Very informative video, thanks for posting...I have a question about using this (Columbia Tools) product ...Can it be used (using the smaller blades) to do taping ? The smoothing blades are more flexible so was wondering if they could be used or are there more rigid blade systems? I have a garage that needs a second and third layer of mud, but I need an extension and was originally looking for a rigid tape knife with an extension...space limitations requite me to use an extended reach product, if one exists specifically for taping...
Yo guys should do a video like this but in Spanish, we sell Level 5 Tools, Dewalt, Loutil Parfait and a bunch of other brands in South America, obviously the mind set is different, people up north a more open minded to making there job easier, while down south people think that just cause you work harder is better. a video like this in Spanish from a newbie, would help people down south here a lot better.
If you don't have the mud in your face, you ain't trying. New guy is doing good. Seeing a newbie do it is relatable to us DIYers with no to moderate experience so a good example.
I purchased the Columbia blade thanks to your vid a few months back. It’s still painful to watch an apprentice it’s like give me the knife but not bad for a super newbie
Hi ok so, 3:05 in, what was he doing with that roller. Cuz 1st he applied the mud with a regular taping knife, correct? Then… what did he do? Was that more coats of mud only much wetter & then applied with a skimming blade? And afterwards you asked TJ which one he liked better? So was this an either or application? If I were to perform this task would I want to just pick one or the other?
There are some veterans that will do some of the sloppiest drywall jobs you've ever seen. They just want to finish as fast as possible and become speed artists and leave you with walls that are barely passible at best. If its a somewhat small job I'd rather hire someone who's not a veteran.
I bought my knives on alibaba direct and saved a tone of money. 3 sizes and 3 extra blades and a hard case. They work amazing. No brand name but I don’t want to spend the money to pay for brand marketing on there tools when I can get the same for 1/4 cost
The young ones love the fancy tools haha. Gone are the days hawk and knifes. Ah well, like you say, cheaper and good xp for them As the trade is going to continue expanding into this advanced tools way
I just got the columbia 32 “ I sighted down looks super wavy . Is that common on these thin blades ? Just curious . Keep making these killer vids mahalo 🤙🏾
Can you please teach me why the second coat looks yellow?? I'm starting into compound business and I want to know because I've seen everyone applying the yellow coat..thank you!!!!
Me personally, time is key. I dont think those skimming blades were made for that. Its more for patches, popcorn, stepple removal. I seen some of your others vids... But new work seams, butt joints. I wouldn't use that. Run the box bro! Some things in drywall just don't change. Take the bazooka ( still has no motor)
Agree 👍 we usually run the 10 then 12 but always have to cross the joints after since we run the flats and buts at the same time. For this home I told the guys to leave the buts to see how it would work with just the skim. Over all it came out nice and alot less touch up. We don't do it for all our home but it in this case it helped.
Why not box the butt joints straight through the bands (3x wide triple pass down middle, and both sides) with a 12" box, and then chase them with a 14" blade? Just a suggestion.
I actually stopped using that method around 10 years ago. Shoulder pain is what prompted the change but I also discovered that I'm quicker using a trowel going 32 - 36 inches wide
Hmm. No way a trowel is faster than a 12” flat box for splitting out joints. If your shoulders can’t take it I understand. Mechanical boxes are a bear to push. Especially if you top it off with a 14” box. I know the pain personally.
@@endoalley680 I understand your analogy which is typically true. However, there's a couple of things to consider. With a trowel, I only need one coat over the tapes on textured ceilings. Two coats on anything painted. Using the box requires 3 coats. That also adds drying time and more rough sanding time. I'm also quite the beast with a trowel. I started off as a plasterer. If you've ever seen a real plasterer use a trowel my statements would be much easier to accept.
@@endoalley680 I understand. No one believes it. I'll do a video soon for you then. I've been using that method for ages. There's quite a few ultra high-end houses in the mix as well. Remember that I stated that the single coat butt joints are under knock-down spray. The walls are two coats.
Like ever where it varies but a good base to get a average is the union wage which is 44 an hour with healthcare/ dental and 9hr retirement and 4 vacation. The down side is theres only about 6 months of work a year for most. Entry level apprentice make 30% of journeyman wage with a raise every 1000 hours.
@@artisticdrywall7368 it's good if you own a mark 5 or bigger to be able to feed the tools but it does speed up production. To me it only makes sense if your going to do a big commerical build hauling around the mark 5 would get old quick if it was residential I would take it home daily since it's a 8k rig . The bazooka and coating angles make the biggest difference I found the boxes to be just as heavy if not heavier only plus is no filling require.
Bless the team this is way solve crime in Hood teach young a man's Trade. Most Contractors in Hood don't live there they taking millions back to Suburban neighborhoods.
