Thanks so much for posting this honest review. I am painting the exterior of my house - heavy-duty pebble-dash - and was considering a roller cage for a 12 inch sleeve to make life easier. I did look at the Purdy, as it was adjustable, but having watched your review, I don't think I'll bother.
I have never had a problem with this frame and I have four of them. That said it may not stand up to abuse. I personally clean mine thoroughly after every job and make sure it’s all dry before I put it away. Look after your tools. Try the Wooster wide boy with the wing nuts, this has less profile and has more metal and if it comes loose then crank it up tighter. I have this version too. Moral of the story, yes Purdy could use a higher grade of metal in their fixings and maybe improve the cam IF some experience such issues but if you look after your tools, they will look after you!
If you put some masking tape over the screws and fixings you don’t get any rust or degradation of the workings and it will last longer. It’s a really simple solution and it’s worked for me over the years and my cage works as good as new after years of use. I’m pretty happy with mine. Only problem I had was my 5 gallon scuttle wasn’t quite wide enough and had to buy a new one to accommodate the extra width of this one when using 18” roller.
I own 2 or 3 of these heads and whilst they have their good points, unfortunately they are outweighed by the bad and have experienced the same problems. Good points: they are very light which reduces head weight when the roller is fully primed with paint, they do clean up really easily and come up like brand new without a great deal of effort, they are adjustable so fit 12,15,18" rollers, they fold up small to fit in your bag. BAD POINTS: Arms cake up with paint so adjusting them on the fly is sometimes near impossible. When the arms are clean the yellow clip and screw set up as he said in the video provides a poor grip on the arms. When using an 18" sleeve so fully extended. it can flex so much when you have to apply a lot of pressure on high ceilings that the roller pops out and having a fully loaded 18" sleeve hit you in the face from 20ft isn't much fun I also had one fall down a 6 storey stairwell so you can imagine the mess that made. You are better have a roller head that fits each size roller far more solid and last for years if you keep them clean
Get a Wooster arm it's American brand it's made out of some kind of synthetic plastic, been using it for a year now best roller arm I've ever brought and you have the added bonus because it's all plastic it doesn't bleed that grey shit out the side of the arm and sleeve
I’ve got two and yeh they do get caked with paint but I always wash all my gear out every few months or so and they clean up and work fine but never had a problem with either of em so maybe u should of took it back cos it’s faulty.
Hamilton the I stick with mark them purdys have to much plastic and more expensive..good review buddy. The only thing can recommend on the purdys drill a hole through the bars and use a lo get bolt and use a washer and wing nut set up .
Arnt the screws for tightening and loosening the pressure off the cam to slide the bar , not to lock the bar off ? Idea is to only tighten the screw as it becomes loose from use
Purdy filler knives are wank. They just go all rusty after the first use. Luckily used works dulux account and got them free. Never had a problem with the cage though
Hi Candleman, have you had the problem with the grey gunk coming out of the end of the sleeve where it fits onto the frame,?I'm using a hamilton aluminium adjustabe frame.
A damning review from the candle man. Was thinking of getting one but won't now. I hope you keep your reviews real even when the paint companies start sending you free stuff.
had the same problem with the 18 inch roller the screws are no where near the square bars so never going to work, complained to purdy with no response!! Don't buy one
The old one that the candle man is talking about is the 15 inch Hamilton cage ...which I had two of them the problem is with them is that the screws don't tighten too well keep coming loose and sleeve keeps coming loose and falling out ...had enough !! (Main bars not bend )So blow me money on the wooster sherlock gt 14 inch roller first class bit of gear ... no chance of falling off and main bar is sturdy no chance of bending ...first class bit of kit money well spend ☺
Bad design, after just two base coats mine did the same . This is not an heavy duty frame suitable for tradesmen. What were purdy thinking, Waste of money.
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Thanks so much for posting this honest review. I am painting the exterior of my house - heavy-duty pebble-dash - and was considering a roller cage for a 12 inch sleeve to make life easier. I did look at the Purdy, as it was adjustable, but having watched your review, I don't think I'll bother.
The screws are not meant to hold the square bars, that's the job of the yellow cam locks.
I have never had a problem with this frame and I have four of them. That said it may not stand up to abuse. I personally clean mine thoroughly after every job and make sure it’s all dry before I put it away. Look after your tools. Try the Wooster wide boy with the wing nuts, this has less profile and has more metal and if it comes loose then crank it up tighter. I have this version too. Moral of the story, yes Purdy could use a higher grade of metal in their fixings and maybe improve the cam IF some experience such issues but if you look after your tools, they will look after you!
If you put some masking tape over the screws and fixings you don’t get any rust or degradation of the workings and it will last longer. It’s a really simple solution and it’s worked for me over the years and my cage works as good as new after years of use. I’m pretty happy with mine. Only problem I had was my 5 gallon scuttle wasn’t quite wide enough and had to buy a new one to accommodate the extra width of this one when using 18” roller.
