This scotch two inch by twentytwo yards heavy duty packaging tape with dispenser is great and i would definitely recommend. Drew also invented the first masking tape in 1925a 2inchwide tan paper tape with a pressure sensitive adhesive backing. Drew invents scotch masking tape, the predecessor to transparent tape. The tape fits nicely in the unit which has an easy to use design. The dispenser makes it nice and easy to rip off a piece of tape without having to find a scissors to complete the job. The name scotch itself has an origin story almost as interesting as the invention of scotch tape. It was invented by a college dropout named richard drew from minnesota who worked for a. The particulars are hard to pin down, but everyone seems to agree that scotch tape, the nowfamous brand, originated as a slur. Rated 5 out of 5 by anonymous from book tape having little hands turn pages as they read books makes the books fall apart year after year.
You can choose from top tape dispenser brands like scotch, officemate, and gorilla. Disappointed by the new updated model of scotch c38 tape dispenser, also called the c38. A tape dispenser is an object that holds a roll of tape and has a mechanism at one end to shear. Choose from single roll tape dispensers, double roll tape dispensers, multi roll. Prior to the development of the tape dispenser, 3ms standard clear scotch tape was sold as a roll, and had to. I use it mostly to seal comic books in their bags and boards, and no other. With a history of quality for the last 90 years, scotch brand is americas most trusted.
Choose from sleek contemporary designs, basic blacks or fun fashion dispensers. The c20 is a redesign of scotchs venerable model dd1 desk dispenser model 1 which was introduced around 1938. Mostpacking tape dispensers hold up to a 3inch core, a tape width of up to1. Scotch tm brand magic tm transparent tape was invented in 1961, an almost invisible tape that never discolored and could be written on. The scotch brand c24 dispenser will hold tape with 1 and 3 cores. To make the product more useful, the scotch tape sales manager at 3m, john borden, designed the first tape dispenser in 1932, which had a builtin cutting mechanism and. Look for a tape dispenser that will be both practical and attractive, as well as one that will hold the size tape you need it to. Aug 28, 2015 this video introduces the 3m scotchcode sctpd tape dispenser and it can be used for networking. Scotch cellophane tape became a major television advertiser and scotty appeared in its various marketing efforts until the 1970s.
Through the 70s and 80s, 3m now a leader in the tape. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Colored desktop dispensers classic reliable style in lively colors. Nov 21, 2015 todays vintage item is the 3m scotch brand model c20 deluxe tape dispenser. Refill rolls are available in single36yard packs or multiroll boxes. We believe the pictures speak volumes about the condition of the items. Scotch magic tape is invisible on white paper, can be written on, is invisible on photocopies, ageresistant and dispenses smoothly and quietly. New model has a white coloured logo, the old one was gold. Invisible when applied and will not appear on copies matte finish is easy to write on with pen, pencil or marker pulls smoothly off the roll safe for photographs 650l x 34h books that the kids have ripped apart or are to rough with. Seal parcels and cardboard boxes the easy way with scotch packaging tape easy start dispenser a strong, reliable tape that is quick and easy to use. Scotch tape is a brand name used for pressuresensitive tapes manufactured by 3m as part of the companys scotch brand.
Sub category desktop dispenser everyday 4 desktop dispenser fun 2. The american chemical society designated scotch transparent tape as a national historic chemical landmark in a ceremony on september 19, 2007, at the 3m company in st. Scotch tape in mnopedia, the minnesota encyclopedia history of. We carry acidfree, non yellowing and archival safe tapes for the most delicate jobs. Scotch heavy duty pistol grip dispenser seal boxes and parcels for rough handling and shipping the easy way with scotch heavy duty pistol grip dispenser with high performance, high tack, pvc. Scotch classic desktop tape dispenser c38 is made from 100% recycled plastic. The metal part where you rip the tape is nice and sharp so it cuts through. Drew develops the first waterproof, clear adhesive tape.
Its 10% smaller in size and about 25% lighter in weight and irritatingly sounds filled with loose sand. Scotch magic invisible tape 3 hand held dispensers 19 mm x. When 3m began doing business in 1902, it made sandpaper. Their magnetic recording tape products were also sold under the scotch brand. Lightweight design allows easy, twohanded dispensing. Scotch tape 3m clear transparent office tape 2 rolls 34 x 250 w dispenser 4. And with our easytouse scotch tape dispenser included, scotch magic tape. To make the product more useful, the scotch tape sales manager at 3m, john borden, designed the first tape dispenser in 1932, which had a builtin cutting mechanism and would hold the cut end of the tape until its next use. We carry acidfree, non yellowing and archival safe tapes for the. A standard tape holder for the home or office contains tape with a cellophane surface.