Is nice to see him teaching a young guy and not shaming or embarrassing him. We all start somewhere
Yup the more they know the better it is for me so I'll teach them what ever they want.
Nice to see someone teaching the new generation the trade right.👍
Thanks brother 🤙🏽
This was incredibly helpful. Appreciate all of your efforts in putting this together!
You are a patient teacher good on you
thanks to showing the benefits of this blade system.
Good job showing the comparison. I'm going to buy.
Nice work guys!!
you may have changed my life! Thanks for the info!!
No problem brother. 🤙🏽
On point. Informative video.
Nice work, Tj is on his way to being a master Journeyman 👍
Thank you so much man. Buying my slimming tools now
No problem Nick I would suggest getting started with an 18" or 24" then buying whatever sizes you think you would use the most. Thanks for watching
I got the set from amazon
TJ is awesome!
This is one job I hate.
Kudos for being so patient and teaching the apprentice.
Great technique!
Thanks🤙🏽
Zoom zoom! Lol. Nice work guys
Roll n skim all day
Aloha bro, thank you for the insights 👍
My pleasure!!
Good work i am a drywaller to
Very informative video, thanks for posting...I have a question about using this (Columbia Tools) product ...Can it be used (using the smaller blades) to do taping ? The smoothing blades are more flexible so was wondering if they could be used or are there more rigid blade systems? I have a garage that needs a second and third layer of mud, but I need an extension and was originally looking for a rigid tape knife with an extension...space limitations requite me to use an extended reach product, if one exists specifically for taping...
Awesome job I'm moving there to help th team.
Really awesome dude.
Thanks Brother 🤙🏽
Muchas gracias por este video tan informativo y motivador soy un fiel enamorado del sistema drywall 👍
GRACIAS por el apoyo amigo.
Awesome 👍
Yo guys should do a video like this but in Spanish, we sell Level 5 Tools, Dewalt, Loutil Parfait and a bunch of other brands in South America, obviously the mind set is different, people up north a more open minded to making there job easier, while down south people think that just cause you work harder is better. a video like this in Spanish from a newbie, would help people down south here a lot better.
Thanks for the input brother I know what you mean my dad is like that super hard worker but stuck in his ways.
Just added the video this week.
If you don't have the mud in your face, you ain't trying. New guy is doing good.
Seeing a newbie do it is relatable to us DIYers with no to moderate experience so a good example.
Thanks for watching brother 🤙🏽
Not bad he will get there
Así empezamos todos pero echándole ganas como si nada 👍🏼🇲🇽
Muy sierto amigo🤙🏽
Aight ! From canada
I purchased the Columbia blade thanks to your vid a few months back. It’s still painful to watch an apprentice it’s like give me the knife but not bad for a super newbie
I know what you mean as he was spreading the mud I cringed hahaha we all start some where😂🤙
Hi ok so, 3:05 in, what was he doing with that roller.
Cuz 1st he applied the mud with a regular taping knife, correct? Then… what did he do? Was that more coats of mud only much wetter & then applied with a skimming blade?
And afterwards you asked TJ which one he liked better? So was this an either or application? If I were to perform this task would I want to just pick one or the other?
There are some veterans that will do some of the sloppiest drywall jobs you've ever seen. They just want to finish as fast as possible and become speed artists and leave you with walls that are barely passible at best. If its a somewhat small job I'd rather hire someone who's not a veteran.
I bought my knives on alibaba direct and saved a tone of money. 3 sizes and 3 extra blades and a hard case. They work amazing. No brand name but I don’t want to spend the money to pay for brand marketing on there tools when I can get the same for 1/4 cost
Awesome man
The young ones love the fancy tools haha. Gone are the days hawk and knifes. Ah well, like you say, cheaper and good xp for them As the trade is going to continue expanding into this advanced tools way
Hawks and knifes will all ways have a spot but some of the new stuff coming out is worth a try. Makes the job a bit easier.🤙🏽
I just got the columbia 32 “ I sighted down looks super wavy . Is that common on these thin blades ? Just curious . Keep making these killer vids mahalo 🤙🏾
On full ceiling skims do you still prefer a smaller 18” blade or do you prefer a 48”?
The biggest I use is the 24 but my go to is the 18 I feel like its the most maneuverable around details etc..
C&S DRYWALL LLC. Hawaii thx I picked up a 32 I think your right depends on the application
What’s the advantage over this method and full plastering please
Thanks
@@housemachine509 I’m on the verge of getting the 32”, is it really that bad to control?
Its just for curiosity thx
Can you please teach me why the second coat looks yellow?? I'm starting into compound business and I want to know because I've seen everyone applying the yellow coat..thank you!!!!
