Due to their lightweight design and ease of use, skimming blades are an increasingly popular tool for drywall finishing. Premium quality DEWALT Skimming Blades come in lengths from 7 in. to 48 in. and feature a flexible, high precision stainless steel blade inserted into a rigid aluminum handle profile. These tools are outstanding for smoothing out fresh drywall compounds with even distribution and unprecedented sensitivity. SUGGESTED USES Available in 8 lengths, there's a LEVEL5 skimming blade for every drywall finishing job: 7 in., 10 in. or 14 in. blades are often used for bedding and wiping down drywall tape after it has been applied using an automatic taper or banjo. When smoothing out drywall joints or wider areas, 16 in., 24 in. or 32 in. skimming blades are ideal, they can get the job done more efficiently than any other finishing knife or trowel. 40 in. or 48 in. skimming blades are perfect for smoothing compounds evenly across large surfaces, such as full walls or ceilings. Typical examples would include when you roll on and smooth out drywall joint compound to a level 5 finish or when you are skimming over old drywall or textured finishes. WHY CHOOSE LEVEL5 SKIMMING BLADES Not all skimming blades are created equal and LEVEL5 Skimming Blades have a number of key features that make them the professional finisher's first choice.