8
Tried a 4.5 inch trowel on a foundation pour last week after using a 5 inch for years. The smaller one was way faster and cleaner.
2 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In2 Comments
patking18d ago
Guess that extra half inch was just getting in the way.
2
wendy_hill17d ago
Exactly, it's not just about speed. That extra half inch of steel holds more mud, which means more weight on your wrist all day. A smaller trowel gives you better control for finishing, you're not fighting the tool. It lets you work the cream instead of just moving a big pile around. I switched last year and my forearms don't ache like they used to. Sometimes less tool is more work done.
2