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THE GREAT PLASTER MIXING DRILL REVIEW

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Here at PFT Wales we sell all types of Plaster mixing drills. Among the very best are a new favourite COLLOMIX & the tried and tested Refina Megamixers We have decided to put together a collection of reviews, some from our own experience and others from online sources and we have some videos all in one great big plaster mixing drill review The idea behind this is to have a 1 stop shop blog so you can make an informed decision should you be in the market for a quality plastering mixer drill.

It wasn’t long ago that a mixing drill was a luxury on a building site. Old School Plasterers would look down on them and comment on them “how will you manage if it breaks ? ” “what if there’s no power on site ?” however as with any progress the mixing drill remained and got even more popular and affordable, eventually becoming a necessity for gangs of plasterers now mixing large batches of plaster and render on a daily basis.

Enter Refina ! Who, with the Megamixer range and brand offered a sturdy looking, robust, well built reliable plaster paddle mixer which was fully capable of handling the new tasks and quickly cemented its place in the U.K. as the mixers to beat.

Here we are @ 2019 and there is an entire range of MEGAMIXERS to choose from. They have budget models for light use up to heavy duty twin paddle mixers for harder to mix materials.

Collomix have been around a long time but in recent years they have enjoyed a new following. The XO range of mixing drills was a immediate hit with its Formula 1 steering wheel handle design. The machines themselves are easily equal to the Eibenstocks in terms of quality and longevity. The new collomix mixers also boast a 3 year warranty which we love.

Included in our review are mixers from the larger tool manufacturers like Dewalt, Makita and Festool to name a few and a few budget mixing drills.

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Refina Megamixer MM19 Plaster Mixing Drill

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Summary

The MM19 megamixer is a 1050 watt motor mixer capable of mixing all products for plastering and general building. It the cheapest and best selling of the refina paddle mixers. It is supplied with a MR3 130G 5″ paddle The thread for the paddle is a 14mm. The mixing drill is available 110 volt and 240 volt and is single speed.

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USER REVIEWS

The Refina Mega Mixer (MM19) is a product of German engineering which we found to be solidly built for long-term service making it the best choice for trade use but it comes at a cost. It comes with a heavy duty motor that delivers 450rpm which is enough speed for mixing heavy materials. The gearbox is robust as well to protect the motor when mixing the most demanding mixers where other models would simply start to give up.

A pistol-grip and hoop handle provides easy handling of the tool when mixing but a double handled side by side model may be better but as it is, it should be fine. What’s even more impressive is that the Mega Mixer can mix quantities from 25 to 50 kilos, and it boasts an output of 400kg/hr. The supplied paddle measures 130mm and it does a thorough mixing job. You will benefit greatly from the soft start variable speed feature, allowing you to match speed to the task at hand. Generally, low speeds are recommended for heavy mixing and vice versa, its also useful to start slow ands speed up as needed. It’s also compatible with a range of different paddles (not sure which ones exactly but that’s a good thing).

Some of the applications that you can use the Mega Mixer for include mortars and epoxy, paints and heavy bodied coatings, floor screed, latex and coatings, render and external wall insulation, just to mention a few. The tool weighs 3.1kg, which is regarded as quite light in the field on construction. Additionally, it is available in both 110V with 16 amp plug and 230V with 13 amp plug. The tools vibration is 1.9m/s whilst the noise level is 71 dBA so not to noisy. Lastly, it comes with a 1 year warranty that covers the power tool and paddle although it would be nice to see a longer warranty for such a robust and expensive tool.

13 July 2015

Verified Purchase

He always complained that his last drill was too short, making him need to bend over, giving him s bad back. This is much better, powerful, good quality, good value for money.

Gary Armstrong

Clean easy mix

3 March 2019

Verified Purchase

Perfect for mixing vast quantities of MMA

chris allen

Nice and lightweight

27 October 2017

Verified Purchase

Nice lightweight mixing drill ,paddle to small.put my old paddle on excellent mixer

Mike Webb

Nice and lightweight

27 October 2017

Verified Purchase

Nice lightweight mixing drill ,paddle to small.put my old paddle on excellent mixer. Not confident on big mixes but then its a cheaper drill

Alan Blackwell

Five Stars

16 November 2016

Verified Purchase

Gets a 8 from me can’t fault it apart from the collomix has hexofix as standard and i want the quick release

Verdict 3/5

Does what it says, great back up and will last for a very long time

Cons No quick release bracket for paddle

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Refina MegaMixer MM20 Plaster Mixing Drill

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Summary

The MM20 mixing drill is an 1100 watt soft starting paddle mixer with a single speed gearbox. It is supplied with a MR3 130 spiral mixer paddle The thread for the paddle is a 14mm. The mixing drill is available 110 volt and 240 volt

It’s simple robust design makes it a powerful and reliable power tool for plastering and building trades. The starting point for refina h shape plastering drills for professionals

USER REVIEWS

Barry Davies

all-round mixer

18 September 2016

Verified Purchase

Perfect for mixing 2 bags of skim and the power to easily mix 3 bags of adhesive the slow start on the trigger stops splash

Simon Hullin

High quality, professional mixer. Its a capable mixer i wish it had a bigger paddle standard

8 November 2017

Martyn Davies

Good quality Mixer. Professional tool. Very pleased with my purchase. I used it as soon as I got it and you can really see the difference of this one and other cheap brands. I recommend this product.

