aspla tech tools

[plasterman]

Hi
Anyone out there using Apla tech Air tools .ANY ADVICE FOR A BEGINNER.i CAN SEE THAT THERE IS A LEARNING CURB. sTARTED COVERING FLATS TODAY BUT I HAD TO THIN THE MUD.Anyone with a few tips they would be greatly appreciated.
plasterman

[Mike from NH]

I would also suggest filling out your profile, if you want and respect from anyone in here!

So did you buy set of alpa-tech tools and you dont know how to use them? I would say that if that is the case, you aren't too bright. The last I checked a new set of alpa tech tools where 5-7k. So I would suggest calling the clown you bought the set from to teach you how to use them. Which is something a wise man would have done before a large tool purchase like that. It would be like buying a plane and not having a licence to fly it.....

[m beezo]

another blast from Mike.

Just a question for your Mike. You seem to be here an awful lot with a lot of pent up anger from a job that did not have the heat on or something. I guess you come here to let it out.

Is it the no heat on the job or some red lid mud that did not work for you or are you always this way? Or just a stupid question that sets you off?

I am now waiting for my blast from Mike.

[Mike from NH]

m beezo-

I have no pent up anger at all over anything. I have alot to be greatful for, I have a great life.

I don't see the big deal with what I say. I speak my mind and thats it. I don't sit there and think....well I may offend someone with this comment. I just say it, the person (if offened) will have to get over it. Belive it or not I actually bite my tounge and censor myself quite often in here. I try to remain direct and professional but its hard since I'am human.

But concerning plasterman's question, you must admit (atleast yourself) that my comment has merit. I have a good felling that there are people reading these questions and then read my reponse and agree with me.

[illybay]

Mike, YoU AeR A ReEl PieCe Of WorK! gET A lIFe!

[mudmastah]

If you bought your Apla new, they will come to a jobsite and train you. Even if you bought it used all you have to do is call them at Apla-Tech, they will talk you through it or send someone out. We bought a used set with a T-series pump, the only thing I use it for is running corners, pumping mud and spraying. I thought the flat coaters sucked and sold them on eBay, I could never get them to work right, nor did I have the time.

Mike from NH 2008!

www.themudmasters.com

[always-learning]

Mike


BTW....I admire your candor, but your responses are a little rough for a professional forum...

We should call you the "blast" guy......

(smile)

[m beezo]

OK Mike, I do agree with you that if the guy has laid out that amount of money he should have gotten some instructions or training in how to use them. For that matter just about every book and article written on drywall tells you how to us a pan and knife. So if I bought these tools I would expect to get a little hand holding as I learn to use them.

As far as being candid and such that is fine. Maybe it is the medium in that we cannot see the smile on your face as you give it to someone or whatever look you have. Just seems that sometimes you are pretty harsh on some of those who post here. I know you may have forgotten more about drywall than some of us will ever know but I think you could ease up a bit once in a while. For me, once in a while, I will post something and think to myself, " I know that I should know the answer to this but I don't and these guys might be able to help".

[quickpatch]

I do not agree with the forum members who contend you should not buy a tool you do not know how to use. Practice makes perfect. If you own the tool, you can sure get lots of practice. I do believe in researching my purchases to try and get the best tool for the job.

[Joepro0000]

Really all he asked was for some tips. He said he tried it, and had to thin his mud down.

[plasterman]

I would also suggest filling out your profile, if you want and respect from anyone in here!

So did you buy set of alpa-tech tools and you dont know how to use them? I would say that if that is the case, you aren't too bright. The last I checked a new set of alpa tech tools where 5-7k. So I would suggest calling the clown you bought the set from to teach you how to use them. Which is something a wise man would have done before a large tool purchase like that. It would be like buying a plane and not having a licence to fly it.....

Mike
If you don't know any answers you shouldn't reply.You should read the quertion before you POP.

[Capt-sheetrock]

Just keep practiceing, I bought a set from alpha-tech, but I bought the mark4 pump rather than the air system. They sent me a video that really help with the set up and basic strategy. The boxs are differant and need some getting used too, but they do a really good job. If you know how to run the regular boxes you already know how to wipe it down. I thinned the mud too much at first and then slowly thickened it up till I found the right consistency for me. Call the people at alpha-tech, they will talk to ya as long as you want and answer bout any question that you have, they have been a real help to me.

I foung the main thing is that the tool pumps the mud and you have to adjust YOUR speed to the pump, in other words don't outrun the box or pull to slowly allowing the box to put out too much mud, You also should try holding a straighter angle on the pole, in other words get under the box instead of ahead of the box,

anyway good luck,,, heck when I bought my first set of hawk and trowels in the 70's I didn't know how to use them either.