I'm doing a cabinet job with hundreds of parts that need to be labelled, and came up with this scrap-made tape holder.
Alex
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tin can tape dispenser |
I'm doing a cabinet job with hundreds of parts that need to be labelled, and came up with this scrap-made tape holder. Alex Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
Now we're cookin! Thanks Alex. |
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| Author: | BuzzRoberts [ Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:34 pm ] |
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What a great idea. |
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| Author: | Ruby50 [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:30 am ] |
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AND it's color coordinated Ed |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 7:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
Neat! So, I take it you unscrew the can to change tape rolls? |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:01 am ] |
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doncaparker wrote: Neat! So, I take it you unscrew the can to change tape rolls? That's right, Don. It would take all of 30 seconds to change a roll. There's a 1/2" self tap screw in the open end, and a construction screw in the closed end. The can I used was a standard 14oz. Alex |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
Alex, I think I almost like that better than the commercial one that I bought. I like that it lets the tape rolls individually, I don't like the tight fit on the commercial unit because it limits what combination of tape widths you can put on. |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:48 am ] |
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Nice! |
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| Author: | George L [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 1:51 pm ] |
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Sweet! |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
Finally something I have not been able to find! Clever! Now if Dixie still made the wall mounted cup dispensers, I'd be set. |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
Haha, I love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
I was thinking that if you wanted more rolls on one dispenser, just screw two cans together, bottom to bottom, and mount it on a wall or just sitting on a bench top. I'll be making another one for double sided tape rolls. Alex |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
Or, is there a size of PVC that would work instead of the cans? |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
doncaparker wrote: Or, is there a size of PVC that would work instead of the cans? I checked at H.Depot, but didn't find anything, but there might be something elsewhere. Alex |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
My first thought was PVC pipe too but really anything could be made to work cardboard shipping tubes come to mind. It might be nice to have 3 or 4 sections that will each handle a wide roll that can be pulled out individually when a roll is empty so you don't have to disturb all the other rolls. I have wanted a dispenser that could sit on the counter and hold wide and narrow masking tape and strapping tape. This has given me inspiration. |
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| Author: | cwood3 [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 5:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
I've been studyin' this for a week now and have run a few test mock-ups. I have run into a stumbling block that I need some help on. When I saw this, I naturally thought that "string beans" would be the way to go....and it worked fine with a string bean can. But then I got to considerin' that maybe lima beans would make for a more stable platform. I found very little difference in performance. So I am asking you guys, what is the preferred vegetable or fruit for making the best tape dispenser for acoustic guitar tape? Curtis |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
I heard that CF Martin used a peaches (packed in their own syrup) can. And that was back before adhesive tape was commercially available, so he was REALLY ahead of his time. |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
Dalbergia rosewoods are legumes, so I think that should settle the discussion, Curtis!  Alex |
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| Author: | Robert Lak [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:59 am ] |
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There we go. CITES has killed this innovation before it got started. This dispenser is banned as of 1/17... Have to go with the lima beans but we all know this will not work as well... |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 9:28 am ] |
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Great idea Alex. I should have read this yesterday before I started a binding job. Thanks buddy! |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:38 am ] |
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The whole point of having a multi roll benchtop tape dispenser is so you don't caught needing a bunch of tape quickly and have to find it and tear the strips. I would think any fruit can would work as long as it was pre-pared. . . |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
Correct can preparation is paramount.  Alex |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
And there you have it ladies and gentlemen ![[clap]](./images/smilies/smiley32.gif "adulations")
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tin can tape dispenser |
It's working like a charm! I can grab 2-3 pieces of tape at a time, and don't have to look all over for a roll of tape!   Alex Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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