Tape spool with brake to control tape dispensing The Semi-Automatic Taper or “Bucket Taper” allows users to apply a specific amount of compound to a large volume of tape. It has a tape spool with brake to cut down on operator fatigue. Columbia’s semi automatic taper is easy to use, durable and has laser engraved instruction on the door. Hand made from U.S. billet aluminum and steel components Machined in our state of the art facility in Canada Columbia Semi Automatic Drywall Taping Tool The Semi-Automatic Taper or “Bucket Taper” allows users to apply a specific amount of compound to a large volume of tape. It has a tape spool with brake to cut down on operator fatigue. Columbia’s semi automatic taper is easy to use, durable and has laser engraved instruction on the door. FEATURES: Tape spool with brake to control tape dispensing Hand made from U.S. billet aluminum and steel components Machined in our state of the art facility in Canada