Thread: Wider Tape?

For those who tape and restore old fat blades (this is not a tape/don't tape question).

I haven't looked online yet, but figgered some of you have. On some of the biggass blades the normal 3/4 electrical tape just won't extend far enough over the bevel (1/4 spine gobble it up, then there's the second and third layer).

Do yous guys (in my fake yankee accent) use a wider tape* or simply apply strips to each side of the monster blades?

*I tried some clear hockey tape which is wider, but it's not very tough and is overly sticky.

I have used both wider tape, and used a strip on each side. Both work well enough, but it is difficult to find GOOD tape in the wider widths. I myself HATE having to clean gunk off my hones, and residue off the blade. Cheap tape is simply not worth the (using the term sarcastically) savings.

Originally Posted by Magpie

I have used both wider tape, and used a strip on each side. Both work well enough, but it is difficult to find GOOD tape in the wider widths. I myself HATE having to clean gunk off my hones, and residue off the blade. Cheap tape is simply not worth the (using the term sarcastically) savings.

Acetone (nail-polish remover) is THE thing for cleaning off any residue from the tape. Works like a champ!

Originally Posted by JBHoren

Acetone (nail-polish remover) is THE thing for cleaning off any residue from the tape. Works like a champ!

axeshully, per a suggestion here, i started using the tape i peeled off to remove the residual adhesive, and it works quite well too.

Yes too, acetone is a great solvent, but mine stays in the shop and there's no nail-polisher currently in residence here.

I had some wider tape from a long time ago, just haven't noticed any in the stores lately. I'll crawl out of the cave and look today. Dos stripos may be my techniquo for now.

Wade I don't know where your at in Tn. But we have a tape we use in the oilfield that's called rigging tape ,, it's like electrical tape only wider ,( 1 1/2 is one size and the other is 3" , very good stuff , if your interested in it Pm me I'll try to gather a roll when I get back and I'll send it to you to test. Tc

I have put a single piece of tape on either side before.

Charlie

And to my buddy Glen it goes without saying I'll get you some too my friend! Tc

Just be careful with acetone as it will EAT your plastic or Duck scales!

Gorilla tape cut up in strips with scissors??

Originally Posted by Siguy

Gorilla tape cut up in strips with scissors??

not here pal, that stuff is stIIICCCKKKy, and saved for better uses like holding parts on my vehicle.

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Wade I don't know where ...and I'll send it to you to test. Tc

Thanks, PM sent. I'm on the Chattanooga side of Nashville, North of Jack Daniels, South of Short Mountain (Distillery).