Verdict

Verdict 4/5

Pros Brilliant entry level lightweight h shape handle

Cons Needs bigger paddle, maybe 160mm

Refina Megamixer MM21 Plaster Mixing Drill

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Summary

A popular mixing drill for guys who do big sets of skimming. The mm21 comes fitted with a Paddle MR3 140G 5½” although users often upgrade to 160mm negative paddle like the MR3R . The compact, lightweight plasterers professional mixing drill has a soft start and single speed gearbox. This mixer will knock up 3 bags in a jiffy.

USER REVIEWS

Wayne Morse

Great mixer

5 May 2017

Verified Purchase

dean Rees

Brilliant bit of kit, you get what you pay for. I would give it more but anything can be improved

3/5

Plasters forum guest

I got the mm21. Verrrry good mixer. Spares easily available aswell. Had mine 3 years. Now needs a service and new trigger but it’s only just broken in.

I’ve got it with an 8″ whisk check me out

if you’re using one for skimming use anything if you’re rendering use a cement mixer if you want a bit of both use the 1300w if you’re mixing up mono a lot get the 1800, don’t bother with the 8″ whisk unless you’re mixing a lot of renders etc there a pain in the ass when you want to mix a quater of a bag and the 1300 onwards will pull a skim bucket over if you leave the drill in the bucket

4/5

Chris Picket

I just got my 2nd ever ?? mm21?? (the biggest refina do) last one I got reconditioned, and it has lasted a good 7 years and its still going strong, but paddle went the other month, and when I rang up to order another I got duped in to buying a new mm21 with paddle which happily came with worth of free tools, so got a new paddle for the old mm21, and a mt new trowel and board, also got dupes in to getting a new straight edge.

That was one expensive phone call, but I cannot stress enough how amazing Refina gear is!!!!!!

4/5

Verdict 4/5

Pros Cracking whisk great price

Cons price is getting close to the larger ones

Refina MegaMixer MM22 Plaster Mixing Drill

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Summary

The MM22 MEGAMIXERS are medium weight power mixers with H handle, all metal gearbox and reliable 1150w motor. This is a powerful mixing machine often favoured by gangs of plasterers. The MM22 is supplied with Paddle MR3 140G 5½” can easily be retrofitted with a with a larger mixing paddle if required. The 8″ MR3 has been a paddle of choice for the boys doing large site work involving hardwall, skim or heavy renders.

USER REVIEWS

Happy with this mixer, i previously had the bosch grw which had similar size motor. The 110 v Bosch is a legend

and never let me down, however i work domestic now and fancied a 240 v. I like the handle on my mm22 because you can just lay it down when you done with it. I swapped paddle for a 6″ negative and suits me fine

Verdict 4/5

Pros Love the handle & its powerful

Cons none really its just not as powerful as the 1800watt

Refina MegaMixer MM 29 1800 watt Plaster Mixing Drill

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Summary

The MM29 plaster mixing paddle drill is the top end of the market. The 1800 watt motor is powerful enough to mix over bags at a time in its stride. Supplied with a 6 1/4″ MR3 positive mixing paddle which can be swapped for up to 8″ 200 mm paddle, this paddle mixer will last years and eat through anything you can drop in a tub. The D shape handle with soft start trigger has a front grip to aid with balance when in the mixing position.

USER REVIEWS

Mate of mine has one, used every day. Never let him down.
I’ve got a cheapo make, does it for me.

that is the bollox
I have that mm29 it’s a single speed 1800w beast for 5/6 bags of anything.
i also have 2 of the smaller 1100 w mm 19 which’ll murder 3 multi at a time all day long.

I had one like it donkeys years ago, I didn’t like the handle so I got the mm30 1800 watt, good reliable bit of kit, the H handle sits better when you put the mixer down

Verdict 4/5

Pros 1800 watt motor, very powerful, neat to carry and store

Cons The handle is not as comfy as the h handle for big mixes

Refina Megamixer MM30 1800 watt Plaster Mixing Drill

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Summary

The MM30 plasterers mixing drill from Refina has long been considered the daddy or best of the mixing drills for plaster. The large H shape design immediately struck a cord with 1000’s of plasterers,renderers,dry liners and floor layers across the UK in the late 90’s.

There was a few other drills to consider from Collomix, Bosch, flex, Pft and others but this was the one to have. With an 1800 watt motor, 2 speed gearbox and soft start trigger the 110 volt and 240 volt paddle mixers were very desirable and have remained at front of every professional spreads dream list.

The H shape handle lends itself to a perfect mixing position and the paddle can be swapped with any m14 threaded whisk required.

Equally at home mixing 1 or 6 bags at a time the slow starting mixer can mix screeds, plasters renders, epoxies, paint to name a few.

Review on Refina MM30 megamixer 1800 watt plaster mixing drill

“I have owned 3 x Megamixer mm30 mixing drill s in the last 20 years. The first one a 110 volt megamixer i bought because i liked the big side handles and the 1800 watt motor. To be fair it was the most robust looking plaster mixing drill i had ever seen, i love buying plastering kit and so it made it onto my hitlist. I can’t remember the price back then but it was certainly something i needed to save up for. I decided to make an honest review for anyone looking at buying a specialist drill for mixing plaster

When i purchased my paddle mixer from Refina my work colleague also purchased a 240 volt MM30. They both arrived to our homes next day and were on show outside the vans the next morning. We were working on a site at the time using hardwall and set internally and coloured monocouche render outside. The 110 volt mm30 came out on day one mixing about 25 bags of hardwall. We did this in batches of 5 bags a time. The large standard mixing paddle handle the task perfectly in the big blue tubs we mixed in. The whisk has a soft start trigger which compared to other models was a godsend for sucking dry plaster into the water

The mixer is well protected against dust and dirt produced using everyday materials in plastering and rendering. The trigger has a rubber cover over it to protect.

