DEWALT DXTT-2-916 16 in. Skimming Blade – Aluminum Housing with 0.012 in. (0.3mm) Replaceable Stainless Steel Blade Insert

DEWALT DXTT-2-916 16 in. Skimming Blade – Aluminum Housing with 0.012 in. (0.3mm) Replaceable Stainless Steel Blade Insert

Due to their lightweight design and ease of use, skimming blades are an increasingly popular tool for drywall finishing.Premium quality DEWALT Skimming Blades come in lengths from 7 to 48 inches and feature a flexible, high precision stainless steel blade inserted into a rigid aluminum handle profile.These tools are outstanding for smoothing out fresh drywall compounds with even distribution and unprecedented sensitivity.SUGGESTED USESAvailable in eight lengths, there’s a DEWALT skimming blade for every drywall finishing job:7-inch, 10-inch or 14-inch blades are often used for bedding and wiping down drywall tape after it has been applied using an automatic taper or banjo.When smoothing out drywall joints or wider areas, 16-inch, 24-inch or 32-inch skimming blades are ideal; they can get the job done more efficiently than any other finishing knife or trowel.40-Inch or 48-inch skimming blades are perfect for smoothing compounds evenly across large surfaces, such as full walls or ceilings. Typical examples would include when you roll on and smooth out drywall joint compound to a level 5 finish, or when you are skimming over old drywall or textured finishes.WHY CHOOSE DEWALT SKIMMING BLADES?Not all skimming blades are created equal and DEWALT Skimming Blades have a number of key features that make them the professional finisher’s first choice.