Sticking to my guns with a hand float paid off big time on a tricky arch

I just finished a curved wall in an old house, and everyone said to use a machine. But I used a hand float, and it came out perfect. Most guys think power tools are faster, but I get more detail by hand. For example, on that arch, I could feel the mud and adjust on the fly. It took a bit longer, but the customer loved the smooth finish. This small win reminded me why I trust my hands over gadgets. Sometimes, doing it by hand does the trick.

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robert27510d ago

Respect the handwork, machines can't match that feel.

craig.brian9d ago

Reminds me of the old woodworker who taught me how to carve a spoon. He said the chatter of the knife on the grain told you more than any digital readout ever could. You just can't buy that kind of quiet knowledge from a factory. Makes you wonder what else we're losing for the sake of speed, right?