You made me feel a whole lot better with this video. I was wracking my brain trying to figure out what I was doing wrong with this dispenser. What boggles the mind is that 3M is still selling this piece of garbage. I know you said you go to U-line to buy the good one. Which one do you usually buy?
@lovie1097
2 жыл бұрын
I thought I was doing something wrong, also! I was very very angry! I do have to say, watching this video made me laugh and took all the anger away. 😂
@SidnacGlitz
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This tape dispenser was driving me nuts. I will fix it as you suggested.
@sherryb4168
2 жыл бұрын
OMG! You mean it wasn’t just me? Been fighting off and on with this stupid dispenser for almost a month. End up taping my packages by hand, it was just easier! Thanks for redeeming my self confidence. Sending my dispenser on a road trip via metal recycling bin. I just hope no one spots it and decides to use it 😵💫
@juicylucysanchez6339
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video ! I bought this piece of crap ! Same issue !!! I was so mad and thought I was doing it wrong. Now I know it’s defective. I’m am definitely going to try your tips. God Bless thank you !
@4Upati2C
2 жыл бұрын
So true! Thanks. I tried sending this tape gun back, and they ended up giving it to me as a credit, they didn’t even want it. I was paid to keep it. Probably because they have a number of complaints already about this dispenser. So, today, months later, your video popped up, I searched for this dispenser, watched your video, followed you instructions, and I’m so glad I did. I will use it now! Thanks😊
@cornerstoneproperties14
2 жыл бұрын
You need to read through the comments. All you have to do is tighten the grey tension knob and the gun will work fine.
@donmcmurtry4544
2 жыл бұрын
I though it was me, yet I wasn't going to let a tape dispenser get the better of me. Then I saw your video, yep garbage!! Thanks for the fix...I thought 3m was much smarter than to let products like this loose on the public.
@harishrohilla
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for pointing this out and saving lot of time for so many people!
@terrywilson2477
2 жыл бұрын
You’re a life saver! I hope I remember to NEVER buy this gun again. I intend on telling others as well.
@TehPrawntier
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are all using it incorrectly that’s why it doesn’t work. You need to adjust the tension knob (grey knob in the middle of the circle of tape) and then it works fine. You can clearly see all of his problems are from the tape lacking adequate tension.
@cornerstoneproperties14
2 жыл бұрын
You are incorrect. that grey tension knob has nothing to do with the cutting blade.
@TehPrawntier
2 жыл бұрын
@@cornerstoneproperties14 go try it. If there isn’t enough tension on the tape the blade won’t cut. If there is it does cut.
@cornerstoneproperties14
2 жыл бұрын
@@TehPrawntier I stand corrected. I did the q tip trick along with the tension knob. Works fine now
@davidmoritz6972
2 жыл бұрын
You are right on about the tension knob - especially when it comes to fixing the tape sticking to the dispenser. It does help a lot as far as the cutter working too, but even though I had already figured out the tensioning problem, I was still not happy with having to position the plastic piece, depress it against the box and slightly twist the blade to get a clean cut. Putting in screws to permanently place the blade all the way forward allows me to cut right after turning the corner on a box instead of having to wait until there is enough room on the box to depress the plastic piece far enough to engage the blade. I save a lot of tape now that I was be forced to waste before! And the cut is smoother and easier to make. With modification, this dispenser works great for me now! They should be required to include 2 screws with instructions on how to install them and a notification "Some Assembly Required!" lol
@mgmchenry
Жыл бұрын
@ChaChingShow - you need to pin this comment. I have been using this dispenser with a pair of scissors in my left hand for months and finally had it today. Cranking the tension down actually solved it for me!
@jkeblas
2 жыл бұрын
I experienced the same frustration with the retractable blade. Came to KZitem to see if there was something I was missing. Nope. Just bad design. I did a similar fix as you but instead of a Q-tip, I ended up screwing a small screw into each side of dispenser just behind the slide mechanism to prevent it from retracting. I also added a screw behind the plastic and metal shields to keep them leaning forward. Otherwise, I couldn't stand the tape dispenser upside down. Thanks for posting and inspiring me!
