How not to tape with a Banjo😂
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- No man is so useless that he can't at least serve as an example of what not to do!!! In this video i scrape the rust of the old banjo and my old banjo skills!
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Your ability to do this so fast without cussing up a storm is admirable.
You remind me of me when I was young like you! Iam a Drywall Veteran, 42 years at it! Iam now 73 years old!
I started back in mid 1960's, back when Drywall first started! Yes, I've done it all until I retired in March of 1999. I helped write the book on Drywall! When I started, there were only 5 doppers in N.C. and they were all in Greensboro N.C.
Ive been dealing with bouts of anxiety and depression in learning to use a banjo, this video was great therapy, Im please to report that i am feeling much better now. Truthfully, I thank you for your time and efforts in making and editing your videos, they have been a wonderful source of information and they are greatly appreciated.
No one thought anything about "gaping hole" until you made something out of it. 🤣🤣🤣
SO wrong!
True but once he did opened that door then when he talked about it splashing on his face I was still thinking.
These videos are great because you know what you’re doing and you’re not afraid to keep it real. This makes it easy to relate and shows that our mistakes are not that uncommon after all.
I left a gouge and a hard edge on the like button.
I’ve watched your videos, tons on taping and mud, and have started hanging and finishing my daughters new construction. I’m an HVAC contractor in Florida, so I’m only working a little at a time, so 3 weeks to hang 148 4x12 sheets mostly by myself. Finishing now for 2 weeks and only completed the kitchen and living room 2 coats. It’s a long process with 9-4 ceilings, but it’s going very well with your helpful videos! Thank you for doing what you do!
Until last year I was a total newbie and sucked at taping. I got a banjo and it made lightyears difference. I did all the taping of the upstairs of our remodel in one evening, no I'm no professional. It helped to have my son pick up the excess from under the take and it worked well. Just taped my daughter's basement in one evening as well. I'm starting to like the quickset never tried it in the banjo.
As someone who has whaled their head on the end of a garage door track, I can appreciate the box you put on the end.
Use a pool noodle to cover the garage door track. Feels good on the head when you hit it and it stays on too.
Just cut it off, its just extra track unused.
@@CybekCusal you still have an end to hit your head on.
My motto is "Sometimes the purpose of one's life is to be a warning to others". I frequently do things the wrong way, but most of the time it turns out alright. There are two videos I look forward to every week, one is of course whatever you are working on, and the second is Wintergatan and the Marble Machine X. If I don't get at least one each week its a disappointment. Who knew watching other people work could be so rewarding?
I’ve always been leery of the banjo because it’s one of those tools that starts getting messy then everything is messy. I mean yeah, it’s drywall mud. It’s messy. But the amount of cleanup I’d have from impatience and giving up with it would kill all the gains in time I’d get from using the thing. Nice to see someone who has a better hold on how to use that thing.
Even when you screw up horribly, you're still orders of mangitude better than I am. :-)
The difference between a pro and a noob is that a pro *knows* when he screws up!
Wish I 'fumbled' with my taping jobs, like you do...Man would they look great!
Thank you for sharing this and all of your videos. They are very helpful to the novice. Never heard of the banjo so that was incredible. You can stop beating yourself up. Your work is impressive and the fact that you take time to share with others is appreciated.
Way to stick with it and get it done Ben. Had to laugh when you overloaded the banjo and used you hand to grab a handful! Ha ha ha too fun!
This episode sponsored by JOE BOXER, Ben’s next new catch phrase “just say no to cracks”.
I was thinking same thing. Every episode is lol. I didn’t even know Joe Boxer was a relevant brand anymore... American Eagle is where it’s at in 2021 lol
I am a tile-man but my go-to response can actually now apply when I am doing drywall work as well... "No cracks here. You wanna see cracks, hire a plumber!"
@@dumpsterdan57 nah. no cracks. just underwear. no biggie
Funny about the cobwebs. Home owner asks aren't you going to clean that first? Lol why? You haven't cleaned it in years. I'm going to use it as drywall/paint rebar 😄
I've got a way easier cheap plastic delko banjo, it has a swappable front wheel on the gate that can be used for flat joining and corner joints. Tape goes on more like a paint roller. Used fibafuse with watered down premixed mud, worked great for my basement.
Your videos are awesome. I just stumbled across your video to refresh my skills and make sure I still remember how to tape and mud. I use to drywall and finish with my son (his business) and I haven't used the tools because he was so much faster. Seeing this video makes me appreciate the learning curve. Thank you for not editing out the rough spots.
