be fair

 

[Topspread16]

Just a fist to first knuckles enough to be fair

 

[Lastlaff]

MT normal carbon 14”, if you want a flat wall/ceiling, you need a flat trowel

 

[-sean-]

MT normal carbon 14”, if you want a flat wall/ceiling, you need a flat trowel

Ah, yeah a bit worried this was a waste of money, they're not cheap and don't see how it can get a flat finish with such a bow in it, doesn't make sense.

 

[Cockney]

Dont like owt over 13 inch in my hand

That’s what she said!

 

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Ah, yeah a bit worried this was a waste of money, they're not cheap and don't see how it can get a flat finish with such a bow in it, doesn't make sense.

so what you're saying then is that one of; if not THE best selling trowel in the world is wrong?
sounds like you're just to much of a limp-wristed fanny to use it sunshine.....stick to your b&q value flat trowel

 

[beader]

If you want flat walls get a speed skim..

 

[-sean-]

so what you're saying then is that one of; if not THE best selling trowel in the world is wrong?
sounds like you're just to much of a limp-wristed fanny to use it sunshine.....stick to your b&q value flat trowel

Fair point, guess I'll only know how I get on if I try it. Was more concerned if it had got crushed in transit but that would probably take some doing as it looks sturdy. Using a MT 11 x 4.5" SS before that came with pre ground edges and rivets and has a tiny curve and only lifts a little at the ends so hardly noticed it, that is really nice to use and maybe best for me to stick with that as a DIYer.

 

[-sean-]

If you want flat walls get a speed skim..

I think lesson learned for me here is less tools and more skill and experience with what I've got maybe.

 

[Gilbert75]

Hi all, sorry if it's a dumb question but is it normal for a Marshalltown trowel (not a flexi) to be curved across its length from new? I know they are 'broken in' so expected a curve across its width but against a straight edge the heel and toe are lifting about 2mm up. I guess it will stop it digging in and maybe straighten a bit under pressure but is that normal as I kind of expected them to be flatter?

Yep, there s**t

 

[S a plastering]

I hate trowels

 

[ChrispyUK]

Fair point, guess I'll only know how I get on if I try it. Was more concerned if it had got crushed in transit but that would probably take some doing as it looks sturdy. Using a MT 11 x 4.5" SS before that came with pre ground edges and rivets and has a tiny curve and only lifts a little at the ends so hardly noticed it, that is really nice to use and maybe best for me to stick with that as a DIYer.

your right. Nowt wrong with what your using.
Unless your plastering everyday, you’ll have more control and pressure with a smaller trowel.

 

[smoother09]

your right. Nowt wrong with what your using.
Unless your plastering everyday, you’ll have more control and pressure with a smaller cock!