Edward Tools Paddle Mixer 27” for 1/2” Power Drill - Industrial Paddle Mixer for Paint, Concrete, Drywall Compound and More - Speed Mixer Concrete Tool is Ideal Mixing Tool for 5 Gallon Bucket

Loaned out my drill with my 20 year old paddle mixer. Guy broke and threw it away. This was a close copy and am pleased with its construction. Cut off about six inches of the shaft just as I had with the other to get the drill lower when mixing concrete in a five gallon bucket. Will work perfect as my previous on had for years. Used on thin set, mortar, concrete , paint. Need about a 450 rpm drill or less. AAA+++

Works well for giving driveway sealer a quick mix

Paddle Mixer worked great for mixing drywall joint compound in 5 gallon bucket. I used a 6 amp 0-900 rpm maximum 1/2" power drill. You will have to "clamp" the 5 gallon bucket with your feet to prevent it from turning with the paddle.I looked at similar mixing paddles at Amazon and Home Depot, and all recommended a 1/2 power drill. One manufacturer recommended a 1/2" drill 6 Amp minimum and an 800 RPM maximum, and another recommended using a 1/2" power drill at Use at low speed 450-500 rpm. Notice in the product picture where the craftsman is mixing mud (drywall joint compound), he is using a 1/2" power drill. So do not buy this for mixing mud, if you only have a 3/8" power drill, as they are typically single gear reduction (higher RPM output), and will likely not have enough torque for mixing mud or concrete.For 3/8" power drills, a better choice is this Edward Tools Paint and Mud Mixer for drill in 1 to 5 gallon buckets - Fits all standard drills - Zinc plated steel - Reinforced weld - Hex head for non slip - Easy to clean - Paint mixer attachment for 1-5 gallons. I have seen these mix mud with a 3/8" power drill without straining the drill.Lastly I also took of one star as I got a cut on my thumb (which later got infected) :-( when cleaning the paddle mixer the first time, as it had some fairly sharp burrs. I would recommended inspecting the tool upon arrival, and round any sharp edges with a file. Overall, very satisfied with this paddle mixer for mixing joint compound with a 1/2" drill.

So far, I've used this paddle mixer to mix up about 20 buckets of mortar. Very impressed. Perfect size for 5 gallon bucket. Length of mixer is just right to allow average sized individual to stand fairly straight while mixing in a bucket. Using with a standard spade style drill and redi-mix mortar. Mixes batch as good as any paddle mixer I've used in past. Very sturdy construction, expect to last for years to come. Plating or finish is excellent, no signs of chipping or wear yet, and mortar rinses right off with hose during cleanup. Appears to be good value for the price.

This is an excellent quality tool for mixing thinset. Has a hex shaft of sturdy construction. Tool displays solid substantial welds and heavy gauge steel with a quality plating job. Tool runs true at speed and is well sized for use in a typical 5 Gal. plastic pickle bucket. Tool length puts an average man at a comfortable standing height when mixing with bucket on the ground. An ideal match for your typical 1/2" chuck 120vac powered 500-600ish RPM handheld drill from HF, this tool and that drill easily and quickly mixes a 50lb bag of thinset in the aforementioned 5 gallon bucket. It easily mixes a 50lb. batch in the 5/10/5 mixing window usually recommended by thinset manufacturers. Tool shape is formed so that it does not tear up the bucket either...a big plus IMO. Be smart and clean it off after each use. This will be a keeper tool, not one you use and toss.

used it today to mix up some cement, worked great with a 1/2 inch drill. cleans up easy

I used this to prepare eight 60-pound bags of concrete for fence posts and it worked perfectly. We mixed a half bag at a time in a work bucket. It does take a partner to hold the bucket still, and some practice/finesse so the material doesn't splatter all over the place. After we were finished, this stirring paddle cleaned off easily and still looks brand new.

I bought this paddle to use as a concrete mixer with my 20V cordless drill for smaller batches to fill stepping stone molds. Not a good idea. The drill constantly overheated and shut down to cool off, and I either had too thin a mixture or the drill simply couldn't handle it. To get one that can would cost about $250.This paddle is probably much better suited to mix paint. So please take my rating based on what I wanted to use it for and not the tool itself. It is welded well and has not shown any signs of wear after dealing with concrete. And it may handle even concrete if used with the right hardware.As for me, I ended up buying a cement hoe and will mix the batches the old fashioned way. I am keeping the paddle because who knows what I'll be doing next...