For a banjo i prefer the plastic Delco ones. If that Columbia tube that they sent you is a Cam Lock style then it can handle some 90 minute mud due to the ease of taking it apart for cleaning, and you could of avoided your nemesis and went the tube route.
I think this Banjo tool is great on a two man crew (one applying, one wiping) as is common in commerical applications. It is always nice to see a professional work with tools they do not normally use.
It did look like a 2 person job. Very forgiving quickset - 45? 90? Would still be too quick for me. Picture banjo a a solid block of set up quickset.
Almost like the quick set Mud hit the fan. Masterly done.
The take away from this video is "how to recover from the inept application of tape and mud." It is thus useful and amusing at the same time. 😉
Just got a banjo today. Learned a lot from this. Gives me hope
You are Very entertaining and skilled! Love it keep em coming
Hey I tape with a banjo all the time . . get a smooth blade on it and just run it flat on the wall it will help you set the tape . and ceiling get a baker and have someone push you .
Use knife to hold tape on wall when using banjo. And use the knife to press tape against wall near the spot that you cut the tape with the banjo.
@8:42 I was still laughing from the first time you said it. I was once doing a presentation and needed to get across that there was a gaping hole in the plan. So I image googled it. YOU CANNOT UNSEE the results that popped up. I mean what the hell was that about????? That's why I'm still laughing.
I googled "gaping hole in the plan" and got some actually holes in the ground, a heart shapes cave, Zuckerberg, Trump, and some random corporate stock images. You must have gotten hit by the algorism based on your/someone else's search history.
i think Google got more prude by now :P
Been there! This feels like a good spot to do some work. Why? Because I'm standing in front of it.👍
Like your videos your information has really helped me with my DIY thanks
I’m exhausted watching this...you are amazing
Good work Man, you're the best. 😀
Hey man,
Kevin here from Australia.
I've never seen one of these tools but i could see once you where getting the hang of it you were saving some valuable time. Time that could be spent skate boarding. 😜
Anyhoo stay safe and healthy man.
✌ Peace
hi Ben, MaxKill (aussie drywall crew) are excellent videos and they can really tape a house quickly with the banjo. I was on the fence but seeing a professional "struggle", no offense meant you stated you are a novice with this tool, you convinced me to go with the SuperTaper instead.
Vancouver Carpenter, skater and now bug saver lol
I rocked a Homax a long time ago. These are good for someone with no tools. Portable and simple but I don't think they reach a professional level. They are too smashy and create dry spots. Also fairly annoying to pull out. I liked how you saved the critter, much respect. I have sealed and saved my fair share of them. *Great vid*
Love it. Good video. Learning for you and for me :)
I've been using a banjo for 40 years, I found only 2 that work well. The Colorado taping company, and the Kraft. All others r to wide, including the marshal town.when they're to wide, the tape cuts through the mud, leaving dry spots.i pull about 65 feet per load.
I haven’t used a banjo in years so I don’t remember what brand I had. I remember folding tape between the lid and sides to get less mud.
I use a cheap plastic banjo called Homax. It doesn’t hold as much mud, but it’s a lot lighter, so less shoulder pain. Also it doesn’t drip mud as you pull tape.
I'm watching this at 1:16 Alberta time. Eating a warmed up burger. My dog just left. But ya I like your vids. Thanks man ;)
Gaping hole and pipe...LMFAO. love it.
Do your customers watch these videos and be like "What was that that I just paid for?!" 😁
it's like hearing Richard Simmons yell "slap!" 🙂
Those bevels on the soffit where the corner bead goes are a pain in the ass.
I only lose sleep cause I love to watch your videos
I've hot my head before too, if it doesnt knock you out, it'll wake you up lol
Hey Ben. Really like watching you work. You make it look a sinch but I bet it takes years to get to your skill level. That’s a intricate job you’ve taken on. Cheers mate 🇦🇺👍
After using my first banjo today, I can verify that you are correct lol. I definetly had a much harder time. Still got the job done, but I think I had more mud on me than the amount I actually got on the wall by the end of the day haha
Delko Zunder (From Down Under) has a wheel for flats and a 45 degree wheel for inside angles. Faster as you just keep it against the wall while rolling along taping the whole joint.
