I've got a few projects coming up that I'd like to save my energy spent mixing mortar by hand for the project itself.
I work alone & don't work for long any more- so mix one batch and I'm done for the day. It is time to automate that part so I can expend the energy on stacking block, plastering, or finishing.
I've used a mud mixer on a 1/2" drill with some success- up to a gallon or two of mud. But without a stand it isn't really a whole lot easier than mixing in a tub with a mortar hoe.
The one I have is like this
I'm also looking at one of these--
Any thoughts?
Jim