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Title: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
Post by: IntegrityShirts on January 17, 2013, 03:49:34 PM
Since acquiring my old newman rollers I've notice that my 3" tape doesn't like to come off cleanly because the rollers are old, gritty, and have tape residue of a thousand uses on them.  Or maybe my tape just sucks?  Anyway, I came up with this little contraption to make my own split tape because I don't want to pay $8+ per roll for the good stuff.

Uline deluxe dispenser:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bncistfb_L0/UPhd-057_CI/AAAAAAAACRg/0Tldlauf3Q4/s800/20130117_152302.jpg)

2.25" receipt paper roll underneath:
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-L5AlxNuuej4/UPhd7cr67YI/AAAAAAAACRY/63SSbJAaaD4/s800/20130117_152308.jpg)

OMG no sticky to frame!
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WauUeTMLnN8/UPheBYRbHuI/AAAAAAAACRo/JXMh2GcKtl4/s800/20130117_152250.jpg)

Cost break down is $3.612 for a 60 yard roll using tape from T&J printing bought by the case and receipt paper bought by 50 roll case off Amazon.
Title: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
Post by: sweetts on January 17, 2013, 03:54:29 PM
Nice


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Title: Re: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
Post by: spotcolorsupply on January 17, 2013, 04:58:15 PM
Cool stuff!!
Title: Re: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
Post by: Gilligan on January 17, 2013, 06:57:21 PM
BOOM!!

Genius!

Now, that is some savings in tape that I can appreciate.
Title: Re: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
Post by: Rockers on February 16, 2013, 03:18:03 AM
This is fantastic. It's going to save me so much cash on tape, especially as I have to pay as well for shipping to Japan. I bet Newman and PMI hate you.
Title: Re: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
Post by: Logoman on March 15, 2013, 11:53:50 PM
How is the receipt paper attached to roll under the tape?
Title: Re: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
Post by: IntegrityShirts on March 16, 2013, 07:14:14 AM
Quote from: Logoman on March 15, 2013, 11:53:50 PM
How is the receipt paper attached to roll under the tape?

Its a pin normally used to guide the 3" tape under. I am still using this setup daily, works surprisingly well.