The power of the mixer was clearly more than my previous Bosch mixer and it churned out mix after mix. I have had that original drill for nearly 20 years now and it still works like day one.

On certain jobs my mate would use his 240 volt MM 30 megamixer and i must say i was a little jealous. The 240 volt version apart from plugging in the mains which made it much easier to work without messing with 110 volt boxes. The drill would run faster and more powerfully. The 240 volt megamixer was quickly on my hit list. Because of the robust quality of the refina paddle mixer i decided to buy a second hand used refina mm30 mixing drill. I found one and it never skipped a beat.

I recently upgraded the 1800 watt 240 volt mixing drill from refina and bought the sexy new style with the green flash on the body. The mixer does not feel any different to my original one but does look cooler.

After a bit of investigation i discovered there was a quick release adapter for the m14 whisk and mm30 plasterers mixer which allows you to detach the paddle and transport easily. I recommend you keep this greased up. It did become sticky when left for a while.

In summary after reviewing this drill over a span of nearly 20 years use they cannot be faulted. The important thing to remember after all this time is that i can still get any parts for the drill next day or send it back for a service. This makes the purchase invaluable compared to cheaper drills on the market.” Reviewed by Ian Jones Jones Plastering Swansea

Verdict 5/5

Pros The ultimate mixing drill. Held its position for years. Last for ever just by servicing

Cons Nothing wrong with this mixer its Awesome !!

Refina MegaMixer EZR23 twin paddle 1800 watt Plaster Mixing Drill

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Summary

The twin paddle refina mixer is a very powerful 1800 watt mixer with 2 mixing paddles. The duo paddles are designed to mix more difficult materials such as screeds, epoxies and heavy batches of renders.

The soft start mixer soon eats up the dry material and gets it mixed up with the liquid or water to create a lump free mix of even the most difficult materials.

With a weight of 7.1 kg this is a heavier machine to hold but it is necessary if you are mixing semi dry or epoxies as they can be very difficult to get started. The twin paddles are reasonably priced for replacements and perfect for starting off in dryer batches.

Review on Refina MM30 megamixer 1800 watt plaster mixing drill

The mixer is well protected against dust and dirt produced using everyday materials in plastering and rendering. The trigger has a rubber cover over it to protect.

The power of the mixer was clearly more than my previous Bosch mixer and it churned out mix after mix. I have had that original drill for nearly 20 years now and it still works like day one.

Verdict 5/5

Pros The ultimate mixing drill. Held its position for years. Last for ever just by servicing

Cons Nothing wrong with this mixer its Awesome !!

EHR750B Petrol Mixer Eibenstock/Refina Mixing Drill

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Summary

Powerful four stroke paddle mixer for outside use. Suitable to mix renders and screeds.

The petrol mixer from refina is aimed at the cordless market. With all manufacturers recently aiming at cordless technology Refina or Eibenstock has this time opted to go for a petrol motor. The EHR 750 B uses unleaded petrol to power it. This is very useful as 2 stroke can be a difficult engine to maintain.

The whisk or paddle supplied is a 140 mm spiral with a m 14 thread. The petrol plaster mixing drill is aimed at render or floor layers where outside the fumes will not matter as much.

Review on Refina Petrol mixer

When i first got hold of this mixer i was excited by what it could mix. It was easy to screw the whisk into place but i was a little surprised by the 140 mm paddle for what i hoped would be a very powerful machine.

I was pleased that this small mixing drill was powered by unleaded petrol which is simply plug and play. Once started i got to mixing. It was a 3 bag mix in a 90 litre tub. I must say the whisk chewed through it. I reckon this petrol mixing drill could mix bricks !

The 140 mm paddle was not good enough for me so i swapped for a MR3 180mm . Thats a perfect size for such a powerful whisk.

Len Lord Rotherham

Verdict 4/5

Pros Brilliant cordless mixer, very powerful

Cons mixing paddle too small

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COLLOMIX

Collomix, although not new to the mixing drill market, have not been as dominant as the eibenstock megamixer. However in America and Europe Collomix is the goto brand for professional tradesmen. The quality of both Collomix and Eibenstock is equally good. The main difference between the mixing drills is the shape and design. Collomix have opted for a more streamline shape based on the steering wheel of a formula 1 race car. That is pretty cool. Hexofix is a quick release system to remove the paddle from the mixer. Hexofix is standard on Collomix XO range.

Collomix are very committed and encourage the customer to understand the benefits of mixing with different paddle designs and sizes. The technology they have invested in makes a lot of sense. There’s not many end users of these drills that take the time to fully understand the best options available to them for their mixing purposes.

Collomix mixing drills are relatively straight forward in their choices. We have the XO 1,4,6, 55 and 10. These drills are defined by motor size with the Xo10 being a cordless and the xo55 being a duo paddle mixer.

A 3 year guarantee is standard with collomix mixing drills.

