LucaLeon123 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi guys, Has anyone any advice about shipping out plastering tools to oz? I have seen lots of threads regarding cleaning household tools, shoes, bikes etc containing soil, but hubby is a plasterer and finding it impossible to get all the plaster off his tools, ladders etc. Will this be a problem ? We fly out next Thurs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Not sure as my husband bought all his tools for plastering when he arrived in Australia, ladders etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Not a problem, all AQIS are looking for is raw natural dirt, like seeds, mud, cow poo etc, just use the jeyes fluid, wash the tools & make sure you leave the smell of the fluid on them, dont rinse them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaLeon123 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Not a problem, all AQIS are looking for is raw natural dirt, like seeds, mud, cow poo etc, just use the jeyes fluid, wash the tools & make sure you leave the smell of the fluid on them, dont rinse them. Thank you for this, it has given us hope! He has scrubbed and scrubbed so hope it doesn't cause any problems x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbygirl42 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hi my OH is a plasterer as well and John Mason advised same as @Druid. Hope it all goes well be interested to hear how your OH gets on job wise so keep us posted. We hoping to be out in July/August. Thank you for this, it has given us hope! He has scrubbed and scrubbed so hope it doesn't cause any problems x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaLeon123 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Hi my OH is a plasterer as well and John Mason advised same as @Druid. Hope it all goes well be interested to hear how your OH gets on job wise so keep us posted. We hoping to be out in July/August. Ok Derbygirl thank you. Yes will let you know if he finds work (maybe they could set up business together??). We are from Belper by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanoo Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Some plastering tools from UK just aren't needed here. I would suggest just bring his hawk and trowel, mixing drill. all screading type stuff is different. When you say he's a plasterer do you mean solid plasterer as opposed to flusher (dryliner)? Any advise on plastering I'm happy to help as it's very different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaLeon123 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Some plastering tools from UK just aren't needed here. I would suggest just bring his hawk and trowel, mixing drill. all screading type stuff is different. When you say he's a plasterer do you mean solid plasterer as opposed to flusher (dryliner)? Any advise on plastering I'm happy to help as it's very different. Ok great thanks Ivanovo, we will certainly bear that in mind. He is a solid plasterer but has done some dry lining. What are the job opportunities like for plasterers? Would you recommend taking feather edges, Derbys, impact drivers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbygirl42 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Oh wow that's not too far from us we are in mickleover and yep they could! There's a few of us on here from Derby! Keep us posted. Ok Derbygirl thank you. Yes will let you know if he finds work (maybe they could set up business together??). We are from Belper by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanoo Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Ok great thanks Ivanovo, we will certainly bear that in mind. He is a solid plasterer but has done some dry lining. What are the job opportunities like for plasterers? Would you recommend taking feather edges, Derbys, impact drivers? Plenty of work at the moment. lots of new houses being built all over Perth. So doesn't matter what area you live, However to me it seems there are more Poms in wet trades in the Northern suburbs. Most new Poms in the plastering trade find it easier to get work via other established poms. Plastering is much harder out here physically if you join a house bashing gang they tend to be run by slave drivers who tend to employ new migrants who don't know anyone or backpackers (stay clear!!) best to go down a local pub on a Friday between 2-4pm. look for a pommie plasterer and say you could help for cheap for couple of days and in return they can show you the differences etc. although it will take a few weeks to get used to the ways. Never seen a derby/feather edge being used here although they can be helpful if a wall has no suction and been raining for weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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