I think there are many ways to successfully do a job so I'm not attempting to discredit anyone, but in defense of tape (which is all I've ever used with no problems) I think it's more than adequate for applying/holding enough pressure. With 3/4" tape and a 1/4" of binding height, that's an area of .1875 sq. in.. In theory that means you only need ~28 lbs. of pressure to get the maximum bonding with aliphatic glues per piece of tape. I apply that pressure with my hand and stretch the tape tight over the joint so the tape only has to hold that pressure but not actually apply it. I also round over the outside corner of my binding strips to prevent the tape from ripping and will double up layers of tape in the waist to really reef on it.
I think rope is a great way to bind but I also think tape (done properly) can be just as good.
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