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Northstar automatic taper, bazooka, drywall taping tool
* The NorthStar Taper has critical parts precision machined from billet aluminum (6061-T6): Head, Cover Plate, Drive Dog Holder, Tape Runners, and Cable Drum. Billet aluminum components are superior in strength and durability, and do not corrode.
* All aluminum parts are anodized, or finished with an exclusive chrome-look finish. The Tape Runners and Cable Drum are hard anodized. Anodizing makes the surface much harder than natural aluminum, and resistant to corrosion.
* The side plates are of stainless steel construction for greater strength.
* The corner creaser arms are stainless steel. This allows NorthStar to weld pivot pins in place. Ours don't break.
* NorthStars stainless steel drive chains are manufactured by Diamond Chain U.S.A. and assembled in Germany. These chains are all pre-run-in prior to delivery to NorthStar. They almost never wear out.
* The creaser chain and cutter chain are a leaf-style stainless steel chain. They almost never need replacing.
* NorthStar has an adjustable pawl roller system which lets you run the tension you prefer and adjust for wear.
* NorthStar has an adjustable cutter spring system to allow for blade change and tension adjustment. Lessening tension is helpful when working high on the wall.
* The open cutter spring system is stronger, and easier to clean and lubricate.
* Cutter blade changing is easier on Northstar.
