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taping method question
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MichaelAnthonyCorso
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taping method question
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xCODYx
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Re: taping method question:)
I've been taping for quite a while. I actually started at 1 inch and am now at 1 1/4, haha. I'm not sure the exact ratio between wraps/mm. What sort of tape are you using? Most tapes i use, like PTFE, tell on the package how thick the tape is. Normal white PTFE tape is .003inch per wrap. I'd recommend getting a pair of calipers so you can measure them yourself. I just add a few wraps, measure them, and add more/remove some if needed.
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MichaelAnthonyCorso
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Re: taping method question:)
Oh wow, that's sweet. How many wraps did it take you to get to 1 and 1/4, man? 
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xCODYx
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Re: taping method question:)
Quite a few. The biggest single flared plugs i have are 29mm so i had to put 3mm of tape on them. Put it this way, the tape is almost higher than the flare on them. 
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MichaelAnthonyCorso
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Re: taping method question:)
Nice, man. I ordered some 1" and 1/4 double flares the other night on KBJ. They're sooooooo <3. Haha. But I got a while until I can fit into them.. I just hope it will be soon-ish, considering this is my final stretching process:) I'm just ready to stop finally. C:
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xCODYx
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Re: taping method question:)
You order from Kings? Nice! I'm good friends with Chris, the owner. He lives on the other side of town from me.
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WindowLicker
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Re: taping method question:)
DO NOT add one layer a day. That's way too fast. Start adding a layer every like 4 days-a week. Adding a layer every day is going to screw up your lobes big time. I think like 4 layers of electric tape is a milimeter, but I could be wrong.
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xCODYx
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Re: taping method question:)
There's nothing wrong with a wrap of PTFE a day. When i add tape, i put 2-3 wraps and leave them for a week or 2. Long enough for my ears to relax and be happy. Now if you're using electrical tape, which you shouldn't be, more than 1 wrap a day will hurt you since it's about 3x as thick as PTFE.
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WindowLicker
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Re: taping method question:)
Electrical tape won't screw up your ears, but certainly isn't the best material to use due to the toxins in the adhesive, I know. It's just the most commonly used that that I've heard and it's also what I used.
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stashapistachio
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Re: taping method question:)
Don't tape on double flares (especially saddle plugs), you want sometihng with a flat wearable to tape onto.
Minor maths would work it out, but I tended to do one and a bit layers so it stuck properly, so it was very inaccurate for me.
PTFE comes in different thicknesses, I think mine is 0.007mm or something. And I was doing a layer and a bit every 2-3 days max
To the top of your average nitrile o-rings, +2mm
Though you'll probably be wanting some calipers. You can find cheap plastic ones (which might be a bit off) for REALLY cheap. I bought a set in a poundshop XD
I also have some posh digital ones, but those can be expensive.
And yeah, no electrical tape.
Minor maths would work it out, but I tended to do one and a bit layers so it stuck properly, so it was very inaccurate for me.
PTFE comes in different thicknesses, I think mine is 0.007mm or something. And I was doing a layer and a bit every 2-3 days max
To the top of your average nitrile o-rings, +2mm
Though you'll probably be wanting some calipers. You can find cheap plastic ones (which might be a bit off) for REALLY cheap. I bought a set in a poundshop XDI also have some posh digital ones, but those can be expensive.
And yeah, no electrical tape.
