Are all corner rollers created equal? - Drywall Talk - Professional Drywall and Finishing Contractors Forum

Steve · 04-26-2009, 02:20 AM

I've been using the same corner roller for years.
Just wondering if one is better than the others.

tapingfool · 05-02-2009, 05:57 PM

I also have been using the same one for years, if it still works for you why change..My tapetech is still great 18 years later..

Steve · 05-02-2009, 07:54 PM

Mine is made by Precision Tools and is a little beat up. What I don't like about it is the skinny handle.

I've noticed that some have a split wheel design. I wonder if they are better than the solid wheels.

Bevelation · 05-16-2009, 04:32 AM

I like the solid wheel principal like what's on Blueline and DM. I have a Blueline and the only thing about it is that it doesn't feel as balanced as the split wheel design. The old roller I had I could flip to the next angle when I hit the 3 way with ease. It took a little time to get used to the Blueline and still I get hung up with the pivoting piece flopping down. Ah well. I believe the solid wheels give the sharpest corners.

mudslingercor · 07-06-2009, 09:47 AM

The split wheel roller has to be maintained the wheels need attention, if they loosen up or wear to much they won't set the tape properly. I thought split wheel left more mud on the tape making flushing easier?

Mudstar · 07-06-2009, 10:50 AM

Blueline will out last and maintain a sharper corner then most from what I have experienced. I little heavier but works well.

brdn_drywall · 07-06-2009, 10:01 PM

anyone rolling there outside 90's allways used the can-am, any other ones worth buying?

04-26-2009, 02:20 AM	#1
Steve Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 41	Are all corner rollers created equal? I've been using the same corner roller for years. Just wondering if one is better than the others.

05-16-2009, 04:32 AM	#4
Bevelation Just doing my job. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dawson Creek, BC Posts: 181	I like the solid wheel principal like what's on Blueline and DM. I have a Blueline and the only thing about it is that it doesn't feel as balanced as the split wheel design. The old roller I had I could flip to the next angle when I hit the 3 way with ease. It took a little time to get used to the Blueline and still I get hung up with the pivoting piece flopping down. Ah well. I believe the solid wheels give the sharpest corners. __________________ Just an ordinary taper....like everyone else.

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05-02-2009, 05:57 PM	#2
tapingfool Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 87	I also have been using the same one for years, if it still works for you why change..My tapetech is still great 18 years later..

05-02-2009, 07:54 PM	#3
Steve Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 41	Mine is made by Precision Tools and is a little beat up. What I don't like about it is the skinny handle. I've noticed that some have a split wheel design. I wonder if they are better than the solid wheels.

07-06-2009, 09:47 AM	#5
mudslingercor Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 33	The split wheel roller has to be maintained the wheels need attention, if they loosen up or wear to much they won't set the tape properly. I thought split wheel left more mud on the tape making flushing easier?

07-06-2009, 10:50 AM	#6
Mudstar Mud Wrestler Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 54	Blueline will out last and maintain a sharper corner then most from what I have experienced. I little heavier but works well.

07-06-2009, 10:01 PM	#7
brdn_drywall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brandon manitoba canada Posts: 214	anyone rolling there outside 90's allways used the can-am, any other ones worth buying?