OMG Duckbrand, I’ve been looking at this idiotic gun for 10 minutes and watching your video and was only able to figure this out thanks to the comments! PLEASE do every frustrated packer a favor and change the video to show that we have to remove the little black plastic cover on the blade! I’ve been looking for the blade for 10 min and finally figured it out after reading the comments!
If the thing that is supposed to cut is covered i feel like its common sense and maybe they assumed people had common sense. Definitely a bad choice on their part xD
So far, 1.4 million people are more frustrated after having watched/listened to this video. "Remove the blade cover" would have saved an hour of my life.
I found out about the black blade cover by throwing the tape gun at the floor. Presto!! It came off and then I figured out what I was doing wrong. 🤷♀️
It has actually worked well for me after realizing I needed to remove the guard, and teaching myself how to use it effectively. The blades are cutting well.
Your video helped me tremendously. They put all the shield on there to throw you off. lol I know the cover is there for safety and I found it very quickly but, I feel like a dummy after I saw how easy it was to load. Thank you
Thank you soo much for slowing down, pausing, and CLEARLY showing what you were doing. I watched several that went so fast and didn’t clearly show how to do this before I founded your video.
to cut the tape without it recoiling back into the roll, tilt it a little to one side and push down a little so it cuts left to right instead of just pushing down and cutting the whole thing at once. its like this for all tape guns.
Hi...plz reply to the following pointwise: 1. For traditional tape dispensers only inner diameter(core diametre) of roll matters whereas for handheld tape dispensers, both the inner as well as outer (tape length) matter as if outer diameter is too large it will stuck in other parts..right?. .so what is the common inner and outer diametre for handheld dispenser?..also when we search one online, it only generally talks about tape width (2''/3" etc). Why doesnt it talk about diametre also when it also matters... 2. Why does the tape roll back, I mean if we use it so it will stick..right..so how/why does it roll back..?
Traditionally the tape rolls for tape guns are on 3" diameter cores. If the tape is rolling back after cutting, tighten the red tension knob to get a snugger fit on the core of the tape.
I purchased this tape dispenser at Lowe's - I'm a farmer of mechanical ability & studyed the design of this gun & unless mine is missing some parts can see noway for this device to operate properly - Must be some crack heads at this companies design / engineer Dept responsible for this design! Hey wait till after work to get high - Just mind blowing how Large box store would sell junk like this!
It would help if you showed us which way to hold the gun, and when we’re putting the roll of tape on the gun which direction the sticky tape should pull off the gun so that we’re loading it on the gun in the right direction.
That is indeed how you load it. Now please explain how to make it work without the tape slipping out of the place you put it? Every single time it is used(every tape strip!) you need to reload the tape like shown here. It does not stay where it should. I am thinking it's because of the very cheap design... Even cheaper than shown here, they have made them worse now. Will definitely be returning this, it's way easier to do by hand than use this thing.
We're sorry to hear you're having trouble with your tape gun. We will be sure to share your feedback with our team. If you'd like to speak with our team directly for help, please give us a call at 1-800-321-0253 or email askus@shurtech.com. Thanks!
Does the clear plastic piece stay on? The tape just flops around and doesn't lay flat. Clearly I have not figured this out but the video was only helpful as far as getting the tape through the metal gate. I cannot figure out how to actually USE it. I've had tape dispensers before that worked fine. This is garbage!
Thank you for your question, Durden. Yes the clear plastic piece stays on, as this is the safety guard. Once the tape is under the roller, then you apply the end of the tape to your box. If you have not already done so, you need to remove the cap to expose the blades.
Hi Tom, Tape dispensers are designed to keep tape from falling back on the roll. Make sure you have the adhesive side down, so that after cutting the tape, the adhesive side of the tape catches on the two feet below it. This should prevent the tape from falling back onto the roll.
So what are my options if the tape gun untightens the tensioner wheel every time it's used? I can't turn down the hex bolt to lock the wheel in place, and the gun loses all tension about halfway through a single 12-inch box, needing tightened again. It's a real pain and it makes me wonder why I wasted $10 on a tape dispenser that doesn't function as designed.
