Using scotch tape can be annoying because the dang tape sticks to your fingers while you're trying to manipulate it. Scotchsticks to the rescue!
It's a one or two-handed tape dispenser: one stick dispenses the tape with a small-core roller, almost like a roll-on deodorant; the optional and detachable second arm has a tape trowel/stylus that is used to smooth down the tape as it is rolled onto the object. The stylus has a blade on the edge that can be used for smooth tape cutting, and is also used to draw the initial piece of tape off the dispenser.
It looks like a mathematical compass, and both 'arms' can be extended as long or short as necessary, at any angle between them. Also has angle measurements and can be used as a compass in a pinch.
Comes with coupon good for 20% off your next purchase of the REAL Staple Gun.-- polartomato, Aug 16 2002 Tape dispenser... http://www.officede...?ID=887315&LEVEL=SK...with all the features asked for. $7.99 at Office Depot. [phoenix]A few more http://www.framings...peDispenserGuns.htm [phoenix, Aug 16 2002, last modified Oct 21 2004] A few more http://www.framings...peDispenserGuns.htm [phoenix, Aug 16 2002, last modified Oct 05 2004] Whiskey Sword Cane http://www.halfbake...skey_20sword_20cane [calum, Aug 18 2002] I don't see what the point of the extensible arm is. The thing that gets cut off is usually on the far side of the blade, away from the roller; so lengthening the distance between roller and tape doesn't really do anything. What do I miss?-- jutta, Aug 16 2002 Sadly, I was expecting something along the lines of glow sticks that you could drink..-- Mr Burns, Aug 16 2002 no. But I could use a scotch..-- Mr Burns, Aug 16 2002 Atomised adhesive spray ..... Scotch Mist ??-- 8th of 7, Aug 16 2002 I was imagining something along the lines of a bread stick sized haggis snack, though I do like the drinkable scotch glowstick.-- The_Englishman_Abroad, Aug 18 2002 UnaBubba, if you combined a sword stick with a scotch whiskey cane, you could stab someone without fear of causing an infection.-- pfperry, Aug 18 2002 And here we thought it was about lipstick that tastes of Glenlivet!-- banshee, Aug 19 2002 Shit, thanks calum, how embarassing! I guess there is no idea so crazed that one shouldn't search first.. and trust a 1/2 bakers ancestor to actually own one!!-- pfperry, Aug 19 2002 random, halfbakery