Re: Black Masking tape

I think black gaffers tape is perfect and sold in most photo
stores...but more expensive. Does the job, though.
On Oct 15, 2004, at 10:43 AM, Gary Marklund wrote:

> What about black gaffers tape, about $14 a roll? I use it to
> lightproof doors,
> etc in my darkroom and to anchor camera parts I don't want to lose.
> Gary
>
> On Friday October 15 2004 07:05, Nicholas Dvoracek wrote:
>>> I also learned the black photo tape I bought was
>>> expensive and nearly useless - it took 3 layers to
>>> block a small flashlight's beam.
>>
>> I have run across regular black masking tape that is useless. The
>> real
>> stuff is 3M 235, which is really opaque. It is kinda expensive,
>> approx. $12
>> US for a 3/4inch x 60 yd. roll. I've gotten it at my local art supply
>> store, but it's also available on-line,
>>
>> from 3M by the case.
>>
>> http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/manufacturing_industry/
>> specialty_t
>> apes/node_GS7WSK4WVBbe/root_GST1T4S9TCgv/vroot_GSNYTMLW46ge/
>> gvel_GH80MVMMN5g
>> l/theme_us_specialtytapes_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html
>>
>> or by the roll
>>
>> http://www.artsuppliesonline.com/catalog.cfm?cata_id=4483
>>
>> Dick Blick also carries it.
>>
>> I've also used plastic tapes which come in smaller rolls, but per
>> unit are
>> just as expensive and hard to tear with your bare hands. Most
>> electrical
>> tape doesn't have a positive enough adhesive for most camera building
>> applications.
>>
>> Nick
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>>
>>
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