Best kind of mixing paddle for refractory cement?

ronyon
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Best kind of mixing paddle for refractory cement? Apr 26, 2019 16:20:31 GMT -8

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Post by ronyon on Apr 26, 2019 16:20:31 GMT -8

I'm mixing small batches in 5 gallon buckets with a half inch chuck electric drill.
I have been using the cheapest paint mixing paddle, but I am dissatisfied with the results.
Cement and aggregate can easily go un-mixed in the bottom corners of the buckets.
I've been trying to find a better mixing blade to use, does anyone here have a favorite?

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Dan (Upstate NY, USA)
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Best kind of mixing paddle for refractory cement? Apr 26, 2019 16:52:18 GMT -8 ronyon likes this

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Post by Dan (Upstate NY, USA) on Apr 26, 2019 16:52:18 GMT -8

Yeah I pour a lot of concrete counters.

I use one that looks like a square or rectangle egg beater.

Gets in the corners of the 5 gallon bucket good.

I let the concrete and/or mortar build up on it and then when it gets too thick (dried on) I just bash it off with a hammer...

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ronyon Full Member Posts: 297	Best kind of mixing paddle for refractory cement? Apr 26, 2019 17:35:36 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ronyon on Apr 26, 2019 17:35:36 GMT -8 Thanks, that's just what I needed to know!
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keithturtle Junior Member Posts: 132	Best kind of mixing paddle for refractory cement? May 9, 2019 21:46:30 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by keithturtle on May 9, 2019 21:46:30 GMT -8 Apr 26, 2019 17:35:36 GMT -8 ronyon said: Thanks, that's just what I needed to know! Mee too! Beats the 5-gallon sized paint sticks I've been using Turtle
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Post by ronyon on Apr 26, 2019 16:20:31 GMT -8

Post by Dan (Upstate NY, USA) on Apr 26, 2019 16:52:18 GMT -8

Post by Dan (Upstate NY, USA) on Apr 26, 2019 16:53:03 GMT -8

Post by ronyon on Apr 26, 2019 17:35:36 GMT -8

Post by keithturtle on May 9, 2019 21:46:30 GMT -8

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