Drywall was invented in 1914 by the United States Gypsum Company as a cheaper alternative to plaster. The name "drywall" refers to the fact that you can nail it to the wall without waiting for the plaster to dry. A lot of the product was used at the 1934 Chicago World's Fair, but it did not really catch on until World War II, thanks to the shortage of men needed to apply the more time-intensive plaster on walls. Even though working with drywall is less time-intensive than plaster, certain tools, especially drywall taping tools, help make the installation of the material easier. Columbia drywall taping tools can help any job site run more efficiently.
Automatic Taper
The automatic taper is a boon to any drywaller. It allows the drywaller to apply at least two boxes of tape to joints in a single day---something that would be far slower if done the conventional way. The automatic taper, which has a wheel and a plunger, applies joint compound to the tape as it dispenses it.
Flat Box
Columbia makes a flat box that makes the drywaller's job easier. The flat box helps the drywaller to fill in the gaps in both horizontal and butt joints. The flat boxes come in 7-, 8-, 10- and 12-inch sizes. While the 12-inch box is intended for finishing, you can use the smaller boxes for loading coats. As you apply pressure to the handle, joint compound is dispensed. Wheels on the bottom of the box allow it to glide smoothly on the wall while the trailing end of the flat box contains an adjustable finishing blade that smooths the joint compound as you dispense it.
Corner Roller and Angle Tool
Columbia's corner roller and angle tool helps not only to smooth the tape after it's been applied in a corner, it helps to define the sharpness of the inside of the angle. It has a head made of die cast as well as rollers. The head is able to pivot, which helps it adjust to any angle.
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