[wakonako]

What does everyone use to mix mud? Ive used a couple different types of mixers, but they always seem to get lots of air bubbles in the mud and I have to spend ages working it to eliminate them.

 

[kcchiefsfan1982]

drill & drywall mixing paddle. Well, that is the best thing to use anyways. Actually, just working on my garage right now, I am using the one you have to manually push and spin. That is hard on the back and doesn't mix as well.

 

[skillman]

Use a hand mud masher . Marshalltown makes a good one . That's what I use most times .

 

[blacktop]

What does everyone use to mix mud? Ive used a couple different types of mixers, but they always seem to get lots of air bubbles in the mud and I have to spend ages working it to eliminate them.

The pocs are in the mud . Some brands are worse than others.

 

[jlsconstruction]

Squirt a little dawn soap in your mud when mixing it. It will help

 

[blacktop]

Squirt a little dawn soap in your mud when mixing it. It will help

Always been scared of that ..It works yes. Burns the eyes on sand day!!

2 scoops of L/W in a full 5 gallon of A/P will cut the pocs down ..About the only thing the L/W is good for IMO. ALL- WALL sells a product called no-poc. I've never tried it .

 

[blacktop]

http://www.all-wall.com/Categories/Drywall-Compound-Additives/No-Pock-Drywall-Formula.html



I just ordered 2 bottles...Shipping $19

 

[jlsconstruction]

http://www.all-wall.com/Categories/Drywall-Compound-Additives/No-Pock-Drywall-Formula.html

I just ordered 2 bottles...Shipping $19

Let us know how it works

 

[renov8r]

I actually use those paint mixers instead of the ones for plaster and concrete. I find I get a pretty good mix with it.

 

[mbryan]

L/w and l/t?

 

[CrpntrFrk]

drill & drywall mixing paddle. Well, that is the best thing to use anyways. Actually, just working on my garage right now, I am using the one you have to manually push and spin. That is hard on the back and doesn't mix as well.

I used to use this one but have noticed plastic bucket shavings in the mud. I know it sounds dumb but it is almost like the bucket manufacturers are making them softer or cheaper. I since switched to something like this....

 

[skillman]

I used to use this one but have noticed plastic bucket shavings in the mud. I know it sounds dumb but it is almost like the bucket manufacturers are making them softer or cheaper. I since switched to something like this....

Agree with the shavings from bucket cheapness .

 

[donerightwyo]

Its the cheap paddles that do the scrapping. I use the ones that look like they are magnesium maybe? Nice soft, round edges and no plastic shavings:thumbsup:

 

[CrpntrFrk]

Its the cheap paddles that do the scrapping. I use the ones that look like they are magnesium maybe? Nice soft, round edges and no plastic shavings:thumbsup:

Got a link? Cause it takes twice as long to mix with the one I posted but those shavings piss me off.

 

[Mountain Man]

Got a link? Cause it takes twice as long to mix with the one I posted but those shavings piss me off.

Don't beat the sides of the bucket up. You're mixing the mud not the bucket!

 

[tyb525]

Mine came from Lowe's. It doesnt damage the bucket.

 

[blacktop]

I used to use this one but have noticed plastic bucket shavings in the mud. I know it sounds dumb but it is almost like the bucket manufacturers are making them softer or cheaper. I since switched to something like this....

There cutting down on the container and the product... It SUCKS!

 

[blacktop]

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[donerightwyo]

Got a link? Cause it takes twice as long to mix with the one I posted but those shavings piss me off.

Maybe this one?http://www.walltools.com/products/d...ixers/marshalltown-36-die-cast-mud-mixer.html

Don't know for sure, I will have to look at one and see what brand they are.

 

[blacktop]

wow! I'll take some pics tomorrow to show you boys what to mix your mud with...And the potato masher won't be one of em!!.:whistling