Hey Ben, thanks for the video. You did answer this question in a previous video. However it wasn't as focused on just the hawks and trowels as this video. I went with a 14" Kraft Hawk and the 5x14" Marshalltown Stainless steel trowel, and I love'em! Watching your videos made me a self proclaimed expert in mudding. You made my life so easy! Thank you! BTW, the pan really does work great for cooking bread. Glad I got the stainless steel Pan!
Oh yeah! I do like the 6" Knife better. It was a bit of a challenge holding all 3 pieces in my hand and learning to switch between the knife and the trial, but like you said practice makes perfect.
I agree. For joints I use 6" & 5" knife, a hawk, and 12" & 14" trowel (or knife) For quick set I use a 14" stainless pan. thx for your, as usual, great content. :)
@@randomrazr Great question with no straightforward answer. Personally I'm all thumbs with trowels. But here's my view. 1. width of the blade will affect flexibility. 2. it depends on how you use it... I like some flexibility (I don't want a scrapper). 3. It goes with your style... I tried a few types of blades before I found the ones with which I got the best results, as well as which felt most comfortable with my style. Good luck.
I have the hand size of a child and can’t work with a large trowel so I cut mine shorter and I can work at my walls much easier. Just a tip for others.
Try watching Jeff Thorman, Home RenoVision DIY, he uses a 4" knife for initial taping then a 4"x10" trowel for all else...always a hawk. Fewer tools but very versatile. Knife and trowel size can vary per your preference but only 3 tools!
Hi there! I really appreciate your videos, they are really clear and answer a lot of issues I’ve had in the past. I have a quick question, any preference on “flex” of a trowel blade? They make them super stiff to super flexible….
@@darrenr1194 why yes there is but I still wanna know about is there a difference between concrete and drywall trowels preferably not from a smart ass like you.
I appreciate your videos. You recommend a lot of marshelltown products. Not to take away from your commissions, but how is level 5? I bought one you recommended and it wasn't flat. Convex is what i received which is better than concave. Level 5 claims to be flat. Suggestions?
i have access to the 14x5 trowel and not the 12 or 13. would you still recommend the 14 for a beginner/diy person or should i have a smaller one shipped?
Hello there, I would like to know why am I getting delayed shrinkage on the ceiling tape joints and along the seems, this is happening after I prime and paint , and again this is happening only on the ceiling .thanks
Usually not the same material. Drywall tools are stainless steel where concrete finishing tools are magnesium, nickel or aluminum. Different blade thickness too.
hey i been watching a lot, done some drywall , tough it went amazingly well at first, but then when the paint was on, i could see 'ghosting ' what causes that? some joint i could see i had underfilled but others seems perfectly flush, it seems almost like if it was the line of the joint showing through the paint, could you do a video on that topic plz? also i know this will sound like a really dumb question, but does the tape needs to go in the bottom, the middle or near the top? i always put my tape in the bottom of the joint but i don't know if its right and i couldnt find an answer on google
If I repair a small hole with a drywall joint compound for example the pre mixed joint compound, can I drill in the small location to hold a shower curtain? Please help? :)
Thanks for the video:). Just a quick question. I'm intrested in working with trowels now however when I look at those links, they dont say what type of trowel. IE: where the bend in the trowel is. Does it flare in or out. Could you be so kind as to let me know how I could tell please and thank you.
I remember when someone corrected me when I said "unwieLDLY". At first I was resentful but I learned to accept that it's "unwieLDY" : ) Thanks for your insights.
Hey Ben, thanks for the video. You did answer this question in a previous video. However it wasn't as focused on just the hawks and trowels as this video. I went with a 14" Kraft Hawk and the 5x14" Marshalltown Stainless steel trowel, and I love'em! Watching your videos made me a self proclaimed expert in mudding. You made my life so easy! Thank you! BTW, the pan really does work great for cooking bread. Glad I got the stainless steel Pan!
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After much drywall renovation and your videos, I’ve finally purchased my first hawk and 14” trowel stainless steel. Thanks!
thank you, Ben, you always make your videos fun and easy to understand.
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Oh yeah! I do like the 6" Knife better. It was a bit of a challenge holding all 3 pieces in my hand and learning to switch between the knife and the trial, but like you said practice makes perfect.
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I agree.
For joints I use 6" & 5" knife, a hawk, and 12" & 14" trowel (or knife)
For quick set I use a 14" stainless pan.
thx for your, as usual, great content. :)
for trowels i see ones that are flexible (0.5 or 0.4mm thick) and rigid ones (0.7mm). does it matter for drywalling?
