toolpro dry type banjo taper toolpro the toolpro dry tape drywall banjo taper applies drywall compound to drywall tape, and increases speed over traditional drywall hand taping. the banjo taper holds up to a 500 ft. roll of tape and strings 40 ft. per load. the aluminum construction is sturdy and light-weight. the lid is beveled inward to create a leak-proof, metal-to-metal seal. the dry tape banjo gets its name from having the roll of drywall tape separated from the wet drywall compound - keeping the roll dry, and only applies mud to the tape lead.