My wife nearly killed me when I told her that I purchased a banjo... Especially since I already play bagpipes. I let her go for a few minutes, then clarified what a banjo is.
Like button feathered.
As an ontarian when you say hey I think of Australia
Banjo -Vancouver- Carpenter
hahaha! i like how you started the video
Good work
Lol saludos compa desde California
I was hoping for an appearance of the Tape Buddy from Sesame Street. I recently watched Oscar the Grouch remodel his garbage due to some water damage caused by his pet elephant, Fluffy. 🐘
Lol !
That can’t be, 20 minute fast set? Bucket would be, a boat anchor by now!
Hey buddy , love your videos ! I’ve never used a banjo all hand finishing for me but I’m thinking of getting one. Just a observation after watching , I think I would have used the banjo on my long runs, then when it was out of mud and u already have to wipe the longs, I think you’d have been more efficient to just take a small roll of tape and hand tape your short angles with tube mud in your pan after wiping your longs, then reload the banjo and go for some more longs ? Make sense? Your a lot like me though you just go after it lol ! Only reason I thought of that is cause I’m watching you lol , I’d have done just like u did probably 😂😂
Exposed pipe, gaping hole and push it deep into the crack....I am glad I am watching this video late at night...
Never used a banjo for corners before. I don't use one unless I'm on stilts or a ton of walk boards. It's annoying to constantly refill
Great how not to video. Thanks
Thanks VC :D
Clearly more effective with the “hiya!”
What in your opinion is better use a banjo or freehand the corner where the wall and ceiling meet which do you think is easier for a beginner
Ok you are officially The Vancouver Taper. And I don’t want to argue about it. Have seen 0 carpentry
The pipe left a huge gaping hole. That's what she said. 😆
How do I send you a picture of my crappy drywall Job?
좋은영상 감사합니다! 👍
Lol not gonna lie disappointed with your cleanliness on this one big guy
The only way to tape
Finally!
and there I thought you were going to show us how you play the banjo :)
I think you did great. Banjos are way more of a pain than say an automatic taper....
I have many years on a banjo, you didn't do bad
I gotta ask about the gaping hole around the electrical panel. That can't be to code. Are they planning to close that up after the electrical inspection?
I like your videos very much. I have a serious question. I've seen a lot of videos where the drywaller says that hot mud and paper tape will fail. I think it would be beneficial to use hot mud for the first coat and then the second coat. The next coats could be all-purpose light. I would appreciate a response from anybody with experience. Thanks to all.
Maybe a newer model would be good? Would you like to do a youtube review on a Amazon banjo that would be cool.
The banjo is not a DYI tool it's going to work the hell out of you. It's a good tool for sure but as you can see in the video it takes alot of work to keep the tool running correctly, its not auto taping tool so you have to do all the supervising of the internals of the banjo if not the tape job will be far from quality. If you don't have alot of experience working with mud I would recommend hand taping.
Thought you were a pro maaaan. ;)
Tried a banjo once and I REALLY didn’t take to it at all….. I’d go ahead and buy some serious auto taping tools (or the tape buddy, or the super taper) before I’d put the time in to get used to a freaking banjo
I hope that is your home!
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I thought you looked good for something you don't use much. Good job!
Knowing that bucket of quick set is just sitting over there is giving me anxiety through this whole vid...
Smart Sweets
Search Maxkil on TH-cam if you want some banjo vids.
A kitchen in the garage? Vancouver, Canada, cold, outdoors….freezing. Pipes. I’m perplexed. Even heated garage could have frozen pipes w the temps in Canada.
When using paper tape and quick set you better make sure to wipe everything nice and tight....especially the butt joints or they're gonna be crowned like a mother!
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Why didn't you fill the screw holes while you had the plank set up?
Ok I've not be the guy on the job using the banjo. I've moved more into framing more often and still do mudding. I gunked up enough shirts mudding that I found doing it shirtless easier to clean up after. Some guys enjoy accidentally tossing mud my way. Being the end grunt and all.
Wait time out you never use quickset in a banjo if the stuff sets inside that banjo you have a mess on your hand
Off topic, never seen a breaker box installed sideways like that. 21:07
A banjo for tape Deliverance...
How many coffees did you have before shooting this video???😁
And the bug went on to ruin British Columbia’s apple crop that year.
How often do you have to replace your drywall knives?
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The taper can and will fix everything
Do you charge more for ripping out moldy drywall?
Can you leave the mud inside overnight without drying?