Choosing the Right Gaffer Tape
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Tools:
Gaffer’s Choice, amzn.to/2EurDww
Tape Ninja, amzn.to/2BUmT1F
XFasten, amzn.to/2H2ziEf
Gaffer Power, amzn.to/2Ex4DNB
Gaffer Power, amzn.to/2TbA4VX
Silver Sharpie, amzn.to/2tD4uli
Transcript:
... First, we have a brand called Gaffer’s Choice. It’s around $14 a roll on Amazon, and the roll includes an extra 5 yards of tape. It gets a lot of reviews, the company has been around for a long time, and there’s a satisfaction guarantee. Next, a brand called Tape Ninja. Not a ton of reviews but one of the few gaffer tapes on Amazon that have overwhelmingly positive reviews. This goes for $17 a roll and also has a satisfaction guarantee. Then we have a roll from Xfasten. This is the lowest price gaffer tape on Amazon at $9 a roll. Over 1,000 reviews, mostly positive and a satisfaction guarantee. Finally, we’ll take a look at two rolls from Gaffer Power. This is the most reviewed and highest rated gaffer tape brand on Amazon. Their 2-inch roll goes for around $17, but we’ll also look at their 3-inch roll which sells for around $22. Satisfaction guarantee on these too. Now before I get into evaluating these, I want to head off the comments real quick. There are a lot of different uses for gaffer tape, and what I might see as a shortcoming on one brand may be an upside for other people. Just as an example, you can find tan versions of gaffer tape that people buy to hold up their boobs. They probably value different qualities than someone using this to tape down extension cords. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the rolls from Gaffer Power. I bought these over a year ago, and because they’re my first experience with gaffer tape, they’ve set the bar for what I expect it to be. I have a 2-inch wide roll in yellow, and a 3-inch roll in basic black. A lot of manufacturers offer their tape in different colors. The reason I chose to have a roll in yellow is that it makes for a great labeling tape. The matte surface takes permanent marker really well. 3-inch rolls are ideal for taping down cables to the floor because you get more tape on each side of the cable to help make contact with the floor. It’s harder to do that with 2-inch tape. But the other reason to pick up a wider roll is that the 3-inch strips you get by tearing off little bits are often enough to tackle small jobs or make labels. And here’s a tip for labelling on any brand of black gaffer tape -- get some silver tip Sharpies. These aren’t the messy paint pen type. Sharpie makes a silver ink type you can get for just a few bucks and I’ll link to them in the description. Now, looking at the quality of the tape, it’s thick enough that you can find and peel the end from the roll with no effort. The fabric backing has a tight weave that you can see. And when you tear off a piece, it tears in straight lines across the grain of the fabric in either direction. And because it’s easy to tear, you don’t leave a crumpled mess behind on the roll, which for me means less wasted tape. For the adhesive, it’s strong enough to hold an extension cord to a wall and it will stay put. If you ever need to dial it down, you can stick it to your shirt or pants first and pick up a little lint. Now let’s look at a different roll. This one is from Gaffer’s Choice, right off the bat I can tell it’s different because it’s noticeably lighter. I weighed each roll, and this is the lightest of them all, even with the extra 5 yards of tape they give you. You can also see a difference looking at the texture of the tape. This has a flatter more paper-like appearance. You don’t really see the weave of the fabric backing. What’s cool though, is that it’s even less reflective than the Gaffer Power roll. If the goal is to have a tape for photography and video that doesn’t reflect light, this seems like a good fit. The trouble though, is how it tears. It takes a little more effort to tear a piece off by hand, and when you do, you get these jagged tears where bright white bits of the backing show through. So if you want to make the most of that ultra matte black look, you need to cut this with a blade or you’ll see all these white flecks at the ends. As far as the adhesive goes, this feels like the lowest tack of the bunch -- almost like a Post-It note. And like I said, for some applications that might be ideal. But if you’re looking for something that will stay in place or keep a cord on the ground, there are better options in my opinion. Now let’s take a look at this roll from Tape Ninja. Now we’re back with a tape that feels virtually identical to the Gaffer Power roll, and sells for around the same price at $17. You can feel the extra heft. You can see the weave on the back of the tape. And you can see that it’s a little shinier than the Gaffer’s Choice, and maybe even shinier than the Gaffer Power. ...
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awesome review. exactly what I was looking for. cheers!
Thanks for the reviews! My first experience with gaff tape was also Gaffer Power, and I've been looking around to see what else was available from Amazon. Looks like I'm sticking with old faithful!
Thanks so Much! I used to work for a computer rental company and we used a premium gaffers tape from who-knows...? I had a roll after I left since leaving the company (oops) and now its all gone! Thanks for the review and info its really helped! Oh and I really like the Gaffers power and will try some of your other mentions! Cheers!
In my work building temporary computer networks we go through a lot of gaffer tape. Over the years we've standardized on tape branded "Bron". We get two different types. I don't know their designations, but one has a smoother finish and the other a rougher finish. The rougher is significantly stickier. And I'm told that the rougher/stickier is more expensive, though I'm not the buyer, so I don't know. We use almost exclusively 2 inch tape, though we occasionally get a 3 inch roll and that's a treat. Before standardizing on the Bron a few years back we saw a lot of different tapes, and the Bron is by far the best.
