Painting and decorating tool box tour. Purdy, Stanley, and more.

[@villa_fan8882]

Only just found the channel but I like these tool box tours, for different trades! I have watched a few videos and I will be adding certain bits to different tool boxes/bags. Some simple tools and gadgets but I already know they are going to make my life easier! I can’t believe I have never thought about adding a ratcheting screwdriver with some bits to my painting/prep work bag! I genuinely can’t believe it 😂🤣😂 And a plastic/rubber bowl to mix up a little bit filler or whatever. And rounding one edge on a plastic scrapper so I can get to the corners of the bowl! Can’t believe I have not thought about these things before! So easy to get stuck in your own ways and not think about! I don’t usually watch these types of videos because it always feels like one big sales pitch but your vids are refreshing. Just a genuine gezzer sharing useful, transferable information 👍🏻

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

Thank you for your message mate. I like watching tool box tours from time to time, but all too many just seemed like people were showing off an unused and brand new collection. Glad I could help with the putty knife idea. Take care.

[@andyhedges5705]

Excellent video

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

Thank you!

[@Ollie-s7x]

May be going into this industry. I might just buy everything here so hopefully il have everything I need to get started!

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

It's a good trade that's always in demand. I have another video out showing all my poles, sheets, and other items I carry which may be of use to you. Best of luck.👍

[@Ollie-s7x]

@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse thanks!

[@orbitalforest]

Many similar items to what i have in my toolbox , even the short roller pole , i think i bought mine in the pound shop several years ago and it's been a really handy little tool at times as i screw it into a Hyde gooseneck brush and it gives me a bit of extra reach when i can't be arsed to get my steps out for touch ups etc. Highly recommend the gooseneck brush if you can get hold of one as they bend to any angle and screw on to poles and are better than the Wooster lockjaw (which i also have) . I'm not keen on the brush spinners however as i find they splay the bristles too much. Just stripped out my toolbox today as it happens as i bought a stanley fatmax one that converts into a little hop up stool as well , looks good on first impression . I tried to only put essentials in the new box as i had loads of bits and bobs i kept just in case in the old box but never really used a lot of them , need to stop hoarding i guess , enjoyed the vid mate 👍

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

I'll keep an eye out for that gooseneck brush you mentioned, thanks. You're right about the brush spinners, they do splay the bristles, there's a time and a place for their use. I always try and give the brushes a squeeze on the bristles, along with a comb afterwards to minimise it. That toolbox looks good, I don't think you can have enough hop ups on a painting job, it's great to have the option in one compact package. Have you seen the latest Purdy tool storage offerings? They don't look too bad. Thanks for watching👍

[@orbitalforest]

@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse Yeah the gooseneck is a brilliant bit of kit made by Hyde (Richard ) , hard to get hold of in the UK but i've picked up a few at around £18-£20 but some places have them up around 50 odd quid , ridiculous. Worth a look around anyway. Really handy for long stairwells where it's hard to cut the ceiling line in even off a ladder , stick it on a pole problem solved ,easier to get the angle you need than with the lockjaw and decent quality brush in it's own right.

[@orbitalforest]

@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse Just had a look actually and Paintlife supply (idaho painter on youtube) have them for £16 each. Postage to UK is £23 for 2 brushes shipped but if buying a couple then it's not too bad. Everywhere else is pretty expensive now.

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

@@orbitalforest I've just checked it out, it looks really useful and far simpler than the lockjaw. I didn't realise Richard and Hyde were the same brand. I have a Richard scraper/nail puller.

[@showmuchlove]

Great thanks a lot

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

Thanks for watching

[@cristobalarciniega32]

The roller spiner is to clean the roller too.. Just putt the roller and spinner inside the5 gallon bucket

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

Yes I should have mentioned that. Its a life saver. 👍

[@peterevans8194]

Andy, May I ask what grit sand papers do you recommend for interior walls before emulsioning? Thanks in advance...

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

I tend to use 120 green oxide roll for most light tasks like smoothing bits of paint on walls. It depends on the job though I.e plaster, paint, wood, etc, and whether i have worked on/ prepped that house before. If I've done the filling then I can usually get it to the point where it needs virtually no sanding, so a fine grade is good. But if someone else has filled a gap badly, and with a strong filler, then I might step it up to a courser grit and finish off with the 120. For a nice soft filler, use the likes of easifill and that makes your life so much easier. And if you haven't got one then look in to purchasing a swivel sanding head to stick on your painting pole, it's so much quicker and easier than waving at a wall with a hand sander, and its not too pricey. In short, have at least a couple of grades handy 120 and maybe an 80. -Andy

[@peterevans8194]

@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse Many thanks for that...I don't have a pole sander yet, but its on the list to get. Not sure whether to get the rectangular version or the 9" round one...I suppose at least with the rectangular version it would take the same size paper as the Stanley manual sander...

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

​@@peterevans8194I only have the rectangle one, the simple cast aluminium one, I've no experience of the round style. But what I like about the one I have is that it's actually pretty comfortable to use as a hand sander when you wrap your thumb around the swivel head bit. It works well on skirting board when used like that.

[@villa_fan8882]

@@peterevans8194 The trouble with the rectangular one is, it can flip over when sanding and cause damage to the wall. I would defo recommend the round sander as it is virtually impossible to roll. Just get The Hyde round sander, costs about £20 but well worth it IMO!

[@wbev_thai1666]

Mirka sander , hand sanding doesn't come close

[@peterevans8194]

Interesting to see what you use.. I think half the battle is being organised...What about papering tools? Are they in a separate box again?

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

Thanks. I totally agree. I always aim to be organised, but not too organised. The reality is that at the end of a job it all goes back in roughly where it came out from.😅 It's a little bit unglamorous but I keep the bulk of my wallpaper Tools in a bucket. I made a vid on it here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpLEdqN4oL6ZgZIsi=tIcM7_ijqIcmkM-R Thanks for watching.