🔄 Cox 41006 1 Quart Rotating Container Review

I needed to point out a tear in my mesh wall and tried it by hand and with a piping bag but got a big mess. First, understand that masonry is a craft and a craft, and no old homeowner can easily cope with it on their own. These guys spend a year just mixing the mortar and the key to success is getting the mix right. Second, as mentioned, tighten the nuts on the gasket. Two things: don't put it in the tube because once it's stuck and the tube is dry, it's VERY difficult to get it out! Second…

I almost missed the learning curve for this tool. I bought this to grout the top caps of a 138ft retaining wall with mortar premixed with dye. First question: how is it filled? I've found that a piece of angle iron works really well with a bit of a mess. The first 6 times I tried I started squeezing it out and the tip acted like it was clogged and stopped flowing, then I cleaned it all up with water and tried again. Here's what I found: The butt came "loose" and needs to be adjusted to fit…

I was afraid to spend $58 on this thing. and when I used it to patch up some 70 year old failed mortar joints I was disappointed. because the grout is clogged in the large opening of the applicator tip. Having the grout mix ready to use, I poured it out of the cylinder and applied it to my work using a spatula and seam shaping tool. I was willing to return the product for a refund. While at Home Depot, I noticed that the mortar bag had been opened. I felt the dry mix and found that there are…