STANLEY STHT1-05937 45° Drywall Chamfering Tool, 230 mm

STANLEY STHT1-05937 45° Drywall Chamfering Tool, 230 mm

The STANLEY STHT1-05937 is a specialist plane for cutting a 45° chamfer along the edge of a plasterboard panel. The manufacturer describes it as a 230 mm Chamfering Tool - an edge planer that lets two boards meet tightly and the joint be filled cleanly.

Why the chamfer matters

When two plasterboards butt together, the cut edge is square and leaves no room for filler. A 45° chamfer forms a V-groove between the panels that takes jointing compound and tape. The result is a joint that does not crack and does not show through the paint.

Smooth guide along the board

The tool has a stamped base that sits flat on the board and slides along its edge. Close contact reduces chatter and tearing, so the chamfer comes out at a constant depth over the whole length - which is what determines whether the joint finishes flat.

Standard blade, quick change

The tool takes standard utility blades, which is its practical advantage - the blade is available anywhere and is replaced when dull, rather than hunting for a proprietary consumable. A built-in blade adjuster allows the projection to be set quickly without dismantling.

Body

The body is die-cast zinc according to the manufacturer, which gives solid and accurate guidance of the blade. Overall dimensions are 230 x 80 x 80 mm at a weight of 1.0 kg.

Applications

Used in drywall work - partitions, suspended ceilings, linings and recesses - wherever two boards meet end to end and the joint has to disappear after filling and painting.

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