Should I Buy A Banjo?

AtlanticWBConst

Easy: You have to take a tab of the tape out of the tip of the banjo dispensor (about 4 "), then in one quick motion you plant that tape end onto the wall and, while holding it in place with your free hand, pull the banjo in a downward movement. (Remember, one quick, smooth movement).
If your not getting enough mud in the verticals:
1.) Don't spend too much time with the Banjo facing up - quick smooth movements.
2.) Maybe your banjo mix is just a little thin, it shouldn't settle so quickly to the bottom of the Banjo.

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dayspring

OK, we'll keep that in mind next time we use it, Thanks

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Reds85chevy

Hello, I am a union taper from st. louis, i work for bender drywall. Now most of the guys use banjos. i guess becuase the gun is so expensive. i love my banjo, and would not use anything else. ounce u get the hang of it there is nothing to worry about. Your just have to make sure u adjust the blade so it controls the amount of mud on the tape.

dumplin1078

I've never used a banjo in my 15 years, but I've always heard that they are hard to use. Since a bazooka is not in the budget this year, I bought a "Better Than Ever" super taper and I love it. My brother and I can tape almost as fast with it as a bazooka on flats, just a little slower on angles. The trick is not to use it the way the BTE company says. We set our taping mud on a 4' scaffold and roll it to one end of the room then pull tape to the other end, he presses the tape to ceiling, and I wipe it down. On the angles I use my Drywall Master corner roller, and 2 1/4" glazing head. Works great! If business keeps booming though I will definetly get a gun.