I want to use some double sided tape to stick two pieces of wood together for working them in my shop. What brand and type tape will work without leaving residue?
Automan
I want to use some double sided tape to stick two pieces of wood together for working them in my shop. What brand and type tape will work without leaving residue?
Automan
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I doubt there is such a beast! Any double sided tape that did not leave a residue I would guess is not strong enough to be useful in a workshop. The residue is not a problem- it wipes right off with a little lacquer thinner.
Bob Van Dyke
The double sided tape used to stick down carpeting is very effective. Get the heavy duty type that has a cloth core rather than the lighter plastic core.
In general the tape doesn't leave residue on wood but naphtha removes it easily if some residue is left behind.
Use the heavy duty tape sparingly, until you get used to how well it works. Typically just several small squares of it are all that is needed, using too much will make it almost impossible to separate the two pieces.
John White
I have found that in using double sided tape if it seems stuck too good I just apply constant pressure for a short time and it comes loose. The adhesive is designed to have great shear bearing ability but firm constant pressure will make it fail. And off it comes.
Bill
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