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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 0:10:07 GMT
I finally jumped in and bought one after reading how much everyone loved them. I was hesitant because of the cost. I also have another tape glider that jammed after just a few uses and has been useless ever since. I was tired of going through runners so quickly.
Last week someone posted on Facebook about Amazon selling the glider with two rolls of tape for just under $15. I jumped on that deal. It came and they only sent 2 packages of tape with 2 tapes per package. I contacted Amazon and we decided a refund was best, but they told me to keep or do whatever with the tape. I ended up going to Michaels on saturday and getting one for half off.
Thanks everyone for the reviews over time. I used it yesterday and really liked it.
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Post by DawnMcD on Aug 15, 2017 0:50:10 GMT
I love my ATG. It takes a little time to get use to but then you don't know how you lived without it! I love that I am not constantly running out of adhesive. Have fun with your new toy!
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Post by deekaye on Aug 15, 2017 0:54:06 GMT
I love my ATG! Not only do I never run out of tape (I ordered by the LOTS!) but I also never lose it on my scrapbooking desk under the mounds of scraps.  It does take a little bit of a learning curve because it will feel huge at first, but soon it will become part of your hand. |
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Post by nicolep on Aug 15, 2017 1:06:39 GMT
Woohoo!!! I have loved mine for 10+ years!
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Post by Elsabelle on Aug 15, 2017 1:16:24 GMT
Woohoo!!! I have loved mine for 10+ years! Same here. |
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Post by oaksong on Aug 15, 2017 1:22:09 GMT
That's plunge I haven't taken yet. I have something similar (Glue Glider?) that I like pretty well, although it does run out of tape fairly quickly.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 1:48:47 GMT
That's plunge I haven't taken yet. I have something similar (Glue Glider?) that I like pretty well, although it does run out of tape fairly quickly. That is what I had that jammed after just a couple of uses. I still have it floating around. I guess it isn't so much jammed as the tape won't come out. I changed the cartridge, but it still didn't work. |
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Post by krcrafts on Aug 15, 2017 2:04:42 GMT
I spray painted mine lilac and added my name in rhinestones. My favorite tool!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 15, 2017 3:03:50 GMT
Congrats on your new purchase!! hopefully you will quickly come to LOVE it!
I waffled for a long time about how *big and clunky* it was, and whether I could justify the expense. It has more than paid for itself in my opinion in ease of use versus photo splits (now that I know how to re-load it without having to watch a YouTube video every time, lol) and how good the adhesive sticks over the long-term.
I started out watching videos where people put ATG adhesive on each and every inch, of every edge, of every piece of paper they used on a project, and I thought "wow, that's expensive!" But I quickly realized that you don't really have to use that much; I probably only use two to three pieces, 1/4 - 1/2 inch long, on any given piece of paper, and it holds just fine, especially considering the pages are going inside a page protector. And, a la Shimelle, I put my adhesive in an inch or two from the edge, so I can still tuck things underneath. It does stick really well, eventually, but initially I only set it down lightly, so I can still lift the pieces up and shift them if I need to. (and I typically move my papers, at least once, the second I set them down, lol.)
And even though it's large, and pink, I can STILL lose it on my desk, lol!!
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Post by joblackford on Aug 15, 2017 3:30:53 GMT
I think I went through SIX Tombow Mono dot adhesive refills making cards this weekend, which is a bit ridiculous. I made a lot of cards, but still.
I might also have to give in and get a giant pink gun...
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Post by woodysbetty on Aug 15, 2017 12:01:45 GMT
I hope you enjoy your new tool. I tried it for awhile, loved how inexpensive the refills were, but I am left handed and it was really awkward to use. Not horrible but enough of a pain to make it not the thing I reached for.....ahhh first world problems!!! LOL!
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Post by pennyscraps on Aug 15, 2017 16:25:37 GMT
I was really slow to board the ATG train, but I just love it now. Enjoy!
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Post by christinec68 on Aug 15, 2017 16:34:51 GMT
That's plunge I haven't taken yet. I have something similar (Glue Glider?) that I like pretty well, although it does run out of tape fairly quickly. That is what I had that jammed after just a couple of uses. I still have it floating around. I guess it isn't so much jammed as the tape won't come out. I changed the cartridge, but it still didn't work. I had the same issue with the glue glider and prompted me to make the leap to an ATG as well. I love mine for all the reasons mentioned above - the refills last a long time and are inexpensive. Although, I do manage to "lose" in the mess on my table on occasion. ha! Enjoy it! |
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Aug 15, 2017 16:42:50 GMT
Yay! Another one came over to the dark side! I love my ATG. I haven't bought any other glue since I got it about 7 years ago.
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Post by lilacgal on Aug 15, 2017 16:45:39 GMT
I love mine too. I love it so much I bought a second one for my classroom!
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 15, 2017 20:52:40 GMT
I'm happy to see your post. I'd love to hear any tips on how to use them.
I just got two of them this weekend along with the masking tape dispenser. I bought them at an auction for a total of $3.19.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 21:47:55 GMT
I'm happy to see your post. I'd love to hear any tips on how to use them. I just got two of them this weekend along with the masking tape dispenser. I bought them at an auction for a total of $3.19. Sweet find! |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 15, 2017 21:52:36 GMT
one of my best tips (at least for me, lol) is: watch a youtube video on how to load and re-load it! There's a diagram on it, but still... for the first 6 months or so, every time I had to re-load the tape, I couldn't remember how to wind it around the rollers without watching a video.
another of my tricks: don't press the tape down at first; just set the piece of paper down lightly-- if you do that, it's not too difficult to lift it up again if you need to adjust it slightly.
