What are mixing paddles?
What is a mixing paddle? |
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Mixing paddles are tools that can be used manually or powered by an electric drill or hand-held mixer. They are designed to reduce time and effort when mixing a wide range of materials such as plaster, paint, and cement. | |||
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Mixing paddles come with various head shapes and sizes to perform different functions. Depending on the material you wish to mix, there should be a suitable mixing paddle for each specific job. | |||
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Identifying which mixing paddles are manually operated and which can be used in a power tool depends on the shape of the end:If it’s a manual (hand-powered) paddle then it will have a type of handle, either a long wooden one or a ‘T’ shaped design.
Powered paddles will either have a hexagonal shaft to fit standard drills or an M14 thread to fit more powerful mixers. |
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Why would you use a mixing paddle? |
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You may wonder why some materials need mixing. This is because most are made up of two or more substances and mixing these produces a solution or a compound.Mixing paddles are also designed to: remove lumps, thicken, thin, mash and prevent air exposure to mixtures. | |||