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Collomix XO1 R HF Plaster Mixing Drill Paddle Mixer

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Summary

The xo 1 is a Compact single-speed machine for a wide variety of mixing jobs with a mixing capacitycapacity of up to 40 litres. It is Very easy to use, featuring the very latest ergonomic design. Excellent gearbox ratio and electronic speed control.

Mixing quantity:

40 Litres

Power rating:

1010 Watt

Diameter paddle:

120 mm

Entry level powerful, professional plaster,render & Screed mixing drill with Hexofix mixing paddle connection.

Amazing mixer for plaster, thinset, grout

April 8, 2018

I have never had a bad tool from Germany. Ergonomics are amazing, motor has awesome power. Only wish it had adjustable speed like the more expensive models. Variable speed trigger is very responsive so you can manually go slower, but it would be nice to limit it.

Great mixer

March 11, 2016

This is a great mixer. Light weight and powerful. It’s everything I need in a mixer. If you’re looking to mix thinset mortars or small batches of concrete, I would recommend this mixer. The quick connect is awesome. It makes removing the blade a snap.

Five Stars

September 14, 2015

Size: 1-(Pack)Verified Purchase

Works good for small stone jobs

Verdict

4 /5

Pros Hexa fix, 3 year guarantee,Gearbox seems to have plenty of torque

Cons no speed control, price

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Collomix XO4 R HF Plaster Mixing Drill Paddle Mixer 1500 watt

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Summary

The Xo4 R is a 1500 watt power mixing drill with hexofit bracket. Very powerful, 2-speed mixer for universal mixing jobs with excellent ergonomics; high torques provide sufficient power and speed even for high viscosity material; ideal quantity per mix up to 65 liters

I would recommend this for any professional

Verified Purchase

I use this to mix log home cement chinking mix. It has been a work horse. I thought it was a bit pricey when purchased but its paid for itself in just labor fatigue. I would recommend this for any professional.

Five Stars

September 15, 2016

Verified Purchase

It is what I expected.

While I have a large, towable mixer, it’s not the most practical tool for many of the small jobs I do. Often, there’s no place on the property to set it up, and even when there is, moving the mixer and setting it up is not worth the effort. Mixing mortar or concrete by hand in a wheelbarrow is always an option, but pushing a hoe through stiff, heavy mud gets old in a hurry. I once experimented with mixing mud with my 1/2-inch drill fitted with a paddle, but the drill was under powered and hard to control, even with an auxiliary handle. Not only that, it ran too fast and threw mud all over the place.

A couple of years ago, I noticed the two-handled Collomix Xo 1 mixers that drywall finishers and tile setters were using, and wondered if this tool could be used for the larger and heavier batches of mortar and concrete that I routinely make up. When I checked out the manufacturer’s website, I found that the company sold a more powerful (and expensive) version called the Collomix Xo 4, and while I had to fork over an extra few quid to buy it, it has turned out to be money well-spent.

My Xo 4 has plenty of power and turns at just the right speed to churn through even the stiffest mud with no apparent strain. With the two handles in just the right spot and a paddle that’s engineered to mix mortar, it handles beautifully and it’s quiet. It has two speeds, but I keep it at the lower one, which is fast enough to make the mud quickly. While it can make up to 17 gallons of mortar, it’s also practical for tiny, 1 1/2-gallon batches, such as those needed for grouting pavers.

The standard two-bladed universal paddle that comes with the mixer is configured to churn the materials from the bottom up, which blends them completely. A heavy-duty three-blade paddle for mixing concrete is also available, as are different paddles for other materials. The paddles connect to the mixer using a Hexafix quick-action toolless coupling, which makes them easy to clean.

John Carroll is a mason and builder in Durham, N.C. Photos by Bill Phillips.

Verdict

4 /5

Pros Hexa fix, 3 year guarantee,It looks cool

Cons Bit dearer than Eibenstock but i love kit

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Collomix XO6 R HF Plaster Mixing Drill Paddle Mixer 1750 Watt

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Summary

The Xo6 R is a 1750 watt power mixing drill with hexofit bracket. Supplied with a MK 160 6″ paddle its a very popular choice for plasterers and renderers. The drill has 2 x speeds and can handle mixes of up to 90 litres with ease.

The recently upgraded R version now standard has rubber buffers so the mixer can be layed on delicate surfaces during work times.

Pretty amazing mixer

March 2, 2017

Verified Purchase

Pretty amazing mixer. Used it to mix 60 lb bags of cement in 15 gal container. Worked great!! The only draw back is that this did not come with a carrying case. For this kind of money it should have come with a durable carrying case- even if only a sturdy nylon bag to transport and protect it.
I should not have assumed that it would come with one… I did so considering the coast but they skimped out on this!

25 September 2017

Verified Purchase

I bought this mixer of PFT Wales when they first started selling them. I went for 240 volt as i dont work on site too often with restrictions. I found the mixer easy to assemble due to the hexofix bracket. I have never had a paddle mixer with a quick release paddle before so this is a luxury.

First up we did a 3 bag mix of multi finish. The machine flew it and in a very quick time. Must say i purchased the Mixer clean aswell and boy does it work great. No mess ! just dip ur paddle in, give it a blast and she is ready.