All of these no matter what brand don’t work at all. The tape never just cuts, you’re literally better off throwing away the dispenser and using scissors! I just got one of these idiotic things too and yet again you’d think the blade was a butter knife because it won’t cut the tape at all. The best dispensers are the simplest, why aren’t they easier to find?! It’s a roll of tape with the tiniest case around it and the blade right next to the tape. They just work, no messing around. This thing is a lesson in annoyance.
I love how this video pauses on the simplest instructions, like how to press down or turn left to loosen...but doesn't clearly show how to insert the tape OR even tell you to take the guard off. That said, mine is working great now that I read the comments from people who were way more helpful than this video with its stupid upbeat music 😂
Hi Joan, Unfortunately, we do not have replacement parts available; however, please send an email to askus@shurtech.com with case number 975823 in the subject line for assistance.
How about you add a step to remove the blade cover. That would be helpful to those who haven't used the tape gun before. I had to search for a more helpful video which included that info.
I just brought this tape & the instructions aren't working. When I try to break the tape, it doesn't break. It just keeps getting longer. I've tightened the tape & still no luck.
Hey A.N.G.! We have a few different designs. If the teeth don't come out when you push back on the clear plastic safety guard, there might be a blade cover that needs to be removed. Hope this helps!
You’ve gotta tighten that spring way down because the blade is too dull compared to the strength of the tape and it just wants to unwind. Serrated Blade needs to be way sharper.
If it weren’t for the comments telling me to remove the black blade cover....geez. And to do that, just pull the black cover straight out. Thanks, everybody.
Mister tape duck I like your tape gun loading procedure but you're lacking one thing when somebody buys something brand new there's a protective cover on the blade you forgot to mention. 😮😊
You forgot the part where it's best to keep a pocket knife on hand for when the blade inevitably gets dull, because its cheaper, easier, and more efficient than buying the replacement blades
At first I though that the most terrible thing about this video was the useless music and the lack of verbal instructions.... luckily i found the comments. Never would have figured it out.
Looking at the comments, i'm so glad I removed the blade cover when I was playing around with the gun before watching the video. I dodged a major bullet. Don't get me wrong, i spent the first five minutes fidgeting with the gun looking for the blade and founded a by accident
I know how to put tape on this dispenser. Everyone with half brain will make it work. I just want to you guys know is well designed. Easy to use and don't let mediocre coments bring you down. Love all products dudes! 👌💕
I’ll try posting this again. This is a link to another video showing how to load a tape gun. It just has a few steps extra in it that aren’t included in the video above, and if you’re like me you need those few extra steps. I know the poster meant well and I’m sure she’s helped a lot of people, but some of us need a little extra attention. th-cam.com/video/aQFymMqDAqE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=sJPfAEGo80LK3kFG
I agree with numerous other viewers and wish I had read the comments after the first try to load and use. It isn’t going to work unless you take the plastic guard off of the blade! Pretty sorry video that doesn’t mention that key fact. Even after loading it properly the blade doesn’t make a clean cut. Easier doing it all by hand without this device.
Honestly guys, it's not that hard at all ... after 35 attempts. Somehow this, and rolling your comforter in a duvet, just breaks the laws of the universe.
We're sorry to hear you had an issue with our packaging tape. We'd be happy to help, please email askus@shurtech.com with reference number 965019 in the subject line.
You neglected the part about uncovering the blade! Instead of saying, thanks, we'll put it in the next video, explain it here. Also mine doesn't have as much space between the roller and the metal thing, so very hard to get tape through--it sticks. I wouldn't buy this product again. And, by the way, these instructions should be included in the package--you shouldn't have to wade through youtube videos to find it.
