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Tools of the Trade

We researched the best stucco tools to save you time and cash, as you don’t need the most expensive equipment – just something that will do the job well. Plus, your support here helps us continue making videos.

We created this video which explains our choice of trowel while on a job, as most people don’t realize there is an alternative:

Hawkes & Trowels

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Marshalltown The Premier Line 1D 13""x13"" Aluminum Hawk with DuraSoft Handle", multi
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Marshalltown The Premier Line 1D 13""x13"" Aluminum Hawk with DuraSoft...
$34.23 $40.12 
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Masonry Hawk 14 X 14 Magnesium
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Masonry Hawk 14 X 14 Magnesium
$72.99
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Bon Tool 12-904 Swim Pool Trowel - Cs 16" X 4 1/2" - Long Shank Camel Handle
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Bon Tool 12-904 Swim Pool Trowel - Cs 16" X 4 1/2" - Long Shank Camel Handle
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Drywall & Plastering Finishing Trowel 14 X 4 Inch
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Drywall & Plastering Finishing Trowel 14 X 4 Inch
$45.99
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Bon 83-229 Pro Plus Carbon Steel 14-Inch by 5-Inch Finishing Trowel, Long Shank, Comfort Grip Handle
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Kraft Tool PL410 Genuine Extra-Lite Smooth Edge Magnesium Darby with Double Knob Handle, 42-Inch
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Plastering Accessories & Finishing Tools

- 17%
Masonry Margin Trowel 6 X 2
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Masonry Margin Trowel 6 X 2
$19.99 $24.10 
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Bon Tool 66-250 Midget Trowel - Cs - 8 X 3 - Wd, wood handle
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Bon Tool 66-250 Midget Trowel - Cs - 8 X 3 - Wd, wood handle
$31.25
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- 31%
Bon Tool 48-112 Pointing Trowel - Econo 7" X 3" Wood Handle
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Bon Tool 48-112 Pointing Trowel - Econo 7" X 3" Wood Handle
$7.45 $10.93 
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Bon 83-115 Neoprene Float with Wood Handle, 4-inch x 12-inch x 1/4-inch
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Bon 83-115 Neoprene Float with Wood Handle, 4-inch x 12-inch x 1/4-inch
$7.70
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Bon Tool 83-104 Green Foam Float - 5" X 12" X 1" - Wood Handle
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Bon Tool 83-104 Green Foam Float - 5" X 12" X 1" - Wood Handle
$9.45
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OX Tools 12" Plasterer's Scarifier | OX Grip Handle
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OX Tools 12" Plasterer's Scarifier | OX Grip Handle
$19.99
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Bon 84-940 1-Inch to 4-Inch Artifact Chip Brush, Set of 5
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Bon 84-940 1-Inch to 4-Inch Artifact Chip Brush, Set of 5
$6.20
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- 22%
Masonry Brush Stucco Dash Plastic Bristles
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Masonry Brush Stucco Dash Plastic Bristles
$18.29 $23.65 
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- 30%
Wooster Brush R017-9 Roller Frame, 9-Inch, Silver
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Wooster Brush R017-9 Roller Frame, 9-Inch, Silver
$7.98 $11.54 
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Hand Tools (lathing & other)

Arrow Fastener HT50 Heavy Duty Hammer Tacker
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Arrow Fastener HT50 Heavy Duty Hammer Tacker
$44.49 $44.83 
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- 34%
Crescent Wiss 9-3/4" MetalMaster Compound Action Snips - Straight, Left and Right Cut - M3R
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Crescent Wiss 9-3/4" MetalMaster Compound Action Snips - Straight, Left and...
$14.99 $22.93 
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HDX 60037 Single 3-Position Retractable Utility Knife (Single Knife, 4 Reversible Blades Included)
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HDX 60037 Single 3-Position Retractable Utility Knife (Single Knife, 4...
$7.18
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- 27%
Estwing Ultra Series Hammer - 15 oz Rip Claw Framer with Milled Face & Shock Reduction Grip - E6-15SM
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Estwing Ultra Series Hammer - 15 oz Rip Claw Framer with Milled Face & Shock...
$42.18 $57.98 
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- 6%
Estwing Pro Claw Nail Puller - 9" Pry Bar with Forged Steel Construction & No-Slip Cushion Grip - PC210G
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Estwing Pro Claw Nail Puller - 9" Pry Bar with Forged Steel Construction &...
$13.98 $14.99 
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- 15%
Dixon Industrial Lumber Marking Crayons, 4.5" x 1/2" Hex, Yellow, 12-Pack (49600)
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Dixon Industrial Lumber Marking Crayons, 4.5" x 1/2" Hex, Yellow, 12-Pack...
$9.45 $11.21 
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Air Tools & Compressors

