In itself, the structure of a trowel is clear. There is a handle and a trowel blade. However, different criteria are important for the purchase decision, because there are different trowel blades and different materials from which trowels are made.
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- Trowels are available in different variants. They differ mainly in the shape of the trowel blade.
- A triangular trowel is best suited for plastering walls.
- A trowel with a trapezoidal blade can be used in a variety of ways.
- For large-scale work, a heart-shaped trowel is recommended.
- Arectangular trowel blade is particularly popular for chimney construction.
- For filling corners and niches, you need a narrow trowel blade.
- There are also special designs such as plastering trowels, tongue trowels, pointed trowels, jointing trowels and smoothing trowels.
- A trowel consists of a trowel blade and a handle.
- The trowel blade is usually made of steel or stainless steel.
- Stainlesssteel is rustproof, but cannot be ground to a conical shape. The trowel blade is therefore less flexible and less resilient.
- If you are looking for a particularly robust trowel, a variant made of forged steel is recommended.
- The handle is often made of wood, but can also be made of plastic or rubber. You can simply choose the handle material according to your personal preferences.
- Trowels are available with different sized trowel blades.
- When choosing a trowel, take into account the size of the bricks you want to use. The size of the trowel should roughly correspond to the size of the stones.
- High-quality trowels are equipped with a conically ground trowel blade. This means that the blade is about twice as thick at the base of the handle as at the tip. This makes the trowel both more robust and more flexible.
- You can test the flexibility by pressing the trowel onto a solid surface. A good trowel will immediately spring back into its old position without deforming.
- If you use a triangular trowel, you should pay attention to the center of gravity. A balanced center of gravity protects the wrist during longer work.
- To check the center of gravity, place the handle on your index finger. When the center of gravity is optimal, the trowel blade remains horizontal.
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