Latest tiling tool you bought and why?

[Dan]

Just wondering what the latest tiling tool you've bought is, and why you bought it?
Also perhaps where you bought it from and why them?

This thread could be cool if it got huge.

 

[Gazzer]

Hmmmm , A sander for Anhydrite floors, various grit papers to go with it, More sanding discs to fit a rotary floor polisher, 2 new hand trowels ( rubi), Hygometers, Sigma 9P cutter, new set square for marking tiles.....Hang on I wil have a think and come back, I am sure there is more.....oh and Dab radio !

 

[Dan]

G'wan son! Nearly replacing the whole tool pile eh?

 

[widler]

Just got this,used it last week,it was really good and decent money as well,can't believe I've used hand saws all these years http://www.NoLinksToThis/p/erbauer-240w-multicutter-with-18-accessories-230v/62616

 

[Gazzer]

Just got this,used it last week,it was really good and decent money as well,can't believe I've used hand saws all these years Erbauer 240W Multicutter with 18 Accessories 230V | NoLinksToThis

£30 https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbu.../product-detail/ps/p/300w-multifunction-tool/

 

[Gazzer]

G'wan son! Nearly replacing the whole tool pile eh?

No mostly new stuff to cope with changes in the trade.

 

[widler]

The screw fix one looks more robust ,the aldi one looks like a kids toy neale
And I know erbauer gear is pretty decent,I've had a sds drill for a couple of years now and it's been really good

 

[Gazzer]

The screw fix one looks more robust ,the aldi one looks like a kids toy neale
And I know erbauer gear is pretty decent,I've had a sds drill for a couple of years now and it's been really good

Nope its very good actually, even I was sceptical before buying it.

 

[widler]

I have no doubt mate,I could of bought a cheaper one from screw fix ,but I thought I'd pay a bit more for ,I hope,is a decent one.

 

[cam_low]

Pics of sander?

Welcome to the 9p club...You like?

 

[Gazzer]

Pics of sander?

Welcome to the 9p club...You like?

Which one ? and havent got my hands on the Sigma yet.

 

[Houston]

3ft rule from Toolman , apprentice broke my last one. Some of the older generation tilers used them and I've continued with it

 

[padtheplumber]

A new 10mm Rubi trowel from tile trader, very nice it is too!

 

[White Room]

I bought a large micrometer so I can check the exact thickness of tiles and other things, bit ocd I know

 

[Gazzer]

Oh yeah I remember now...50 sponges, 4 Gorilla tubs and lots of 2 mm spacers !!!

 

[CJ]

A vinyl roller for a job that I was expecting to get. (For laying Ditra)

then the flamin a in job fell through. :mad2:

 

[beanz]

Makita Polisher/Grinder and Polishing Pads from ATS, for removing scratches, and polishing edges, on stone jobs..

 

[Sean Kelly]

Got this from Lidl last month (about a fiver). Have not used it yet, but will be using it on Saturday. Silicone and grout removal tool. Mainly got it for the silicone removal part. Just about to put an order through to ATS too.

 

[Ajax123]

Bought one of these thinking it might make plaster boarding a bit quicker.... What a waste of money... Oh well..you live and learn eh... There're no short cuts

 

[Gazzer]

Bought one of these thinking it might make plaster boarding a bit quicker.... What a waste of money... Oh well..you live and learn eh... There're no short cuts

Is that one of those things that they have on trade shows, ....holds the screw and supposed to self centre etc ?

 

[outcycling]

Makita DAB radio, a must for all work

 

[Ajax123]

Is that one of those things that they have on trade shows, ....holds the screw and supposed to self centre etc ?

Thats the one. The unit itself is really good but the driver bits I think must be made of aluminium cos they wear out after only a few screws and spares are nigh on impossible to get...

 

[Gazzer]

Thats the one. The unit itself is really good but the driver bits I think must be made of aluminium cos they wear out after only a few screws and spares are nigh on impossible to get...

Yeah I watched the demo at a trade fair a while back...I was tempted but I didnt.

 

[Qwerty]

A laser temperature reader for when fitting UFH and showing customers temperatures before and after insulation board installation...... oh, and to entertain the kids & pets!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=461352480636619

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Erbauer Double Headed Diamond Grinding Cup 100mm - UK - £15.85 I bought this last year from screwfix and have loads of uses for it.

 

[Mr Tiler]

Erbauer Double Headed Diamond Grinding Cup 100mm - UK - £15.85 I bought this last year from screwfix and have loads of uses for it.

could you name a couple please mate? thanks

 

[Gazzer]

could you name a couple please mate? thanks

removing paint from garage floors, removing old adhesive, grinding down high spots etc...a very useful tool but also very messy unless you have good dust extraction.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

could you name a couple please mate? thanks

Hi Ash, as Neale says, you need a good dust extractor. I Lent it to a mate last week and he raved about it.

If you are grinding a floor, concrete, sreed, slc etc. get plenty of water on there, for walls get the henry rigged to your grinder.

Great bit of kit imo.

 

[White Room]

You can buy shrouds for grinders with a hose attachment...

 

[Ian]

Hi Ash, as Neale says, you need a good dust extractor. I Lent it to a mate last week and he raved about it.

If you are grinding a floor, concrete, sreed, slc etc. get plenty of water on there, for walls get the henry rigged to your grinder.

Great bit of kit imo.

Do you have a dust extraction shroud on your grinder Phil? I've been looking for one with very little success.

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Sorry Mark, post overlap.