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    I just cleaned my Dads van out and going through his tools I found the very same tool !
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    i used to have one years ago when i was a bricklayer. it's for flush pointing, and shaping arrowhead pointing too. probably would be pretty useful for tiling, maybe i should get a new one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Ramic View Post
    I just cleaned my Dads van out and going through his tools I found the very same tool !
    try it when grouting or fixing mosaics very handy

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    I use mine for mixing small amounts of filler on diy jobs.
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    i use mine for cornice work,have not run any for a few years so they are rusting away in my unit along with my joint rules

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    Quote Originally Posted by widler View Post
    i use mine for cornice work,have not run any for a few years so they are rusting away in my unit along with my joint rules
    thats what they were designed for (cornice) just wondering who use them for tiling

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    Quote Originally Posted by jay View Post
    thats what they were designed for (cornice) just wondering who use them for tiling
    aye,i know

    ive never thought of useing them for tiling,maybe grouting hard to get to places
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    I have a couple in the van somewhere, I must dig them out. They come in handy for all kinds of jobs

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    yep me too.
    i have a few in the van. small tools can come in very handy at times for tiling as well as the old plastering ;0)

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    I keep a few small tools in the van, come in handy at times.
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    my mate ( a plasterer ) uses one for getting into awkward corners

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    I use one for all sorts. Bloke at my local hardware shop was a bit embarrassed when I asked him if he had a small tool tho'!
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    Yes Jay, I have one, or two, or three in the van

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