5/5 stars

John Bale

Verdict

5 /5

Pros Hexa fix, 3 year guarantee, Very powerful

Cons None

Collomix XOR 55 duo paddle Plaster Mixing drill 1600 watt

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Summary

The collomix xo55 duo paddle mixer is the most powerful hand held paddle mixer on the market today. available as 110 volt or 240 volt this twin paddled mixer will mix anything asked of it at rapid volumes

The collomix xo55 duo paddle mixer is also compatible with our collomix mixer clean

Caution

January 9, 2018

Verified Purchase

Very good mixers do your research before purchasing, i don’ Think they are designed for mixing in cement environments bought two mixers both failed within 7 months my harbor freight mixers last over a year.

High quality

May 5, 2017

Verified Purchase

German built what else can you say! Mixes extremely well. Shipping fast, customer service impeccable, very high quality easy to use

Best mixer i have ever used

July 7, 2014

Ive seen all kinds of mixers and paddles for mixing thick concrete and by far this is the best mixer i have ever used. It wont spin the bucket because the blades spin opposite each other. It feels extremely well built. If you are in the market for a mixer that will handle thick mixes this is it.

Verdict

3.5 /5

Pros Hexa fix,very powerful, the twin paddles are cheap compared to competitors

Cons Expensive,

Collomix XOR 10 Cordless Plaster Mixing Drill Paddle Mixer

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Summary

The collomix xo10 is one of the first paddle mixers to operate without a power lead. The mixing drill is powered by a 5.2 amp battery. Hexofix is standard making this portable drill very portable indeed.

The collomix xo10 was launched in 2017 around the same time as others. The metabo also launched the same mixer. The battery supplied was a 5.2 amp metabo 18 volt. It is compatible with other metabo tools if you own them.

I first purchased a mixing drill and 2 batteries as soon as they were out and set about giving it a go.

The supplied paddle a 120 was really no use to me. I immediately swapped it for a basket KR 160 which for mixing render and multi finish seemed to work better for me.

At first i used it to mix some polymer adhesive coats for basecoating and it worked absolutely fine. A bag was mixed up in the same time a corded version would take and there was still plenty of power in the battery for further mixing.

The simplicity of grabbing the whisk and taking it straight to scaffold, cut out the task of knocking the door and asking to plug my lead in. Once i was ready to go i cud start mixing.

After using the mixer on several jobs i noticed that if a mix was a little stiffer then the mixing drill battery would run out quickly. This became a problem if i was reliant on the batteries not becoming empty at the same time. I would have to get my dreaded ext cable out.

Upon doing some research i found that Metabo do a 8 amp battery. I purchased 2 of these and can honestly say its now a full weight cordless mixing drill. I mixed up a full 90 litre tub of concrete with the 8 amp in place and there was still half power left.

For me that mixing drill is now superb.

4/5

Verdict

4 /5

Pros Hexa fix, cordless drill is awsome

Cons works much better with a 8 amp which is about £100

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Whilst Collomix and Refina Eibenstock are the biggest selling drills for professionals, there are still Plenty more Plaster mixing drill out there to choose from. Here we take a look at more mixers from the more popular manufacturers and suppliers

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Dewalt 54V XR Flexvolt cordless paddle mixer

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Summary

The dewalt cordless mixer is part of a new breed of 54 volt tools from Dewalt. The high powered cordless mixing machine is designed for heavy duty construction equivalent to corded rivals

Initially I was sceptical about the power, performance and battery life of a cordless mixer knowing the stress and torque a Plasterers 110v or 240v mixer goes through on a daily basis mixing countless bags of backing coat, drywall adhesive, finishes and renders.

1st impressions are great as it comes with a decent M14 160mm positive paddle. The mixer feels as heavy and durable as my 110v leading German mixer, is of a similar design and shape and comes with 5 speed settings on an easy to use thumb dial on the right handle along with the trigger below.

When using the brushless mixer it changes through the 5 speed settings smoothly and feels well balanced and sturdy with very little vibration.
The enclosed batter docking is a great design idea as it protects both the battery and the docking station connections from splashes, dirt & dust.
The mixer comes with a 3 year warranty when you register your purchase online.

There is an attachable security appliance (purchased separately) that fixes to the mixer that enables the owner to download an App on their phone and trace the tool in the event of it getting stolen, which is a fantastic idea as tool theft from sheds, vans and building sites has been on the increase in recent years.

The fast charger is wall mountable anywhere by fixing 2 drywall screws, it’s fan cooled when charging and will fully charge the 54v 9ah battery in approximately 85 minutes. The light flashes red when charging and remains lit when fully charged. The 54v Li-on batteries are really impressive as they come with a 3 green light fuel gauge and are backwards compatible with any 18v XR DeWalt cordless power tools. So the 54v battery will fit any 18v XR Bare units and run as an 18v.

I’ve since bought a DeWalt DAB radio and used the 54v Flexvolt battery to run it while the mains power was isolated by the electrician on a job I was working on recently.

I’ve been using the mixer every day for a week and found and can confirm (exactly as it says in the book) it takes 85 minutes to fully charge a flat battery and does mix through up to 12 bags of finish on 1 fully charged battery. The jobs I’ve been working on during that week determined the size of my mix and the material used but I’ve mixed 2.5 bags of finish, 2 bags of bonding and 2 bags of drywall adhesive at a time and had no problems getting through any of it. On larger jobs and areas I’d have no concerns with it mixing through much bigger buckets of plaster.

