# Cyclopedia of Painting/Paperhangers' Tools

PAPERHANGERS' TOOLS.
A number of the tools used by a paperhanger are shown in the following illustrations.
Two styles of shears used by a paperhanger are shown in Fig. 38.
Paperhanger's paste brushes are shown in Figs. 39 and 40.
A paperhanger's smoothing brush is shown in Fig. 41 and a combined smoothing brush and roller in Fig. 42.
The felt smoothing rollers as shown in Fig. 43 are made of a number of specially prepared felt coils 2+$^1$⁄$_2$ inches in
Fig. 38. Paperhanger's Shears.
diameter, which can be tightened or loosed at will. The rollers are seamless and very resilient. They can be used equally as well on rough as on smooth walls; they do not need re-covering and can be easily cleaned. They can be used for stippling paint or paper, or stenciling in oil or water colors.
The smoothing roller shown in Fig. 44 is made with a foundation of six-ply Canton flannel and a detachable ​cambric cover, held in place by removable ferrules, so that it may be easily replaced.
The wall paper trimmer shown in Fig. 45 has roller
Fig. 39. Paperhanger's Paste Brush.
bearings. This reduces the friction of the trimmer to a minimum, enabling the operator to manipulate it back and
Fig. 40. Paperhanger's Paste Brush.
forth on the edge of the straight edge with scarcely any effort.
The graduating plumb and level shown in Fig. 46 is made ​of highly polished brass and will fit any trimmer straight edge without the manipulation of screws by means of the spring shown in the drawing. Any graduation for panel or relief work is obtained instantly by moving the pointer, which
Fig. 41. Paperhanger's Smoothing Brush.
remains rigidly at degree of angle desired. By moving the pointer to 90 degrees, it can be ascertained how much the ceiling is out of level.
The paper trimmer shown in Fig. 47 has reversible cut and automatic shifting relief for the cutters. It has feed
Fig. 42. Combined Smoothing Brush and Roller.
guides on both sides of the paper and trims 18-inch length at each turn of the crank. The rollers in this machine are of hollow composite construction, and will not warp by reason of change of climate or temperature.
​The paperhanger's pasting table, shown in Fig. 48, is made from the best selected and seasoned basswood. The
Fig. 43. Smoothing Roller.
Fig. 44. Smoothing Roller.
top is mode of four pieces, tongued, grooved and glued. The legs are riveted in galvanized iron boxes. The top ​folds, enclosing the legs, and has a space inside for straight edge and tools.
Fig. 45. Wall Paper Trimmer.
Paperhangers' knives are shown in Fig. 49: A—Polished blade, maple handle, natural wood, closed ferrule. B—
Fig. 46. Graduating Plumb and Level.
Blade tempered and polished, maple handle, shellac finish, closed ferrule. C—Tempered and polished steel blade, stain ​finish maple handle, closed ferrule. D—Blade tempered and polished steel blade, beech wood handle, natural finish, open ferrule.
Paperhangers' seam rollers are shown in Figs. 50, 51 and 52: A—Polished oval maple roller. B—Rubber-covered roller. C—Polished maple roller, oval or flat face. D—
Fig. 47. Wall Paper Trimmer.
Rubber-covered roller. E—Oval rosewood or lignum vitae roller. F—Flat rosewood or lignum vitae roller. G—Side arm roller, flat or bevel face. H—Corrugated rubber face, hardwood core. J—Side arm roller, celluloid covered. K—Double arm roller, celluloid covered, oval face. L—Double arm roller, celluloid covered, flat face. M—Solid zylonite ivory seam roller, for feather edge work.
​Paperhangers' wheel knives are shown in Figs. 53 and 54: A—Short bevel, steel bracket, plain or saw-tooth blade.
Fig. 48. Paperhanger's Table.
Fig. 49. Paperhanger's Knives.
Fig. 50. Paperhanger's Seam Rollers.
Fig. 51. Paperhanger's Seam Rollers.
Fig. 52. Paperhanger's Seam Rollers.
Fig. 53. Paperhanger's Wheel Knives.
Fig. 54. Paperhanger's Wheel Knives.
​serrated or plain blade. D—Bevelled both sides, steel bracket, serrated blade. E—Short bevel, double arm bracket,
Fig. 55. Paperhanger's Wheel Knife.
plain blade. F—Short bevel, washers both sides, steel bracket, plain blade. G—Short bevel, malleable iron handle,
Fig. 56. Paperhanger's Wheel Knife.
paste cleaner attachment. H—Short bevel, polished handle, paste cleaner attachment.
Fig. 57. Paperhanger's Wheel Knife.
The wheel knife shown in Fig. 55 has a bevel on both sides and blade made with an arbor revolving in the socket, paste cleaner attachment and rosewood handle.
​Fig. 56 shows a wheel knife with steel blade ground without a bevel. It makes a clean cut without crushing the edge of the paper. The handle is said to fit the hand
Fig. 58. Paperhanger's Wheel Knife.
perfectly. Fig. 57 shows the position of the wheel knife in the hand when in use. The wheel knife shown in Fig. 58 has a short bevel, off-set steel bracket and maple handle.
Fig. 59. Combination Casing and Corner Knife.
It may be used on any depth straight edge, as it works on a long axle.
Fig. 59 shows a combination casing and corner knife. It has a cutter with a short bevel, serrated edge. It is
Fig. 60. Wheel Knife with Paste Cleaner.
especially adapted for ceiling work. The knife has a fluted edge, so that it will not tear the paper.
The wheel knife shown in Fig. 60 has a short bevel, malleable iron handle and paste cleaner attachment.