Comments on: Cheap-Ass Tools: Living on the Edge http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:01:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Lm http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-392379 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:15:19 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-392379 Trowels can be bought at http://www.curb-king.com/catalog/harborFreight.htm You will need trowels to finish the curb. The brick look is made with stamps or rollers. Trowels can be bought at http://www.curb-king.com/catalog/harborFreight.htm You will need trowels to finish the curb. The brick look is made with stamps or rollers.

]]> by: HEDGEDOGS http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-325110 Wed, 21 May 2008 23:26:39 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-325110 Ok guys.......all in all, has ANYONE baught one of these.....I might buy one...has .anyone ELSE .......does it work? The trowel issue that I have seen, is for making joints, etc......to make them look like bricks. Anqiously awaiting reply.........later.........MM Ok guys…….all in all, has ANYONE baught one of these…..I might buy one…has .anyone ELSE …….does it work? The trowel issue that I have seen, is for making joints, etc……to make them look like bricks. Anqiously awaiting reply………later………MM

]]> by: Yanky http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-268450 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:07:11 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-268450 Look at any curb machine web and you will see how the trowels are so sinple to make. Just a reasonable thickness metal and bend to match the shoot shape then weld a vertical piece on top with a small pipe on top. Look at any curb machine web and you will see how the trowels are so sinple to make. Just a reasonable thickness metal and bend to match the shoot shape then weld a vertical piece on top with a small pipe on top.

]]> by: Shane http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-259047 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:48:23 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-259047 There is a huge issue with this maching... no trowels to match the forms, so you cant finish the curb.... The company has no answer to this problem. Anyone else have any luck? There is a huge issue with this maching… no trowels to match the forms, so you cant finish the curb…. The company has no answer to this problem. Anyone else have any luck?

]]> by: BOB http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-244271 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:36:12 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-244271 THE mix ratio is on the pdf file from harbor frieght, done in 5 gallon buckets, says to use motar sand, anbody used one yet? THE mix ratio is on the pdf file from harbor frieght, done in 5 gallon buckets, says to use motar sand, anbody used one yet?

]]> by: Matt http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-203668 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:03:26 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-203668 I was thinking of buying one of these for use in my own yard, has anyone used it yet that can review its performance? Anyone know the ratio (concrete/sand/water) in the mix for curbs? I was thinking of buying one of these for use in my own yard, has anyone used it yet that can review its performance? Anyone know the ratio (concrete/sand/water) in the mix for curbs?

]]> by: Lm http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-169488 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:06:33 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-169488 A mortar mixer is best. A cement mixer will work, but it takes forever to mix. You use a real dry mix in these curb machines less than 0 slump. You'll need a trench approximately 2" deep by 7-8 inches wide. The trencher pays for itself if you are going to do a few yards (time is money), but if you are doing one yard use a shovel. A mortar mixer is best. A cement mixer will work, but it takes forever to mix. You use a real dry mix in these curb machines less than 0 slump.

You’ll need a trench approximately 2″ deep by 7-8 inches wide. The trencher pays for itself if you are going to do a few yards (time is money), but if you are doing one yard use a shovel.

]]> by: Benjamen Johnson http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-168541 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:37:25 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-168541 Lil, you might have me at the mortar mixer, I've never put down curbing before, but I assume that the concrete has to mixed very stiff. I don't know if a regular cement mixer would be up to the job. But the bed edger seems a bit much to me. What are the chances that the ground is going to be the correct height to match the curb anyway, wouldn't it just be simpler to dig about 3-4 feet into the lawn with a bobcat, then backfill to the curb? They are putting in curb and gutter throughout our town starting next year so I'll have to watch how they do it. Lil, you might have me at the mortar mixer, I’ve never put down curbing before, but I assume that the concrete has to mixed very stiff. I don’t know if a regular cement mixer would be up to the job.

But the bed edger seems a bit much to me. What are the chances that the ground is going to be the correct height to match the curb anyway, wouldn’t it just be simpler to dig about 3-4 feet into the lawn with a bobcat, then backfill to the curb?

They are putting in curb and gutter throughout our town starting next year so I’ll have to watch how they do it.

]]> by: Lm http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-168505 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:29:43 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-168505 Harbor Freight forgot the trowels. You'll need to get trowels made that fit the shapes of the forms. The professionals use trowels, A do it yourself person will need to also. Harbor Freight forgot the trowels. You’ll need to get trowels made that fit the shapes of the forms. The professionals use trowels, A do it yourself person will need to also.

]]> by: Lil http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-166767 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:36:52 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-166767 I just got one a these, it is alot heavier than I thought it would be, built well. I cant weight to try it. But, ya still gota buy a mortar mixer, and those are not cheap. A decent used one is $1k if you can find it. And dont forget about the bed edger...$2500 I just got one a these, it is alot heavier than I thought it would be, built well. I cant weight to try it.

But, ya still gota buy a mortar mixer, and those are not cheap. A decent used one is $1k if you can find it. And dont forget about the bed edger…$2500

]]> by: Aaron http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-166146 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:23:31 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-166146 Vermont's not north :) Most of Canada uses concrete curbs. Even a few concrete roads. Vermont’s not north :) Most of Canada uses concrete curbs. Even a few concrete roads.

]]> by: Joe http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-166126 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:11:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-166126 @Brtus How far north are you talking about? I was just in Vermont this weekend and saw plenty of concrete curb. @Brtus
How far north are you talking about? I was just in Vermont this weekend and saw plenty of concrete curb.

]]> by: Brtus http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-165192 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:53:21 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-165192 Ah concrete that would make a lot more sense, not too much concrete curb up north. Ah concrete that would make a lot more sense, not too much concrete curb up north.

]]> by: Squidface http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-165090 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:10:30 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-165090 No wonder Brtus hated his summer job. No wonder Brtus hated his summer job.

]]> by: Patrick Fitzgerald http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-164916 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:16:20 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-164916 Nonetheless, the opportunity to use a flame thrower is appealing... Nonetheless, the opportunity to use a flame thrower is appealing…

]]> by: koba http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-164827 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:25:43 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-164827 What are you talking about? This is a freaking CURB machine, it uses cement, not asphalt. What are you talking about? This is a freaking CURB machine, it uses cement, not asphalt.

]]> by: Otis http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-164825 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:23:55 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-164825 Yeah - definitely concrete, not asphalt Yeah - definitely concrete, not asphalt

]]> by: Fred Clausen http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-164823 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:21:50 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-164823 @Brtus: I had assumed the machine was for a thick concrete mortar, not asphalt @Brtus: I had assumed the machine was for a thick concrete mortar, not asphalt

]]> by: Brtus http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-164820 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:16:40 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/26/cheap-ass-tools-living-on-the-edge/#comment-164820 This has got to be one of the biggest piece of **** I've seen lately. I did this for a summer job during college using something similiar. You need four people. One to drive the truck, one to shovel hot top into the machine, one to guide the machine, oh and one with a FLAMETHROWER to keep the chute hot. Now throw in an electrical cord and this machine is not powered and it looks like the front wheel would melt in about twenty seconds. Hey but it is a good way to get a tan in November. This has got to be one of the biggest piece of **** I’ve seen lately. I did this for a summer job during college using something similiar. You need four people.
One to drive the truck, one to shovel hot top into the machine, one to guide the machine, oh and one with a FLAMETHROWER to keep the chute hot. Now throw in an electrical cord and this machine is not powered and it looks like the front wheel would melt in about twenty seconds. Hey but it is a good way to get a tan in November.

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