I own 2 or 3 of these heads and whilst they have their good points, unfortunately they are outweighed by the bad and have experienced the same problems. Good points: they are very light which reduces head weight when the roller is fully primed with paint, they do clean up really easily and come up like brand new without a great deal of effort, they are adjustable so fit 12,15,18" rollers, they fold up small to fit in your bag. BAD POINTS: Arms cake up with paint so adjusting them on the fly is sometimes near impossible. When the arms are clean the yellow clip and screw set up as he said in the video provides a poor grip on the arms. When using an 18" sleeve so fully extended. it can flex so much when you have to apply a lot of pressure on high ceilings that the roller pops out and having a fully loaded 18" sleeve hit you in the face from 20ft isn't much fun I also had one fall down a 6 storey stairwell so you can imagine the mess that made. You are better have a roller head that fits each size roller far more solid and last for years if you keep them clean
I had same problem. Started to tape the screws and yellow bars up to protect them. Had no problems since 👍
Get a Wooster arm it's American brand it's made out of some kind of synthetic plastic, been using it for a year now best roller arm I've ever brought and you have the added bonus because it's all plastic it doesn't bleed that grey shit out the side of the arm and sleeve
Which 18" roller cage do you use?
Had mine over a year and never had an issue. Can adjust it to whatever size I need and cleans up nice. I would recommend it to anyone.
I’ve got two and yeh they do get caked with paint but I always wash all my gear out every few months or so and they clean up and work fine but never had a problem with either of em so maybe u should of took it back cos it’s faulty.
Eastender - yeah, stick some tape over the screws and fixings and jobs a good un!
And here's me just about to buy one. Think I'll stick with Hamilton
Hamilton the I stick with mark them purdys have to much plastic and more expensive..good review buddy. The only thing can recommend on the purdys drill a hole through the bars and use a lo get bolt and use a washer and wing nut set up .
Wooster w/ wing nuts...best option
Arnt the screws for tightening and loosening the pressure off the cam to slide the bar , not to lock the bar off ? Idea is to only tighten the screw as it becomes loose from use
Wooster has better quality tools for us painters 😉
Thanks for the heads-up 👍🏾
Thanks for the review! Just about to order mine now
Nice one Mark, I remember your vid when you got that cage, obviously ain't lasted n I'll give it a miss as I was on about getting one!!
Had the same problem fella,ended up putting a screw through the yellow arm to hold it place.
Worst frame I ever use this guy is right
For me they are the best frames. I will say every so often I get one that is faulty
Never had a problem but they do get caked
Hi there
There is no need to touch the screws, it has two yellow levers that's what you use to loosen and fit your roller head
Thank f##k I never bought one, cheers Mark.
Purdy filler knives are wank. They just go all rusty after the first use. Luckily used works dulux account and got them free. Never had a problem with the cage though
I have exactly the same problem with those cages also the sleeve ends splatter paint on the frame
Good review Candleman, how long have you been using that one before it started to have problems?
Paint Like A Pro
A bloody week
Hi Candleman,
have you had the problem with the grey gunk coming out of the end of the sleeve where it fits onto the frame,?I'm using a hamilton aluminium adjustabe frame.
Vince Cross iv had this on even 9inch purdy roller cage
Vince Cross
Video coming up on how to resolve it soon
A damning review from the candle man. Was thinking of getting one but won't now. I hope you keep your reviews real even when the paint companies start sending you free stuff.
Purdy aren't what they used to be...
had the same problem with the 18 inch roller the screws are no where near the square bars so never going to work, complained to purdy with no response!! Don't buy one
Used purdy with purdy white dove had problems with it rolling properly it would skip even after 2k sq ft
Do you not get extreme orange peel with that sleeve?
I've had mine for about 6 months and not had the problem your getting at all maybe you were just unlucky and got a faulty one
I'm using it for a long time never had a problem only thing I found is it needs cleaning regularly we'll that's no harm maybe you just were unlucky
The old one that the candle man is talking about is the 15 inch Hamilton cage ...which I had two of them the problem is with them is that the screws don't tighten too well keep coming loose and sleeve keeps coming loose and falling out ...had enough !! (Main bars not bend )So blow me money on the wooster sherlock gt 14 inch roller first class bit of gear ... no chance of falling off and main bar is sturdy no chance of bending ...first class bit of kit money well spend ☺
now i no why you told me to take it back m8
Bad design, after just two base coats mine did the same . This is not an heavy duty frame suitable for tradesmen. What were purdy thinking, Waste of money.
It's really suck
I know
Hamliton one is ok the alloy cage one
Shouldnt mess with the screws
I can’t understand shit
Trash straight stash do not buy