On Dec 13, 10:10*am, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
I've got a few projects coming up that I'd like to save my energy
spent mixing mortar by hand for the project itself.

I work alone & don't work for long any more- so mix one batch and I'm
done for the day. * * It is time to automate that part so I can expend
the energy on stacking block, plastering, or finishing.

I've used a mud mixer on a 1/2" drill with some success- up to a
gallon or two of mud. * But without a stand it isn't really a whole
lot easier than mixing in a tub with a mortar hoe.

The one I have is like thishttp://www.contractorsdirect.com/Tile-Tools/Mixing-Paddles/Marshallto...
Works great for paint & wallboard mud- not so much for dryer stuff
like mortar. * * I might buy/build a stand & see if that helps any.

I'm also looking at one of these--http://www.kolmixal.com/mixal.cfm

I've got a 1/2hp motor on my cement mixer- so I could get the M-60
without motor for a couple hundred bucks- or I might make a 'tipping'
one & just buy the paddle.

Any thoughts?

Jim

Have you seen the Odjob bucket mixer? It's easy and cheap - easy to
clean, too. Far better than a mortar tub and hoe for mixing.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=43202
It's pretty idiot proof - drop in a 60# bag of concrete or mortar mix,
the lid doubles as a water container with measuring marks, screw on
the lid and kick it back and forth for a couple of minutes. Good to
go. If you have any rug rats around it's something they can easily
do.

R