Depending on the mud brand it varies alittle in color. We use usg all-purpose for being the tape and texture and plus 3 for coating.
I have to skim entire walls to get rid of texture. Would you recommend a 24 inch??
Yup I normally use the 18in but the 24in would be solid.
32
I know the big knife is better but you should of rolled it out when he knife it by hand also .
How much do you have to thin down the compound to roll it on?
Not much I leave it fairly stiff to avoid the mud falling all over the place when rolled.
I’m excited for my 24 inch tomahawk, save so much time sanding and nicer flatter butts, not that I like flat buts
😂😂🤙🏽your going to enjoy it .
@@csdrywallhawaii thanks for the demonstration. Less sanding is always exciting.
Is 24" too big if I'm a beginner skimming entire walls to remove texture?
I prefer the 18in but the 24in will still work.
Yeah it's faster with the roller but it's even faster if you use the speed tools
Learning is earning...keep going young man! And don't eat the mud lol!
Me personally, time is key. I dont think those skimming blades were made for that. Its more for patches, popcorn, stepple removal. I seen some of your others vids... But new work seams, butt joints. I wouldn't use that. Run the box bro! Some things in drywall just don't change. Take the bazooka ( still has no motor)
Agree 👍 we usually run the 10 then 12 but always have to cross the joints after since we run the flats and buts at the same time. For this home I told the guys to leave the buts to see how it would work with just the skim. Over all it came out nice and alot less touch up. We don't do it for all our home but it in this case it helped.
I live in the big island
Why not box the butt joints straight through the bands (3x wide triple pass down middle, and both sides) with a 12" box, and then chase them with a 14" blade? Just a suggestion.
I actually stopped using that method around 10 years ago. Shoulder pain is what prompted the change but I also discovered that I'm quicker using a trowel going 32 - 36 inches wide
Hmm. No way a trowel is faster than a 12” flat box for splitting out joints. If your shoulders can’t take it I understand. Mechanical boxes are a bear to push. Especially if you top it off with a 14” box. I know the pain personally.
@@endoalley680 I understand your analogy which is typically true. However, there's a couple of things to consider. With a trowel, I only need one coat over the tapes on textured ceilings. Two coats on anything painted. Using the box requires 3 coats. That also adds drying time and more rough sanding time.
I'm also quite the beast with a trowel. I started off as a plasterer. If you've ever seen a real plasterer use a trowel my statements would be much easier to accept.
@@stephenwerner1662 I'm not buying that you can do an acceptable finish with a single coat over buttt joints.
@@endoalley680 I understand. No one believes it. I'll do a video soon for you then. I've been using that method for ages. There's quite a few ultra high-end houses in the mix as well. Remember that I stated that the single coat butt joints are under knock-down spray. The walls are two coats.
How do u guys judge on wages increases.
El chalan nuevo en unos 6 meses tendrá mas velocidad que una tortuga jajajaja saludos yo poraca en sur carolina 😛
What maximum journey man wage in Hawaii... And what start pay for anyone with experience... And what's avarage in the middle for a guy...
Like ever where it varies but a good base to get a average is the union wage which is 44 an hour with healthcare/ dental and 9hr retirement and 4 vacation. The down side is theres only about 6 months of work a year for most. Entry level apprentice make 30% of journeyman wage with a raise every 1000 hours.
@@csdrywallhawaii nice thanks for responding I'll thumbs up ever video and tell my friends or whatever..
@@artisticdrywall7368 hahaha😂👍
I love watching your videos cuz I like drywall but what's you take on apla tech ...
@@artisticdrywall7368 it's good if you own a mark 5 or bigger to be able to feed the tools but it does speed up production. To me it only makes sense if your going to do a big commerical build hauling around the mark 5 would get old quick if it was residential I would take it home daily since it's a 8k rig . The bazooka and coating angles make the biggest difference I found the boxes to be just as heavy if not heavier only plus is no filling require.
Bless the team this is way solve crime in Hood teach young a man's Trade. Most Contractors in Hood don't live there they taking millions back to Suburban neighborhoods.
irrelevant comment, but okay.
Tj looks like T-Lo 😂 This foo kinda looks like me
I'll let him know he has a twin name TLo 🙂🤙🏽
Him to short lol yall use Flat Boxes? I seen Video saying these knives better than original less sanding.
ua-cam.com/video/FgLesiB9oxs/v-deo.html yup we run the 10 (split the middle then 12 in the middle for texture.)
Good video, but a little unfair for the young guy. Hes reaching way too high.
Total price:$328.25
Get the boy some stilts.. lol
He's scared of heights
You throw your novice up there?
Yup takes a bit to learn but Tj got it down and now doesn't need to be babysat as much.
XD
Lol