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On Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:26:03 -0500, zxcvbob >
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>itsjoannotjoann wrote:
>> On Apr 20, 12:21 pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
>>>
>>> The tool looks a whole lot like just the handle for a painting pad.
>>> The tracks for holding the pad in place would act as the depth gauge.
>>> (off to Home Depot to take a look)
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>
>>>

>> So will the paint pad holder thingie work like the masa spreader in
>> the video???
>>

>
>
>No. The pad clips on different than I tho't.


I was wondering about that. I've done a lot of drywall work and it
didn't seem right.

> I did buy a $1.48
>plastic 6" putty knife that I can experiment with -- use a belt
>sander to cut a wide notch down the middle and leave a little bump
>at each end for a depth gauge.


When mine comes hopefully tomorrow I'll see what the nubs at the end
look like. She was able to spread and pick up with the same tool
which it what I found cool. It's been a long time since I've used a
bondo spreader but I'm thinking that might have some DIY
possibilities. I'll see what this thing looks like when it arrives.

Lou