Northstar 2.5" angle head - Drywall Talk - Professional Drywall and Finishing Contractors Forum

Steve · 05-04-2009, 02:16 AM

I have the 3.5", but haven't heard much about their 2.5" head.

Any opinions on it?

TonyM · 05-04-2009, 09:47 AM

Reckon it's a better tool than the 3.5"

Whitey97 · 05-05-2009, 02:47 PM

why would it be a better tool?

it's just an inch narrower.
Steve- I'm looking into getting one as well, I've got a 3" and a 3.5"

Tim0282 · 05-05-2009, 09:34 PM

A good way to spend another 395.00.
I have a 2", 3", 3.5", 4".
Don't we need every tool that is made new??
I have a weakness for new and more tools.

Whitey97 · 05-06-2009, 01:06 AM

395...ouch! That's way over priced. I'll sell you a new one for $350!

Steve · 05-06-2009, 03:44 AM

I think I'll buy one. I have a 2.5"glazer, a 3" head and the 3.5" head. The build quality of the Northstar is quite impressive compared to the Columbia and Blueline heads that I have.

tapingfool · 05-06-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim0282

A good way to spend another 395.00.
I have a 2", 3", 3.5", 4".
Don't we need every tool that is made new??
I have a weakness for new and more tools.

hows the 4inch?

Tim0282 · 05-07-2009, 09:49 PM

BIG... Not bad to run, though. Gets you past any bad recession on the rock.

Steve · 05-08-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim0282

BIG... Not bad to run, though. Gets you past any bad recession on the rock.

Are you using a corner box?

Tim0282 · 05-11-2009, 08:29 PM

Yes...? Not sure how one would use any angle head without a corner box.

Muddauber · 05-11-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim0282

Yes...? Not sure how one would use any angle head without a corner box.

Mudrunner

brdn_drywall · 05-11-2009, 08:36 PM

mudrunner, can-an tube with an inside 90 applicator and flush with an angle head on a handle are a few other ways.

Tim0282 · 05-11-2009, 08:37 PM

Oh, Yes. Thank you for the clarification. Sorry. I couldn't think of anything. It's alright, you can say Duh!!

Muddauber · 05-11-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim0282

Oh, Yes. Thank you for the clarification. Sorry. I couldn't think of anything. It's alright, you can say Duh!!

Duh!!

Tim0282 · 05-11-2009, 08:48 PM

Thanks, I don't know about you, but I feel better.

Steve · 05-12-2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim0282

Yes...? Not sure how one would use any angle head without a corner box.

The reason I asked is because I use a Mudrunner and was wondering if the 4" head worked well with it or if you have to go at a slower pace to get enough mud flow.

Tim0282 · 05-12-2009, 07:32 PM

Sorry Steve, can't help you with that answer. We don't slow any with the hockey box. But I don't know how it compares to the Mudrunner because I have never tried one. Do you like yours? I have considered one.

Steve · 05-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim0282

Sorry Steve, can't help you with that answer. We don't slow any with the hockey box. But I don't know how it compares to the Mudrunner because I have never tried one. Do you like yours? I have considered one.

I'm new to the mudrunner but I really like it so far.

D's · 06-03-2009, 10:14 PM

Hey guys,

I just bought a northstar 3.5 and am wondering how to break in the grips that hold the ball in the socket? Right now it's stiff as hell (barely swivels) and I can't imagine being able to use it on the wall.

Thanks,
D's

Whitey97 · 06-03-2009, 11:39 PM

3 in 1 oil

05-04-2009, 02:16 AM	#1
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05-04-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
TonyM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 54	Reckon it's a better tool than the 3.5"

05-05-2009, 02:47 PM	#3
Whitey97 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities Mn Posts: 911	why would it be a better tool? it's just an inch narrower. Steve- I'm looking into getting one as well, I've got a 3" and a 3.5"

05-05-2009, 09:34 PM	#4
Tim0282 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 192	A good way to spend another 395.00. I have a 2", 3", 3.5", 4". Don't we need every tool that is made new?? I have a weakness for new and more tools.

05-06-2009, 01:06 AM	#5
Whitey97 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities Mn Posts: 911	395...ouch! That's way over priced. I'll sell you a new one for $350!

05-06-2009, 03:44 AM	#6
Steve Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 41	I think I'll buy one. I have a 2.5"glazer, a 3" head and the 3.5" head. The build quality of the Northstar is quite impressive compared to the Columbia and Blueline heads that I have.

05-07-2009, 09:49 PM	#8
Tim0282 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 192	BIG... Not bad to run, though. Gets you past any bad recession on the rock.

05-11-2009, 08:29 PM	#10
Tim0282 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 192	Yes...? Not sure how one would use any angle head without a corner box.

05-11-2009, 08:36 PM	#12
brdn_drywall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brandon manitoba canada Posts: 214	mudrunner, can-an tube with an inside 90 applicator and flush with an angle head on a handle are a few other ways.

05-11-2009, 08:37 PM	#13
Tim0282 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 192	Oh, Yes. Thank you for the clarification. Sorry. I couldn't think of anything. It's alright, you can say Duh!!

05-11-2009, 08:48 PM	#15
Tim0282 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 192	Thanks, I don't know about you, but I feel better.

05-12-2009, 07:32 PM	#17
Tim0282 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 192	Sorry Steve, can't help you with that answer. We don't slow any with the hockey box. But I don't know how it compares to the Mudrunner because I have never tried one. Do you like yours? I have considered one.

06-03-2009, 10:14 PM	#19
D's Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fernie, B.C. Posts: 61	Hey guys, I just bought a northstar 3.5 and am wondering how to break in the grips that hold the ball in the socket? Right now it's stiff as hell (barely swivels) and I can't imagine being able to use it on the wall. Thanks, D's

06-03-2009, 11:39 PM	#20
Whitey97 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities Mn Posts: 911	3 in 1 oil