first trial of the vibration machine

[Spud]

here is some video of the first trial of Ray's Tile iron vibration machine which aids solid bed fixing ,I didnt get the hang of it at first and was pressing far too lightly as I was fightened it would damage the tiles and it took me about 10 tiles to get the hang of using it ,it definitely helps achieve a solid bed once you use it correct and apply the pressure from the centre and literally iron out the air from underneath the tile I will post some pictures of the finished job too [video=youtube;Y3wCgvXQySI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3wCgvXQySI[/video]

 

[The D]

Looks like a bit of a pain in the bum but I suppose it is like anything you just need to get to use it a bit. Nice one for putting the vid up fore us

 

[jwatson]

that did not work at all. more adhesive was put under the tile every time. obvs get 100% coverage keep lifting and putting more underneath.

 

[Spud]

that did not work at all. more adhesive was put under the tile every time. obvs get 100% coverage keep lifting and putting more underneath.

no it didnt work well at first as I was frightened to put any pressure on it as I thought it would damage the tiles once I started to put my weight on it and work from the centre of the tile out to the edges it did start working well I will do another video on the next job I use it on to show it better

 

[Olz]

Looks like it comes with free bike parking as well!!

 

[Concrete guy]

Anyone got a belt of a pair of braces they can donate to Gary?

 

[peteablard]

What is the face of the iron made of Gary? It looks like it would be quite easy to scratch the tile if a bit of debris found it's way on there?

 

[Rookery]

What is the face of the iron made of Gary? It looks like it would be quite easy to scratch the tile if a bit of debris found it's way on there?

Agreed. I wouldnt fancy risking it on polished porcelain either.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Thanks for sharing Gary, same principle as the larger machines we used to use on the power vibro floors. I can't find many you tube clips on our old method, it was originally a German system I think, we had a lot of success with it. If anyone can find a link to power vibration system, I would love to see it. Look forward to the next vid.

 

[area tiling]

Thanks for the video , but why bother !

 

[peteablard]

Thanks for the video , but why bother !

Gary and a couple of the other guys test a lot of products both new and old and give feedback on here - usually in the form of a video. Do a search for the testing thread and you'll see what I mean.

 

[area tiling]

Gary and a couple of the other guys test a lot of products both new and old and give feedback on here - usually in the form of a video. Do a search for the testing thread and you'll see what I mean.

Just seems like alot of hassle when at the end of the day you butter your tiles and press them down to get good coverage anyway! It's a lot quicker to ! But Many great inventions have to start somewhere !!

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Thanks for the film Gary, i must say the one you are testing looks like a cheap eastern copy ,of the ramondi (top quality ) can you get one of them to test against it ~~~?

 

[Spud]

Thanks for the film Gary, i must say the one you are testing looks like a cheap eastern copy ,of the ramondi (top quality ) can you get one of them to test against it ~~~?

Yes it was just a cheap one Ray picked up from a tool market in china costing 20 bucks, we might be meeting Raimondi soon and will look into seeing if they will bring their hand held tool with them, theirs has a nylon base which will protect the tile from scratching, the plate on this device is metal ,vibration tools do play a big part in the fixing of the large format tiles and sheet porcelain products so I will carry on experimenting with this until I have a method worked out

 

[Ceramico tiling]

cool vid but what a mission! If I was forced to use one I would have to have a cordless one!