store I got the 2 rolls I just ran out of, I asked if I could get a couple rolls again they said they didn't carry the old brand he brought out this 4" roll of double sided tape that they use now I bought it. I bought some plastic laminate for a router table build it was the same flooring ect. ago and finally used them up it was great stuff. Paper tape will still leave a hideous residue on cable if left too long in heat though.I bought 2 rolls of double sided carpet tape I'm guessing 6/7 yrs. Some other brands make equally good paper tape, but it’s kinda a crapshoot. There are many different brands of paper tape and some of them are trash, but Shurtape makes a really good paper tape. It sticks pretty nearly any situation gaff will, but it is much less likely to ruin what it’s applied to. We usually use Paper Tape, which is a middle ground of adhesiveness. When left on too long, especially in the sun or with a high draw (which heats the cable), it’ll leave the grossest, stickiest residue. When taping cables for a brief period, it works great. Gaff tape is so adhesive, it’ll peel paint or finish off whatever its applied to, given enough time.
A better rule of thumb I’ve heard is “don’t put gaff tape on anything you don’t want to pay to replace”. While this is an exaggeration, I really try to avoid using it. A gaffer early in my career told me “gaff tape has no place on a film set”. There are also numerous brands with some preferred more than others.Īs a Set Electrician (occasionally a Gaffer, which is the chief lighting technician), I almost never use gaff tape because of all the downsides. It can also peel paint so be careful what you stick it to. If it's in the sun or getting hot for long periods of time, it can leave residue and be a gooey mess. I will not recommend specific retailers except to say that Amazon prices + shipping seems too high to me compared to other retailers.Ģnd Edit: Many are pointing out a downside of gaff tape. I also use it for taping cables together or labeling boxes. When we moved and I peeled it up, there was zero residue.
I have had gaff tape on carpet in an apartment for an oche line (line from which darts are thrown) for 2 years. But if you are frustrated with sticky residues from tapes and can afford it, it's worth the lack of frustration. It's more expensive at about $0.40 (usd) per foot or $20 for a 2"x50' roll compared to about $0.05 per foot. Why YSK: If you've ever used duct tape on carpet or to wrap/organize cables and then noticed a sticky residue upon removal, you're a good candidate for using gaff tape instead. To see what fun facts people are finding out look at r/TodayILearned!Ĭheck out r/LifeProTips to pick-up secrets of overcoming everyday problems!įind out what every man should know over at r/EveryManShouldKnow! It is advised that you use the search function in this subreddit or any other technology based subreddit to search for posts containing shortcuts for your OSĩ) Citations are required for YSKs regarding health and science related topics.ġ0) Don't shitpost. YSKs that are spamming websites, products and services will be dealt with at the discretion of the moderators and may result in action against the user posting the YSK.Ĩ) YSKs regarding computer shortcuts are no longer allowed as of June 2, 2014. The post must be a YSK as defined above.Ģ) Within your post you must include "Why YSK" which should have an explicit statement of how it helps people improve on a task, skill, or ability as noted in the 1st Rule (and not your personal story).ģ) YSKs regarding Reddit, Facebook, Twitter or any other social media are NOT ALLOWED.Ĥ) YSKs with referral links to sites such as Dropbox or Amazon are NOT ALLOWED.ĥ) YSKs regarding ideas or concepts based in conspiracy will be removed at the discretion of the moderatorsĦ) YSKs that are a call to arms, which can be asking for support for charities, organizations or political parties WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.ħ) This subreddit is not the place to be self-advertising your websites, products and services. Rulesġ) Your post MUST begin with YSK and have appropriate flair. Look here for some thoughts about difference between a YSK and a TIL. YSKs are about self-improvement on how to do things, not for facts and figures, which is what /r/TodayILearned is for. A community to share tips and tricks that will help yourself improve on activities, skills and various other tasks.