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I have an 85' routed track that has been moved a few times so there are lots of joints where the copper tape has been cut and then spliced. The technique I was taught to use is to lay a second strip of tape over the joint where the tape has been cut. ...
Started by modernslots on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at slotcarillustrated):
So the breaks that open up are often the result of expansion and contraction of the tape due to temperature changes - stocks router bits, braid , ....
Don't come out, tape cracks
cars run on tape, cracks open up voila, loss of power.
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Hello,
I've never done sheetrock taping before, but I'm ready to try it. Much of the original taping on our sheetrocked garage ceiling has come loose and looks bad, so I want to remove it and replace it.
My questions are these:
First, is it ok to use ...
Started by LouB on
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by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at woodnet):
Either way, take....
I prefer paper tape, since it is thinner than mesh tape.
DaveD said:
Use paper tape with ourMesh is adhesive, it sticks to the sheetrock.
I think it makes a more durable joint.
Prefer the mesh tape.
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Heading out this morning to prep a shower for tiling. CBU has already been hung so just need to tape the joints and roll-on some Redguard. Question is how long do you guys think I'll need to wait before putting on the Redguard? I need a quick turnaround...
Started by cwilde72 on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at johnbridge):
To do and I'm in a rush, use speed set to tape, take a long lunch, whatever and then come back and put.
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Tape joint looks like its bulging out. I noticed after texture and remudded with topping mud, sanded it smooth, retextured and primed today. Could it be the moisture from texture/primer is causing swelling and may go flat after it dries? Any advice is...
Started by mikeflyer on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at contractortalk):
Your going to have to replace....
So many variables.
I noticed after texture? Paper tape or fiberglass mesh? who knows.
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Posted 01 July 2011 - 04:15 PM
can someone please provide instruction on how to use drywall tape as a shim?
Started by infernomachine on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at golfwrx):
If you wrap it around the shaft it will create the tightness you desire and allow for adhesion of the shaft to the hosel and with ... .
You can use fiberglass mesh tape.
Posted 01 July 2011 - 06:03 PM
You don't want to use paper drywall tape.
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DaveD said:
Use paper tape with our 'normal' mud. Mesh taping should be done with 'hot mud' (the stuff that dries in 15, 30, 60, 90 minutes) for the 1st two coats followed by a final coat of 'normal'.
Ditto.
Those that think the mesh tape is more durable...
Started by blindrid on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at woodnet):
Yes, you need to put a light bed down, lay your ....
I do NOT like mesh tape, takes a lot to cover it up.
Kbbrwn said:
Take the old tape down and sand a little bit.
Also steel-reinforced paper corner tape works very well for corners.
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Hi I have searched without luck!
The Boys Disco 1 Tdi 200 1993 rear axle A Frame ball joint is rattling around in the axle housing bracket. The ball joint was changed for the extended version from LRA 2 yrs ago, the original was worn out and the D1 has...
Started by Ollie on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at aulro):
Tighten ball joint down really tight, Never it into the hole and insert ball joint taper and tighten gently - this will mark the overlap where your shim.
Filed any high spots off with a chainsaw sharpening file .
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OK, this may be a stretch..( I want to patent this before anyone does). I thought about this after reading many threads on the "tape vs. mesh". Then I was thinking about a type of concrete that they have today that has fibers in the concrete mix, like...
Started by 1/2 irish on
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by 17 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at drywalltalk):
It DOES NOT WORK without tape and will crack post,regarding your query,have used a material....
It's a 90min set, full of fiberglass shavings.
It DOES NOT WORK without tape).
It's a 90min set, full of fiberglass shavings.
For Concrete-Fill).
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[Quote: the Ames brothers. They're maybe the ones that I'd take the hat off to. They sold out a long time ago.
Some history: Whos Who - A history of drywall tools [/Quote: ]
Hi JustMe, thank you for the link, it is a very interesting info and point!
Very...
Started by guijarrero on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at drywalltalk):
Tape Tech had a real attitude about! And don't worry about the Tape....
And we were of the mentality that we should own .
Nobody could touch them to rent them.
Issue just might be that Tape Tech/Ames got kinda big and sassy over time.
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Here in Australia up until the early 80`s cotton gause tape was popular. Was this ever the case in other countries? It was not very durable and in most cases the homes have developed cracks along the joints. Here is a pic of a piece that I removed from...
Started by gazman on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at drywalltalk):
The most the stuff because he would always get....
It had a blue line down the center...
Was this ever a cotton tape like that here in New Zeland, long time ago.
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