Tools of the drywall finishing trade

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Drywall Finisher regarding tools?

What is essential to do a good drywall finishing job?

What are the basic hand tools that a Drywall Finisher usually carries?

What should a Drywall Finisher do with tools that are worn or warped?

What is necessary for a first-class drywall finishing job?

What should a Drywall Finisher never compromise on when purchasing finishing tools?

How should the Drywall Finisher care for tools furnished by the employer?

What is the purpose of the small tools carried by the Drywall Finisher?

What is the starting kit for a beginning apprentice Drywall Finisher?

Which trade saw a shift to using drywall finishing tools in the 1950s?

What led to the development of many tools for the drywall finishing trade?

What did the invention of automatic taping tools eliminate in the drywall industry?

Why is there a standardization of terms used in the drywall finishing trade?

Who owns the small hand tools used by Drywall Finishers?

Where are the larger tools used in drywall finishing placed?

What caused confusion in teaching drywall finishing due to different names for tools?

What division of tool ownership has been established in the drywall finishing industry?

When did the shift from conventional plastering to drywall finishing occur?

Which material is commonly used to make the blade of a trowel?

What is the purpose of the sponge-rubber pad on the hawk?

What is the size of a common trowel used by Drywall Finishers?

What are the two different shapes of trowel blades?

What is the purpose of a trowel in drywall finishing?

What is the size of a common hawk used in drywall finishing?

What is the purpose of a hawk in drywall finishing?

Which part of the drywall finishing tool connects the blade and handle?

What material are the handles of drywall finishing tools made of?

How are the handles fastened to the mounting?

What should be considered when selecting the quality of rivets or pins?

What modification does a Drywall Finisher usually make to the handle?

What is the purpose of modifying the handle of a drywall finishing tool?

What is the recommended approach to ensure long performance of drywall finishing tools?

Which type of trowel is preferred by Drywall Finishers for applying the skim coat?

How does a curved trowel compensate for the shrinkage of filling compound in exterior corners?

What is the width of a curved trowel used by Drywall Finishers?

How many trowels does a Drywall Finisher generally carry in their toolkit?

What is the purpose of the newest trowel carried by a Drywall Finisher?

What is the size range of curved trowels used by Drywall Finishers?

What is the approximate curve of the blade on a curved trowel used by Drywall Finishers?

Which type of trowel is commonly used by Drywall Finishers for troweling curved surfaces like domes and curved light coves?

What is the size range of Midget Trowels used by Drywall Finishers?

What is the key difference between a Pool Trowel and a regular trowel?

What is the size range of Pool Trowels used by Drywall Finishers?

What are Midget Trowels used for in drywall finishing?

What is the handle of a Pool Trowel like?

In what situations are specialty trowels helpful for Drywall Finishers?

Which type of trowel is specifically designed for use behind fixtures and between pipes and duct work?

What are the different materials that mud pans can be made of?

What is the most popular size of mud pan?

What is the purpose of the steel edges on a plastic mud pan?

What tool is used to apply compound from the mud pan?

Which tool is commonly used by Drywall Finishers for troweling curved surfaces like domes and curved light coves?

What are the different types of work that require different approaches in drywall finishing?

Which tool is commonly used by Drywall Finishers to replace the Hawk and Trowel in many areas of the country?

Which type of knife is commonly used by Drywall Finishers to apply, spread, shape, and smooth the various materials used in drywall finishing?

What is the width range of taping knives used by Drywall Finishers?

What material are the blades of finishing knives made of?

What is the average length of the handles of finishing knives?

Which broad knives are most commonly used by Drywall Finishers?

What are putty knives made of?

What is the width range of elastic knives used by Drywall Finishers?

What are the handles of putty knives made of?

What is the width range of joint knives used by Drywall Finishers?

What is the purpose of the hammer heads on the handles of taping and putty knives?

Which type of corner tool is commonly used by Drywall Finishers to finish both sides of an inside corner at the same time?

What is the typical length of the blades of corner tools used by applicators?

What angle are the blades of a corner trowel set at?

What is the main material used for the blades of corner tools?

Which trade sees a high usage of inside and outside corner tools?

What is the recommended size of a corner trowel for Drywall Finishers?

What is the primary purpose of a corner tool in drywall finishing?

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the dress code for a Drywall Finisher?

What is the purpose of a leather belt for a Drywall Finisher?

What is the material commonly used for a mud pan holder frame?

What is the standard size of a tape roll that can be held by a tape holder?

What are the two materials that tape holders can be purchased in?

What is the face of a drywall hammer rounded for?

What is the purpose of the serrated face of a drywall hammer?

What is the blade of a drywall hammer used for?

What is the notch in the blade of a drywall hammer for?

What is the typical weight of most drywall hammers?

Which tool is essential for properly setting or seating a screw in drywall?

What is the primary purpose of a utility knife in drywall finishing?