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Post by coloradocropper on Aug 15, 2017 23:34:36 GMT
I've been using my gun for about 8 years and nothing has ever fallen off of any of my pages. Totally worth it!
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 16, 2017 0:19:21 GMT
I hope you enjoy your new tool. I tried it for awhile, loved how inexpensive the refills were, but I am left handed and it was really awkward to use. Not horrible but enough of a pain to make it not the thing I reached for.....ahhh first world problems!!! LOL! I'm a lefty too, and I haven't noticed it being awkward. I thought it felt pretty good in either hand. |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 16, 2017 0:22:59 GMT
one of my best tips (at least for me, lol) is: watch a youtube video on how to load and re-load it! There's a diagram on it, but still... for the first 6 months or so, every time I had to re-load the tape, I couldn't remember how to wind it around the rollers without watching a video. another of my tricks: don't press the tape down at first; just set the piece of paper down lightly-- if you do that, it's not too difficult to lift it up again if you need to adjust it slightly. I always remember to make sure the tape makes the shape of a nine (9) and not a (P) -direction of the tape before I put it on the holder, and that the tape should always be sticky side down(and to the right). I have had mine since they only made the red ones years ago. |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Aug 16, 2017 1:01:00 GMT
I use Tombow runners but have thought about an ATG since everyone seems to like them. I do have a question. Tombow glue doesn't dry instantly so you can move items if you need to fix them a little. Can you do this with ATG tape or is it super sticky?
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Post by refugeepea on Aug 16, 2017 1:26:50 GMT
I've enjoyed mine! I'm sure this is me, but it took me FOREVER to remember how to load that thing.  There's tutorials on youtube.  |
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Post by paperamy on Aug 16, 2017 1:48:10 GMT
I finally jumped in and bought one after reading how much everyone loved them. I was hesitant because of the cost. I also have another tape glider that jammed after just a few uses and has been useless ever since. I was tired of going through runners so quickly. Last week someone posted on Facebook about Amazon selling the glider with two rolls of tape for just under $15. I jumped on that deal. It came and they only sent 2 packages of tape with 2 tapes per package. I contacted Amazon and we decided a refund was best, but they told me to keep or do whatever with the tape. I ended up going to Michaels on saturday and getting one for half off. Thanks everyone for the reviews over time. I used it yesterday and really liked it. I had the same thing happen...bought the ATG from Amazon last week, and they only sent the tape. They refunded me and told me if I still wanted it to reorder and select 1 day shipping, and they would refund me the 1 day shipping as well. Looks like they pulled that seller who was selling it for $15. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2017 1:53:15 GMT
one of my best tips (at least for me, lol) is: watch a youtube video on how to load and re-load it! There's a diagram on it, but still... for the first 6 months or so, every time I had to re-load the tape, I couldn't remember how to wind it around the rollers without watching a video. another of my tricks: don't press the tape down at first; just set the piece of paper down lightly-- if you do that, it's not too difficult to lift it up again if you need to adjust it slightly. I watched three different videos on loading. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2017 1:57:13 GMT
I finally jumped in and bought one after reading how much everyone loved them. I was hesitant because of the cost. I also have another tape glider that jammed after just a few uses and has been useless ever since. I was tired of going through runners so quickly. Last week someone posted on Facebook about Amazon selling the glider with two rolls of tape for just under $15. I jumped on that deal. It came and they only sent 2 packages of tape with 2 tapes per package. I contacted Amazon and we decided a refund was best, but they told me to keep or do whatever with the tape. I ended up going to Michaels on saturday and getting one for half off. Thanks everyone for the reviews over time. I used it yesterday and really liked it. I had the same thing happen...bought the ATG from Amazon last week, and they only sent the tape. They refunded me and told me if I still wanted it to reorder and select 1 day shipping, and they would refund me the 1 day shipping as well. Looks like they pulled that seller who was selling it for $15. I thought is was "too good" of a deal. I bet they wrote the description wrong. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2017 2:00:26 GMT
I use Tombow runners but have thought about an ATG since everyone seems to like them. I do have a question. Tombow glue doesn't dry instantly so you can move items if you need to fix them a little. Can you do this with ATG tape or is it super sticky? It is pretty sticky. crimsoncat05 had a good tip above about not pressing too hard. I am going to try that. |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 16, 2017 2:07:45 GMT
I have seen the ATGs for $39.99 with a 50% and then sometimes around Black Friday I have seen a 60% off coupon. I think $19.99 for the tape (2 rolls) and the gun is a pretty good buy considering how fast you can use up other rolls.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Aug 16, 2017 3:20:00 GMT
I use Tombow runners but have thought about an ATG since everyone seems to like them. I do have a question. Tombow glue doesn't dry instantly so you can move items if you need to fix them a little. Can you do this with ATG tape or is it super sticky? It is pretty sticky. crimsoncat05 had a good tip above about not pressing too hard. I am going to try that. Thanks for the tip. I've been considering an ATG so that's good to know. |
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Post by nicolep on Aug 16, 2017 3:35:44 GMT
950nancy I have the original red one too! I can't imagine scrapping without it.
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There's tutorials on youtube. 
