Overview
Due to their lightweight design and ease of use, skimming blades are becoming an increasingly popular tool in the drywall finishing industry.
Premium quality LEVEL5 Aluminum-Body Skimming Blades come in a variety of lengths up to 48 inches and feature a flexible, high precision 0.3mm blade inserted into a rigid extruded aluminum blade housing. These tools are outstanding for smoothing out fresh drywall compound with even distribution and unprecedented sensitivity.
SUGGESTED USES
Available in eight lengths, there’s a LEVEL5 skimming blade for every drywall finishing job:
- 7-inch, 10-inch or 14-Inch blades are often used for bedding and wiping down drywall tape after it has been applied using an automatic taper or banjo.
- When finishing drywall joints or slightly wider areas, 16-Inch, 24-Inch or 32-Inch skimming blades are ideal and will get the job done faster than any other finishing knife or trowel.
- 40-Inch or 48-Inch skimming blades are perfect for smoothing compound evenly across large areas. Typical examples would include when you roll on and smooth out drywall joint compound to a level 5 finish, or when you are covering up textured ceilings and walls.
WHY CHOOSE LEVEL5 SKIMMING BLADES?
Not all skimming blades are created equal and LEVEL5 Skimming Blades have a number of unique features that make them the professional finisher’s preferred choice. These include:
A UNIQUE BLADE EDGE
The real magic behind LEVEL5 skimming blades is the high precision 0.3mm blade inserts. Crafted from European stainless steel, these inserts offer the perfect amount of flex for efficient, effortless skimming and smoothing.
In addition, most blade edges are fully stamped out, and if you looked at the edge under a magnifying glass you would see it is squared off edge and has sharp corners. This is not ideal for mud flow. LEVEL5 skimming blades feature a proprietary rounded profile on the front blade edge that allows the compound to roll off the skimming blade more evenly and smoother than any competitive models.
The shape of the blade insert itself is also unique. Unlike other styles of finishing knives, the LEVEL5 skimming blade edge is raised at both ends and the corners are rounded. This minimizes or eliminates lap marks when you are smoothing out large areas.
THE BLADE INSERTS ARE REPLACEABLE!
Skimming blades are precision instruments and the reality is that they can be damaged on the job site if they are dropped. Unlike competitive skimming blade models, LEVEL5 Skimming Blades feature blade inserts that are easily replaceable. No tools are necessary; simply remove one of the skimming blade end caps for slide-out/slide-in insert replacement at a fraction of the cost of replacing the entire skimming blade.
ALUMINUM BLADE HOUSINGS
LEVEL5 Skimming Blades feature aircraft-grade, extruded aluminum housings for maximum rigidity across the blade span. The profile of the aluminum extrusion serves two purposes:
- On its own, the profile provides a comfortable, ergonomic hand grip for all-day use which significantly reduces the wrist strain experienced when using other tools such as taping knives.
- The profile is also shaped to accept a handle adapter, enabling LEVEL5's range of extendable poles to be affixed for work on high walls and ceilings (centering lines on the skimming blade housing and handle adapter make it easy to align these two components for perfect balance).
LIGHTWEIGHT EXTENDABLE HANDLES
Manufactured using premium fiberglass, aluminum, and high impact ABS composite, LEVEL5's line of skimming blade extension handles are extremely lightweight yet robust and rigid - even when fully extended.
The handles are designed for a precision fit with the required LEVEL5 skimming blade handle adapter to eliminate any wobble. They also feature a quick-release design that uses dual stainless steel snap-in buttons that prevent rotation under pressure or torque.
For maximum flexibility, the handles can be extended and locked into place at any point on their aluminum extension with a simple twist of the locking mechanism.
PRODUCT INFO
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LEVEL5 makes workhorse drywall finishing tools that set the standard for quality & reliability.
We back all of our tools with the strongest warranties in the industry and work hard to provide our family of finishers with the best customer service possible.
Do you have questions about your LEVEL5 Tool(s)? Call our toll-free support line at 866.562.4229 (local: 913.631.0804) or send us an email at support@level5tools.com. Our support team is available Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4pm Central Time.
Manufacturer's Warranty
For its full line of skimming blades, handles and accessories, LEVEL5 Tools, LLC. ("LEVEL5") provides a full one (1) year warranty to the original owner that these products will be free from defects in material and function. This warranty is valid in all countries/markets.
Terms & Conditions
- The Warranty applies to the original owner and is not transferable.
- The Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the product, and does not cover direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or any other type of damage resulting from its use.
- The Warranty does not cover normal wear, misuse, negligence, fire, theft, loss or intentional damage.
