runamuck wrote:
Try it and give us a report. Gaffer's tape is too expensive for what it is.
Yeah, that $15 I spent on a 150-ft roll three years ago is crazy. Just as crazy is bring able to take it off my equipment three years later with zero issues.
Dude, it's $15 vs $5 in a profession/ hobby that isn't exactly cheap. Have you ever used the stuff?
neilvan wrote:
Yeah, that $15 I spent on a 150-ft roll three years ago is crazy. Just as crazy is bring able to take it off my equipment three years later with zero issues.
Dude, it's $15 vs $5 in a profession/ hobby that isn't exactly cheap. Have you ever used the stuff?
Actually, it's no crazier than expecting tape to still hold 3 years later. Please remind me to never have anything repaired by you.
It tears alot easier than duct tape or even gaffers tape.
I've gotten for as little as 50cents per roll, but normally $2-$4 at Home Depot.
It sticks and holds, but leaves no residue... unless it's left for about a year in the heat - but then still cleans very easily.
Don't get me wrong, gaff tape is better (easier to work with in general) - but not at 3x the price. I'll take gaff tape from house anytime, but will always go with this bundling tape or Uline vinyl tape because I can get 4" widths and cover wires in one pass
It really depends on your application as to whether you should spend the extra money on gaff vs alternatives. 95% of our application is taping wires down in a convention center for 48-72 hours. Gaff is overkill ($$$) for that.
It tears alot easier than duct tape or even gaffers tape.
I've gotten for as little as 50cents per roll, but normally $2-$4 at Home Depot.
It sticks and holds, but leaves no residue... unless it's left for about a year in the heat - but then still cleans very easily.
Don't get me wrong, gaff tape is better (easier to work with in general) - but not at 3x the price. I'll take gaff tape from house anytime, but will always go with this bundling tape orUline vinyl tape because I can get 4" widths and cover wires in one pass
It really depends on your application as to whether you should spend the extra money on gaff vs alternatives. 95% of our application is taping wires down in a convention center for 48-72 hours. Gaff is overkill ($$$) for that....Show more →
So far, the non-residue duct tape seems to work really well, No residue issues. It's as sticky, strong and flexible as normal duct tape. It's cheap enough that I don't mind using way too much or using it around the house. I bought a log of it and it's nice not having to go find the silver tape when I need it for my honey do list.
It tears alot easier than duct tape or even gaffers tape.
I've gotten for as little as 50cents per roll, but normally $2-$4 at Home Depot.
It sticks and holds, but leaves no residue... unless it's left for about a year in the heat - but then still cleans very easily.
Don't get me wrong, gaff tape is better (easier to work with in general) - but not at 3x the price. I'll take gaff tape from house anytime, but will always go with this bundling tape orUline vinyl tape because I can get 4" widths and cover wires in one pass
It really depends on your application as to whether you should spend the extra money on gaff vs alternatives. 95% of our application is taping wires down in a convention center for 48-72 hours. Gaff is overkill ($$$) for that....Show more →
Gaffers tape, is intended for use on high wear and hot gear, like...gaffers gear/lights. Gaffers tape does a great job of not melting, tearing, which is a huge! Can you imagine swapping gels outdoors in the sun with hot lights, over and over and over again, which tape would you choose.. Also, in a pinch, it works great for hanging up duvatene or blackout cloth on the windows of someones business, without leaving residue. FYI, I've had reflectors with grids gaffed together for more than 3 years. It also, looks better: which is a big deal if you work with clients.
nategigapixel wrote:
..., which tape would you choose...
Nobody is knocking gaff tape - if I was a lighting or sound company (and I work with several) or if somebody was buying it for me, I'd take gaff tape any day.
But depending on the situation, application and price - I'm going to buy/use the solution that works for the cheapest price available.
In my situation, before I got wireless bridges working for me, I would have to tape down over 1/4 MILE of tape at a single venue. Then tear it all up 2 days later. There is no reason to use gaff tape at 4x the price for that.
Again, agreed... gaff tape is great, but not necessary in all situations when cheaper solutions are out there.
Hammy wrote:
Nobody is knocking gaff tape - if I was a lighting or sound company (and I work with several) or if somebody was buying it for me, I'd take gaff tape any day.
But depending on the situation, application and price - I'm going to buy/use the solution that works for the cheapest price available.
In my situation, before I got wireless bridges working for me, I would have to tape down over 1/4 MILE of tape at a single venue. Then tear it all up 2 days later. There is no reason to use gaff tape at 4x the price for that.
Again, agreed... gaff tape is great, but not necessary in all situations when cheaper solutions are out there....Show more →
Wasn't trying to knock, just give a real world photo set experience. And for the instance you quoted, gaffers would be a waste. Recently though, I did notice where someone used Gorilla tape to protect extension lines. Unfortunately, that goop was too much and the cord was thrown away.
