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- 1 Construction of
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2 machines Advantages of using self-made machine tools
- 2.1 Possible variants of self-made machines, video masters
Interior decoration of tiles is a monotonous process. It can be accelerated using an original tool for applying tile adhesives - homemade devices that will make the conveyor work. Some of them also help to better control the volume of the applied solution.
One of the self-made tools for working with
tiles
machine construction The main working element of many homemade machines is a spatula. It is mounted between two parallel wooden slats or metal strips, which are located from each other at a distance equal to the width of the tile. The spatula is fixed motionless with the handle upwards, a small space is left between it and the working surface.
Before applying glue to the tile, it is placed under the spatula in such a way that it is exactly between the sides of the machine, and the end of the spatula barely touches its edge. The front side of the tiles should be facing the floor, and on the back apply a lot of solution. Then the tile is moved forward so that the spatula spreads the glue evenly.
Such a machine is stationary, but there is another version of it, when you move not the tile, but the spatula itself. In this case, the lateral fastenings are needed to ensure that the spatula does not stray from the path of motion. The tiles are aligned in a row.
Another version of the machine, which can facilitate the application of tile adhesive, can be designated by the word "stencil".It is a metal sheet with a rectangular slot, with the help of loops attached to the table top. The latter is equipped with stops under the tile. The principle of the device is that the tile is put on the countertop and covered with a sheet so that the workpiece surface of the material is in the slot. Then apply glue. What to do if you need to lay the tile around obstacles.
Advantages of using self-made machine tools
Thanks to the listed devices, the work of the tiler is facilitated and accelerated. The need for manual labor is reduced, and more work can be done in a day with less effort. Due to the fact that the application of tile adhesive to the tile is carried out with equal effort, the quality of the work increases. If desired, the wizard can modify his tool - using a "stencil", for example, you can apply a mortar with an indent from the edges of the tile so that the glue does not splatter.
You can assemble any of the machines from improvised materials. For better bonding of parts, it is recommended to use self-tapping screws. If necessary, the machine can be dismantled and transported. The width of the machined surface is easily changed. Calculate the number of tiles will help the calculator.
