Is the creter “compact concrete mixer� of any use?

[ringi]

see http://www.moderngent.com/creter/creter.php

It looks like it may be an easy way to mix small amounts concrete and mortar, but has anyone tried one?

Also I recall seeing years ago a small “drum� that you put the sand, cement, etc in then just rolled about – it had blades on the inside. I have not seen the drum on the market for some time, so I assume it did not catch on.

[lutonlagerlout]

you are having a joke right ringi?
to knock up small amounts you would use one of these or just use a barrow or piece of ply
LLL :laugh:

[Pablo]

For knocking up small batches of lean mix it's probably quite good but anything requiring consistency and strength then a mixer would be better. One for the diyer but not worth the space in the van for a pro.

[local patios and driveway]

Might be good the day after a curry, pebble dash that instead of clients crapper... Other than that.. I got a mixer, my labourer can use it alone and clean it.

[haggistini]

Sorry but I'm OUT!
:laugh:

[Mikey_C]

they have been used by diyers who have posted on here before, see here

[digerjones]

the brickie i use has been on about mixing in a tarp. he spent alot of time in oz and said they mixed like this alot. over here you would never do it like this. he said in oz you carried a tarp with you and if on your own tied 1 end to the truck to mix. my man is a bit of a nut case but he rates mixing like this. i supose dont nock it till you have tried it.

[Carberry]

the brickie i use has been on about mixing in a tarp. he spent alot of time in oz and said they mixed like this alot. over here you would never do it like this. he said in oz you carried a tarp with you and if on your own tied 1 end to the truck to mix. my man is a bit of a nut case but he rates mixing like this. i supose dont nock it till you have tried it.

Need it there with the heat.

[lutonlagerlout]

the fact the creter is being sold on a home shopping channel confirms my worst suspicions
it may be handy for a diyer but so is a spot board
LLL

[Bob_A]

see http://www.moderngent.com/creter/creter.php

It looks like it may be an easy way to mix small amounts concrete and mortar, but has anyone tried one?

Also I recall seeing years ago a small “drum� that you put the sand, cement, etc in then just rolled about – it had blades on the inside. I have not seen the drum on the market for some time, so I assume it did not catch on.

Before buying wouldn't it be worthwile using a bit of tarp to see if it works first.
The video shows two people, I reckon it would be difficult with just one.

[digerjones]

see http://www.moderngent.com/creter/creter.php

It looks like it may be an easy way to mix small amounts concrete and mortar, but has anyone tried one?

Also I recall seeing years ago a small “drum� that you put the sand, cement, etc in then just rolled about – it had blades on the inside. I have not seen the drum on the market for some time, so I assume it did not catch on.

Before buying wouldn't it be worthwile using a bit of tarp to see if it works first.
The video shows two people, I reckon it would be difficult with just one.

like i said, my man said he tied one end to something.

[dig dug dan]

my grandad years ago brought a device which was basically a 25litre plastic barrell with moulded paddles inside. Idea was you put all your ingrediants in, shut the lid and rolled it about on the floor.
I have to say, it did work well, and ideal for him as he was in his 80's at the time, so hand mixing was hard work.

you don't see them around now though

for me, it is the mixer, or for putting in the odd post, a barrow and a shovel

[GB_Groundworks]

bags of post crete for me if no mixer haha

[rab1]

8x2 sheet of ply.

[Thepinkpavingco]

2 men knocking up 5 shovels worth lol
If you need a hand holding the other two handles I'll come and give you
Some help for a days money pmsl