Worked great when "I" had figured out you had to remove the blade cover ! I could have saved myself a lot of frustration "if" I had read the comments first . You need to redo your video !!😢
I agree with Hanks, NOT easy , tape sticks to machine, it wastes a lot of tape just to get tape on machine. Much easier to forget the machine. Just buy tape and forget buying a pricey machine it sucks
I love how well you explained "remove the blade cover" and didn't leave me to feel confused and frustrated for 20 minutes. 😡
I took mine back to Poundland saying the blade was missing, slightly embarrassing 😆
Lol your frustration ended up helping me, so thank you.
Sigh...me too 🤣🤣🤣
This was morw helpful than the video
I will admit I've done the same thing
OMG Duckbrand, I’ve been looking at this idiotic gun for 10 minutes and watching your video and was only able to figure this out thanks to the comments! PLEASE do every frustrated packer a favor and change the video to show that we have to remove the little black plastic cover on the blade! I’ve been looking for the blade for 10 min and finally figured it out after reading the comments!
OMG I would have lost my mind if I had not seen this comment - thank you!
If the thing that is supposed to cut is covered i feel like its common sense and maybe they assumed people had common sense. Definitely a bad choice on their part xD
LMAOOO thank you😂😂😂🤣😆😭
Thank you SO much because I was getting super p•••••! Lol!
thank you, you're a life saver!!!!
So far, 1.4 million people are more frustrated after having watched/listened to this video. "Remove the blade cover" would have saved an hour of my life.
Thank you for commenting this! It helped me a ton.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
saved my life!
you're a real one
YES!!!
You should have included the step where you have to take off the blade cover.
OMG! HELLO..YES, leaving out the part regarding the blade guard, lost me about half my tape & almost my religion😥🍷
Yes, caught me there too.
Your comment was what I needed.
thank you for letting people know this. I couldn't figure out why my tape wouldn't rip!
I found out about the black blade cover by throwing the tape gun at the floor. Presto!! It came off and then I figured out what I was doing wrong. 🤷♀️
It has actually worked well for me after realizing I needed to remove the guard, and teaching myself how to use it effectively. The blades are cutting well.
Thanks so much for your tutorial! I made it harder than it is! I was trying to thread the tape through the dispenser!!!!😂🤣🤪😝😜
deborah nail me too! 🤣
Me too!! Duhhhhhhh
Same
What does threading tape through dispenser means?
Your video helped me tremendously. They put all the shield on there to throw you off. lol I know the cover is there for safety and I found it very quickly but, I feel like a dummy after I saw how easy it was to load. Thank you
I'm glad this video exists. I had no clue how the gun worked and it doesn't come with instructions.
Glad that y'all mentioned the blade cover ! I thought I had a different gun. Duh.
Thank you soo much for slowing down, pausing, and CLEARLY showing what you were doing. I watched several that went so fast and didn’t clearly show how to do this before I founded your video.
I wanna reiterate how thankful I am as watching your youtube!
Grrreeeaaatttt video.... really helpful. Make sure to take the cover off the blade. If not, you will be vvv confused.
Katie Gerhard thank you for this comment lol. I was very very confused
Thanks for that comment because I was still confused...seriously
Thanks for the tip, I was one of the confused ones lol
Omigosh, thank you. & I'm in Mensa.. duh.
Thank you thank you thank you and curses to the Duck brand for including no instructions with the gun and even having the video leave out a key part.
Holy cow, this demo is so much better than the useless demo from Scotch Brand. Thank You!
Thanks to all the comments about the blade cover so I didn’t spend hours confused
I'd have been here all night if it wasn't for the COMMENTS...!
That’s funny looks like this gun should be doing so much more! I was going over the hills and through the dale to get it to work 🤦🏽♀️
you don't show the step where you take the guard off the blade that comes on it to get it to cut!! I finally figured that out. Thanks
Sorry about that, Donna. We'll be sure to share your feedback with our team for future videos.
Can you explain how to remove the guard
Thanks duck brand ❤️
Ty my parents had one setup wrong for yrs finally got it right 😃
I like when the logo move
Haha this helped me load a different name brand tape gun! Greatly appreciated, I bought duck brand tape though! LOL
Thanks for the refresher, I just bought one of your tape guns and couldn't remember how to load it. Perfect tape laying though, just like old times!
