Diamond float

[BigK]

Ordered a few bits so I threw one of these diamond floats on as it was only £6 and I'd never seen them.
Just got it and I'm surprised at it to say the least!!
What are they best for???
Just the same as a polyurethane float??
Hardwall s&c etc??

 

[Arti]

They are mustard for rubbing up S&C. You dont need to use a sponge after you(ve rubbed up cos the finish is spot on. IMO. The diamonds help fill in any slacks when you rubbing up

 

[MikeAtthis]

there great on hardwall the diamond hole bits stop the suction building up careful how you put the nails in it better of with screws

 

[Olican]

Ordered a few bits so I threw one of these diamond floats on as it was only £6 and I'd never seen them.
Just got it and I'm surprised at it to say the least!!
What are they best for???
Just the same as a polyurethane float??
Hardwall s&c etc??

Where did you get that from bud?

 

[carlos]

Where you order from?

 

[carlos]

Didn't see your post ^^^

 

[Danny]

very interesting.... would be interested to to see one in action

 

[malc]

we have a diamond float set up as a devil float for hardwall, browning type plasters

 

[BigK]

Got it from here https://www.worldofplastering.co.uk

Basically a Regina outlet place.

Just noticed its warped a bit. Top & bottom are protruding forward a bit I presume this isn't meant to be??!!!
Thanks for all the advice fellas

 

[theclemo]

Don't think they deliver to ireland

 

[BigK]

They will Keith, but you'll either need to email them or phone them, £20 for two day delivery

 

[scottie5]

There the nuts gripfill a bit of timber across the top which will stop it warping and also give your screws something to bite into rather than just through a couple of mm of plastic.

 

[BigK]

There the nuts gripfill a bit of timber across the top which will stop it warping and also give your screws something to bite into rather than just through a couple of mm of plastic.

Think mines already warped and I've not used it!
Will post a photo in the morning,

 

[theclemo]

They will Keith, but you'll either need to email them or phone them, £20 for two day delivery

I find out the price to send it to northern ireland.

 

[scottie5]

Think mines already warped and I've not used it!
Will post a photo in the morning,

 

[BigK]

Here's mine, will it bend back??

 

[scottie5]

Here's mine, will it bend back??
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I put a timber lath across as a precaution to stop it warping, after the first one I had bowed across the width.
Not sure if it's possible to straighten that, its been abused in transit/or badly packaged it shouldn't be turning up bowed like that.
Think id be asking for a replacement first bud.

 

[carlos]

Just send it back. Trying to repair a brand new tool to mad. If it was a new van that broke down or was delivered with a scratch you wouldn't hesitate to complain. A float is no different.

 

[user__removed]

Drill pilot holes through those floats before putting screws in to use as a devil float, 25 mm drywall screws then hold in place for ages.

 

[user__removed]

Here's mine, will it bend back??
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You could always try putting it in the oven to soften it, then weighing it down flat. Put it on a baking tray though, I can imagine it melting onto the rack.