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July 5, 2009, 08:07 AM
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I'm english so understand ha
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: newcastle upon tyne and not for a good company at the minute
Posts: 12
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difference in tools between the pond
I would to see pictures etc of the tools you guys use over there and i will defo get some pictures posted of my tools
Just to see what if any difference there is
I am just a curious guy haha
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July 5, 2009, 10:57 AM
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a Floor Pro
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 6,269
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
the english guy said
I would to see pictures etc of the tools you guys use over there and i will defo get some pictures posted of my tools
Just to see what if any difference there is
I am just a curious guy haha
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What floors do you install ?
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July 5, 2009, 11:16 AM
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I'm english so understand ha
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: newcastle upon tyne and not for a good company at the minute
Posts: 12
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
Anything and everything mate from stick down carpet to the durafit system, underlay and gripper carpet, carpet tiles,domestic vinyl (cushion floor) lino, marmomelum,saftey floor (turned up the wall) pvc skirting, real wood, semisoild wood laminate. Floor prep i screed ply dpm thats all i think lol bascily everything haha
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July 5, 2009, 11:31 AM
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a Floor Pro
Join Date: May 2006
Location: washington state/everett
Posts: 1,561
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
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July 5, 2009, 12:10 PM
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Canadian Installers
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Winterpeg, MB
Posts: 1,930
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
the english guy said
Anything and everything mate from stick down carpet to the durafit system, underlay and gripper carpet, carpet tiles,domestic vinyl (cushion floor) lino, marmomelum,saftey floor (turned up the wall) pvc skirting, real wood, semisoild wood laminate. Floor prep i screed ply dpm thats all i think lol bascily everything haha
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We are all using the same basic tools, different manufacturers, some of us are inclined to have every tool made for this trade, others just have the tools needed to get the job done.
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July 5, 2009, 02:13 PM
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Mr. Nefarious
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Oregon
Posts: 2,292
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
I know they use some different tools over there to install lino and pvc sheet goods. I just cannot remember what they were.
Rob
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July 6, 2009, 03:44 AM
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That Kiwi
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 3,246
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
Most of the tools the guys use here are the same as yours. Most come from Roberts. We get the Roberts book here and it is the same as ones I have seen at Surfaces. One main difference is our rollers move to the left and yours go to the right 
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July 6, 2009, 01:23 PM
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All over T's last nerve
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Posts: 7,154
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
 .........and yer hammers are on the wrong end, yer squares are backwards, and yer measurin sticks are really strange lookin..... 
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July 7, 2009, 12:03 PM
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I'm english so understand ha
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: newcastle upon tyne and not for a good company at the minute
Posts: 12
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
Is this some joke that am not getting???
Are you guys taking the piss outa me haha???
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July 7, 2009, 02:29 PM
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Administrative Assistant
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 6,798
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
the english guy said
Is this some joke that am not getting???
Are you guys taking the piss outa me haha???
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Naw, they are just giving Jon a bad time. You see in New Zealand, everything is upside down and backwards........tomorrow.
b
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July 7, 2009, 03:22 PM
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I'm english so understand ha
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: newcastle upon tyne and not for a good company at the minute
Posts: 12
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
Are rite ha get it now haha
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July 7, 2009, 04:03 PM
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Canadian Installers
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Winterpeg, MB
Posts: 1,930
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
To us southpaws, our tools are backwards, too.
Don't even think about it, CP!
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July 7, 2009, 04:10 PM
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Administrative Assistant
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 6,798
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
mcbrides said
To us southpaws, our tools are backwards, too.
Don't even think about it, CP!
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Been here for a long time and I think this is the first reference to lefties I have seen.
Aren't right handed tools hard to use for us?
I am fortunate, as I am somewhat ambidextrous. But only some what.
I was using Armstrong's vinyl edge trimmer last week and the other installer I was working with tole me they were designed to be pulled. You can't do that with your left hand, I always have to puch mine.
b
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July 7, 2009, 04:13 PM
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Administrative Assistant
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 6,798
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
EG
Do you guys still use a seaming hammer to 'iron' your seams in lino and inlaid vinyls.
Most here do not even know what it is. I use one on Marmo all the time.
b
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July 7, 2009, 04:20 PM
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a Floor Pro
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 6,269
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Re: difference in tools between the pond
I use a little roller . white plastic .
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