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AMES Taping Tools is the nation’s leading providerSKILLOUR STORYcustomer focusof automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools,supplies and training to the professional drywallWith a network of more than 110 companystores and franchised locations throughoutthe United States and Canada, we supportresidential and commercial interior finishingTRUSTfinishing industry.Customer service and training have been cornerstones for us since our foundingnearly 80 years ago, when Bob and Stan Ames travelled to jobsites helpingcontractors understand the time-savings and efficiency advantages offered throughautomatic taping technology. Today, we continue to educate tradesmen about theproductivity benefits of automatic taping tools through product knowledge trainingand demonstrations available at the job-site or our corporate training center in StoneMountain, Georgia.simplicityOur flexible tool rental program allows customers to rent only the equipmentneeded for a particular job. The fully-calibrated tools are always job-ready,allowing contractors to minimize down time. Poorly maintained toolsare not only a drag on profitability, but a liability that inevitably results insubstandard quality, time-consuming repetitions or job site injuries.contractors with the industry’s largest toolrental operation.to improve the professional drywallcontractor’s speed and productivity.pro toolspro servicepro rewardsCONFIDENCEcontinue to leverage our industry leadershipPRIDEIn 1939, we invented ATF tool technology andsupport networkAs the original drywall “superstore,” we offercontractors the most comprehensive selection ofdrywall finishing tools, supplies and equipment.Conveniently located AMES stores offer brandedand private label hand-finishing drywall tools,supplies and accessories – making our stores a"one-stop shop" for interior finishing contractors.volume discountsWe offer a range of flexible financing plans as well as several short- andlong-term rental programs that can cut tool costs up to 30 percent. Inaddition to providing the flexibility to “staff up” to support large projects, ourinventory management tools help contractors track costs and equipment byproject or by individual tradesmen. Daily, weekly and long-term equipmentrental agreements also help to minimize jobsite downtime and productivitylosses by immediately changing out a defective or broken tool with a clean,factory-fresh replacement.a m e st o o l s. c o m 8 8 8 -B A ZOOK A[3]

TAPINGtrusted brands030505FT0708Minizooka Automatic TaperBazooka Automatic TaperBazooka Automatic TaperEasyClean Automatic Taper (feature)Maxizooka Automatic TaperFEATURESSimultaneously applies tape and correct amount of joint compound Stainless steel, anodized aluminum for lightweight, durability Reaches 10’ (3m) ceilings without the need for benches, scaffolding Smoothest operating automatic taper available Integrated flanges provide positive, ergonomic grip when cutting or advancingtape, reducing user fatigue Longer Control Tube makes it easier to cut tape when working on higher ceilings Enclosed Rollers provide smoother operation and protect hands Attached “Keeper” speeds changing of tape rolls and prevents loss of Keeper “Twist-off” removal of tube protector for easy cable and plunger access Tube protector provides comfortable hand grip for better control and steering andsuperior protection for end of tubespecsEmpty Weight 6.25 lbsFull Weight* 16.7 lbsCoverage (approximate) 78' per load*Full weight includes a 250’ roll of tape.Dedicated to providing the highest qualitypolyethylene products in the industry15E Inside Corner RollerUsed immediately after the AutomaticTaper, the stainless steel rollers firmlyembed the tape into the corner inpreparation for the corner finisher.Use with 82, 82RE, 88R and 97 Handles –Not Includeda m e st o o l s. c o m 8 8 8 -B A ZOOK A[5]

Finishing boxes consistently dispense the appropriate amount of jointcompound and feather both edges in a single pass.Mudrunner Holds 50% more compound than a standard 8" Corner Applicatorand 70% more than the 7" Applicator. The MudRunner is the nextgeneration of Corner Applicators. A simple twist of the handle appliescompound effortlessly with Corner Finishers or Mud Heads.2025307" Flat Box10" Flat Box12" Flat Box Durable, lightweight aluminum box Hardened steel blade with brass blade holder and adjustable crown settings Pivoting axle helps to compensate for uneven walls63682" EasyClean Nail Spotter3" EasyClean Nail Spotter50357" Corner Applicator8" Corner ApplicatorNail Spotters fill the impressions left by fastener heads, removingthe excess compound at the same time. Use the 2" for the firstapplication and the 3" for the second or third application.The Corner Applicators supply joint compound to Corner Finishersand Mud Heads. They feature a stainless steel cone for long life. Fills an entire row of fastener impressions in one pass Ball joint allows flexible positioning of attachment Rugged, stainless steel construction Easily reaches high angles from the floor Uses a skid instead of wheels to extend blade lifeUse with 88A , 83 and 97 Handle – Not Included Attaches securely to Corner Finishers and Mud HeadsUse with 81 and 88N Handle – Not Included2227327" EasyClean Box10" EasyClean Box12" EasyClean Box Durable, lightweight aluminum boxpride. confidence. trust. skill.14 Hardened steel blade with brass blade holder and adjustable crown settings Pivoting axle helps to compensate for uneven wallsfinishing40454848X2" Corner Finisher3" Corner Finisher3" EasyRoll Adjustable Corner Finisher3½" EasyRoll Adjustable Corner FinisherUsed with the MudRunner or Corner Applicator or simply with ahandle to apply joint compound to internal corners, finishing bothsides in a single pass. EasyRoll wheels for the smoothest action on the wall Stainless Steel frames Spring loaded action compensates for imperfect angles2428337" Power Assist Box10" Power Assist Box12" Power Assist Box Durable, lightweight aluminum box Hardened steel blade with brass blade holder and adjustable crown settings Pivoting axle helps to compensate for uneven wallsUse with 84, 84RE, 88F and 97 Handle – Not Includeda m e st o o l s. c o m 8 8 8 -B A ZOOK A[7]

