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Every taper comes standard with an adjustable brake and quick release for tape changing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade from U.S. billet aluminum and steel components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined in our state of the art facility in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick release for tape changing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero Drag system for corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard anodized tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnurled sleeve with pull ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel side plates, creaser arms and cable drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick release cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery smooth cutting system with a roller chain and enlarged wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53680762618203,"sku":"COLAT","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/1118\/2171\/files\/taper_1.jpg?v=1785326486"},{"product_id":"columbia-predator-automatic-taper","title":"Columbia Predator Automatic Taper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Predator is the world's first Carbon Fibre Automatic Taper \u0026amp; benefits are endless! The Columbia Taper is a precision built tool that has been perfected over 38 years, \u0026amp; now is significantly light than all other tapers on the market. The taper will tape flats \u0026amp; angles year after year, it has less drag in the internals and also has a easy remove cap for easy cleaning. Stainless steel side plates, cable drum and creaser arms offer a lifetime of corrosion resistance. With a 6 wheel cutting sleeve, this gives the operator a smoother glide \u0026amp; superb grip. The Predator pull ring is great for higher ceilings. Every taper comes standard with an adjustable brake and quick release for tape changing. 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A quick-clean cover plate utilizes a single thumbscrew for easy removal during cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DEWALT automatic taper features an integrated, trigger-controlled creaser wheel to efficiently set the tape into drywall corners, as well as a quick-change tape holder that makes exchanging tape rolls fast and easy. For ultra-smooth operation, the DEWALT automatic taper utilizes a rolling chain idling system that reduces drag, as well as easy-glide wheels embedded into the control sleeve. 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