@harunyahyadotorg
2 ай бұрын
Send me the exact name of the tape and link where I can search for it in uk. Thanks
Wonderful, very informative video. Thank you!
You forgot Pro Gaff tape. I swear by it.
Amazing review brother! You got a new Sub today. Thank you so much!
The tape we use on set is from "Permacel" anything else gets sent back to the supplier or just thrown in the trash. Black Paper tape, also from Permacel, actually gets used more than gaff tape for most common tape jobs.
@harunyahyadotorg
2 ай бұрын
What is your job and set, I mean what’s the background to why and which tape is used? Thanks
@scottmaher6938
2 ай бұрын
@@harunyahyadotorg I work in the Electric Dept. in FIlm/Television for the last 25 years or so. Paper tape is used constantly on set for taping things to the wall or closing small light leaks. It's glue is more like high strength Post-It and doesn't destroy everything. Gaff is better for "Permanent" uses. Colored Gaff is used for labeling everything.
Very useful, thanks for sharing. New subscriber
Thanks, bought a role of Gaffers Power and I am pleased. Will add a few more to my collection. Duct tape is not great when you see there is a better product!
Can this use for sticking wire on Car interior fabric surface like back or under the seat or near side panel ocr on Carpet etc ?
I first thought you released this video on purpose this week since Ross Lowell, the inventor of Gaffer Tape died February 15th (last week) but since it wasn't mentioned, I guess it was just coincidence.
@MakerProjectLab
5 жыл бұрын
Total coincidence, but it is sad to hear about Ross Lowell.
Very useful video. Now I need to go find out what brand I've been using.
@rustlebruxz0013
5 жыл бұрын
Gaffer Power ... and I've been very satisfied with its performance.
Missed the days seeing you on Cnet.
Hmm, wonder if it comes in 1/2 or 3/4 of an inch sizes, right now I'm using medical "adhesive silk tape" for my electronics projects but it gets very gooey really quick. Edit: Yeah I found it, now I only wonder if it gets too gooey after some time, would you recommend something else for small electronics projects and repairs?
@rustlebruxz0013
5 жыл бұрын
I've used Gaffer Power and left it in place for over a year and it came up clean when I finally pulled it off. No gummy residue and it even left the paint alone mostly. Only in a few places were there paint flakes stuck to the removed tape.
@MakerProjectLab
5 жыл бұрын
It's probably the best option I have in my workshop. I've left it on battery terminals for months (as an improvised cover), with no residue. A better possible option, though I haven't tried it, is Kapton tape (www.amazon.com/Mil-Kapton-Tape-Polyimide-yds/dp/B006ZFNB2I). It's thin and designed for insulating electronics. I see it in gadgets all the time, especially on LiPo batteries. Another option I wouldn't dismiss is hot glue. You can find my glue gun videos here on the Cool Tools channel. I especially like black hot glue for mounting board and LEDs in enclosures, because it often blends in well with the enclosure and seals out light around LEDs. It holds well and sets quickly, but if you ever need to undue it, a few drops of isopropyl alcohol pulls it away clean and quickly evaporates from electronics.
As a stagehand have never heard of any of these brands
OK, so which one would you buy if you could only have one?
@budanza
4 жыл бұрын
Chuck Wheeler ProTapes.com
Where's Pro Gaff? I know a dozen gaffers and grips who swear by it and would never be caught dead with a roll of Gaffer Power on their belt.
Why are you not mentioning the industry standard, which is ProTapes. I don’t know anyone who uses the tapes you’re reviewing. Please make another video reviewing ProTapes. If you need some to review message me and I’ll hook you up.
Everyone knows Permacell (now branded Shuretape) is the best. I’ve tried many others but nothing compares so it’s been my go to for over 20 years
@Russell218
4 жыл бұрын
It's also $30/roll...
I guess the question is is it gaffer tape or gaffa tape?! Although one of my buddies refers to it as hostage tape 😂
XFasten for $9 a roll? For some reason here in the UK on Amazon they're £60 a roll....... how on earth is it that expensive?!?!?!?!
@Russell218
4 жыл бұрын
Every tape in this video is about the same price. He thinks it's $9 because it's an Amazon "Prime" item, meaning it's already sitting in an Amazon warehouse, and the prices will fluctuate based on sales. In other words, as soon as someone buys a roll at $9, the price will instantly go up, because demand has risen. It's a lot like the stock market. Also, you always get the best deal when it's the last item, because Amazon wants to clear out the last remnants of that particular batch. It's all about turnover. It always amazes me how few people understand how Amazon fulfillment works.
@Russell218
4 жыл бұрын
P.s., to check the "real" pricing, use camelcamelcamel. An item might be £60 one day and £15 the next; you have to check to make sure it's a good price. Amazon is frequently the most expensive source for any/all goods, but people seem to think it's cheaper than brick-and-mortar. I've literally never seen an item on Amazon that wasn't significantly cheaper at Walmart. The only real benefit of Amazon is that you don't have to get off your ass.
Where's the Nashua...?
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Which silver pen do you recommend?
@cosmofilia
5 жыл бұрын
The description says it's the Metallic Sharpie (Silver color). I've gone through a few and agree they are superb. Shake before use.
Pro-Gaff is what my theatre uses, and we love it! www.amazon.com/dp/B001LQNUT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FScECb0CD76T9