After wasting half a roll of packing tape and using all the curse words I know in one breath, I finally found this video. Thank you!!!!
to cut the tape without it recoiling back into the roll, tilt it a little to one side and push down a little so it cuts left to right instead of just pushing down and cutting the whole thing at once. its like this for all tape guns.
Hi...plz reply to the following pointwise:
1. For traditional tape dispensers only inner diameter(core diametre) of roll matters whereas for handheld tape dispensers, both the inner as well as outer (tape length) matter as if outer diameter is too large it will stuck in other parts..right?. .so what is the common inner and outer diametre for handheld dispenser?..also when we search one online, it only generally talks about tape width (2''/3" etc). Why doesnt it talk about diametre also when it also matters...
2. Why does the tape roll back, I mean if we use it so it will stick..right..so how/why does it roll back..?
Traditionally the tape rolls for tape guns are on 3" diameter cores. If the tape is rolling back after cutting, tighten the red tension knob to get a snugger fit on the core of the tape.
I can’t believe a Tape Brand has thousands more subscribers than me
Thank you so much for this video!
thank you
Sweet! Saved me some time :)
I purchased this tape dispenser at Lowe's - I'm a farmer of mechanical ability & studyed the design of this gun & unless mine is missing some parts can see noway for this device to operate properly - Must be some crack heads at this companies design / engineer Dept responsible for this design! Hey wait till after work to get high - Just mind blowing how Large box store would sell junk like this!
Agreed! Take the cover off the blade I should of read the comments got very frustrated with the loading
It would help if you showed us which way to hold the gun, and when we’re putting the roll of tape on the gun which direction the sticky tape should pull off the gun so that we’re loading it on the gun in the right direction.
Thank goodness for TH-cam!!! 😂
Works great for me, thanks!
Amazing. Wish I watched before I struggled for 10 minutes lol
Thank you for the video. I had no idea how to load it but one it was done it worked fine for me.
Thanks. Just what I needed. Very clear.
Nice edit ;)
That is indeed how you load it. Now please explain how to make it work without the tape slipping out of the place you put it? Every single time it is used(every tape strip!) you need to reload the tape like shown here. It does not stay where it should. I am thinking it's because of the very cheap design... Even cheaper than shown here, they have made them worse now. Will definitely be returning this, it's way easier to do by hand than use this thing.
We're sorry to hear you're having trouble with your tape gun. We will be sure to share your feedback with our team. If you'd like to speak with our team directly for help, please give us a call at 1-800-321-0253 or email askus@shurtech.com. Thanks!
Does the clear plastic piece stay on? The tape just flops around and doesn't lay flat. Clearly I have not figured this out but the video was only helpful as far as getting the tape through the metal gate. I cannot figure out how to actually USE it. I've had tape dispensers before that worked fine. This is garbage!
Durden Christi i agree
Thank you for your question, Durden. Yes the clear plastic piece stays on, as this is the safety guard. Once the tape is under the roller, then you apply the end of the tape to your box. If you have not already done so, you need to remove the cap to expose the blades.
Explain why I have to rethread the tape after every use? What can be done?
Hi Tom,
Tape dispensers are designed to keep tape from falling back on the roll. Make sure you have the adhesive side down, so that after cutting the tape, the adhesive side of the tape catches on the two feet below it. This should prevent the tape from falling back onto the roll.
@@theduckbrand of course the adhesive side is down. I've used tape guns before.
TH-cam be the shyt for info!!! All my life I was loading the tape the wrong way 🤦🏽♀️ What a struggle until now.... thanks a million!!!
So what are my options if the tape gun untightens the tensioner wheel every time it's used? I can't turn down the hex bolt to lock the wheel in place, and the gun loses all tension about halfway through a single 12-inch box, needing tightened again. It's a real pain and it makes me wonder why I wasted $10 on a tape dispenser that doesn't function as designed.
Hi Luke, We are sorry to hear about your tape dispenser! This is certainly not normal. Was the tape gun purchased recently?
