Tape tip

[life2short1971]

If you use a lot of electrical tape like I do it doesn't hurt have a simpler method of cutting a piece or several for a razor. I was looking at a tape dispenser this morning and the idea hit me to refill one with electrical tape. Now putting the tape in is only half the battle because you need a better cutter than the cheesy serrated thing included so I cut the middle out of a Dorco shavette blade. Why the middle? Because thats only way I had braces on both ends of the blade for support. I just pulled the serrated blade out measured it and broke off the ends of the Dorco blade with a pair of pliers and diagonal cutters. Do not modify or install the blade with your fingers! Use a a pair of pliers for your safety. Protective glasses are a must when cutting the blade also.

Ok that is my contribution for today.

 

[Raithskar]

That is Awesome! Thanks Scott!

 

[inspiringK]

Perfect, nicely done.

 

[life2short1971]

Your welcome! The dispenser style like I used is the only kind big enough for the bulk size of the tape even though they all have the same size center hole.

 

[jpcwon]

Great Idea, Scott! I use enough tape where this could come in handy; I think I'll give it a go!

 

[BillC]

It's funny, whenever I'm taping a spine I'm always looking for something to cut the tape with - even though I'm holding a razor sharp blade

 

[intotheforge]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I will definitely adopt this.

 

[life2short1971]

Your welcome guys. I knew I wasn't the only one who wanted a better way.

 

[Brooksie967]

You have found a better way!

Shouldn't have given up your secret. .. you should sell these preloaded with the tape

 

[life2short1971]

Then I am liable for someone cutting them selves on the razor sharp cutter required to cut the thick tape. Or I have to design a better way yet and then find an investor. I just don't see a big enough market.

 

[Gamma]

I don't use much tape - so scissors work fine for me. But that dispenser is interesting.
I seem to remember Electrical Tape coming in a dispenser though... maybe I'm thinking of something else.
If not though - maybe find one and see what they're using for a cutter.
Maybe you could sharpen the original one with a small file so it'll work better?

 

[life2short1971]

The iriginal is a flimsy toothy thing and it wouldnt take an edge that worked well for the tape.I tried.

 

[Gamma]

Ahh - damn those manufacturers for foiling our repurposing efforts.

 

[life2short1971]

Thats why I used a Dorco blade. A used one at that. Feather ,Kai, etc. should all work.

 

[Gamma]

while we're here - does anyone have input on the difference between Super 88 and 1700 tape?

I just the 1700 when I need to. Never had an issue. But I've read that some hone-dogs use Super 88 exclusively.

Just wondering what, if any, differences there are.