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Gaffa Tape

Ubiquitous sticky cloth tape. Most common widths are .5" for marking out areas and 2" (usually black) for everything else. Used for temporarily securing almost anything. Should not be used on coiled cables or equipment. Originally known as Gaffer's Tape, from the Gaffer (Master Electrician) on a film set. See PVC Tape.(101 Uses for Gaffa Tape)

Permanent link Gaffa Tape - Creation date 2020-05-31


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