{"product_id":"marshalltown-finishing-trowel-14-x-4-spring-steel-wooden-handle-mxs64h","title":"Marshalltown Finishing Trowel 14\" x 4\" Carbon Steel Wooden Handle — MXS64H","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMarshalltown Finishing Trowel 14\" x 4\" Carbon Steel Wooden Handle — MXS64H\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MXS64H is Marshalltown's 14\" x 4\" finishing trowel in Carbon steel with a traditional wood handle. Because Carbon steel is flexible and responsive, it gives direct feedback through the blade during skimming and finishing work. As a result, it remains the first choice for many experienced plasterers who want feel and control over a skim coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexible and responsive. The traditional choice for skimming and finishing plaster coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14\" x 4\" size\u003c\/strong\u003e — narrower 4\" width for more control. Well suited to ceilings, narrow panels, and detailed finishing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditional turned handle. Light and direct. Gives immediate blade feedback with no dampening from a moulded grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufactured at Marshalltown's factory in Iowa since 1890.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCarbon Steel vs Stainless Steel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon steel is more flexible than stainless steel. For this reason, many plasterers prefer it for finishing passes where blade flex helps feather out the surface. However, spring steel requires more care between jobs. In particular, it should be cleaned and dried after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOther Options in This Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14\" x 4\" blade is also available in other combinations. For example, the\u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/www.toolsource.ie%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20marshalltown-stainless-steel-finishing-trowel-14-x-4\" title=\"MXS64SDH Trowel\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMXS64SDH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e offers the same size in stainless steel with a DuraSoft handle. In addition, the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toolsource.ie%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20marshalltown-finishing-trowel-14-x-4-stainless-steel-wood-handle-mxs64ssh\" title=\"Marshalltown MXS64SSH Trowel\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMXS64SSH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e gives you stainless steel with a wood handle if low maintenance is the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA by Marshalltown. In stock and available for fast delivery across Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalltown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61851308556618,"sku":"MXS64H","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4405\/3966\/files\/MarshalltownFinishingTrowel14x4_StainlessSteelWoodHandle_MXS73SSH.png?v=1778772312","url":"https:\/\/www.toolsource.ie\/products\/marshalltown-finishing-trowel-14-x-4-spring-steel-wooden-handle-mxs64h","provider":"Tool Source ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}