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trowels

A trowel is a small hand tool used for digging, applying, smoothing, or moving small amounts of viscous or particulate material. Common varieties include the masonry trowel, garden trowel, and float trowel.
A power trowel is a much larger gasoline or electrically powered walk-behind device with rotating paddles used to finish concrete floors.

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    Left handed trowels

    Saw these trowels on the trade tiler site and as i am a leftey am gonna buy some to try out:smilewinkgrin: Any left-handers on this forum using leftey trowels? I manage with standard trowels but would be interesting to know other peoples opinions?
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    Where can you buy plastic notched adhesive trowels...?

    As the title............. Where can you buy plastic notched adhesive trowels...? Cheers....:8:
  3. S

    rubi 45 degree trowels

    has any one used the rubi 45 degree trowels and got a review for them
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    No more trowels?

    Just found this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jve3LP8hfrU Do you think anyone would actually use it? They have a website too www.tileution.co.uk/
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    notching your trowels

    have any of you guys converted a bricklayers trowel to a notched tiling/bucket trowel? used to butter the tile insted of the wall!
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    Trowels

    Where can I buy 6mm and 10mm thick bed solid bed trowels from please?
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    New trowels.

    My trowels are about just worn out.. So after seeing a few of these newer type slant ones etc.. What type do you recommended over the traditional square notch or U notch..? And are they as good as they look .?
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    who makes the best trowels

    guaging trowel, notched trowel and finishing trowel
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    BAL Trowels

    Hello all, Iv stumbeled across a few posts from members new to the tiling game or DIYers asking about what trowels to use, so I thought Id put up a bit of info on BAL trowels. Of course this info can be followed with any manufacturer. WALL TILING Round Notched Trowel Edge profile = 6mm round...
  10. R

    Stockist or mail order suppliers for BAL trowels

    The BAL fixing guide says I should use a 10mmx 5mm tapered notch Thin Bed Solid Bed trowel for my 300mmx300mm stone tiles and a 4mm square notch Mosaic trowel for the mosaics. These are for the tanked walls and floor of a wetroom. Anyone know where can I get these tools (or equivalent) in...
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    Rusting trowels?

    How do you guys keep your trowels from rusting?i know the rubi ones last the best .surely a bit of oil rubbed on them would do trick or even let sit in oil maybe when not in use? Just thoughs on a tuesday night.lol
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    trowels for porcelain wall & floor tiles..confused & worn out

    Hi all , As a beginner i have being trying to learn about correct trowels , but so much info & so many choices , i give up & have to ask specific questions.hope someone can help..I am buying 490x490 polished porcelain tiles for ensuite walls & floor (tiling around shower walls also) + some...
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    guaging trowels

    what trowel does everyone use. tried loads from rubi to cheap £2 specials. finally bought a marshalltown one cost around£20 but it has lasted ages and the weight and feel of it is spot on
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    rubi trowels.

    evening all. i have allways,allways sworn by marsheltown trowels. but i have now got a 12mm notched rubi,and it doesn`t half give me a blister!. so i will soon ditch this and go back to my marsheltown.:thumbsdown:
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    which trowels?

    going to do a clear out of old tools and going to buy some new trowels looking on trade tiler got old rubi trowels thinking of hoffman or marshalltown for a change what do you think is best?
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    New notched trowels?

    Has anyone seen or used the new design 'notched' trowels, like the one in the pic, but i have seen some other designs too, like the ones at YTA (are they still a sponsor)
  17. H

    what size trowels

    what size knotched trowels are most commonly used by a proffesional tiler for walls and floors? and would they be square or round knotch cheers guys.:thumbsup:
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    ******** trowels

    I'm in the mood for some new tools. Has anyone had a go with the ******** trowels yet? Particularly the floor trowels? If not - what d'ya recommend and why? edit - seems I put a "naughty" word in. The word was kind of like a precious metal beginning with P and ending wih LATINUM! (admin -...
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    How many different trowels do you have!?

    Hey all just wondering how many trowels you have to cover different jobs - I currently only have three - a 12mm solid bed for floors, a 6 mm for walls and a 4mm for mosaics. I saw one today which had teeth that looked like a saw? have any of you used this and what for?! Cheers AK
  20. G

    Trowels - single hang or double hang

    I am not a pro-tiler so could I ask if there are technical advantages of one over the other in use or longevity, or is it down to personal preference or cost.
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