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[Boggs]

No, my old plaster used one but considering the mess he made on my kitchen ceiling I think I will stick to the old ways.

 

[Waluigi]

They are superb for flattening. I still use a conventional trowel for finishing.

The mess he made is in no way a judgement on the speed skim

 

[Boggs]

No, it probably had something to do with his drinking.

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

How many of us still use a round notch?.... I haven't used one for about 5 years I reckon.

Been using one all week. Like the coverage tbey give.

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

Anyone tried out the speed skim yet?

I like them.

Had a few in the van for a few years, used a few times but i find trowelling on with the 11" and then flattening with the 14" marshal quicker and less messy

 

[Flintstone]

I have a BAL round notch trowel and you cannot beat the coverage and ease of coverage that gives, but it eats adhesive

 

[Cranbrook]

Anyone tried out the speed skim yet?

I like them.

Great invention in my opinion... I also really like the plastic refina trowels

 

[Waluigi]

Hmmmm, not tried those, only the super flex Refina

 

[Steve Griffiths]

Anyone tried out the speed skim yet?

I like them.

I like the speedskim for straightening things up quickly and use it in conjunction with the old favorite Marshaltown and newer Plasiflex and Superflex, all have their uses, but timing is crucial.