@crystalmccall9463
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had this sitting around for years. I had to break it came here to find some help with using. Thanks !
@dcrom7527
Жыл бұрын
Boy, I wish I saw this before wasting my money on this dispenser! I thought I was just incapable of using a flippin' tape dispenser - now I know it is a crappy design. Thanks for helping me figure it out!
@ChristinaMarie0
2 жыл бұрын
Just bought this junk today... it's going back to Home Depot tomorrow. The design is still junk. Glad to know it wasn't just me.
@b.l.i.9182
2 жыл бұрын
What a dilemma! What a solution. I HAD the same problem. I should have got a box of Q-tips for my brand new tape gun !!! D’oh ! Improvise, adapt, overcome ! Way to go !!!!
@b.l.i.9182
2 жыл бұрын
So many ppl with the same problem….. Makes me wonder IF this tape gun isn’t really a Rubiks Cube in disguise or a hellish device made to frustrate the hell out of the masses. Some design engineer is trying for the worlds record of frustrating the masses OR perhaps it’s a psychological torture device…. Just saying. 🤪😖🤬🤯😵💫🙃😖😡🤬🤬😡
@juanitaparris2160
2 жыл бұрын
So true. Waste of money. Thanks for the fix. Shame on 3M for putting their name on this - their name should mean quality - it doesn’t
@Amanda-pz7bh
Жыл бұрын
Omg I noticed all this before I even started using it and this video has helped me fix those issues! Thank you!!!
@aaa7189
Жыл бұрын
I work at Fed Ex / Buffalo, NY, they have tape guns like these. I find that the tape sticks to the metal underneath the rubber roller almost constantly. ( and it can stick like a son of a gun ) no pun intended. I sneak around and grab the guns that don't do that. Why does the tape want to stick to that metal piece ?
@PaintedDesertRanch
2 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 thanks for this! I thought I was stupid and doing something wrong!
@PaintedDesertRanch
2 жыл бұрын
Got mine from Sam’s Club, thought it was legit. Wrong
@richardblackmon5352
Жыл бұрын
You are 100% correct. I have the exact same problem with mine, and as you said, it was easier to take the tape off of the tape gun and manually apply the tape.
@jig1056
2 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same problem. This stupid thing just wouldn’t cut the damn tape. I resorted to using a pair of scissors to cut the tape. I appreciate your tip but I’m taking this piece of shit back to Walmart. Great video my friend.
@ianpullman203
9 ай бұрын
Maaaan I just kept saying to myself that I must be dumber than a bag of hammers for how inept I was to get this thing to work. What a sense of camaraderie I’ve found with so many other people struggling with this piece of junk.
@TheChucknorris123432
2 жыл бұрын
I genuinely thought I was too stupid to use a tape gun. God bless you.
@jessicam5518
2 жыл бұрын
Omg I love you now! I’ve been trying to use this for hours and have been just cutting the tape by hand. Thank you!!!!!
@stephaniek5433
2 жыл бұрын
Was in the same boat, thanks for the fix it!
@shopgirl6006
2 жыл бұрын
Can't believe I had to come here to figure out how to use a tape gun, worse one I've ever had! Thankfully I'm not the only one and you were nice enough to make this to help us out.
@chachingshow936
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@psjn1717
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you! I couldn't believe I couldn't figure out how to CUT with this thing!
@TwylaWV
2 жыл бұрын
OMG I thought I didn't understand how to use it!! I was losing my mind. Thanks for the fix!
@KevinDunn_EC-1000
Жыл бұрын
I just bought his PoS. I Pulled out the instructions and spent 30 minutes out there trying to figure out what I must have done wrong. It tape jams every pull and didn't cut the tape once. Not once form new purchase.
@colingbolie
2 жыл бұрын
I can't express how much this resonates with me.
@OneWildTurkey
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I was just about to buy one of these from Wally World. dodged that bullet!
