Who makes Marshalltown?

Marshalltown Company

Type Private
Founder Jesse Williams, E. Lester Williams
Headquarters Marshalltown, Iowa , United States
Key people Dave Lennox
Products construction tools

Is Marshalltown Tools Made in USA?

Founded in 1905, it began as a trowel company and eventually became a world leading manufacturer of masonry tools. Marshalltown tools are proudly made in America, and are designed for both professionals and homeowners, and are built to last.

Are Marshalltown trowels good?

As a company, Marshalltown provides the best. They are extremely durable, comfortable to use and generally hard to beat. This Trowel is the ideal size, easy to use and great for both Finishing and rendering. Its Permashape blade prevents the trowel from losing its shape which makes this Trowel strong as an Ox.

How much do concrete tools cost?

The average price for Concrete Tools ranges from $10 to $3,000.

What is the best trowel for Archaeology?

The “Mark I” are the one most often used by archaeologists. These trowels are very reliable on the excavation. The lozenge shape offers an ideal edge for the cautious digging of hard soils or stony areas.

What does QLT mean for Marshalltown?

MARSHALLTOWN introduced its Quality Line Tools (“QLT”) brand as another alternative in 1992. This line offers quality tools at prices attractive enough for contractors.

Where is QLT by Marshalltown made?

china
Simply put… Quality. The QLT tools are made in china and have weaker welds at the handle and blade. The Premier line tools are made here in the USA, they also boasts a higher quality steel and a higher quality wood for the handle.

What is the best trowel for rendering?

Plastering trowels
Plastering trowels are the most versatile and useful trowel to have in your collection. They are incredibly multi-purpose, but are typically used for applying the the basecoat layer in any render or external wall insulation system. Plastering trowels are also suitable for applying certain render finishes.

What size trowel should I buy?

Finding the right trowel for the job is quite simple when you know that, generally speaking, the trowel size should match up to the tile size – the smaller the tile, the smaller the trowel; the larger the tile, the larger the trowel.

What is the tool to smooth concrete?

Screeds. Screeds are long, straight, stiff tubing or boards used to smooth and roughly level wet concrete shortly after it is poured. Screeds are available in different sizes and can even be project-specific, such as those used for building concrete bridges.

Where is Marshalltown concrete and masonry tools located?

Marshalltown Concrete & Masonry Tools With manufacturing facilities in Marshalltown, Iowa and Fayetteville, Arkansas, Marshalltown products are made with superior workmanship. Founded in 1905, it began as a trowel company and eventually became a world leading manufacturer of masonry tools.

What kind of margin trowel does Marshalltown use?

The MARSHALLTOWN Margin Trowel’s slim flat-nosed design helps you easily level and spread mortar and fits into those tight places where a larger pointed trowel won’t fit. The 5”, 6”, or 8” blade and tang are forged from a single piece of durable high carbon steel that is then tempered, ground, and polished for maximum balance and flexibility.

What kind of blade and Tang are Marshalltown?

The 5”, 6”, or 8” blade and tang are forged from a single piece of durable high carbon steel that is then tempered, ground, and polished for maximum balance and flexibility. Choose between our resilient DuraSoft® with an integral finger guard, grippy DuraCork®, or classic hardwood handle with metal ferrule.

Is the Marshalltown driving principle the same?

Although Jesse and Lester likely never imagined how large MARSHALLTOWN would become, they’d be happy to know our driving principle remains the same; we offer the BEST products at a FAIR price.