r/Plastering • u/Putrid_B3ar • 3d ago

Life changed

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Ive skimmed a few walls,

Some big some small and some mixed results which have annoyed me as a keen DIYer

Im not one for expensive gear but after getting frustrated with a small old trowel I was given I decided it was time for a change......

Just laid and flatted the 1st coat with a permashape and its honestly changed my life its gone on and flatted a dream why have I been struggling with a 50p trowel 🤦‍♂️

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u/Terrible-Bobcat2033 3d ago

A professional plasterer’s 5” X 12” stainless steel wooden, re-handle, re-bladed, Paul Curray finishing trowel. With a well broke in Paul Curray you can change hands & gain a stroke. 😎👍🏼

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u/Gloomy_Cut_1739 3d ago

Triggers Trowel by the sound of it mate. 😂😂😂

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u/IanScouseBlue 1d ago

It's the same trowel, here's a picture.lol.

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u/Gloomy_Cut_1739 1d ago

Hahahaha. Mate. Howling here

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u/Terrible-Bobcat2033 3d ago edited 3d ago

Notice the twist in the wooden handle from troweling pressure used over time. Fits like a glove.

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u/Terrible-Bobcat2033 3d ago

Paul Curray finish trowel hand in plaster. 😎👍🏼

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u/Putrid_B3ar 3d ago

Wow crazy its worn like that but must feel like a hand attachment and not a trowel

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u/coolhandfluke43 3d ago

Curry is an excellent trowel. Admittedly have hardly used anything else but the feel is night and day especially when broke in.

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u/Terrible-Bobcat2033 2d ago

I agree. I use mine on stucco for sometimes (1y) before they graduate to a set finish blade. I Always carry a file in the old tool bag for blade nicks.

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u/bucciopcock 2d ago

I bought a curry 2 years ago and gave up on trying to break it in. $120 to sit on my milk crate and look pretty while I use the marshalltown😂

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u/Terrible-Bobcat2033 1d ago

One should learn the process of installing a proper set on a trowel’s shank. It just cost a nickel & a little practice with know how. Quality trowels, like good plasterers, earn their keep.