handles8034W8042W8054W8072W34" Box Handle42" Box Handle54" Box Handle72" Box Handle82REProvides flexible reach when using Corner Rollers.84RESecurely attaches to all finishing boxes for superior control andfinishing.Corner Roller Extension HandleCorner Finisher Extension HandleProvides flexible reach when using Corner Finishers. Brake design makes it easy to operate finishing boxes Adjustable grip8188NFiberglass HandleXtender Nail Spotter Handle Extension HandleProvides flexible reach when using Nail Spotters.8134W8142W8154W8172W34" EasyFinish Handle42" EasyFinish Handle54" EasyFinish Handle72" EasyFinish HandleSecurely attaches to all finishing boxes for superior control andfinishing. The ergonomic bent handle design provides increasedleverage when working overhead and helps to activate the PowerAssist mechanism.8488F(Not pictured)Corner Finisher Handle (Not pictured)Corner Finisher Extension HandleSupport Handle designed to work with the Corner Finishers.7276Loading PumpEasyClean PumpQuickly fills your tools with joint compound (with 90A adapter). EasyClean design with removable tube makes maintenanceand cleaning easy Low friction components for increased suction Includes coarse and fine screens86GooseneckAttaches to pumps to fill all AMES automatic tapers. 86 attaches to 72 and 76 Pump90A Filler Adapter83Corner Applicator Handle Brake design makes it easy to operate finishing boxes Adjustable grippumps & adapterspride. confidence. trust. skill.Used to fill all AMES finishing boxes, Nail Spotters, CornerApplicators and the MudRunner . Attaches to 72 and 76 Pumps88ACorner Applicator Extension HandleSupport Handle designed to work with the Corner Applicators.88EBox XTender Handle82Corner Roller Handle Longest extendable box handle – from 41” (1.04m) to 63” (1.60m)88RCorner Roller Extension Handle Strongest extendable box handle in the industrySupport Handle designed to work with the Corner Roller.Provides flexible reach when using all finishing boxes. Adjustable brake grip to fit any size hand97UnihandleSupport Handle designed to work with multiple attachments.a m e st o o l s. c o m 8 8 8 -B A ZOOK A[9]

Taper HeadNew creaser wheel designfor precision corners.Endurance PumpMaxPower MotorEndurance Pump features a horizontal designfor easier pump loading, long life V-Max Blue packings and Chromex pump coating to createthe most rugged and reliable pump on the market.The MaxPower motor is a totally-enclosed,fan-cooled design that protects the internalcomponents from dirt, dust and joint compound. Itfeatures DC motor that never needs brushes, andGraco stands behind it with a lifetime warranty.Inline HandleMax Flo DesignDual trigger controls the creaserwheel and positively stops jointcompound flow with no oozing.Max Flo fluid passages and large ball checkvalve efficiently loads thick joint compound.25-Gallon HopperIncludes airtight lid to preservejoint compound for next day use.15’ Whip HoseIncreases flexibility.CFPMPBazooka Continuous Flow PumpIncludes 50’ Hose (257133), 15’ Whip Hose (223756), Hopper Filter(16C298) and Z-Swivel (24D166).TaperReduced weight to 7 lbsto reduce fatigue.B05CFContinuous Flow TaperFlow ControlThe industry’s first radio frequency(RF) controlled pump controls theflow without wires right at the tool.BF07HBF10HBF12HNo-Tool Hose ConnectionSame feel and operation as standard AMES Finishing Boxes.Makes a fast and secure connection.Internal Hopper FilterZ-SwivelExtreme-Duty SteelFrame and Flatproof TiresProtects critical components from jobsitedamage. Includes integrated tool tray forconvenient storage of tools and accessories.Advantage Drive SystemThe critical link between the motor and pump, theAdvantage Drive System of hardened steel gearsis the longest lasting drive in the industry, andGraco stands behind it with a lifetime warranty.Tool Filling StationFills conventional taping tools even whenthe pump is running.Quick-Release PumpTool-free pump removal for easy liftingup stairs or in and out of vehicles.½” x 50’ NPT Hose22375615’ Whip Hose24D166Z-Swivel16C298Replacement FilterFor Bazooka Continuous Flow pump.Allows joint compound from the jobsiteto be recycled without wipe-down trash.Eliminates hose kinks.Tool Wash StationPower flushes all of the jobsite tools.7” Continuous Flow Box10” Continuous Flow Box12” Continuous Flow Box257133B8034B8042B8054B807234” Continuous Flow Handle42” Continuous Flow Handle54” Continuous Flow Handle72” Continuous Flow HandleNew tear-drop shape is ergonomically designed to be easier to grip and reducefatigue. Securely locks the tear-drop handle to the finishing box. Patent pendingpivoting head to improve joint compound flow.CFILLFill KitFor standard automatic taping & finishing tools.122267Replacement TireFor Bazooka Continuous Flow pump.CFVLVRadio FrequencyControllerFor Taper and Corner Finisher.B14CFB14EC42” Continuous Flow Finishing Handle60” Continuous Flow Finishing HandleUse with 40, 45, 48 or 48X Corner Finishers – Not IncludedCFBXCRadio FrequencyControllerFor Finishing Boxes.a m e st o o l s. c o m 8 8 8 -B A ZOOK A[ 11 ]