HANDLE SYSTEM FOR FINISHING TOOLS

摘要

A handle system ( 100 ) for finishing tools used to finish wallboard, comprises : an elongate handle body ( 102 ) having a cross - sectional shape corresponding substantially to the shape of a tear drop;and a pivoting connector ( 103 ) assembly connected to said elongate handle body for connection to a finishing tool. Alternatively, the handle system comprises: a brake assembly ( 110 ) for controlling the position of a finishing tool, said brake assembly including a brake acutator ( 1129 for receiving user input and a brake linkage operative with said brake actuator; and an elongate handle body ( 102 ) defining a first channel therin for movably receiving said brake linkage therin for controlling pivoting of a connected finishing tool relative to said elongate handle body in response to user input; said elongate handle body further defining a second channel therin for allowing mastic to flow within said elongate handle body.