Questions

Do you have a question about automatic taping and finishing tools and don’t know where to find the answer? Just submit your question here and our experts will provide the answer. Whether you want to know which tool is the right one for the job or are looking for tips and techniques, we can help. Remember – if you have a question about something, many of your colleagues probably have the same question. So, every question you ask can potentially help thousands of people learn more and work more productively. Now, that’s powerful!

    • Question:

      My tape always seems to wrinkle when I use the corner roller. Am I doing something wrong or is something wrong with the roller?

    • Wrinkles usually happen if you start to roll your corners from one end of the corner to the other instead of from the middle. Try starting from the center and working towards each end first, then r...

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    • Question:

      Why do I sometimes have sections of tape that do not have joint compound behind it?

    • The condition you describe, commonly known as "blisters", has two possible causes. First, when loading the Asgard HAMMER Automatic Taper with the Loading Pump and Gooseneck, be sure ...

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    • Question:

      Can I use commercial lubricants like WD-40 on my Asgard Tools?

    • There are many commercially available lubricant products on the market. Most are designed for specific uses. Our experience is that some lubricants can loosen fasteners on the tools. We recommend u...

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    • Question:

      When I change the blades in my Asgard Finishing Boxes, sometimes they do not remain fully seated into the brass blade carrier. How can I correct this?

    • Here’s a trick from the Expert: When installing a replacement blade into the Asgard Classic, MAXXBOX or Power Assist finishing boxes, if you pinch the blade between your thumb and fore f...

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    • Question:

      When I am filling my Asgard Finishing Boxes, the Filler Tube keeps falling out as I use the loading pump. How do I fix this?

    • It sounds like you’ve been doing a lot of work and the “O” Ring that is inside the FA01-AD Filler Adapter is worn out. This “O” Ring holds the Filler Tube securel...

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