DEWALT Air Compressor for Trim, 200-PSI Max, Quiet Operation (DWFP55130)
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DEWALT Air Compressor for Trim, 200-PSI Max, Quiet Operation (DWFP55130)
$279.00
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- 24%
Makita MAC700 Big Bore 2.0 HP Air Compressor
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Makita MAC700 Big Bore 2.0 HP Air Compressor
$244.00 $323.40 
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Good Year 12674 Rubber Air Hose Red, 50-Feet x 3/8-Inch
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Good Year 12674 Rubber Air Hose Red, 50-Feet x 3/8-Inch
$39.99
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Giraffe Hybrid Air Hose, 3/8 inch x 25 ft, 1/4 in. MNPT Fittings, 300 PSI Heavy Duty, Lightweight Air Compressor Hose
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Giraffe Hybrid Air Hose, 3/8 inch x 25 ft, 1/4 in. MNPT Fittings, 300 PSI...
$23.49
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SENCO 9T0001N PS15XP 16-Gauge 1 in. Crown Stapler
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SENCO 9T0001N PS15XP 16-Gauge 1 in. Crown Stapler
$305.27
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Drywall & Plastering Hopper gun | 45 Degree Angle Adapter
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Drywall & Plastering Hopper gun | 45 Degree Angle Adapter
$114.99
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Cordless Battery-Powered Tools

- 19%
Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
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Milwaukee 2691-22 18-Volt Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
$143.99 $179.89 
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1" SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer (Tool Only)
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1" SDS Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer (Tool Only)
$179.00
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Bosch HS1470 SDS Plus Viper Long Life Chisel
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Bosch HS1470 SDS Plus Viper Long Life Chisel
$15.98
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- 35%
Milwaukee 2626-20 M18 18V Lithium Ion Cordless 18,000 OPM Orbiting Multi Tool with Woodcutting Blades and Sanding Pad with Sheets Included (Battery Not Included, Power Tool Only)
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Milwaukee 2626-20 M18 18V Lithium Ion Cordless 18,000 OPM Orbiting Multi Tool...
$129.99 $202.00 
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Milwaukee 2890-20 18V Dual Chemistry M18 Jobsite Radio with Shock Absorbing End Caps, USB 2.1A Smartphone Charging, and 3.5mm Aux Jack
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Milwaukee 2890-20 18V Dual Chemistry M18 Jobsite Radio with Shock Absorbing...
$119.83
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- 19%
Milwaukee 48-59-1850 M18 RED LITHIUM XC 5.0 Ah Batteries (2) + 48-59-1812 M12 and M18 Multi Voltage Charger kit
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Milwaukee 48-59-1850 M18 RED LITHIUM XC 5.0 Ah Batteries (2) + 48-59-1812 M12...
$149.50 $186.05 
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Safety & Jobsite Protection

3-Pack Motorcycle Glasses – Foam Padding – Anti-Wind & Dust – Polycarbonate Lens (Clear)
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- 24%
Dewalt DPG82-11C Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle, Clear Lens, 1 Pair
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Dewalt DPG82-11C Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle, Clear...
$12.24 $16.19 
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Valeo Classic Belt, Large, 4 Inches
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Valeo Classic Belt, Large, 4 Inches
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MCR Safety 9780L Predalite Nitrile Rubber Palm Coated Gloves with Knitted Wrist, Blue/White, Large, 1 Pair
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MCR Safety 9781L Predalite Premium Nitrile Glove, Large, Blue (Pack of 12)
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MCR Safety 9781L Predalite Premium Nitrile Glove, Large, Blue (Pack of 12)
$44.00
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- 20%
Champion Sports Umpire Leg Guards: Single Knee Umpire’s Shin Guard for Baseball & Softball - Pair of 16.5" Umpiring Shin Pads for Adults - Black
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Champion Sports Umpire Leg Guards: Single Knee Umpire’s Shin Guard for...
$43.99 $54.99 
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Staging, Scaffolding, & Material Transport

