Difference between a Darby and a Speedskim?

[Harrybrice]

Hi,

I've been looking all over the web to understand the differences between these tools and when to use them.

As far as I can see they are both long, straight and flat blades. The difference seems to be that the Darby is made of metal (aluminium) and the Speedskim is made from plastic.

Here's some links to the tools I'm talking about:

Darby: https://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-st...O72c8Isb1fzDmqa-A9waAs7LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Speedskim: https://www.screwfix.com/p/ox-speedskim-semi-flex-plastering-rule-48-1200mm/9708x

I want to know if these things are actually different to each other and if they are, then how? And at what times would you use them?

 

[Damian plasterer]

Hi,

I've been looking all over the web to understand the differences between these tools and when to use them.

As far as I can see they are both long, straight and flat blades. The difference seems to be that the Darby is made of metal (aluminium) and the Speedskim is made from plastic.

Here's some links to the tools I'm talking about:

Darby: https://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-st...O72c8Isb1fzDmqa-A9waAs7LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Speedskim: https://www.screwfix.com/p/ox-speedskim-semi-flex-plastering-rule-48-1200mm/9708x

I want to know if these things are actually different to each other and if they are, then how? And at what times would you use them?

A Darby is used for floating I.e hardwall or s/c a speedskim is for skim

 

[smoother09]

And this is what's wrong with plastering today

 

[smoother09]

@Casper the float n set guru

He thinks that's a desert at one of his fancy restaurants!

 

[Monkey Boy]

Hi,

I've been looking all over the web to understand the differences between these tools and when to use them.

As far as I can see they are both long, straight and flat blades. The difference seems to be that the Darby is made of metal (aluminium) and the Speedskim is made from plastic.

Here's some links to the tools I'm talking about:

Darby: https://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-st...O72c8Isb1fzDmqa-A9waAs7LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Speedskim: https://www.screwfix.com/p/ox-speedskim-semi-flex-plastering-rule-48-1200mm/9708x

I want to know if these things are actually different to each other and if they are, then how? And at what times would you use them?

Why do you want to know?

 

[smoother09]

Why do you want to know?

He's got 100sqm of float and set to do next week just wondering if he can wing it with a speedscam!

 

[Casper]

Rents due you lot.

 

[John j]

A Darby is used for floating I.e hardwall or s/c a speedskim is for skim

My derby's used for cutting boards

 

[MakeItSmooth]

My derby's used for cutting boards

I hope you sharpen it first!

 

[smoother09]

It's by far my favourite plastering tool

 

[Damian plasterer]

It's by far my favourite plastering tool

Definitely more of a northern thing brought up with em

 

[ChrispyUK]

About £10

 

[essexandy]

A Darby is used for floating I.e hardwall or s/c a speedskim is for skim

I use a speedskim for all my sand and cement rendering.

 

[zombie]

I use a speedskim for all my sand and cement rendering.

Still cant get my head round that its only cause its you that i believe its possible

 

[Cockney1]

I use a speedskim for all my sand and cement rendering.

Really? I’ve never personally tried it mate.
Surely it’s got to be piss wet to get it flat?

 

[Ritch]

Really? I’ve never personally tried it mate.
Surely it’s got to be piss wet to get it flat?

U ain’t getting render flat with a cavity closer. Andy’s pulling your pisser

 

[Cockney1]

U ain’t getting render flat with a cavity closer. Andy’s pulling your pisser

Andy of the Essex surely wouldn’t do such a thing!

 

[Monkey Boy]

Andy of the Essex surely wouldn’t do such a thing!

He would and he will hit the disagree button on your post in a minute

 

[Danny]

Speedskim is awesome...

Takes some getting use to it but when you suss that out you wont look back.

I was taught to use a feather edge on skim to get straight ceiling lines for when coving and what not so teh speedskim was an easy thing to understand D

 

[Cockney1]

He would and he will hit the disagree button on your post in a minute

How dare you suggest such a thing!

 

[essexandy]

Really? I’ve never personally tried it mate.
Surely it’s got to be piss wet to get it flat?

U ain’t getting render flat with a cavity closer. Andy’s pulling your pisser

No I don't have my gear wet at all cockney.
I would never have believed it until I tried it.
There you go my rendering speedskim.

 

[essexandy]

I've put plenty of pictures of my rendering up in the past. There for all to see.

 

[John j]

Still cant get my head round that its only cause its you that i believe its possible

You use speed skim on thin coat base

 

[John j]

Still cant get my head round that its only cause its you that i believe its possible

I do it as well

 

[Monkey Boy]

I've put plenty of pictures of my rendering up in the past. There for all to see.

 

[smoother09]

I use a speedskim for all my sand and cement rendering.

Fking amateur!

 

[Ritch]

No I don't have my gear wet at all cockney.
I would never have believed it until I tried it.
There you go my rendering speedskim.

H frame rule would be miles better then that wonky bit of plastic

 

[zombie]

You use speed skim on thin coat base

No never...spats

 

[essexandy]

H frame rule would be miles better then that wonky bit of plastic

I've ruled out more acres of s&c than you ever will mate and know that the speedskim works for me on outsides.

 

[John j]

No never...spats

Been told to try speedy

 

[Harrybrice]

A Darby is used for floating I.e hardwall or s/c a speedskim is for skim

Thanks pal, glad to find some wisdom amongst the state of these comments haha

 

[Retired Spread]

 

[Harrybrice]

Why do you want to know?

So I have the knowledge to use the tools effectively.

 

[Casper]

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WTF is that? The Gobi desert?

 

[zombie]

Been told to try speedy

Doesnt work imo spats are perfect for thincoat nothing else needed