@@randomrazr Great question with no straightforward answer. Personally I'm all thumbs with trowels. But here's my view. 1. width of the blade will affect flexibility. 2. it depends on how you use it... I like some flexibility (I don't want a scrapper). 3. It goes with your style... I tried a few types of blades before I found the ones with which I got the best results, as well as which felt most comfortable with my style.
Good luck.
I have the hand size of a child and can’t work with a large trowel so I cut mine shorter and I can work at my walls much easier. Just a tip for others.
Thank you for the explanation !
Try watching Jeff Thorman, Home RenoVision DIY, he uses a 4" knife for initial taping then a 4"x10" trowel for all else...always a hawk. Fewer tools but very versatile. Knife and trowel size can vary per your preference but only 3 tools!
@vancouvercarpenter, I'm choosing between .5 (Flex) and .7mm stainless steel trowel, which one would you pick?
Ben thank you for also taking the time to answer my questions sent you ....Randall
Exactly the info needed. Thank you
Hi there! I really appreciate your videos, they are really clear and answer a lot of issues I’ve had in the past. I have a quick question, any preference on “flex” of a trowel blade? They make them super stiff to super flexible….
5mm or 7mm trowel thickness? 12” & 14” set on sale now at Level 5 and not sure which thickness to purchase.
Is there a difference between concrete trowel and drywall trowels?
is there a difference between a concrete chisel and a wood chisel?
@@darrenr1194 why yes there is but I still wanna know about is there a difference between concrete and drywall trowels preferably not from a smart ass like you.
No, same thing. Maybe just wider like he says in the video. Not professional dry waller by any means, but do concrete professionally.
In my experience concretes trowels are not as perfectly straight as drywall trowels. They’re Generally lower quality
does it matter if u get a rigid or medium flex?
Have you ever used the Tony Hawk ?
I appreciate your videos. You recommend a lot of marshelltown products. Not to take away from your commissions, but how is level 5? I bought one you recommended and it wasn't flat. Convex is what i received which is better than concave. Level 5 claims to be flat. Suggestions?
Thanks!
My pleasure! And thank you Jim!!!
I still don’t use a hawk and trowel. One day you may convince me to try
Only way to do ceilings when you get it down
Right on
I always thought it was hock and trowel. 😄 🐦
A lot of people do. I should probably add that spelling to the tags.
Dude i had no idea you were a skateboarder! Bad ass bro
i have access to the 14x5 trowel and not the 12 or 13. would you still recommend the 14 for a beginner/diy person or should i have a smaller one shipped?
Hello there, I would like to know why am I getting delayed shrinkage on the ceiling tape joints and along the seems, this is happening after I prime and paint , and again this is happening only on the ceiling .thanks
Are drywall trowels the same as cement finishing trowels ...Aside from the drywall curved ones ??
Usually not the same material. Drywall tools are stainless steel where concrete finishing tools are magnesium, nickel or aluminum. Different blade thickness too.
hey i been watching a lot, done some drywall , tough it went amazingly well at first, but then when the paint was on, i could see 'ghosting ' what causes that? some joint i could see i had underfilled but others seems perfectly flush, it seems almost like if it was the line of the joint showing through the paint, could you do a video on that topic plz? also i know this will sound like a really dumb question, but does the tape needs to go in the bottom, the middle or near the top? i always put my tape in the bottom of the joint but i don't know if its right and i couldnt find an answer on google
The trowels from Home Depot seem to have NO flex to them
Hey Ben. How about a vid on doing imperfect smooth texture.
Hi Ben, love your videos, Im keen to know the ideal trowel blade thickness for drywall, any preference for this?
Hi Ben .
Can u put those tools on Amazon. CA links Thanks
You made me better with dry wall and spackling
If I repair a small hole with a drywall joint compound for example the pre mixed joint compound, can I drill in the small location to hold a shower curtain? Please help? :)
Thanks for the video:). Just a quick question. I'm intrested in working with trowels now however when I look at those links, they dont say what type of trowel. IE: where the bend in the trowel is. Does it flare in or out. Could you be so kind as to let me know how I could tell please and thank you.
Those are flat trowels. There may be a slight flare up at the tips to help it not dig in but I have only recommended flat trowels.
@@vancouvercarpenter thank you kindly :)
Buy stainless steel tools or learn the hard way like I did. Rust and ruination.
I remember when someone corrected me when I said "unwieLDLY". At first I was resentful but I learned to accept that it's "unwieLDY" : ) Thanks for your insights.
Nice 😎👍
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Cool. So basically u like concrete curved trowels that don't dig in. I see. Great advice skater dude.
You are carpenter or plasterer / rendler ?
Both
Not plaster but drywall.
Don't! Buy a 6" knife, a 12" knife, and 14" pan.😜
Got a hawk that was too big once. It ate the cat.