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Offline Tunames

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Source for masking tape
« on: December 01, 2008, 10:23:00 AM »
Starting my first glass backed bow. The "pronounced" take-down long bow. Got most of the materials from Binghams. One thing I didn't order was the high heat masking tape figuring I could pick it up localy. Well can't find it anywhere. Any ideas on where to find it or is regular masking tape OK?...

Offline onemississipp

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Re: Source for masking tape
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2008, 10:54:00 AM »
Painters tape at Wal-Mart, Lowes, Home depot, ect....
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Offline Biff

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Re: Source for masking tape
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2008, 01:13:00 PM »
I saw several bowmakers mentioned the painters tape. Will it not stick to hard when used in an oven cure? Biff
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Offline Tunames

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Re: Source for masking tape
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2008, 12:52:00 AM »
OK Thanks

Offline Dick in Seattle

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Re: Source for masking tape
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2008, 11:14:00 AM »
What about tape used in automotive paint shops?  That's going to go through a baking process.  Might be available at auto supply/parts stores maybe...  Like to find a local source myself...
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Offline Trux Turning

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Re: Source for masking tape
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2008, 11:22:00 AM »
The blue painters tape comes off the limbs even after cooking. I've never had a problem using it.

Offline Badlands

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Re: Source for masking tape
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2008, 01:51:00 PM »
Tunames
I've tried a bunch.
the blue painters tape works great, but it costs more and if I remember right I had a hard time getting it wide enough for 1 3/4 inch glass.
still it would be my first choice if you can get it.
as far as masking tape goes, 3M tape seems to work the best for me. It comes off much easier than some of the others I've tried.

Offline Holm-Made

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Re: Source for masking tape
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2008, 09:18:00 PM »
I have 3M blue masking tape in 1 1/2" and 1 3/4" in the shop.  It is made to be less sticky.

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