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Manual cement mixer?
Ages ago I remember seeing a sort-of manual cement mixer; can't recall
details as I wasn't particulary interested at the time, but I think it was a drum with mixing vanes that you rolled about on the ground or something? Just that these days I find myself mixing smallish quantities fairly often; can't really justify buying a proper mixer and haven't got the storage room anyway (I do one-day hires from HSS when needed). Advancing age means it's increasingly hard on the old back, and I'm looking for a better long-term solution. Does anyone know if these things are any good, and if they are still around? (my guess is "no" and therefore, "no" but just wondered!) David |
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Lobster wrote:
Ages ago I remember seeing a sort-of manual cement mixer; can't recall details as I wasn't particulary interested at the time, but I think it was a drum with mixing vanes that you rolled about on the ground or something? Just that these days I find myself mixing smallish quantities fairly often; can't really justify buying a proper mixer and haven't got the storage room anyway (I do one-day hires from HSS when needed). Advancing age means it's increasingly hard on the old back, and I'm looking for a better long-term solution. Does anyone know if these things are any good, and if they are still around? (my guess is "no" and therefore, "no" but just wondered!) David cheap £20 1000w drill from one of the sheds and a mixing basket on a stick type thing, large bucket and a bucket trowel. RT |
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"[news]" wrote in message
... Lobster wrote: Ages ago I remember seeing a sort-of manual cement mixer; can't recall details as I wasn't particulary interested at the time, but I think it was a drum with mixing vanes that you rolled about on the ground or something? SNIP I have just ordered one, but haven't got it yet. They're called ODJOB mixers and they look great. They take up to a bag of plaster or sand/cement and there's a table so that you can add the exact amount of water. Then you roll it on the ground for a minute and it's all mixed. That's the theory anyway. I'll let you know how I get on. Alistair |
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"Ali Mac" writes: I have just ordered one, but haven't got it yet. They're called ODJOB mixers and they look great. They take up to a bag of plaster or sand/cement and there's a table so that you can add the exact amount of water. Then you roll it on the ground for a minute and it's all mixed. That's the theory anyway. I'll let you know how I get on. Ideally, you arrange all your jobs at the bottom of a long hill ;-) I've got this mental picture of cement mixer drums bouncing down the road... -- Andrew Gabriel |
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Ali Mac wrote: "[news]" wrote in message ... Lobster wrote: Ages ago I remember seeing a sort-of manual cement mixer; can't recall details as I wasn't particulary interested at the time, but I think it was a drum with mixing vanes that you rolled about on the ground or something? SNIP I have just ordered one, but haven't got it yet. They're called ODJOB mixers and they look great. They take up to a bag of plaster or sand/cement and there's a table so that you can add the exact amount of water. Then you roll it on the ground for a minute and it's all mixed. Sounds like ideal work for the hoodies doing community service. MBQ |
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Lobster wrote:
Just that these days I find myself mixing smallish quantities fairly often; can't really justify buying a proper mixer and haven't got the storage room anyway (I do one-day hires from HSS when needed). Advancing age means it's increasingly hard on the old back, and I'm looking for a better long-term solution. We bought a B&Q mixer for £200 about 4 years ago. It's been used for several building projects. It's lived outside throughout. Only just starting to rust now. I'd strongly recommend one. Second hand ones (including ours!) can be had for not very much money, and there's always a corner somewhere where it can be tucked away. -- Grunff |
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Lobster wrote:
Does anyone know if these things are any good, and if they are still around? (my guess is "no" and therefore, "no" but just wondered!) Need a decent area like a driveway to roll them, not easy to roll. Hard on the back or foot. "Roll for 30 secs". Hm. Translates to at least 5 mins. IRL. I have occasionally used a 10L or 10L paint tub to do the same thing. Not mad keen on 'em. |
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Chris Bacon wrote:
Lobster wrote: Does anyone know if these things are any good, and if they are still around? (my guess is "no" and therefore, "no" but just wondered!) Need a decent area like a driveway to roll them, not easy to roll. Hard on the back or foot. "Roll for 30 secs". Hm. Translates to at least 5 mins. IRL. I have occasionally used a 10L or 10L paint tub to do the same thing. Not mad keen on 'em. If "Roll for 30 secs" was real, you'd see the mechanism in at least some powered concrete mixers. Properly incorporating all the stuff with a minimum of water takes a fair bit of energy. |
