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Tapes, Masking etc (post #167681)

getbettermpg on Sat, 06/18/2011 - 09:17
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How do I stop the drying out of Masking Tapes, Gorilla Tape, Plain adhesive type tape, etc.  I have them on hangers on a peg board wall.  I tried using some yesterday but I needed to pull off about 8 inches before I got to area that would adhere.

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oldusty's picture

 mpg ,  You could use a zip (post #167681, reply #1 of 4)

by oldusty in reply to getbettermpg [original] on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 06:34

 mpg ,  You could use a zip lock or tupperware type of air tight container .

           regards dusty

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I've been using blue (post #167681, reply #2 of 4)

by swenson in reply to getbettermpg [original] on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 03:52

I've been using blue painter's tape for quite a while now and it doesn't seem to dry out as fast as the old tan tape.

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As with most tools and items (post #167681, reply #3 of 4)

by sawdust55109 in reply to getbettermpg [original] on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 21:45

As with most tools and items in the shop, I find that environments play a huge part in longevity. Keep your shop or work area from huge temperature swings. If your shop freezes over the winter, make sure you take temperamental items indoors.

Hot climates can also cause problems. Just try to keep a somewhat stable environment for glues, finishing and tapes and you’ll be ok.

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Regardless of humidity and temperature (post #167681, reply #4 of 4)

by CedarGroves in reply to sawdust55109 [original] on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 23:13

Masking tape and other pressure sensitive tapes are notorious for adhering to itself and becoming a mess. Where I work we have a shelf life on our tapes and discard them after that date, number one to ensure uniform performance (nobody likes adhesive residue) and number two because even in a controlled environment the stuff doesn't last forever. I agree that keeping it in a cool, dry place will extend its life, but not indefinitely - its the nature of the beast.

-Ian