Which tool is indispensable for a Drywall Finisher when applying any type of bead?

Why should a screw not be driven in with a hammer in drywall installation?

What is the important safety feature of a utility knife in drywall finishing?

Which type of snips can be used by a Drywall Finisher to cut bead made of paper, plastic, or metal?

What are drywall screws designed with to compress the board and face paper without cutting into it?

Which type of aviation snips is designed for cutting curves?

What material are the blades of aviation snips made of?

What is the advantage of using aviation snips?

What is the purpose of the contoured handles on aviation snips?

Which color of aviation snips is designed for left cutting?

What is the material used for the handles of aviation snips?

What type of cutting can the yellow aviation snips perform?

Which type of sander is specifically designed for sanding inside corner joints?

What is the size of the sanding face of a corner sander?

Which type of sanding tool is becoming increasingly popular among Drywall Finishers?

What is the main difference between a long handle sander and a hand sander?

Which type of sanding tool is shaped at a 90-degree angle and has two sides?

What is the length of the handle of a long handle sander?

What holds the sandpaper in place on a long handle sander?

Which type of sander is constructed with a base and face pad shaped at 90 degrees?

What is the size of the foam sanding block?

Which type of sander is not as popular as the long handle sander and hand sander?

Which two parts make up the power actuated dustless sanding system?

What is the purpose of the foam-backed sanding pads used with the orbital sander?

What percentage of dust particles can the power actuated dustless sanding system remove?

What is the purpose of the dual filtration system in the vacuum unit?

What type of hose is used to connect the orbital sander to the vacuum unit?

What are the foam-backed sanding pads specifically designed for?

Which type of mixing tool is often referred to as the potato masher due to its shape?

What is the typical width of the heads of mud mashers?

What are the handles of mud mashers usually made of?

What is the length range of the handles of mud mashers?

What is the maximum recommended speed for power mixers?

What is the recommended r.p.m. range for a power mixer?

What should be attached to a power mixer to mix powder material or re-stir a pre-mix filler?

Where should the chuck key of a power mixer be attached?

What type of cords or tools should be used when using a power mixer?

What should never be done to the third prong of a plug?

What are small tools also called?

What are the general shapes commonly used by Drywall Finishers for small tools?

What is the offset of the blade in a trowel and square small tool?

What are the small tools commonly made of?

What is the purpose of the leaf-shaped end of a leaf and square small tool?

What is the purpose of an extra bucket when mixing ready-mix compounds?

What is the typical size of the empty five-gallon pails used for mixing dry mix compound?

What is the recommended condition for the empty five-gallon pails used for mixing compounds?

Who typically supplies the power mixer for Drywall Finishers?

What is the purpose of small tools in drywall finishing?

Which tool is preferred by most Drywall Finishers because it can be bent slightly while being floated over the filing compound and can be handled at a better angle to the surface?

Which material is a slicker typically made of?

What is the primary purpose of a straightedge in drywall finishing?

What is the typical length range of slickers used by Drywall Finishers?

What is the typical width range of slickers used by Drywall Finishers?

What is the primary difference between a slicker and a straightedge?

What are the two examples of instances where straightedges or rods are handy in drywall finishing?

Which tool does a Drywall Finisher typically neglect but can be very handy in certain instances?

What are the two examples of instances where slickers or straightedges are handy in drywall finishing?

Why is the slicker preferred by most Drywall Finishers over the straightedge?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a tool for creating textured surfaces?

Which of the following is a popular system of texturing widely used in North America?

What is the recommended width of the blade for a tape rule used by a Drywall Finisher?

What is the length of the standard case of a tape rule?

What is the purpose of the end lip of a tape rule?

What material should be considered when selecting a measuring tape?

What is the recommended length of a tape rule for a Drywall Finisher?

What is the purpose of a measuring tape for a Drywall Finisher?

What is the primary material used for the blade of a measuring tape?

What is the recommended width of the blade for longer tape rules?

Which tool is considered a necessity but can also become a convenience tool for a Drywall Finisher?

What should a Drywall Finisher use to clean their tools?

What type of brushes and sponges are used by Drywall Finishers for cleaning tools?

Which tools are considered handy for installing a pre-cast cornice?

What tools are considered a must for minor repairs when using automatic taping tools?

What is the primary purpose of carrying a sponge or brush in the tool bag?

What type of line is loaded in a winder for convenience in drywall finishing?

What is the recommended approach for checking tools for wear and warping?

What is the recommended method for drying tools after cleaning?

What is the benefit of cherishing and keeping tools for a Drywall Finisher?

Which of the following is the most commonly preferred tool bag size for Drywall Finishers?

What are the essential safety items that should be carried in a Drywall Finisher's tool bag or tool box?

What is the recommended material for a heavy-duty tool bag for Drywall Finishers?

What additional tool can easily fit in a Drywall Finisher's tool bag along with a Hawk?