Come Spring time I’ll be using the DeWalt 54v mixer on my external render jobs and I’m confident it’ll go through 5 bags of Monocouche Render as easily as my current 110v mixer but with the DeWalt cordless mixer I’ll have the added benefit of being able to mix wherever I work and on any lift of the scaffold without having to carry the transformer or worry about extension leads and cables running through and around obstacles and scaffold poles and creating a trip hazard on site.

Having looked at the specification of the other cordless mixers on the market I can say based on the performance and equivalent power to 2000w corded mixer and having backwards compatibility with 18v tools in the DeWalt XR range the DeWalt 54v Flexvolt is the best of the bunch and I would highly recommend it.

Regards, Graeme
& GS Plastering, Liverpool

Firstly the DeWalt battery mixer is a big lump, but god it looks the part. The batteries in it are 9.0 Ah 54v XR FLEXVOLT Li-Ion batteries, and they are heavy, but then they need to be to be able to put up with the abuse that a plasterer will throw at it, and not just once but repeatedly throughout the day.

I usually work off a board and stand so I mix up in tall buckets and the DeWalt mixer rips through 1 or 2 bag mixes at a time with no problems at all, and the speed the paddle spun at was pretty good. However, the paddle did slow down a little if the mix was a bit too stiff but not an issue just an observation.

One thing I did notice was that when your mixer stopped the bucket would burp and spit gear at you so as soon as I realised this happens, it was easily avoidable.

Wear goggles when using the tall buckets is my advice. In fact, you should be wearing eye protection anyway.

Before the cordless DeWalt plaster mixer and others were released, there was a lot of speculation as to how good a battery mixer will be and a lot of people thought that you would only be able to mix up a few bags before the batteries were killed and would need recharging.

With this in mind, I bought my corded plaster mixer with me to my first few jobs as well, to serve as a backup. So at that point, the DeWalt battery plaster mixer seemed very much pointless, and my heart sank a little bit when I realised what this could potentially mean.

How Many Mixes Will It Do On One Charge?

I was mixing up between 20 and 30 bags per charge which is not bad to be honest. I soon started leaving my corded mixer at home in the garage along with the other outdated pieces of equipment like corded hammer drills and corded jigsaws.

The average domestic plasterer on their own would do 3 to 5 bags a set and would do 2 sets a day. So every couple of days you would need to recharge the battery which I think is not too much of an issue. Mine came with two batteries so just try and remember to keep one charged at all times.

Quickly it became quite apparent that the DeWalt mixer was great for domestic jobs where you often have other trades working around each other and so moving about to mix up or keep out the way becomes a lot easier. I know on a couple of the jobs I was on the electrician had to kill the electric, and with a conventional mixer this would cause a problem, but not for me I was able to carry on as usual. Although when the radio stopped, I struggled but we got through those 10 minutes ok.

Is It Worth The Price Tag?

After the first full week of using I was still a bit unsure as to whether I would actually spend £600 on the DeWalt battery plaster mixer. However, as the weeks rolled by I did more and more jobs and used it more and more. The real proof in the pudding was when one day I had forgotten to charge both batteries…well actually I had put one on charge but forgot to turn the power on so I had to go and find my old corded mixer, and you know what I genuinely did miss the Dewalt cordless mixerthat day. I can’t remember how many times I tripped over and cursed the lead.

I Mixed Up Sand and Cement With It…

One day I was doing some brickwork, and because I did not have any electric where I was working it meant that I could not run my cement mixer, so I decided to put the DeWalt cordless mixerthrough its paces. I was only mixing up gorilla tubs of sand and cement up at a time, and in all honesty, it was not a problem for the mixer, you could tell that it was struggling but not struggling enough to make you think that it was burning out the mixer. Don’t get me wrong this was not ideal…

4 Bag Mix Was a Little Bit Of a Struggle

I had to mix up 4 bags the other day and to be fair it was a little stiffer than I would typically mix it and although the Dewalt XR mixer did it ok you can tell that it was a bit of a struggle. It became apparent when you have the whisk mixing, and you take it out of the bucket, and the speed dramatically increases. However, I have to be critical as that is my job and I don’t think the average plasterer is going to worry or probably even notice things like that as it still managed to mix it nicely.

What don’t I like about the DEWALT Mixer

Ok, the sudden stop…. Yup, I like my mixers to run on a little after I have let go of the trigger and slowly come to a stop, so when I pull it out of the gear it flicks off the excess, and it makes it easier to clean as there is less wastage. However with electric, it is pretty much on or off, and when I stop, it stops, and you have to tap the whisk on the top of the bucket which is no biggy, but in time I ended up cracking and splitting my bucket.

You also have to be aware of keeping batteries charged and make sure you don’t forget when you use one.

I have numbered my two batteries now as that makes it easier to know which one you are using.

The Price Of The DeWalt Cordless Mixer

The price is significant, and it is a lot of money, and for a corded mixer, it may be okay to spend that sort of money on it. However, you have to understand that batteries deteriorate and in a few years with regular use, you will need some more batteries, and we all know when it’s time to change the batteries on your other power tools that it usually is cheaper to rebuy the whole lot. That is a big concern for me and to be honest, it would be a big sticking point.

However modern day batteries are getting better, and I think that by the time you have killed these batteries you would have had your money’s worth out of the mixer anyway. Also, A corded mixerhas problems like cord damage and I think we all have snapped the cable on our mixers at one time or another.

Would I Buy a DeWalt Cordless Mixer?