Thanks this really helped
Awesome, glad to hear it!
Put back the blade cover back on when you are done so it wont hurt you if have it lying around
All of these no matter what brand don’t work at all. The tape never just cuts, you’re literally better off throwing away the dispenser and using scissors! I just got one of these idiotic things too and yet again you’d think the blade was a butter knife because it won’t cut the tape at all. The best dispensers are the simplest, why aren’t they easier to find?! It’s a roll of tape with the tiniest case around it and the blade right next to the tape. They just work, no messing around. This thing is a lesson in annoyance.
I love how this video pauses on the simplest instructions, like how to press down or turn left to loosen...but doesn't clearly show how to insert the tape OR even tell you to take the guard off.
That said, mine is working great now that I read the comments from people who were way more helpful than this video with its stupid upbeat music 😂
blade is dull and takes a lot of effort to cut. can the blade be changed and if so where can I get one and need instructions
Hi Joan, Unfortunately, we do not have replacement parts available; however, please send an email to askus@shurtech.com with case number 975823 in the subject line for assistance.
How about you add a step to remove the blade cover. That would be helpful to those who haven't used the tape gun before. I had to search for a more helpful video which included that info.
I just brought this tape & the instructions aren't working. When I try to break the tape, it doesn't break. It just keeps getting longer. I've tightened the tape & still no luck.
Hey A.N.G.! We have a few different designs. If the teeth don't come out when you push back on the clear plastic safety guard, there might be a blade cover that needs to be removed. Hope this helps!
Again, would have been super helpful if you could have mentioned the cover on the blade. It isn’t as obvious as you’d think.
I still can’t figure this out
Sticky side down....on the roller?
You can see the tape not properly stay in place. Even in this product demonstration video the product is shown as not working or faulty. @0:35
Thanks so much. I NEVER would have worked that out for myself !
You’ve gotta tighten that spring way down because the blade is too dull compared to the strength of the tape and it just wants to unwind. Serrated Blade needs to be way sharper.
Thank you. I was going to admit myself into a luney bin.
So many people have no idea how to use this and yet theres still no help WITH the packaging? Lame!
Step by step tape gun instructions
If it weren’t for the comments telling me to remove the black blade cover....geez. And to do that, just pull the black cover straight out. Thanks, everybody.
What if the tape get's stuck in the metal part under the roller?
The metal part under the roller keeps the tape from rolling back to the roll. You should be able to peel the tape off of the metal part.
Bring it back to Walmart
728,773 views. We're all doomed.
TAKE THE COVER OFF THE CUTTER BLADE, OTHERWISE YOU'LL GO BATTY TRYING TO CUT THE TAPE. Should have included this in the instructions.
Mister tape duck I like your tape gun loading procedure but you're lacking one thing when somebody buys something brand new there's a protective cover on the blade you forgot to mention. 😮😊
You forgot the part where it's best to keep a pocket knife on hand for when the blade inevitably gets dull, because its cheaper, easier, and more efficient than buying the replacement blades
I was sitting here puzzled like how do I cut the tape. Whole time there was a cover over the blade 😅
You guys need a label on the blade cover that says "blade cover." It's so discrete. I had to watch a different TH-cam channel to find it.
At first I though that the most terrible thing about this video was the useless music and the lack of verbal instructions.... luckily i found the comments. Never would have figured it out.
Looking at the comments, i'm so glad I removed the blade cover when I was playing around with the gun before watching the video. I dodged a major bullet. Don't get me wrong, i spent the first five minutes fidgeting with the gun looking for the blade and founded a by accident
This sucks - which direction does the tape go in? I shouldn’t have to slow it down and replay it 20 times to this figure it out.
Mad that people need telling to take a guard off and can’t just figure that out themselves 😅
yes, sure would have helped and saved me 30 minutes of feeling like an idiot by saying "remove the blade cover".
I don't see how anyone can thumbs down this video straight forward step by step instructions thanks for the upload!
