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Offline IntegrityShirts

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DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
« 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:


2.25" receipt paper roll underneath:


OMG no sticky to frame!


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.


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DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2013, 03:54:29 PM »
Nice


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Re: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2013, 04:58:15 PM »
Cool stuff!!
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Re: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2013, 06:57:21 PM »
BOOM!!

Genius!

Now, that is some savings in tape that I can appreciate.

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Re: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2013, 11:53:50 PM »
How is the receipt paper attached to roll under the tape?

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Re: DIY split tape - yes I'm cheap.
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2013, 07:14:14 AM »
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.