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  1. 29th August 2010, 08:33 PM #1
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    When I watch wooding work videos, I often see people use blue tape, a lot of blue tape.
    I was at Bunnings today getting some parts for a lamp and saw that the 3M blue tape costs about 3 times more than regular masking tape. I guess it must be cheaper in the US, given how they seem to use it for everything.

    Reading the label I am guessing that the special thing about it is some sort of time release to make it easier to peel off but is it really 3 times better than regular masking tape?
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  3. 29th August 2010, 08:42 PM #2
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    I use it for glue ups to mask some of the inside joints. It comes off more easily than masking tape. The extra cost is worth it effort wise.

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  4. 29th August 2010, 09:09 PM #3
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    Its also more stretchy so easier for masking curves
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    Also does not leave stains on timber as do some othe types of tape
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  6. 30th August 2010, 12:11 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry72 View Post
    Its also more stretchy so easier for masking curves
    Im with Harry, its strength and stretching is its strong point. I love blue tape.

    If you want tape to mask for staining, painting and spraying use Green tape.

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    Definitely worth the money. Blue tape is the duct's guts.

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    It's generally cheaper if you get it from a painting supply shop. Still expensive, but worth its weight in gold! Remember the (my) old axiom: never buy anything from Bunnings that isn't dirt cheap.
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