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Topic: Gaffer Tape? |
J. R. McClung
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Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 29 Dec 2013 2:54 pm |
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Where is the best (cheapest) place to get good gaffer tape?
Specifically, 2" wide and at least 10 yards length.
Of course, flat black in colour. Excellent adhesion, yet not impossible to pull up at gig's end.
I've been getting a few bargains off fleabay, but they are few and far between.
Thanks in advance........Joel
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Dave Grafe
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Hudson River Valley NY
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Posted 29 Dec 2013 3:22 pm
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| Where is the best (cheapest) place to get good gaffer tape? |
That is a contradiction in terms, J.R., in that you can have cheapest OR you can have good, but not both. There is a wide range of quality in the gaff tape industry, if you want GOOD tape for a CHEAP price you must buy it by the case. Try these guys...
http://www.zepak.com/ |
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Steve Collins
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Alaska, USA
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Glenn Uhler
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Trenton, New Jersey, USA
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Posted 29 Dec 2013 4:58 pm Gaffer's Tape
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I agree with Dave on the quality/price issue. My friends at Rose Brand stock the biggest selection of professional gafffer's tape I've ever seen, and they ship anywhere! They deliver direct to the NYC theatre industry and carry the Shurtape brand.
www.RoseBrand.com
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J. R. McClung
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Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 29 Dec 2013 6:43 pm
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Agreed on the quality/price differences.
Last few rolls were from an ebayer in Houston, but he longer sells it. 
Thanks for all the replies. All help appreciated.
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 29 Dec 2013 7:33 pm
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I know we have Duck Tape, but what kind of a critter is a Gaffer?
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Jack Stoner
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Kansas City, MO
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Ed Kelly
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Queensbury, New York, USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2013 4:56 am Gaffer Tape
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| biggest difference between gaffer tape and duct tape is that gaff tape leaves no residue when removed. it is widely used in the broadcast industry for quick fix operations on locations etc. |
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Tony Glassman
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The Great Northwest
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Posted 30 Dec 2013 5:55 am
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| As I understand it the "gaffer" is the lead electrician on a movie set. One facet of his job is to tape any cords down so the actors or crew are not tripping over them. |
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John Gilman
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Jericho, VT USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2013 12:39 pm
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These people are the real deal. Actually supply the industry. Price is a bit better than Amazon, but shipping may kill that.
http://www.filmtools.com/expendables/2blacwhitgre.html
The gaffer is indeed the lead electrician on a film set. Responsible for the crew that sets and adjusts the lights the way the DP wants them. Gaffers tape, otoh, is totally ubiquitous on the set and used for damn near everything.
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Kenneth Kotsay
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Davie/Ft Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted 30 Dec 2013 4:21 pm
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GUITAR CENTER HAS THIS TAPE, GREAT TO COVER THE PICKING AREA NEAR THE PICKUP.
KEN |
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