Re: SB: Tools for SB building...

[John Kingsley <johnk@magma.ca>]

Hi Lars,

Can you explain why this tool is hard on the wrist?

I find my home-built stucco actually much easier
on my wrist compared to applying stucco by hand.

So I am curious why your machine behaves like it does.

Perhaps from the vibration?

thanks,
John

Lars Keller wrote:
> 
> The plaster applying-tool referred to below is an exact copy of the type we have been using in Denmark the last 4 years.
> 
> * Info
> In Europe we get them from Italy, where they are used for applying plaster.
> The Italian Work Authorities are not satisfied with this tool though, as it is indeed very hard on the wrist.
> We buy it for app. $300 apiece.
> We also get it in an edition on which the holes are pointing app. 45 degrees upwards, which makes it appropriate for plastering ceilings.
> 
> * Ups
> It is very simple to use and maintain.
> It is a small investment for a tool which combined with a compressor can blow a lot of plaster.
> It is a good tool. Effective.
> 
> * Downs
> It is hard on your wrist. A few houses is OK, but if you are a contractor and do this day in and day out ?
> Is very good with clayplasters. If you use lime-plasters then beware, as it can send a lot of dust into the air.
> 
> Best Regards
> Lars Keller
> 
> *
> Danish sb-networker and organic builder.
> Member of  "The Building Company Happy & Mortgagefree".
> Co-writer of http://www.folkecenter.dk/strawbale/halmbog_2001.htm
> Board member in the Danish Association for Sustainable Building.

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