I began handling drywall about 30
years ago, and quickly discovered
that it was heavy and introduced a lot
of dust to the construction scene. After
hanging the drywall on a few small jobs,
I decided to try my hand at finishing
the joints. Using a 5-inch drywall knife
and a bread pan that I borrowed from
the homeowners of the small remodeling
project I was working on, I mixed
my own compound and taped all the
seams. The finishing process seemed to
take forever, but believe it or not, the
job turned out well.
Since that time, I've become much
more confident and practiced in my
drywall abilities. As carpenters, my
crew and I cannot match