John Rumm wrote in

Most "pros" I have seen will usually lend a new trowel to a renderer for
a fortnight to break it it.

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Well since plasterers normally do both jobs I assume this is something else
you heard on usenet.

To achieve a decent polish on plaster you need a flat straight trowel with
just the right amount of springiness, a bent piece of stainless steel is a
poor substitute whatever the cost, BTW that type of trowel was designed for
dry lining techniques not finish plastering.

P.S most pound shops also sell bent trowels for novices.

Perhaps you should buy yourself one?

Thanks but Ive got a couple I use for rendering, laying adhesive, bitumen,
or anything else a disposable tool needs to be used or were a rough finish
is acceptable.


Personally I think I will carry on with this one thanks.

That's fine if you are happy with the results and not prepared to invest
time acquiring the necessary skill to achieve a professional looking finish.