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My old boss told me to always use a 10 inch knife for taping, even on small jobs.
I thought it was overkill for years and stuck with my 6 inch, but after a tricky ceiling repair in a Phoenix condo last fall, I finally tried his way. The bigger knife gave me way smoother joints with less work, and now I feel silly for not listening sooner. Anyone else have a tool tip they ignored for too long?
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laura_ross2mo ago
That bit about feeling silly for not listening sooner really hits home. I spent forever trying to cut drywall with a basic utility knife because I thought buying a dedicated jab saw was a waste. Turns out that little saw is a total game changer for small cuts and notches. Why do we always fight the simple advice from people who have clearly been there before?
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