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    • Question:

      Why do I get scratches in the joint compound with the Nail Spotter?

    • Check the blade on the NS03-AD Nail Spotter to be sure there is no debris. Thoroughly clean the blade. You should also check to see if the blade has been damaged.  The carbide blades on t...

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    • Question:

      Why does my Asgard Angle Head leave edges?

    • Asgard Angle Heads are factory calibrated to feather both edges of the inside corner joint at the same time. If your angle head is leaving edges on one side of the corner, be sure to apply equal pr...

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    • Question:

      Why does my Angle Head cut the tape when I use it?

    • If your Asgard Angle Head is cutting the tape in your internal corners, the problem may be that the tape was not fully rolled into the corner with the corner roller, leaving a slight radius in the ...

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    • Question:

      My corner applicator is hard to operate. What’s the problem?

    • If your Asgard Corner Applicator is difficult to push it could be due to a few things. 

      First, make sure the joint compound is properly mixed according to the manufacturer&rsquo...

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    • Question:

      How do I stop joint compound from leaking out of the filler tube of my corner applicator?

    • If joint compound is leaking back out of the filler, check to be sure there is no dry joint compound or debris preventing the filler from completely closing and sealing. Thoroughly wash the filler ...

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