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Old 05-04-2009, 03:16 AM   #1
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Northstar 2.5" angle head

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

Any opinions on it?

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Old 05-04-2009, 10:47 AM   #2
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Re: Northstar 2.5" angle head

Reckon it's a better tool than the 3.5"
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Re: Northstar 2.5" angle head

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"
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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.
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Re: Northstar 2.5" angle head

395...ouch! That's way over priced. I'll sell you a new one for $350!
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Re: Northstar 2.5" angle head

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.
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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?
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Re: Northstar 2.5" angle head

BIG... Not bad to run, though. Gets you past any bad recession on the rock.
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BIG... Not bad to run, though. Gets you past any bad recession on the rock.
Are you using a corner box?
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Re: Northstar 2.5" angle head

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

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Re: Northstar 2.5" angle head

mudrunner, can-an tube with an inside 90 applicator and flush with an angle head on a handle are a few other ways.
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Oh, Yes. Thank you for the clarification. Sorry. I couldn't think of anything. It's alright, you can say Duh!!
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Oh, Yes. Thank you for the clarification. Sorry. I couldn't think of anything. It's alright, you can say Duh!!

Duh!!
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Thanks, I don't know about you, but I feel better.
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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.
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Re: Northstar 2.5" angle head

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.
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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.
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Re: Northstar 2.5" angle head

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.

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