I know how to put tape on this dispenser. Everyone with half brain will make it work. I just want to you guys know is well designed. Easy to use and don't let mediocre coments bring you down. Love all products dudes! 👌💕
please remake this and how me how to remove the guard. I had to come to youtube to watch a video on how to use this tape dispenser. Ughhhh
Could the maker of this dispenser made it a little easier. This was given to me for my move and I'm thankful I didn't buy it!!!
Anyone else feel dumb for having to watch this
How the heck do you remove the plastic guard? Why would you not include instructions on the packaging? Epic fail.
HI Kim, The plastic guard is not removable.
It's a small think black attachment that you have to remove to expose blade!
Jeannie Lee omg THANK YOU , wasted half a roll of tape though. Duck brand never mentioned that one time in the comments.
@@mariag5084
YES! Duck brand never mentioned that we have to remove black blade guard . i am also wasted half a roll of tape.
Duck Brand you really sounded STUPID with that comment saying the blade guard isn't removable....Yes it is REMOVABLE!!!!
They forgot to tell you to pull the guard off of the teeth.
Does not CUT!! Please show how it is supposed to cut itself or do I need a scissors each time??
There is a black or grey plastic cover protecting the blade that needs to be removed.
This almost got returned because it appeared I was missing the blade! Seriously, include INSTRUCTIONS!
I’ll try posting this again. This is a link to another video showing how to load a tape gun. It just has a few steps extra in it that aren’t included in the video above, and if you’re like me you need those few extra steps. I know the poster meant well and I’m sure she’s helped a lot of people, but some of us need a little extra attention.
th-cam.com/video/aQFymMqDAqE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=sJPfAEGo80LK3kFG
I sat here for 30 minutes about to throw it through a wall until I found the blade cover that needed to be removed.
I agree with numerous other viewers and wish I had read the comments after the first try to load and use. It isn’t going to work unless you take the plastic guard off of the blade! Pretty sorry video that doesn’t mention that key fact. Even after loading it properly the blade doesn’t make a clean cut. Easier doing it all by hand without this device.
Thank you for the feedback, Thomas! We have passed your comments on to our team.
Said nothing about a blade cover and I wasted so much tape not knowing what I was doing wrong until I read the comments.
So many people complaining about the blade cover. Makes me lose my faith in humanity. At least, intelligent humanity.
10-4
so is there a conspiracy into why my tape machine done workl
Jesus Christ thank you.
Honestly guys, it's not that hard at all ...
after 35 attempts.
Somehow this, and rolling your comforter in a duvet, just breaks the laws of the universe.
Would be that easy if the tape didn’t shred every time its used... maybe I just got a reject roll
We're sorry to hear you had an issue with our packaging tape. We'd be happy to help, please email askus@shurtech.com with reference number 965019 in the subject line.
I’m a real dummy I took th screw out of the gun and now I can’t get it back together
You neglected the part about uncovering the blade! Instead of saying, thanks, we'll put it in the next video, explain it here. Also mine doesn't have as much space between the roller and the metal thing, so very hard to get tape through--it sticks. I wouldn't buy this product again. And, by the way, these instructions should be included in the package--you shouldn't have to wade through youtube videos to find it.
Thank you for your feedback, Lynn! We really appreciate your comments, and we have forwarded them to our marketing team.
same here. I wouldn't buy this product again.
I think I waste my money, it happened to me also, the tape sticks to the metal every time I put down , I will return it.
Worked great when "I" had figured out you had to remove the blade cover ! I could have saved myself a lot of frustration "if" I had read the comments first . You need to redo your video !!😢
Horrible. How do you fit your fingers under the roller... Will be bringing back to lowes
That music is just to mock us, isn't it?
It's not real clear. You need to be much clearer on where the sticky side is at each phase.
SLOW DOWNNNNNNNNN! 😅
Da da da da-da
I agree with Hanks, NOT easy , tape sticks to machine, it wastes a lot of tape just to get tape on machine. Much easier to forget the machine. Just buy tape and forget buying a pricey machine it sucks
Fix this video to include REMOVE THE BLADE COVER!!!