tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5374407664407643747.post8509956328579519171..comments2010-09-18T05:07:10.430-07:00HandyProhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07052684876769109531noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5374407664407643747.post-13977186517155486052010-09-18T05:07:10.430-07:002010-09-18T05:07:10.430-07:00A stainless steel drywall pan is the best and can last a lifetime. Choose a 12-inch pan with heavy steel construction. These good pans cost very little and cleanup much better than cheap plastic drywall pans.<br />Taping and finishing knives are needed and good knives will make your job easier. You will need a combination of knives; 3 and 6-inch for taping and finishing small patches, 8-inch for intermediate finishing and a 12-inch knife for the final application of patching compound.<br />Hawk and trowel for the adventurous do-it-yourselfer. This is the preferred tools for finishing for many professional drywallers.<br />Cutting <a href="http://www.mytradesdirect.com/services/drywall-contractor" rel="nofollow">drywall</a> is easy with a sharp razor knife or drywall saw. Both should be a part of your tool kit. Use a drywall rasp to smooth the cut edges.<br />A drywall hammer should be the only hammer used to set fasteners. This hammer has a convex shape head to minimize damage to the face paper.<br />A good T-square. This is a large, 4-ft square used for marking and acting as a guide during cutting. You canÂ’t do without a good square for cutting a sheet of drywall.<br />25-ft measuring tape. Longer wider measuring tapes are stiffer and easier to use.<br />Chalk line and blue chalk. Use a chalk line in situations that are difficult to scribe a straight line between two points on the drywall panel.<br />Drywall lifter is a nifty little tool used to lift the panel an inch or so off the floor with your foot.<br />Screw gun or variable speed drill and screwdriver attachment for installing the wallboard with drywall screws.<br />Mixing paddle and heavy duty drill for mixing large amount of joint compound and water. A hand mixer can also be used.<br />Sanding tools are a must and can range from a simple medium-course sanding block to specialized drywall sanders. A pole sander will make quick work when sanding large areas. To cut down on the dust a sanding attachment for a shop vac can be used.My Tradeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427230582300219761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5374407664407643747.post-77624007654742582802010-01-27T03:12:07.308-08:002010-01-27T03:12:07.308-08:00Hi,<br /> Great post on <a href="http://www.7dayhandyman.co.uk" rel="nofollow">handymen services</a>..Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05071993607173611661noreply@blogger.com