tape edges unraveling

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popeye
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tape edges unraveling

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anyone have any tips or tricks to keep the edges of fiberglass tape from fraying? I have started cutting it a little long and at a bit of an angle and that seems to help some but it still unravels. any help is appreciated.
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I've had limited success with leaving an extra couple inches and then applying a little masking tape to the cut edge to try and control the fraying.
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Post by dangermouse01 »

If you put tape on before you cut the cloth, and then cut down the center of the tape, it leaves a piece of tape on both edges, it will help keep both edges from unraveling. I like to use the blue painter tape, because that is what I have most of.

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