I’m looking to purchase one of these systems for doing drywall patches, keep the dust restricted.
I think I’ll just use plastic to form the walls insrtead of the stuff they sell.
Does anyone have an opinion of these two products.
Thanks.
Glenn
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I have the third hand poles from Fastcap. Up to 12 feet, but that's fully extended. They have worked very well for the dust application along with other "third hand" situations. More reasonable than many others. With over sized visqueen (10 for an 8' ceiling and some creative entry system, customers love it.
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I've not used these, but if your using plastic get some load locks from a truck stop $40-50 They will extend to ceiling height easily.
I have used both and the third hand poles I find much more stable. I work in high traffic areas and found the Zip Wall poles constantly getting knocked over.
Must be working with gorrillas. I understand traffic, but, you gotta be knocking them things pretty hard to be knocking them down.
I also have the 3rd hand from Fastcap. I think they might be less expensive than the zip wall and IMO, are far more versatile. I've used them to hold up sheet goods when building soffits, holding up cabinets, snugging trim up to the ceiling, making dust enclosures, bracing mat'l in the trailer, etc. etc.
Thanks to all.I purchased the #rd hand package with bag from Amazon. Should be here next week.Glenn
The Sip wall is pretty cool. Well worth it if you are spending any period of time on a job. Short jobs, just hang plastic.
Another thing you can try is the little unit you attach to your sanding pole then attach to your shop vac. This works good but some old timers told me of a trick of running the vacuum line through a bucket of water to make it a dustless sanding system. I havn't seen yet but they swear by it.
A third option is to become really good at your taping. When I tape I do one light sanding after the third coat has dried and that is it. It really helps to keep the dust down doing it that way.
Dave
Trust me. I would LOVE to get better at my taping. Unfortunately, I think I'm getting worse.Glenn
I pretty good at. Not real fast though. I don't think I would make money as a professional taper. The way I figure it, no matter how good or how fast you are, you leave one lump or scratch or bad corner, that is the only thing the customer will remember to tell their friends.
Dave
When doing small spackle jobs consider using at least for the last coat
( http://www.downwithdust.com ) Sheetrock brand mud. The sandings fall straight to the ground and don't fly in the air. I've used it several times and I'm using it right now in my own house in a hallway thats between my dining room and kitchen.
The only negative I can say about it is..is that its a little harder to sand than regular mud...but not all that much.
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I've used a CGC Product like that once. I'm not sure if it's the same stuff. It was a small job. normally I use CGC Extra Light Compound for my finish coat. I find it gives me a really nice finish. I'm a little leary to try a new product like that on a larger project if it doesn't give me the finish i'm looking for.
"I can tell you"...it goes on smooth as butter. Actually I think it goes on better than regular mud and I'm pretty good at spackling...and there's no need to add any water at all. Stirs up really easily as well. Less bubbles too. Very light weight.
I don't think there's been any other mud that just drops to the ground when you sand it. I think this is the first.
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No adding water eh?
Like butter eh?
Ok, I'm trusting you. Next job i'll try it.
Dave
I never found plastic kept the dust out unless its taped to the walls, floor and ceiling. A damp drop cloth hung in front of the doorways has always worked best for me.
Taped plastic w/a zipper opening works good for jobs that take a while.
The Zip wall and similar systems now have the piece that holds it snug to the walls and ceiling.
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Like a wet bedsheet? I like that. Nice and Simple. do I use my bedsheet or the customers?
I don't remember which brand I have but I've found more uses for them like holding crown molding in place, securing large light loads in the back of the truck. They're a worthy investment.
Best to you and yours, Chris.
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