Holds single or multiple rolls of tape up to 9 12 wide. Scotch magic tape dispensers keep your tape within easy reach great when youre wrapping presents, sealing envelopes or mending documents and books. Scotch tape was invented in 1930 by banjoplaying 3m engineer richard drew. Liam and claire from the wasserman holiday shopping channel reveal why this years gift wrapping will be easier than ever. If you have a tape dispenser already, buy another one my kids are constantly misplacing mine. While there is some uncertainty about why the line of tape was dubbed scotch, company legend says that the name came about during the tapes testing phase. In 1996, 3m exited the magnetic tape business, selling its assets to quantegy which is a spinoff of ampex. To save money instead of buy new books, i use the scotch book tape to tape the pages and book covers when they are torn.
Adhesivebacked tape comes in different surface finishes, widths, and roll lengths. Scotch tape was invented by banjoplaying 3m engineer richard drew. Make sure this fits by entering your model number pack. Scotch tape dispensers and those from 3m, duck and tape logicoffer convenience and improve efficiency and productivity. Scotch book tape is excellent for repairing, reinforcing, protecting and covering bound edges and surfaces. Scotch transparent tape national historic chemical landmark. Scotch brand magic transparent tape was invented in 1961, an almost invisible tape that never discolored and could be written on. Soon the sandpaper company invented a line of products that changed household life around the world.
Duct tape popped up a few years later during wwii, and supersticky and durable floor tape shortly after that. Environmentally sound tape dispenserscontaining recycled materials are readily available for the earthconsciousconsumer. Tape packages for shipping or storage in a snap with a packing tape dispenser that is easy to use. College dropout richard drew became an icon of 20th century innovation, inventing cellophane tape, masking tape and more. Scotch magic invisible tape 3 hand held dispensers 19 mm x 7. By 1939, 3m had started marketing scotch tape in the familiar snailshaped package to allow for easy tape dispensing. Log in manage my account web order history my wish lists new accounts express order quantity quote track my order. Look for dispensers that will fit the tape you plan to use and feature extras like adjustable breaking mechanisms or antimicrobial handles, for those that get passed around the office. From arts and crafts to easy labeling, scotch magic tape is a versatile solution for a variety of home, office and school projects. The scotch brand includes many different constructions backings, adhesives, etc. This tape does wonders, its not just for shipping, since its clear i have also been using it to fix books that the kids have ripped apart or are to rough with. The dispenser is conveniently divided into four individual sections, so tape can be easily refilled within each section. Invented and introduced in 1961, it is the original matte finish. Make every adhesive taping job easier with a tape dispenser.
Because the end of scotch tape tends to stick to the roll, camouflaged by its transparency, john a. Library tape book tape, color coding tape, double sided. P56 dispenser holds single or multiple rolls of tape up to 6w on a 3 core replacement weighted base sold separately scotch p56 multiple roll tape dispenser javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. It was invented by a college dropout named richard drew from minnesota who worked for a small sandpaper company founded in 1902. Paul, minnesota in 1899, drew spent a year at the university of minnesota in the mechanical engineering program before dropping out. Magic tape, also known as magic transparent tape, is a brand within the scotch tape family of adhesive tapes made by 3m, sold in distinctive plaid packaging. Scotch brand has a tape to fit every task, helping you to hang, wrap, repair, create, seal and more. The history of tape how tape is made premier premier. This black, economical tape dispenser allows for onehanded dispensing of a wide variety of tapes.
