Just blew $300 on a 'pro' mortar mixer that clogged solid on its first real job.

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My brother lost a whole weekend to a clogged mixer last fall. That immediate cleanup Angela mentioned is the only thing that works. Feels like you're buying the tool twice when you have to fight it.

angela_knight4d ago

Ugh, that's the worst. I had the same thing happen with a cheaper mixer. The trick is to never let it sit, even for a minute. I mix my thinset a touch wetter than normal and keep a bucket of water and a stiff brush right there. The second I'm done, I run water through it and scrub the paddle and inside the barrel. It's a pain but way better than chipping out solid mortar later.