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Lobster wrote:
Does anyone know if these things are any good, and if they are still around? (my guess is "no" and therefore, "no" but just wondered!) I have one.... to be fair it sort of works, but it is not that good. Might be ok for small mixes, but once it is half full it is a bugger to get it to roll at all (its tendancy is to slide). You will get better results with a mixing paddle on the end of a slow speed drill. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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"Lobster" wrote in message ... Ages ago I remember seeing a sort-of manual cement mixer; can't recall details as I wasn't particulary interested at the time, but I think it was a drum with mixing vanes that you rolled about on the ground or something? Just that these days I find myself mixing smallish quantities fairly often; can't really justify buying a proper mixer and haven't got the storage room anyway (I do one-day hires from HSS when needed). Advancing age means it's increasingly hard on the old back, and I'm looking for a better long-term solution. Does anyone know if these things are any good, and if they are still around? (my guess is "no" and therefore, "no" but just wondered!) David I bought one about 20 years ago, it's only been used once - more trouble than it's worth. I think it must be in the shed somewhere.... Peter |
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On Wed, 25 May 2005 17:19:44 GMT, "Peter Andrews"
wrote: "Lobster" wrote in message ... Ages ago I remember seeing a sort-of manual cement mixer; can't recall details as I wasn't particulary interested at the time, but I think it was a drum with mixing vanes that you rolled about on the ground or something? Just that these days I find myself mixing smallish quantities fairly often; can't really justify buying a proper mixer and haven't got the storage room anyway (I do one-day hires from HSS when needed). Advancing age means it's increasingly hard on the old back, and I'm looking for a better long-term solution. Does anyone know if these things are any good, and if they are still around? (my guess is "no" and therefore, "no" but just wondered!) David I bought one about 20 years ago, it's only been used once - more trouble than it's worth. Some people say that about the violin. If you were of a more positive disposition you'd join the practitioners who are now rotating this type of mixer by walking on it whilst juggling with 5 lump hammers. I think it must be in the shed somewhere.... Now's your chance. Peter -- Regards, Mike Halmarack Drop the EGG to email me. |
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On Wed, 25 May 2005 13:30:05 GMT, "[news]" wrote:
cheap £20 1000w drill from one of the sheds £100 slow Kress drill from Wickes. Cheap drills are too fast for this, and don't have the torque. |
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Ian Stirling wrote:
If "Roll for 30 secs" was real, you'd see the mechanism in at least some powered concrete mixers. Properly incorporating all the stuff with a minimum of water takes a fair bit of energy. I always wondered why no-one made a =A315 powered cement mixer, consisting of a tilted big plastic bucket with 2 wood strips glued down the inside, supported on a bearing, driven by a belt from your drill. Just stick drill in, slip belt on, run for 5-10 mins to get a good mix. Small batches ideal for pointing etc, low price ideal for the oddjobber. NT |
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Ali Mac wrote:
"[news]" wrote in message ... Lobster wrote: Ages ago I remember seeing a sort-of manual cement mixer; can't recall details as I wasn't particulary interested at the time, but I think it was a drum with mixing vanes that you rolled about on the ground or something? SNIP I have just ordered one, but haven't got it yet. They're called ODJOB mixers and they look great. They take up to a bag of plaster or sand/cement and there's a table so that you can add the exact amount of water. Then you roll it on the ground for a minute and it's all mixed. That's the theory anyway. I'll let you know how I get on. I very rarely use ours, it's been a disappointment. Needs a long flat surface to roll on, or it's hard work. Also needs an accurate judge of the mix, because opening and reclosing quickly clogs the threads. I generally shovel-mix small batches in a wheelbarrow now. |
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Mike Halmarack wrote:
Some people say that about the violin. If you were of a more positive disposition you'd join the practitioners who are now rotating this type of mixer by walking on it whilst juggling with 5 lump hammers. ) |
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