@AJapaneseDream
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the idea! I just bought this POS yesterday as well and have the same issues. Wasting more tape than I am using. I will do your blade fix tonight but Im still really thinking of returning it after I pack these boxes. I hate supporting bad products and this scotch tape gun is garbage for sure.
@sumdood2035
2 жыл бұрын
I have this one and the cheaper U-Line model. Definitely prefer the U-line although mine came with the metal "flap" the tape rides on bent, and I had to modify it before it would properly hold the tape. The scotch takes a different technique where you're aiming the outer edge of the plastic part of the safety lever at the edge of the box, rather than the area where the blade is. It takes a bit more tape due to the design, being longer on the finished end of the box, but I can make it cut properly on demand. That said, even the basic cheap green DUCK brand dispenser is still better. I've had one of those for years, and it just works.
@MO8IUS
2 жыл бұрын
I dremeled out the back of the screw holes in the blade so that I could shift if further forward when it extends. Seems to have helped a bit. I also think their "heavy duty" tape that comes with it is harder to cut naturally which also increases the issue of the crappy cutter.
@pelehrinaperdikologos7656
Жыл бұрын
Pissed me off, too.
@mauriceharp1454
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see I'm not the only one, lol.
@vuetube4558
2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more with you, brother! This tape gun is a POS!!! The persons who designed and approved of this tape gun was on drug!!!
@emilylowry6848
2 жыл бұрын
I already bought it that’s why I’m here bro. 😂🙈 worst design everr. Thought it’d make moving easier and it’s caused more issues. I ended up removing the screws and tossing the guard and replaced the screws, now the lip is a push for on and off. Thanks for your help.
@chachingshow936
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea
@gary1458
2 жыл бұрын
Don't buy this garbage!!!! Thanks for showing us that we aren't morons.
@christygills
2 жыл бұрын
OMG I thought it was just me ! such a horrible design and waste of so much tape! Just used your trick and im back in buisness! Thank you !
@ljmac22
2 жыл бұрын
Just fought with thing for an hour.
@ryannerose
2 жыл бұрын
I’m watching this after I picked this same one up at Walmart not knowing any better! 😭 I thought I was trippin!
@cliffcox7643
2 жыл бұрын
I know the did it to lessen exposer to the blade, but there's risk in everything. I prefer blades exposed, sticking out, and if you cut yourself, then you learned a lesson. The way the world is supposed to work.
@cecyperez9681
2 жыл бұрын
Saw you video after it came in and I wanted a tutorial on how to use it. Thanks for the fix tips!!! I wanted to cry when I tried to use it and was having the same issues you were lol Maybe I'll sell this one and get the one you have from Uline. :)
@SloppyPlatypus
2 жыл бұрын
Complete trash. I returned mine to Home Depot the day I got mine. Figured all tape guns are the same. Nope. Bought one from U-Line.
@maxtaylor7105
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 I'm sitting here holding this stupid tape dispenser in one hand scrolling through KZitem to find a way to get it to cut at the same time! Your video made me laugh because when I tried to use it I got a 3 ft length of tape just trying to get the stupid thing to cut off! Grrrrrrr! I'll try your fix... But I'm still doubtful 🤔
@jackiebee5715
2 жыл бұрын
I agree - this was a waste of money
@TwoPartyIllusion
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I have this gun... Agreed. Trash. I love the Duck tape brand metal dispenser.
@jaytee3ster
Жыл бұрын
OMG… i’m packing to move and purchased one of these POS guns and thought I was a total idiot (still could be true though), and saw this. You look like a pro and know what you’re talking about and it is obvious that it is the tape gun that’s the true idiot. Or should I say the design engineers. Thank you for making me laugh hysterically as everything you showed has been happening to me consistently with that tape gun. Thanks for the quick fix as I’m too cheap to go buy a different one.
@tallpaul8880
2 жыл бұрын
I figured out the problem. Too many teeth. File down three out of every four teeth and it works good it’s just a poor cutting head design. FJB! ✌🏻🇺🇸
@Krizz-D
2 жыл бұрын
I sooo feel u! I'm goin thru the same thing with the same exact one! Pissed!!!