The answer is yes, I think I would, and as you look at both the positives and negatives about it, I think the positives far outweigh the negatives. There is no need to lug about leads, and when the idiot of an electrician kills the power, you can carry on as usual. Likewise when you are skimming round walls with sockets on you won’t need to leave one on so you can plug your mixer in.

Last week I had to plaster my shed, and I did not have any power on site so I would have needed a generator which is not really an option but the DeWalt mixer was perfect in this situation.

If you have a spare £650 and do a lot of domestic work, then I would give it a go. If you don’t like it, there is always eBay! Don’t forget that £650 can be offset against your end of the year tax bill as well so not all bad news.

My other bit of advice is don’t mention it to the wife, or mention how much it costs, as I can guarantee World War III will break out.

Verdict

4 /5

Pros does the biz

Cons the price

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Evolution Twister 1100w Variable Speed Mixer

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Summary

With variable speed control, ergonomic handle, and safety on/off switch, this plaster mixer is a great trade tool. When we were deciding which model was our ‘Best Pick’, this came a close second, only really beaten as its a single paddle model and slightly less power at 1100 watt. However its still an excellent model from a brand we have come to trust.

The Evolution 1100w Twister Variable Speed Mixer is truly a versatile tool designed for mixing all sorts of materials including cement, mortar, artex, gypsum, plaster, and many more. Fast and easy to use, the mixer features variable speed control from 250 rpm for mixing thicker mixes to 750 rpm for lighter mixes such as paint, this makes it suitable for different materials which means it a winner in terms of versatility. The on/off switch of this mixer is very intuitive and it can be locked to prevent accidental activation or even turning off unnecessarily which makes mixing a little easier.

We really like the two handle design, really ergonomic and fits comfortably in the hands. The spacing between your hands is good enough for you to maintain a proper posture as you mix and it should be about right for most people. The grip area is soft and dotted in a way that enhances maximum comfort. As you would expect, the tool comes with a 120mm mixing paddle that is easy to attach using a supplied wrench.

This plastering tool is corded, therefore, you must ensure there’s a reliable power source on location but this is the case with most specially designed plaster mixers, we could only find a couple of cordless models and these were over £400. This model is powered by a 1100 watt powerful high torque motor built into its robust headstock. Don’t forget this mixer has a two-year warranty just in case you encounter any defects which gives you a little peace of mind.

Pros

Highly versatile mixer for a wide range of mixing applications.
Has variable speed control to suit all kinds of materials.
Easy to use with lockable on/off switch for safety.
Comes with a powerful 1100w motor that delivers plenty of mixing power.
Ergonomically designed handle for maximum comfort and superb control.
Supplied with paddles and wrench for attaching them.
Comes with a 2 year warranty for full peace of mind.

Cons

The whisker is a bit on the small side.

Verdict

3 /5

Pros its ok only

Cons small whisk, noisy

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Nordstrand 1800W Pro Portable Hand-Held Mixer

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Summary

This mixer has a responsive trigger switch, lock function for continuous operation and a powerful 1600 motor with 600rpm. Works well for a variety of materials but only for domestic use and odd smaller trade jobs for doing a little mixing in a bucket instead of using a larger mixer.

The Nordstrand 1800w Pro Portable Hand-Held Mixer comes at a budget price and it’s more than capable of mixing mid viscosity materials such as mortar, plaster, glue, and cement. It is very powerful for size, powered by an impressive 1800 watt motor and generating 600 rpms for mixing materials. The mixer offers 6 levels of speed which is useful and there’s a simple switch to let you adjust the speed according to the job demands. A lock in pin is a useful extra feature on the switch and it lets you use the mixer continuously without having to hold down the trigger which we like.

The mixer’s maximum capacity is 30 litres so not a bad size overall. Additionally, it has an ergonomic handle that makes it easy and comfy to mix. This 1600W mixer comes with a 120mm paddle that provides a fast and effective mix. It saves so much time and money, thus a great pick for DIYers but for professional use it may be better going for the more powerful motor and twin paddle model as it will struggle with more demanding jobs.

Pros

Designed with an ergonomic handle for ease of use.
Produces a great amount of power – 1800w – to deal with heavy materials in smaller mixing loads.
Has an easy to use switch with lock in function for continuous operation.
Features a 6-speed control to suit a range of applications.

Cons

A bit under-powered and not really suitable for trade, may be ok for odd small mixes.

Verdict

3 /5

Pros good speed control,1800 watt

Cons Not powerful enough

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Vitrex VITMIX850 850W Power Mixer

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Summary

This is an affordable plaster mixer with a lightweight design for easy use. An adjustable and lockable speed makes it suitable for different job requirements. perfect for domestic home use.

The Vitrex VITMIX850 850w Power Mixer is not only a compact tool but it’s also small on budget and perfect for the home user. It’s pretty powerful as well, fitted with a 850 watt motor for mixing cement, plaster, adhesives, grout, fillers, and paint. You will find it a breeze handling and carrying this tool because it’s very lightweight but with this come its limitations. However that being said, this mixer has an adjustable no-load speed of 0-550rpm and it features lock speed function to enable continuous operation. It’s basically a single speed mixer that may take a bit longer to mix a batch of plaster but it does a thorough job and leaves little mess.

An ergonomic handle is an important part of a plaster mixer but the one on this tool has been carefully thought of. One side has a soft rubber for a firm grip of the handle whilst the other is just bare metal, which acts as a rest when putting the mixer down. The mixer comes with an M14 120 mm paddle that’s designed to fit high torque mixing tools. It makes a good fit for light applications.

