What brand drywall knives to purchase?
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Jmonnty
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Tajima makes nice drywall tools, I have a rasp from them.
Marshalltown made all the knives I use, most are made in the US. Spring for the stainless if you can afford it.
Marshalltown made all the knives I use, most are made in the US. Spring for the stainless if you can afford it.
619DioFan
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Being just a DIYer ( who hates drywall related projects ) I bought all my drywall tools at HF. they work for me. I doubt spending a lot more on " pro quality " drywall tools would make me **** any less at it. your milage may very.
nelstomlinson
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Marshaltown is good. A stainless pan is much easier to keep clean than the cheapie plastic one. You need a mud pan, a 6" knife, and a 12" knife. You will also want a stomper, like a giant potato smasher, to mix the mud.
https://www.all-wall.com/
Marshaltown, Hyde, Kraft. Definitely a stainless steel pan, but I guess I am old school - I also use a Hawk (it also helps with the mess of mud dropping everywhere)
Marshaltown, Hyde, Kraft. Definitely a stainless steel pan, but I guess I am old school - I also use a Hawk (it also helps with the mess of mud dropping everywhere)
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You don't need anything fancy. I do alot of drywall and can promise you don't need anything other than the following
Grabber- fixed blade knife
Stanley surform pocket rasp
Whatever jab saw, I use a Klein Folding or DeWalt fixed
Tape measure
Adjustable Drywall square
I use blue steel taping knives cause they flex more which is better for feathering
DeWalt nail setter for punching down missed screws etc
You can get a cordless router if you prefer for outlets
Grabber- fixed blade knife
Stanley surform pocket rasp
Whatever jab saw, I use a Klein Folding or DeWalt fixed
Tape measure
Adjustable Drywall square
I use blue steel taping knives cause they flex more which is better for feathering
DeWalt nail setter for punching down missed screws etc
You can get a cordless router if you prefer for outlets
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Miss the Pontiacs
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All I have ever bought has been the Richard brand, works for me.
As Chris said nothing fancy.
As Chris said nothing fancy.
Certified Drunk
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What they sell at Home Depot...Should work perfect!
davethorik
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You can feather better with the blue steel, but it rusts within seconds of getting wet. For that reason I prefer stainless knives. I have an old Wal-Board USA stainless 9" knife with wood handle, it's my go-to.
Bretny
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Get a flat hawlk like posted above. I just did my 10x23ft addition with a 12in HF and 8in knife thats prob older than me. I have now done my whole house with these tools. Knife brand really dosnt matter...the skil does.
Since im no pro how you hang the drywall really helps the final outcome of the job. Dont but cut joints that arnt in a corner. Less spackle is also more...dont glob it on. Mix water with your spackle, even out of the bucket. It helps take the little air bubbles out of it and smoothes out easier.
Since im no pro how you hang the drywall really helps the final outcome of the job. Dont but cut joints that arnt in a corner. Less spackle is also more...dont glob it on. Mix water with your spackle, even out of the bucket. It helps take the little air bubbles out of it and smoothes out easier.
these 3 I have and used...you'll needed that 6" or 8" one and at lease a longer one like 12" or 15" or something
marshalltown blue steel one works better on the hand for doing layer of mud ( compound) IMO, but hyde have a good balances.... perfect for taping the first layer...
No expert but those are my preferences....
I bought whatever HD sold at the time. They are blue steel and also bought a plastic mud pan. As a DIYer, it has served me well .
ZRX61
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Most of my stuff is Hyde from Lowes.