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Monthly Archives: April 2018

  1. Product Review: Fox Paddle Mixer (F79860)

    At Drywall Tools Direct we believe all of our tools are high quality and strive to provide only the best for our customers. The Fox Paddle Mixer has had great reviews on our website and is a popular mixer amongst plasterers, with it's ease of use and unique features, the mixer's popularity comes at no surprise.

    Don't take our word for it, the Fox Paddle Mixer is approved by Drywall Tools Direct customers too...

    The Fox F7860-110 Paddle Mixer has a 1300W motor that generates 1.75hp, driving the heavy duty M14/140mm paddle. It has a 2-stage gear box that is electronically variable, so a range of no load speeds can be offered: from 180 to 700rpm. The multiple speeds give you excellent control when mixing cement, plaster or paint. There is a

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  2. Product Review: Senco DuraSpin Drywall Collated Screw Gun 110v/240v

    Here at Drywall Tools Direct we like to occasionally review our best selling tool range and today we will be taking a closer look at the Senco DuraSpin Drywall Collated Screw Gun.

    Blazing fast speed in a compact well balanced package provides the ultimate in performance for the most demanding professional drywall installer. Includes Senco's patent pending corner-fit indexing technology that allows placement of screws into tight places unreachable by any other auto-feed screwdrivers on the market. With reduced force to fire you can drive screws all day with less fatigue. (13-25mm screws require special nosepiece)

    FEATURES

    • 5000 RPM high-speed motor
    • Patent pending
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  3. Brand In The Spotlight - FLEX

    Our brand in the spotlight for April is FLEX power tools. FLEX is worldwide recognised brand with nearly 100 years of experience in the power tools industry. FLEX was the first electric power tool brand to create and introduce a long handle sander - the Flex Giraffe.

    FLEX are well known for being innovators in the power tool industry and continue to develop and invent new tools that make their customer's projects easier. Their products are highly rated by all that have used them and always have reviews of 5 stars on every supplier.

    As with every brand in the spotlight, we're sharing our favourite products by FLEX that Drywall Tools Direct supplies...

    FLEX

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  4. Top Tips On Repairing Drywall

    Repairing drywall doesn't have to be hard work and can be relatively simple, especially if you know what you need to do and how. There are a multitude of Youtube videos with step by step guides on repairing your drywall which is handy if you don't want to pay for a professional. If you are taking the jump into doing your own drywall repairs we are offering our expert tips on repairing drywall.

     1. Most loose plaster can be removed easily, but you may need to use a club hammer & bolster chisel on tougher areas.

    2. If old plaster is unstable in many areas on a masonry wall it will quite possibly be necessary to remove all the old plaster. You will need to render and then plaster the wall from scratch.

    3. You can buy ready mixed or mix your

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