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   ptp | Sep 23, 2009 02:28am | #1

   There are some commercially available options for this.

   http://www.ezbacker.com/rock_splicer.html

   Or you could make it yourself using a strip of plywood or other scrap.

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   Dogmeat12 | Sep 23, 2009 02:32am | #2

   Go to http://www.trim-tex. com and under products look for Backing& Finishing. They have a video on how to do it.

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   millworker301 | Sep 23, 2009 04:49am | #6

   Thanks a lot. The video really made it clear. I can make my own but the video help. Thanks for the help from all of you.

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   BoJangles | Sep 23, 2009 02:34am | #3

   We use this method on ceilings in certain lighting conditions.  It works great.  You can buy the piece that you screw both ends to or make them yourself.  You only need a very slight raise in the edge to get the drywall to bend the right amount.

   I use plywood scraps with a light 1/8" strip glued on each side.  The plywood is about 8" wide.  It helps to orient the plywood the right way along the strength line.

   Be generous with the drywall screws.  Tighten them a little bit at a time until they are all seated or you could pull them through the drywall.

   Use a wide knife to bridge the recess and you will have perfect joints.

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   JTC1 | Sep 23, 2009 02:38am | #4

   Commercially produced or homegrown.

   Homegrown = 1/2" plywood strips, ~ 8" wide x 46", sheets butt together at the 4" mark in width. 1/8'' to 1/4" thick x 1-1/2" wide strip of wood down each 48" side of the plywood. (dimensions vary slightly depending on who is doing the growing).

   Option #3 - there is a tool / system called the Butt Taper (I think) - seen it posted here - never tried it.

   Jim

   Edit: Everybody types faster than me!

   Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.

   
   

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   Edited 9/22/2009 7:39 pm ET by JTC1

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   Shep | Sep 23, 2009 03:23am | #5

   I've used the Butt Taper. It was invented by a BTer named Zano.

   It does take a little getting used to, but its works very well. You do need to end the SR ends between joists or studs, because the ends need to be well screwed to a strip of OSB to keep it from moving.

   I used the one DonCanDo owns, but I plan on buying one for myself at some point.

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   McMark | Sep 23, 2009 05:25am | #7

   I've used the Butt Taper. It was invented by a BTer named Zano.

   BT'er = Butt Taper?