Columbia Fat Boy Smoothing Blade

Due to their lightweight design and ease of use, skimming blades are becoming an increasingly popular tool in the drywall finishing industry.

Columbia Composite-Body Skimming Blades come in a variety of lengths up to 48 inches and feature a flexible, high-precision 0.3mm stainless steel blade inserted into a rigid composite handle profile. These tools are exceptional for smoothing fresh drywall compound with even distribution and superior control.

Why Choose Columbia Skimming Blades?

Not all skimming blades are created equal. Columbia Skimming Blades offer professional finishers a unique combination of balance, precision, and performance features that set them apart.

A Unique Blade Edge

The true advantage of Columbia skimming blades lies in their high-precision 0.3mm European stainless steel inserts, designed to provide just the right amount of flex for efficient, effortless skimming and smoothing.

While most blade edges are stamped flat with squared corners that can hinder mud flow, Columbia skimming blades feature a proprietary rounded edge profile that allows drywall compound to roll smoothly and evenly off the blade—delivering superior results with less effort.

The raised, rounded blade corners also help eliminate lap marks, ensuring a consistent, streak-free finish when working over large areas.

Replaceable Blade Inserts

Skimming blades are precision tools and can be damaged on the job if dropped. Columbia’s innovative design allows for quick, tool-free blade insert replacement. Simply remove an end cap to slide out the damaged insert and replace it—saving you time and money by avoiding the need to replace the entire tool.

Features

• 10 sizes: 7″, 10″, 12″, 14″, 16", 18″, 24″, 32″, 40″ & 48″

Note: Handle not included.