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No More Duct Tape
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 10/28/2001, 11:44 am

I finally resumed working on Tammy's Spring Run yesterday. I am doing stapless construction, using clamps hotglue and tape. I previously had problems with duct tape either leaving residue, or taking some of the wood with it when I removed it. :( There was one brand that worked fairly well, but I could no longer find it. :\ I switched over to clear plastic packing tape yesterday on someone's (from this board) recommendation. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! It has plenty of strength, so it doesn't accidntally rip. But the big plus is when it comes time to remove it. There is no residue left behind or tearout of the soft cedar. I have been converted! :D

Messages In This Thread

No More Duct Tape
Mike Hanks -- 10/28/2001, 11:44 am
I agree 100%
Dale Frolander -- 10/28/2001, 9:12 pm
Re: No More Duct Tape
Norman Sisson -- 10/28/2001, 6:20 pm
Re: No More Duct Tape
Roger Nuffer -- 10/28/2001, 2:51 pm
Re: Packing Tape
Mike Hanks -- 10/28/2001, 5:39 pm
Re: Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! ;( O.T.
Rehd -- 10/28/2001, 5:56 pm
Re: Geez Mihke....
Shawn Baker -- 10/30/2001, 1:52 pm