[NSRCA-discussion] Tape

[Martin X. Moleski, SJ]

Nat Penton wrote:

> Is there a reason why they make the blue masking tape - the expensive 
> stuff?

I've heard it leaves a finer line when masking.

I enjoy working with it.

> Is it safe to use it in the vac bag ( 6 in Hg ) to hold wing 
> skins together? Will the adhesive stay put?

Yes & yes.

With really light balsa, the tape may pull some splinters
off the surface after bagging.  Don't ask me how I know.
I imagine the same would be true for any masking tape,
but I haven't run experiments to see for myself.

				Marty