@bigswole2907
2 жыл бұрын
Lmao I almost threw the one I just bought before I looked this up
@ChrisAguirreProjectPhantom
2 жыл бұрын
Bro.... Thank you.
@yubidubi
2 жыл бұрын
Great video-- You are a hero!
@anthonyhernandez3272
2 жыл бұрын
It's too late already bought one I'm gonna take it back
@aridhol
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I bought one of these and they are fully stupid. Going to make the modifications, hopefully they work well
@lindalrobinson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! POS for sure!!!!
@darinj2020
2 жыл бұрын
Was looking for videos on how to make that POS work
@djjasenc
2 жыл бұрын
Wish I would’ve found this video two weeks ago lol. Thing is a complete piece of shit, makes the ugliest tape cuts when it works, I even put a few holes in the box too.
@cynthiajohnson5189
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Thought it was me.
@LG-xd2xg
2 жыл бұрын
Same happened to me needed one in a hurry ugh
@christopheranthony5181
2 жыл бұрын
I just got one today and it has pissed me off already. Nothing is working right even after trying your remedy smh.
@hotwireman49
2 жыл бұрын
You sounded like Valcor the Luck Dragon. hahahah!
@chachingshow936
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like I should know that reference. Unfortunately I don’t, I’ll take your work on it.
@1212Resale
4 жыл бұрын
LOL. I have an older model of the same tape gun! The ridges are new, mine is just slick metal. But the safety thing is still the same. Had to rig mine up similarly. So annoying! Thanks for the video!
@chachingshow936
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The struggle is real
@grayciesmom5807
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I had researched more before I bought this. Big mistake. It will not cut.
@VictoriaRickert
4 жыл бұрын
Hope you find your tape gun and thanks for showing me what not to buy, still doing my taping manually, watching you struggle with a piece of crap tape gun, it might be time for me to up my game.
@chachingshow936
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Still no luck finding it. Yea this model I would definitely avoid. I can understand where they were coming from as far as child safety, but for any functioning adult this just slows down productivity.
@Eyesoftheice
2 жыл бұрын
Just got this tape gun and having the same issues but going to have to return it and just get the cheap ones
@garychester6571
2 жыл бұрын
Which one did you have from u-line?
@marizahernandez8519
2 жыл бұрын
Omg....yes...I was ready to through it against the wall...I wasted so much tape....gggeerrrr....LOL...anyways... thank you for the video..😊
@chachingshow936
2 жыл бұрын
I threw it a few times myself
@dadaUnts
2 жыл бұрын
*throw* not 'through'
@janetcisneros3805
2 жыл бұрын
I am guilty 😊. Thank you
@benji991
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought this and wanted to see if I was the one that didn’t know how to use it but now I know I will be returning it
@chachingshow936
2 жыл бұрын
It’s usable after a little engineering but I don’t recommend it.
@benji991
2 жыл бұрын
@@chachingshow936 yea but ima be using this thing 24/7 and I don’t like it, it waisting tape trying to figure it out lol. I don’t like the safety feature. Do you know of a gun that doesn’t have that?
@dadaUnts
2 жыл бұрын
@@benji991 *wasting* not 'waisting'
@vjnarayan8416
3 жыл бұрын
i use the harbor freight packing tape dispenser it has not given me any problems and it's cheap too
@chachingshow936
3 жыл бұрын
I have one of those in my storage room
@AliKhan04
2 жыл бұрын
Got this too. Trash confirmed
@bbqboi182
2 жыл бұрын
I bought this because it was 40% off so it was like 10 bucks thought I was getting a bargain. Guess not what a piece of shit
@hotwireman49
2 жыл бұрын
which gun do you guy from Uline?
@chachingshow936
2 жыл бұрын
H-324
@jfreeman3872
2 жыл бұрын
I bought one and have no problems?
@flopdizzlinator
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure the quality control is terrible. Mine only appears to extend the razor out far enough on one side. The other side is not aligned properly
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