Hand Tape Dispenser

WLM21

Has anybody used one of these hand tape dispensers


I had a tape gun but my daughter has decided to borrow it (long term I think) so was going to buy a new one, but noticed on a Youtube video a chap with one of these.

Looked to be quite good

there are also 'all metal' versions

jeffuk

I'd look for a seller with better feedback, Neg or Neut every 21 sales this month.

kangoora

Looks really cheap and nasty plus I don't actually see how it is supposed to work - maybe I need to watch the youtube video
If you were to buy it I'd be tempted to get a metal version as that thing looks like it'd snap after 2 hours use.

Personally I'd get another tape gun, I've had mine for 2 years and still going strong - you can pick them up on Ebay from about £5 to £15 depending on what you want to pay.

WLM21

kangoora wrote: »

maybe I need to watch the youtube video

i saw it here ..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNtXj2h1Leo

kangoora

He's using both hands to cut the tape, at least with a tape gun you can hold with one hand while using a tape gun in the other.

I bought one of these, they can be bought in different widths.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-SELLOTAPE-DESKTOP-DISPENSER-WEIGHTED-BENCH-CLEAR-TAPE-25mm-Office-Use/273025626424?hash=item3f91987138:g:lGAAAOSwrslaa2Af:rk:2:pf:0&var=572262377913

Ideal for pulling off a bit of clear tape to seal a corner and can be done with one hand - as long as the base is a good heavy one.

RFW

kangoora wrote: »

He's using both hands to cut the tape, at least with a tape gun you can hold with one hand while using a tape gun in the other.

You can use it with one hand, not sure on this specific one but I've used one quite similar.
It's alright. If you tape one or two boxes a day it's ok. I prefer a normal tape gun. I found you had to use your hand to stick the tape down before pulling it across the box.

Norman_Castle

WLM21 wrote: »

Has anybody used one of these hand tape dispensers

Possibly better than nothing but the small tape rolls wont last long.

tacpot12

Aldi are selling these at the moment for £1.99. I used one over Christmas and it worked well enough.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sellotape-Dispenser-crafting-wrapping-dispenser/dp/B00F1DNRIS

RFW

Norman_Castle wrote: »

Possibly better than nothing but the small tape rolls wont last long.

They aren't small, they hold the same size tape rolls as a tape gun. 60mm is over 2 inches.

Norman_Castle

RFW wrote: »

They aren't small, they hold the same size tape rolls as a tape gun. 60mm is over 2 inches.

Ahh right. It looks like something out of a cracker.

RFW

Norman_Castle wrote: »

Ahh right. It looks like something out of a cracker.

It's an odd picture and looks small. I was buying some stuff from China and added a couple of these, they worked out around £1 for two. They're worth it for the price but as I said earlier I wouldn't recommend for constant use. I'm surprised they haven't yet made it to pound shops, that I've seen.