TAPING TOOL HAVING IMPROVED TAPE ADVANCE

摘要

The invention concerns an apparatus (100) for taping a joint between wallboard members and comprising: an elongate body prtion having a first end, a distal secon end and a movable control member for controlling the advancement of tape; and a head portion (112) connected to said body portion for advancing and directing dispensed tape toward said joint, said head portion including a tape engagement member(380), e.g. a needle, for engaging and disengaging tape and for movement in unison with said control member. The invention concerns also a taping apparatus (100) comprising: an elongate body portion having a movable control member for controlling the advancement of tape; and a head portion (112) conneted thereto, said head portion including a tape guide (206) having a first stop and a second stop (334), and a tape advance mechanism (350) movable between said first and second stops in unison with said control member.