farmerjohn1324
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For the DEWALT you could invest in a couple of 2 packs of the large LI batteries, which you'll probably need when you install your cabinets, and which will be less than a Hole Hog.
My HOG is 25yrs. old and other than brushes, a cord, re-greasing and a new chuck, keeps on truckin.
It appears that you are using a notched trowel, and the evenness as well as the consistency of the thinset spread are key to eliminating tamping.
Because Tile isn't my only trade, I set the first row and walk away for a couple hours and return with a masons level. Sometimes I'll use the head of the mallet and sometimes the butt end of the handle.
You use as many as it takes to maintain straight lines.
No. If the grout line are full of thinset then you need to use more caution in the application process. There is a grout removal tool which resembles a long handled church key.
I use a razor scraper.
It should have been removed when it was wet. Now you get to carefully scrape it up without disturbing the tile.
No, you have enough bonding surface.
Notched trowels have a straight edge and you hold the thinset 1/4" away from your chalkline, so you can follow it.
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With a razor scraper?