Pros

Has a lightweight construction, making it comfortable to work and carry.
Has a lock speed function for continuous operation.
Designed with a brilliant metal handle that acts as a rest when placing down.
Suitable for a variety of materials.
Very much affordable.

Cons

It can struggle with mixing large amounts of material and not suitable for heavy or trade use.
Does not have variable speed.

Verdict

3/5

Pros cheap, nice size

Cons Not powerful enough

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Makita UT1600 1800w

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Summary

Powerful mixer with the refina type handle. Robust trade professional feel to the machine

After I received news about the new Makita plaster mixer, I decided to get in touch with them and see if I can get a closer look as I feel that there is room within the industry for a new mixer company and why not a Makita mixer?

I have only ever owned two mixers in my life, but I have used many different ones and also broken a couple of the other plasterer’s mixers as well, I got the nickname “FLASH” when I was training because I dropped a mixer in a bucket of water and got a nice big thump of it, a week later the site we were working on had a power cut, and I looked around and made the mistake of taking my hands off and when the power came back on the mixer danced into life again… that was the end of that one as well…

My first mixer was a cheapo one from our favourite auction site, and it was only meant to last me a little while, but it lasted many years and for the sake of £60 it was money well spent, although I must have been luck as numerous other plasterers bought the same mixer, and it was broken in a couple of mixes. Mine last the abuse of mixing up tonnes of hardwall and miles and miles of skim I could not ask for a better mixer.

However, this mixer died in 2012 after I was plastering a friend’s house and as the job progressed, you could hear the mixer crying in pain, and it started to fade quickly, and so I decided that it was time to get a new one. I, however, had left it to the last minute and so was restricted on what I could get, and I was lumbered with a Draper Expert mixer £99 of the finest quality.

Anyway, the Makita mixer arrived, and I was a little disappointed in the size of the paddle. This is an 1800 watt beast with a paddle that I wouldn’t use to mix paint with. (Although I did mix paint with it eventually) However, after a brief search in my unit, I could find a paddle that was going to actually mix plaster, and it suited the mixer a lot better than the red one.

The Makita UT1600 is the most powerful plaster mixer in the Makita range of four plaster mixers and the 240 volt UT1600 model has an 1800 watt motor to run to 250 rpm in low gear and 580 rpm in high gear and the 110 volt, and the 110v version is rated at 1500 watts and rotates to 210 rpm and 480 rpm in high gear.

Getting the UT1600 mixer out of the box it surprised me that it was heavier than I was expecting but only weighing in at 7.1kg’s its not that heavy at all and the weight of the mixer really did give me a feeling of quality and build quality.

One of the complaints of my past mixers is that they were noisy and the last mixer I had (the Draper Expert) was damn noisy. Draper boasts that it was less than 100 db’s but my god it was noisy, so I was keen to see if this Makita mixer was quieter.

With the Makita plaster mixer running, I was looking for the speed controller, you know the thumb screw that controls the speed, and then you can lock it off at whatever speed that is suitable to what you require. However, with the Makita 1800w, the trigger is variable, which is great, press the trigger in 50%, and you get half the speed, but if you want to lock the trigger on it has to be on 100%. Which are one of the things I really needed to get used to, and I was constantly having to change the speed from the low gear to high gear and vice versa just so I could lock off the trigger and add more powder or water without having to actually stop mixing.

The other thing that I have had to get used to is that the lock switch is quite hard to depress with my chunky fingers, but once you get the knack it was fine. I actually think that the lock off switch is meant to be hard to select so that it is not pressed accidentally. Not that I have ever done that in the past.

The first lot of plaster I was going to spin up was some bonding coat from British Gypsum, and with the water added and a bag of bonding in the bucket the mixer handled it really well and what I did notice was that this 1800w plaster mixer has some very nice grunt, it just powers on through the mix, and it was knocked up fairly quickly.

There is no soft start on this mixer, which is something I appreciate as I like, it just gets straight to the point, but it seems to have a soft stop… it takes an age to actually stop spinning… It just keeps spinning, and I am stood there waiting to put the mixer down and it just keeps on spinning.

How Much Does the 1800w Makita Plaster Mixer Cost?

UT1200, 30kg mixing capacity is from around £170 inc vat

UT1400, 50kg mixing capacity is from around £240 inc VAT

UT1401, 50 kg mixing capacity is from around £285 inc VAT

UT1600, 80kg mixing capacity is from around £350 inc VAT

These models were launched in June 2014 and are available now through Makita UK’s dealer network I have also had a look on Amazon, and you can get them reasonably priced there… Cheap Makita UT1600

So In conclusion

I have been using the Makita UT1600 for about four months now and mixed up a fair amount of plaster loads of magnetic plaster a tonne of Hardwall and Bonding and a pallet of Multi Finish and a and I have to say the verdict so far is that I like it and well to be honest I like it a lot.

The price is a good reflection of what to expect out there as there are other mixers on the market in and around that price bracket, but I have always been a fan of Makita, and so I would be more than happy to part with my money for one and from the few months, I have been using it I can see it lasting a long time so would be money well spent.

I would like to Thank Makita for letting me test and review the Makita UT1600, and if you have any questions, please do get in touch with me.

Verdict

4/5

Pros powerful, as good as any others, its a makita

Cons takes a long time to stop spinning

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Ian Jones

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