Painters Tape Dust Cover 3D Printer Model
The file 'Painters Tape Dust Cover 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 33.47 KB.
The file 'Painters Tape Dust Cover 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 33.47 KB.
Dust cover for Painter's Tape. Works with 24mm / 0.94 inch x 60 yds. Also a version that holds 36mm / 1.41 inch x 60 yds, 40mm / 1.88 inch x 60 yds tapes.
Problem: when you set a roll of painter's tape down the side/edges will pick up any dust, lint, detritus, etc. on the surface and then when you next use it you will have a bad edge, possibly with little bits coming off into the paint as well. Also, when you store the tape between uses, it often gets dirty while sitting in a tool or craft box, the junk drawer or on a shelf. Wherever you keep it, it can be ruined if it is left exposed on the sides.
Solution: during use set the tape in a clean dish in between pulling out lengths to apply. Between uses, keep the tape in an enclosed case when storing.
I searched online for a dust-proof case in STL format for my painter's tape and guess what I found? Nothing. Yes, there are plenty of tape dispensers, some very elaborate, but they are intended for plastic box tape or scotch tape and none offers dust-proof protection for a roll of painter's tape. Faced with this lack of availability what was I to do? I filled the void and made one up.
I wanted a clean tray to set my tape on during use and a dust-proof case for storage and did not want a dispenser slot that would allow dust to enter the case during storage but I did add that option in case you want one. It may be just fine like that.
Trivia Question: painter's tape is made in mm widths, why then is it sold in yards and not meters? 24mm x 60 yds seems like a mishmash of units to me.
| 24mm_TAPE-BODY.stl |
| 24mm_TAPE-BODY_w-SLOT.stl |
| 40mm_TAPE-BODY.stl |
| 40mm_TAPE-BODY_w-SLOT.stl |
| CASE-TOP.stl |
