BillyJack Posted November 18, 2022 Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 Should have invested in blue tape years ago. Even at Walmarts it’s high.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 Anybody familiar with HF blue tape? 60 yd. x 0.94 in. Painters Tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 18, 2022 Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 I use the ACE Hardware brand its less expensive then 3M and works just as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted November 18, 2022 Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 For the last couple of years I have had a little trouble finding 3/4" wide blue tape locally. They seems to be phaisng it out. Finally found it at Menards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 On 11/18/2022 at 10:56 AM, Chet said: I use the ACE Hardware brand its less expensive then 3M and works just as well. I’ll have to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 On 11/18/2022 at 11:34 AM, Ronn W said: For the last couple of years I have had a little trouble finding 3/4" wide blue tape locally. They seems to be phaisng it out. Finally found it at Menards. Menards had plenty. They had an off brand “blue tape” for a little less, but unless someone has used it I stay away.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 No Menards around here, but my experience with the 'generic' blue tape from Lowes has been unsatisfactory. I went back to 3M. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 I’m missing something. At $20 for six 1” x 60 yd rolls on Amazon the cost is pretty low per use. I always thought I used a lot of tape. Maybe I don’t? I do tend to stock up if I see a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 11/19/2022 at 7:39 AM, gee-dub said: I’m missing something. At $20 for six 1” x 60 yd rolls on Amazon the cost is pretty low per use. I always thought I used a lot of tape. Maybe I don’t? I do tend to stock up if I see a good deal. Name brand tape? Tape may look the same… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 I’ve got masking tape I bought at a close out store years ago. Good looking tape, but lays good, but won’t stay down more than an hour. Tape had no identification, but assume light duty finish applications. Some tapes have a rating system 1-5 dot and its adhesion. Obviously you paint for a living the cost is allowed for the job, but hobby woodworking isn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 Something I figured out years ago. There’s a lot more to woodworking than a saw and a board. The saw blade, router bit, sand paper, jigsaw blade, etc and the list goes on and on. I asked a question one time on best paper towel for the shop? One response was “who cares”. I care and many on a fixed income do. Best bang for the buck…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 11/19/2022 at 7:39 AM, gee-dub said: I’m missing something. At $20 for six 1” x 60 yd rolls on Amazon the cost is pretty low per use. I always thought I used a lot of tape. Maybe I don’t? I do tend to stock up if I see a good deal. I think I see the deal you’re talking about. About 3+ a roll 3M. I’m not sure it’s stick ratings and fine line usage. It may be cheaper the get S&W CP66 tape.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 Sorry. I should have posted the link to the tape. I was using my phone . As to the "who cares?" response you got about paper towels I'll chime in that the paper towels I use are somewhat important. I often use them to apply shellac and find the Kirkland brand to be very usable. Like poor tape, poor paper towels are a drag. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 I don’t use paper towels for applying finish, but will use one to apply stain in a hurry. I do use a lot of sheep’s wool for stain, but I haven’t bought any for awhile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 11/19/2022 at 4:48 PM, BillyJack said: I do use a lot of sheep’s wool for stain, but I haven’t bought any for awhile. And that’s cheaper than paper towels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 One piece of sheep’s wool can stain a whole set of cabinets and some… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 Does it have to be one continuous motion or can you clean it and re-use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 You could dry/it and reuse it. I just throw it to the side and use it again the next day. I usually cut a 2”x2” piece… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 friend of mine worked for 3m and i could get tape 75% cheaper than retail.... for some reason supplying me with tape wasn't a good enough reason to keep his job and he quit and went somewhere else. I've used this stuff and it's good for non-critical uses , or for the CA double stick tape technique https://www.menards.com/main/paint/adhesives-glue-tape/tape/painters-tape/painters-mate-green-reg-60-yd-painters-tape/671394/p-1444442300202-c-7185.htm?tid=-2729282065576463187&ipos=1. The adhesive isn't super strong so I don't use it as a clamp often. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 When I asked the question about shop towels I was looking for the best bang for the buck for all around shop usage. My shop isn’t just woodworking, but automotive, tile, remodeling,etc. I was running out of Scott brand shop towels and when I see the price of a new box I was stunned. I looked at the micr brand rags at Menards. $10/50. Red shop rags from HF. Paper towels. When I’m changing oil, etc on a car I like to wipe oil off and throw away, so paper towels seem to be correct. I use both Dollar General $1 roll and $2 roll Viva towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 Here are two rolls of blue tape. One a reputable brand with indicators on the package. One roll has nothing. We would say it's blue tape but it is no different that regular making tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 Yeah, I've noticed that my local big box store carries at least three different varieties of 3M blue tape, supposedly having different properties suited to different applications. I haven't quite developed the habit of carrying readers wherever I go, so the fine print typically eludes me until I get home. Most of them serve my needs well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 I probably have some of every type of blue tape that 3M makes, as well as some others. It does vary a lot for what you're using it for. I tried different ones painting in the rental house, and came up with a couple I like for different things but would have to look to see what they are. The ones for delicate surfaces aren't good for anything I've needed. Any used for paint edges, I've found it works best to "caulk the tape" and pull it off while the paint is still wet to get a perfect edge. Less than that and there will always be some bleed under. For general purpose tape, I use a lot of clean release duct tape. As far as paper towels for the mechanic shop, I like the ones Sam's Club sells. One of those large packages lasts me for several years. We don't have Menards around here. I've never seen one, much less been in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 The 3M Scotch Blue 2080 is what we used a lot at the furniture company for fine lines on tables, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 @Tom King, can you explain "calking the tape"? I've been succesful with panting a clean edge over tape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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