Bon Tool 11-319 Mortar Board Stand - 2 Chain
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Bon Tool 11-319 Mortar Board Stand - 2 Chain
$95.00
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Bon Tool 83-270 Steel Bucket Scoop
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Bon Tool 83-270 Steel Bucket Scoop
$27.03
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Truper 33114 Tru Pro Eastern Pattern Steel Scoop, Long Handle, 48-Inch
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Truper 33114 Tru Pro Eastern Pattern Steel Scoop, Long Handle, 48-Inch
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- 4%
Jackson M6T22 M6T22KB Wheelbarrow, 6-Cubic Foot Capacity, Blue
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Jackson M6T22 M6T22KB Wheelbarrow, 6-Cubic Foot Capacity, Blue
$249.99 $263.10 
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Bon 11-283 14-Inch by 24-Inch by 16-Inch Aluminum Mortar Plaster
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Bon 11-283 14-Inch by 24-Inch by 16-Inch Aluminum Mortar Plaster
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A set of new 2' A Frame Folding Trestle with A set of 2' Extensions CBM1290
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A set of new 2' A Frame Folding Trestle with A set of 2' Extensions CBM1290
$399.23
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Tool Belts

Kraft Tool WL028 11-Pocket Double Pouch Carpenter's Tool Apron
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Kraft Tool WL028 11-Pocket Double Pouch Carpenter's Tool Apron
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Task Tools T77250 Weekend Warrior Apron with Polyweb Belt, 5-Pocket
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Task Tools T77250 Weekend Warrior Apron with Polyweb Belt, 5-Pocket
$23.15
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Graintex DS1118 8 Pocket Pink Tool Belt in Suede Leather with 2” Webbing Belt, 2 Leather Hammer Holders Loops
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Graintex DS1118 8 Pocket Pink Tool Belt in Suede Leather with 2” Webbing...
$47.87
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Digital Equipment, Filming, & Electronics

Canon EOS Rebel 800D (T7i) DSLR Camera w/ 18-55mm Lens, & Essential Accessory Bundle – Includes: SanDisk Ultra 64GB SDXC Memory Card, Digital Slave Flash, Professional Camera Bag & More
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Canon EOS Rebel 800D (T7i) DSLR Camera w/ 18-55mm Lens, & Essential Accessory...
$1,294.00
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Azden WLX-PRO Lavalier System
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Azden WLX-PRO Lavalier System
$184.80
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- 8%
Pyle Double Over-Ear fessional Hands-Free Omnidirectional Wired Audio Boom Condenser Microphone Headset w/ 3.5mm / 1/4" Adapter, 1.2m Cable, and Windscreen-Pyle PMHM2, Beige
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Pyle Double Over-Ear fessional Hands-Free Omnidirectional Wired Audio Boom...
$20.99 $22.99 
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- 40%
Manfrotto 290 Xtra Aluminum 3-Section Tripod Kit with Fluid Video Head (MK290XTA3-2WUS),Black
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Manfrotto 290 Xtra Aluminum 3-Section Tripod Kit with Fluid Video Head...
$156.22 $260.45 
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Apple MacBook Pro 15in Core i7 2.5GHz Retina (MGXC2LL/A), 16GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed)
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Apple MacBook Pro 15in Core i7 2.5GHz Retina (MGXC2LL/A), 16GB Memory, 512GB...
$519.99
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New Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 2.3GHz Intel Core i9) - Silver
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New Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 2.3GHz Intel Core i9)...
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Apple iPod Touch (32GB) - Space Gray (Latest Model)
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Apple iPod Touch (32GB) - Space Gray (Latest Model)
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