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Kapton Tape

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Hey guys,

Before I started my build I put a tool box together for all the needed tools, but I have not been able to find Kapton tape. I figured I just pick it up somewhere locally and now wished I ordered it online.

I can't find this tape anywhere and I am right in the middle of my build and need it.

Does anyone know where I might be able to find it?

I have tried, and failed to find it at...

Lowes
Home Depot
Ace Hardware
Radio Shack
Stevens Hardware
Do it best hardware

Any suggestions other than buying online and waiting?
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It's pretty obscure I've never seen it locally. You might find it at an industrial supply store like Grainger if you have one locally.
Amazon caries it, I think I bought my last roll from china via eBay, but that's quite the wait.

Probably your best bet locally would be to find someone else with a 3D printer locally, they would probably have some they could give you. If you have a local maker space, or you could try meetup.
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Anyone near you? Where are you at, your profile doesn't say.

I'm in San Diego - I tried Frys and a few electronics places. Nope. I have loads...now.
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I didn't use one bit of that tape. But wished the kit could have included 12" of it.. Where is that suggestion box?
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gajtguy wrote:I didn't use one bit of that tape. But wished the kit could have included 12" of it.. Where is that suggestion box?
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This tape is available at most electronics component supply stores. The places that will sell you capacitors and actual components for making your own electronic projects.

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It's a tough item to find locally, unless they're lucky enough to live near an electronics supplier that operates a storefront as well.

Amazon for speed. You can have it Monday if you order an Amazon-stocked item today and pay for fast shipping.

Ebay for price, especially if it's coming from China, but be willing to wait.
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Thanks for all the help fellas, I'll try some local electronics suppliers.
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I picked up mine from Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZFQNT6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; . Worked well. Currently in stock; you have 45 hours to order it and still receive it on Tuesday (assuming you aren't located in the serious boonies).


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Thanks for the link Dan,

I'll order some now. Just frustrating wanting to finish the build and can't because of this elusive tape.

Thanks again guys.
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My brother once fixed a battery using bird feces and spit. Your mileage may vary...
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Demolishun wrote:My brother once fixed a battery using bird feces and spit. Your mileage may vary...
That would come under "Things they never showed on MacGyver."
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Eric wrote:
Demolishun wrote:My brother once fixed a battery using bird feces and spit. Your mileage may vary...
That would come under "Things they never showed on MacGyver."

Hahaha!

If you're in a jam for kapton, you could also try a electric motor repair shop if you have one in your city. They use it all the time for winding. I also agree that SeeMe could send a small strip of it with the build. I've personally only used a tiny bit of the stuff, so that would have been nice.
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You can't send a strip of adhesive tape that doesn't include a backing. As far as I know, Kapton isn't available like that at all.

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It's sometimes used by people that do powder coating, if you can think of any applicable local suppliers or body/paint shops that might be willing to part with/sell some.
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What E3D does is send a small piece of tape stuck to something it doesn't permanently adhere to.
It would be nice if the kit were really "complete".
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Boundless wrote:Hey guys,

Before I started my build I put a tool box together for all the needed tools, but I have not been able to find Kapton tape. I figured I just pick it up somewhere locally and now wished I ordered it online.

I can't find this tape anywhere and I am right in the middle of my build and need it.

Does anyone know where I might be able to find it?

I have tried, and failed to find it at...

Lowes
Home Depot
Ace Hardware
Radio Shack
Stevens Hardware
Do it best hardware

Any suggestions other than buying online and waiting?

I ordered mine (6" wide by 100Ft) from Octave.
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The E3D method sure seemed like the just slapped some kapton tape on baking/wax paper and shipped it off. It worked, but I was entertained by the simplicity and effectiveness.
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