Angle Head Terminology

What's an angle head?
Depending on what part of the country you're in, or what you are used to calling them, I've heard "angle head", "corner finisher", "glazer", "wing", "plow", "corner flusher", etc.
Whatever you call your drywall angle "thing", the most important aspect is that it's running properly!
Other terminology I encounter when an angle head is not operating properly are "edges" and "trails."
These conditions occur when the blades & skids are not set properly in relation to each other. Technically, the skids (or side blades) should be .002" lower than the main blades, or a "thumbnail click" difference.
If the skids are too much lower than the blades, you will get "trails", the mud feathers to the edges and then leaves a trail behind the angle head.
If the skids are higher than the blades, you will get "edges"- the mud does not feather at the edges and leaves thick mud that needs sanding.
All the settings and explanations are available on our instructional Cd's at www.tipsfromthetooldr.com or www.tapingtools.com
Check them out for happy angle finishing!

COLD WEATHER ALERT!

If you are using your drywall taping tools in cold weather areas (below 20 degrees F) it is extremely important to protect your tools from freezing!
A tool left outside overnight in freezing weather may burst, causing expensive damage. (If you want to know what happens to drywall tools that freeze, put a can of soda in your freezer overnight- you get the picture!)
Keep tools inside when storing overnight, and if transporting between jobs in freezing temperatures, keep the tools inside your vehicle! You can wrap the head of an automatic taper in plastic or a mud bag, and also the same thing with pumps and other tools.
You'll thank me when you start working on your next job!
For troubleshooting tips and repair techniques, se our online manuals at www.tipsfromthetooldr.com or if you need your tools serviced, see easy shipping instructions at www.tapingtools.com

Drywall flat boxes- Solutions!

Flat boxes (or flat finishers as some call them) are a tremendous time saver if they are running properly.
A couple issues we see with flat boxes are that they leave "edges" or are not putting enough mud compound on the seams.
If your box(es) are edging, many times a quick 1/4 turn clockwise (tightening) of the blade adjusting screws will re-position the blade to again give you a good finish. If you have already done that and your box is still not finishing properly, it might be time for a new blade. CD manuals with complete instructions are available on our two websites www.tapingtools.com or www.tipsfromthetooldr.com
If the box is not putting enough mud compound on the seams, that could be caused by storing the box too long with tension set on the dial adjuster and reducing the "crown" of the blade holder. Grab the top of the box, pulling back a couple times on the blade holder to re-apply some crown to the blade.
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