- All shipments to the LEVEL5 facility must be freight paid. LEVEL5 reserves the right to determine whether to repair or replace any product covered under the Warranty. Discontinued products may be replaced with newer models when necessary.
Wear Parts
When you purchase professional drywall finishing tools, it is important to know that common wear parts are readily available to ensure your tools are run optimally for their entire operating life.
At LEVEL5, we maintain a large inventory of wear parts for all models of our drywall taping and finishing tools, including:
- Automatic taper cutting blades
- Flat box and corner finisher blades, shoes, etc.
- Gaskets & o-rings
- Plungers
- Springs
- Wheels & bearings
- Screws
- and much more...
These components are available separately or in convenient logical kits for tool maintenance or rebuilds. Perhaps most importantly, these components and kits are available at a reasonable price!
FAST FREE SHIPPING
ACROSS THE CONTINENTAL USA
LEVEL5 will cover the standard shipping costs for all orders over $50 across the continental USA.
Orders delivered throughout the continental USA will be shipped via UPS or FEDEX Ground. Delivery times vary between 2 to 5 business days depending on where you are located in relation to our headquarters in Kansas City, KS.
The "Continental United States" refers to the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, but excludes Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or the other U.S. territories and military posts.
Want faster shipping? Call us at 800.227.7713 . For orders received before 10am Central Time, we can ship overnight to most regions in the USA.
OTHER REGIONS
LEVEL5 Tools ships worldwide!
For Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, other U.S. territories and military posts, as well as international locations, call us at 800.227.7713 (USA and Canada) or 913.608.8530 for an accurate quote including shipping. English y español.
To quote your order, we will need the following details:
- First and Last Name
- EXACT Shipping Address
- Mobile Number
- Email Address
- A list of the tools you wish to purchase
Please note that your order will be transacted in US dollars and your credit card company or bank will perform the conversion to your native currency on your behalf.
METHOD OF SHIPMENT
All merchandise destined for outside the continental US will be shipped via air or ocean. Rates and delivery times for international parcel shipment will vary based on carrier, delivery method, and speed of shipment required. You are responsible for the freight charges and all invoices are prepaid before shipment.
DUTIES & CUSTOMS
Your country may charge additional fees in the form of duties, border clearing costs, taxes, etc. that would be in addition to the quote we are providing you. It is your responsibility to understand what these additional costs might be. Your country may hold your order at the border until you have paid them these additional fees. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND you contact an international shipping broker in your country who can assist you with understanding any additional costs associated with importing your tools and can make the importation easy for you by handling the logistics and paperwork on your behalf.
THE LEVEL5 30-DAY, “NO-HASSLE” POLICY
We believe it is important that you have some time to evaluate the design, quality, fit and finish of your LEVEL5 tools before fully committing to their use. Therefore, if you aren't 100% satisfied, you have a period of 30 days from purchase to return any UNUSED tools you've purchased directly from LEVEL5 Tools LLC.
Once your tools have been received in good order at our facility, you will receive your choice of a credit or refund of the original price. Please note that refunds must be applied against the same credit card you used to make the original purchase.
You will be responsible for any return shipping expenses. We recommend you insure your shipment with your shipping agent (FEDEX, UPS, USPS, etc.), as you are responsible for any damage to the tools during the return shipment. To assist with offsetting these return shipping costs, LEVEL5 will provide you with a one-time use coupon code for our website equal to the return shipping amount (a copy of the shipping receipt is required).
TERMS & CONDITIONS
If you wish to return your LEVEL5 tools within the 30-day evaluation period:
- The tools must be returned in the original packaging, including any internal bags, foam inserts, internal boxes, and/or shipping boxes - to ensure the tools are protected during delivery back to our facility.
- The tools must be unused and undamaged, so they can be resold as new, in order to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
- UNUSED TOOLS - Any unused tools received that are damaged in any way so that they cannot be resold as new will need to be refurbished. This requires us to charge you a 25% restocking fee.
- USED TOOLS - Any used tools received will need to be cleaned of joint compound, refurbished and sold at a discount. We will charge you a 50% restocking fee OR return the used tools back to you if preferred. You will be responsible for paying any corresponding shipping charges if you wish to have the tools returned.
- Any tools that are received damaged and cannot be refurbished and resold will discarded and will not qualify for a refund. You will have the option to have the tool(s) returned to you, but you will be responsible for paying any corresponding shipping charges
If you have any questions regarding this return policy, please reach out to us toll-free at 866.562.4229 (local: 913.608.8530).
