True but not the reason you use a Mag-Float. The magnesium pushes the aggregate down and pulls the grout to the surface. If you don’t float it before you trial it, you’ll see the rock or aggregate in your surface. And it looks horrible.
peter janjanin Peter they are all bon tool company trowels . The blue handled philly one ,is one of there new keystone forge trowels .looks and sounds good . The wood handled London is from there welded range of trowels by the looks of it.
I often watch videos on the channel of Odell Complete Concrete.. The concrete projects they deliver look like they are delicious cookies. But they don’t tell as much trade secrets as TOH does in this video at the last part.
Home owner here. Built two steps on an outside entrance. Bought a cheap (30 USD) mag float. After skreeding, I floated it but just before I was setup enough to remove my form, the magnesium coating started to peel off. Was I using the mag float too dry?
Huge misconception. A mason isn't a "generalist" as you described it, or someone that simply does repair work, just filling in gaps in brickwork and does nothing else! - Traditionally a mason is a competent bricklayer, blocklayer and stone craftsman... The clue is in the the word 'masonry' which encompasses all these facets and more. The term 'Master Mason' was commonly used throughout the centuries in Europe as the person principal in the design, configuration and erection of all major construction projects such as churches, cathedrals, manors, municipal buildings and castles, et al. This term 'Master Mason' was eventually substituted by the term 'architect'. @knowyourhistory
That comment about the difference between a mason and a bricklayer just isn't true, a mason dresses, carves and builds stone whereas a bricklayer just builds with bricks and blocks
They use magnesium because magnesium won't corrode due to the lime, because both Mg and Ca have a +2 valence.
I love chemistry!!! Hahaha!!!😁😁😁😁
True but not the reason you use a Mag-Float. The magnesium pushes the aggregate down and pulls the grout to the surface. If you don’t float it before you trial it, you’ll see the rock or aggregate in your surface. And it looks horrible.
I like Mark. I learn Every time.
Mark is a good addition to the team
Hey This Old House, could you guys give us an update on Norm Abram. Please. Thank you.
We use wood floats made of redwood for a nice swirl finish
I used a Rose brand trowel no 11 back in the 70s-80s for brick block and stone
0 i am disabled and retired now..thanks
Rose are the best! Marshalltown are garbage
@@peterjanjanin9883 Maybe. But Marshalltown seems to be more flexible (which I Like).
peter janjanin Peter they are all bon tool company trowels . The blue handled philly one ,is one of there new keystone forge trowels .looks and sounds good . The wood handled London is from there welded range of trowels by the looks of it.
I often watch videos on the channel of Odell Complete Concrete.. The concrete projects they deliver look like they are delicious cookies. But they don’t tell as much trade secrets as TOH does in this video at the last part.
Great info, very helpful thanks guys!
I wish I'd known this before I replaced part of my basement floor. I used the steel trowel for it. That mag float would have been the bees knees.
Ha ha I love it when they do these little episodes where they make up the use for funny looking tools!
Home owner here. Built two steps on an outside entrance. Bought a cheap (30 USD) mag float. After skreeding, I floated it but just before I was setup enough to remove my form, the magnesium coating started to peel off. Was I using the mag float too dry?
I use an small speed trowel but it is LIT GUYS
Thank you.
Simple enough 😌 I bought finish trowl instead of both magnesium and finishing trowl.
Who knew there were so many trowels.
What would you use to build a stone garden bed
Huge misconception. A mason isn't a "generalist" as you described it, or someone that simply does repair work, just filling in gaps in brickwork and does nothing else! - Traditionally a mason is a competent bricklayer, blocklayer and stone craftsman... The clue is in the the word 'masonry' which encompasses all these facets and more. The term 'Master Mason' was commonly used throughout the centuries in Europe as the person principal in the design, configuration and erection of all major construction projects such as churches, cathedrals, manors, municipal buildings and castles, et al. This term 'Master Mason' was eventually substituted by the term 'architect'. @knowyourhistory
3:48...4:10...4:00...4:23 LOL
You my friend are a GENIUS
Calls all trowels "guys"... Love me some Kevin
@FoxRcng708, Sarcasm ?
august Sarcasm means saying the opposite of what you mean.. So then you actually want to exclude women 😂
@@Engineer9736, Sorry, I get confused. Thanks.
Hey T.O.H Don't get rid of mark like you did with Scott and Allen Galant
Go Philly..
Hey! =)
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And sometimes, you just have to use your hands.
Im built for speed
That comment about the difference between a mason and a bricklayer just isn't true, a mason dresses, carves and builds stone whereas a bricklayer just builds with bricks and blocks
Choosing a trowel??? Hmmm...I think the trowel chooses you...