Drill for Mixing Drywall Compound, Self Levelers, and Sealers
Mixing drywall compound and other thick compounds creates a significant load on a drill. You must have a drill with enough power to handle a constant load without burning out the motor. Using a 4-6 amp electric drill for this type of work over an extended period will burn out the drill. The same is true for many battery powered systems. Also, with battery-powered drills, you run the risk of the battery dying mid-mix, which could cost you a significant amount of money on wasted compound, and a clean-up headache.
For this job, we like the Milwaukee 0299-20 1/2-inch electric drill. The Milwaukee’s 8-amp drill delivered 0-850 variable-speed RPMs to ensure a smooth mix of all types of drywall, self leveler, and sealer compounds. We’ve used the predecessor to this drill for years on a variety of compounds with extremely good results.
Amazon sells the MIlwaukee at the link above, and it qualifies for free shipping to most places. Also, Amazon doesn’t charge sales tax in most places, and you save money on the gas driving to the store, making this buy a great deal.
Mixing Paddle for Drywall, Self Levelers and Sealers
Mixing compounds requires a good drill, and a heavy duty mixing paddle. If you’re picking up the Milwaukee for your job, Amazon also sells the Roberts Universal Mixing Paddle that will work for heavy duty mixing applications.
What do you think? Do you own the Milwaukee Drill? What do you use to mix compounds?
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