It was sold at least through 1974 and probably a few years afterwards. The original invisible tape favored by offices, home, and school. The first tape was a twoinchwide tan paper strip backed with a light, pressuresensitive adhesive. Keep your library materials in tiptop shape with our selection of book tape, coloring coding tape, glass filament tape, hinging tape, mending tape, paper tape, reinforcing tape and repair tape. The scotchcode sctpd tape dispenser is a compact, carryalong dispenser with ten refillable compartments which hold eightfoot rolls of nonsmear polyester tape. Prior to the development of the tape dispenser, 3ms standard clear scotch tape was sold as a roll, and had to be carefully peeled from the end and cut with scissors. Sturdy metal dispenser accommodates a variety of differentsized tape for a total dispensing width of 9 1. The unit feels solid and the dispenser is a bonus and no need to worry about losing the end of the tape. During the depression, banks first used scotch tape to mend torn currency. Find great deals on ebay for vintage tape dispenser and vintage scotch tape dispenser. The use of the term scotch in the name was a pejorative meaning parsimonious in the 1920s and 1930s. Yet scotch transparent tape has an extraordinary history marked with audacity. It was used to mend book pages, sheet music, window curtains, and even. John a borden, another 3m engineer, invented the first tape dispenser with a builtin cutter blade in 1932.
Keep tape at your fingertips with our wide selection of both classic and fun dispenser designs. Richard drew of 3m invented masking tape in 1925 to help solve the problem of paint bleeding through while painting new automobiles. This isnt the 100lb tape dispenser found in my childhood schoolroom, but its good enough for home use. Dec 02, 2014 it was invented by a college dropout named richard drew from minnesota who worked for a small sandpaper company founded in 1902 called minnesota mining and manufacturing, later known as 3m. Globe tape dispenser explore the world without leaving your desk with the newest addition to our suite of fun dispensers. Scotch transparent tape national historic chemical. How the invention of scotch tape led to a revolution in how. We use it in our elementary school library for book repairs. Mattefinish means you can write on it with pen, pencil or marker, and its photo safe. The majority of scotch brand desktop dispensers hold tape with a 1 core. Browse scotch tape dispensers on sale, by desired features, or by customer ratings.
Soonafter, the initial cellophane tape was renamed to transparent tape. Unfollow vintage cast iron tape dispenser to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. You can find a practical tape dispenser to fit just about any. More information about the 3m scotchcode sctpd tape dispenser. The text of the plaque commemorating the landmark reads. We offer the highquality dispensers from scotch and ltr at the best prices. In 1961, a mattefinish tape was invented and released as scotch magic tape.
Choose from single roll tape dispensers, double roll tape dispensers, multi roll tape dispensers and standard tape dispensers. Mar 19, 2018 scotch tape was invented in 1930 by banjoplaying 3m engineer richard drew. Todays vintage item is the 3m scotch brand model c20 deluxe tape dispenser. Scotch multipurpose fasteners, 34 x 5 add to compare compare. Although it is a trademark and a brand name, scotch tape is sometimes used as a generic term. Invisible when applied and will not appear on copies matte finish is easy to write on with pen, pencil or marker pulls smoothly off the roll safe for photographs 650l x 34h books makes the books fall apart year after year. Enjoy same store prices at national book store online. Convenient online shopping for school and office supplies, arts and crafts, gifts for all occasions, and the. Will all scotch tape products fit any scotch tape dispenser.
The cellophane comes in matte, glossy, or clear finishes, and the most popular is clear tape, also known as transparent tape. Core, black scotch desktop tape dispenser silvertech, twotone c60st, blacksilver, 1 pack scotch brand magic tape with black dispenser, 6 rolls, numerous applications, invisible, engineered for office and home use, 34 x inches, boxed, 1 dispenser 810k6c38. Staples carries avariety of models including clear tape dispensers, desktop, fashion andpacking tape dispensers. Large vintage gold scotch tape dispenser heavy duty model c23 large vintage gold scotch tape dispenser heavy duty model c23 please look closely at all the pictures before bidding. Borden, a 3m sales manager, invented the tape dispenser with a ledge to keep the end of tape away from the roll and incorporating a serrated edge to cut the tape. Use to repair paper, stick up notes and photos, or seal presents and packages.
Cellophane tape for sealing storage or moving boxes comes in. Scotch heavy duty packaging tape, 50 x 66 mm, clear, 6 rolls. Over the decades, drew and other 3m inventors developed a wide range of other. Make dispensing clear adhesive tape easier with the right office tape dispenser. Scotch heavy duty packaging tape, 50 x 66 mm, clear, 6. Scotch heavy duty fgpeli shipping packaging tape, 1. Whether you are looking for a basic desktop dispenser for clear adhesive tape to use at the office, a handheld dispenser for packing tape or a colorful and quirky clear adhesive tape dispenser that reflects your personality, we carry a wide assortment so theres an option to suit the needs of just about everyone. With a history of quality for the last 90 years, scotch brand is americas most trusted brand of home and office tapes.