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Best Hawk Trowel Combo For Finishing Newb

28K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by  mudslingr  
The NELA trowel is a good trowel. The super flex is good for drywall, but not for skim coating. NELA has a curved trowel, its curved the way a plasterer would set his trowel. I just ordered one to test it out. Should be good for base coat and floating thick areas.

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Didn't know they come curved the other way, appreciate it Mr. Brightstar. My girlfriend is in Europe and I'm trying to have her get me some NELA's on the cheap in Germany lol.

I currently use knife and pan and maybe I'll go back to it,

Mudslingr and other members on here make the hawk and trowel look so sweet to use I got to give it a go...


The NELA trowels are well made, worth the money.

You can put a lot of mud on fast with a hawk and trowel. Once you get the hang of putting the mud on and pinching the ends and floating for sanding its a breeze. If you're already proficient with pan and knife you should pick it up quick.


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