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Choose tools for your next drywall finish

Start with the joint, corner or sanding setup you already own.

Choose a joint knife and a taping knife by working width

Match the contact edge to the step in the joint rather than using one blade width for every pass.

Compare drywall skimming blades, inserts and extension handles

Choose the width you can control, then identify the blade system before ordering parts.

Choose tools for inside, outside and rounded drywall corners

Identify the shape and purpose of the corner before comparing a fixed trowel, an adjustable tool or a bead roller.

Choose a drywall mud pan, hawk or bucket scoop

Compare how the tool holds compound and how it fits the knife you plan to use.

Choose a mixing paddle for drywall joint compound

Match the paddle to your container, drill and compound before deciding on length.

Match a manual drywall sander to its abrasive and attachment

Compare the working face, the way abrasive stays on it and the attachment needed for your setup.