[6pack] Tape Question

[Glenn Rattmann]

Robert is right-on here.

Further, I would suggest using only Scotch 33+, avoiding the cheap 
tapes.  There IS a difference.
Use moderate stretch when applying the main wraps, but stop 
stretching as you near the end of
the work.  Pull a little extra (still continuous) off the roll, and 
cut with scissors.  Apply the last couple of turns with
NO stretch.

That is the 3M-recommended way to avoid elastic-return and flagging.

Glenn/San Diego
6's

At 03:24 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote:

>  Dan:
>I have found that tearing rather than cutting (with scissors) and over
>stretching is what causes electrical tape to curl up after it's wrapped
>around a wire or harness. I've used harness wrap on many wire bundles and
>sealed the ends with electrical tape (cut and not overstretched) and have
>not had the curling problem. I hope this helps.
>Bob Fabie