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   swenson | Jun 28, 2011 06:52am | #1

   I've been using blue painter's tape for quite a while now and it doesn't seem to dry out as fast as the old tan tape.

   
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   sawdust55109 | Jul 25, 2011 12:45am | #2

   As with most tools and items in the shop, I find that environments play a huge part in longevity. Keep your shop or work area from huge temperature swings. If your shop freezes over the winter, make sure you take temperamental items indoors.

   Hot climates can also cause problems. Just try to keep a somewhat stable environment for glues, finishing and tapes and you’ll be ok.

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   CedarGroves | Jul 26, 2011 02:13am | #3

   Regardless of humidity and temperature

   Masking tape and other pressure sensitive tapes are notorious for adhering to itself and becoming a mess. Where I work we have a shelf life on our tapes and discard them after that date, number one to ensure uniform performance (nobody likes adhesive residue) and number two because even in a controlled environment the stuff doesn't last forever. I agree that keeping it in a cool, dry place will extend its life, but not indefinitely - its the nature of the beast.

   -Ian