How to Mix small amount of Sand Cement Mortar by hand

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Mixing a small sand and cement bucket mix like this by hand is not only fast, but very cheap for small DIY jobs around the house. A lot of repair jobs even for professionals involve 'knocking up' small amounts of mortar like this. This is I believe an essential life skill, like knowing how to wire a plug, or unblock a sink.

Great for small pointing jobs, pointing lead flashings, brickwork chases, walls and chimney to name but a few...

For lager jobs why not consider a builders spot mix : youtu.be/ehBKETtRImk

For more help with common sand and cement mixes : fixmyroof.co.uk/mix-cement-mortar/

To learn how to point up a wall, slabs or chimney se this video : youtu.be/jPcp0iLoJtM