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    • Question:

      When I use my Asgard Automatic Taper, the tape advance needle keeps ripping the drywall joint tape. How can I prevent this?

    • If the needle (part #059049, often referred to as the gooser needle) that advances the drywall joint tape is ripping the tape when you use your Asgard automatic taper, it is usually a sign that the...

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    • Question:

      How much tape can the HAMMER Automatic Taper apply before it has to be refilled?

    • The Asgard AT01-AD Automatic Taper can simultaneously apply 78’ (24 meters) of drywall joint tape and joint compound to flat, butt or internal corner joints before needing to be refilled...

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    • Question:

      What’s the best method to finish butt joints with Asgard finishing boxes?

    • Butt joints, where two square edges of the gypsum board meet, are some of the most challenging parts of the overall drywall finishing process. There are a few different methods of finishing butt jo...

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    • Question:

      Does Asgard make an adjustable Angle Head that will finish corners outside of 90 degrees?

    • Asgard Angle Heads, like the corner finishers of all Automatic Taping and Finishing (ATF) tool manufacturers, are designed to finish 90 degree internal corners. There is not an Angle Head available...

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    • Question:

      When taping with automatic taping tools, is there a specific order I should follow?

    • While everyone has their own preference in the order that they tape a room, most automatic tool users will tape all the drywall butt joints (where two non-tapered edges of drywall meet) on the wall...

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