Hit 500 board batches in a row this morning without a single tape joint crack...

I've been hanging drywall in the Portland area for about 6 years now, and I keep a little notebook with my board counts. This morning I hit 500 batches without a single tape joint crack coming back on me. It's a small thing, but it means I'm finally getting my mudding consistency right every time. Does anyone else keep a personal record of their work stats, or am I weird for tracking this stuff?

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elizabeth_ramirez10d ago

You mentioned "mudding consistency right" being the key, and I'm curious about that. What specific adjustments did you make to get your mud to that perfect point where it doesn't crack on the tape joints? Was it more about the mixing time or the water ratio for you?

piper_flores6910d ago

Oh man, I gotta push back a little here. In my experience too much focus on consistency actually makes you miss when the tape itself has issues, not the mud.