double sided tape

[HowardH]

So what's the best DST you guys have used for pattern work or for using the Shaper Origin?  I've been using Intertape 591 which is mainly used for golf grips which has been OK but it doesn't like to stick to well to composite material.  Any suggestions? 

 

[Sparktrician]

I generally use double-sided carpet tape from the borg.  3M also offers a double-sided tape in smaller widths.  [smile]

 

[ChuckM]

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...MI-aX495eUggMVXx-tBh3rBAxyEAQYASABEgKJ5vD_BwE

Two widths to choose. $12.30 US for 1" width.

Very reliable. Use sparingly, and use a wooden wedge to remove the mating pieces if necessary.

Cradle was taped, strong like it was glued or nailed to the base!

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[hdv]

Years ago someone here on the FOG recommended DST made for woodworking from LLPT. I've been using it since and am quite happy with it.

Seehttps://www.amazon.com/LLP-Woodwork...-Machining/dp/B07L6BS2KX?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

 

[Rutabagared]

Hands down for me the tape Shaper sells.

 

[Packard]

Note:  I am very experienced with the adhesive, but not at all familiar with the router.  I find the adhesive useful in the shop without the CNC router.

Not strictly speaking “double sided tape”,  Scotch (3M) Adhesive Transfer Tape applies the adhesive only—no tape.  The only way to remove the adhesive at that point is to use a solvent. 

But it is fast, easy and widely used in the picture framing industry.  When I had my frame shop I routinely used it to join double and triple mats, to apply the dust cover on the rear of the frame, and for stretching needle point prior to framing. 

The dispenser is so much faster to use than tape, that once you’ve used it, you will not want to go back to using tape.  That having been said, 3M offers a manually applied version.  It saves you the cost of the dispenser.  I recommend the dispenser. 

The needle point application calls for their “high-tack” adhesive, but I simply applied two layers of standard tape to achieve an acceptable result. 

I used to buy it by the carton (about 12 rolls).  You will have to contact a picture framing supply vendor for that.  Most places sell it by the roll. 

I used to buy from United Manufacturers Supplies: https://www.unitedmfrs.com/searchresults.asp?Search=Transfer+tape&Submit=

They don’t seem to carry the 3M dispenser (they have another brand that I am not familiar with).  The 3M dispenser is very reliable.

 

[HowardH]

Very reliable. Use sparingly, and use a wooden wedge to remove the mating pieces if necessary.

Never thought of the wooden wedge idea! Great tip! I have always used a putty knife but this is a much better and safer to the material being separated idea.

 

[Mike Goetzke]

I use this for pattern work and for my small CNC:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ASGL02/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Crazyraceguy]

The stuff I use is called XFasten, comes from Amazon. It is a cloth based product, leaves no residue and peels off well.

 

[jeh]

Note:  I am very experienced with the adhesive, but not at all familiar with the router.  I find the adhesive useful in the shop without the CNC router.

Not strictly speaking “double sided tape”,  Scotch (3M) Adhesive Transfer Tape applies the adhesive only—no tape.  The only way to remove the adhesive at that point is to use a solvent. 

But it is fast, easy and widely used in the picture framing industry.  When I had my frame shop I routinely used it to join double and triple mats, to apply the dust cover on the rear of the frame, and for stretching needle point prior to framing. 

The dispenser is so much faster to use than tape, that once you’ve used it, you will not want to go back to using tape.  That having been said, 3M offers a manually applied version.  It saves you the cost of the dispenser.  I recommend the dispenser. 

No question that is a great tool. I too use it for all framing projects. I used to assemble my own frames out of picture frame stock, but it is just easier to buy them preassembled from any of the mail order framing shops. I still do on occasion make a custom frame moulding if I want to use a particular type of wood.

 

[dashboardpws]

"Killer Red" from Bron is excellent. We use it in several applications with our products.

 

[ElectricFeet]

+1 for the tape that shapertools sell:https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/store/collection/origin-essentials

It sticks well and leaves no residue.

I use one of these painting knives to pry material up. It’s really thin and bendy (even laterally) as you wheedle your way in, but then as you reach the angled part it has really good leverage — but it’s still gentle and leaves no marks (not yet, anyway!).

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[HowardH]

I did find a workaround that actually did very well.  Instead of using one piece of tape to hold the pattern to the workpiece, I placed a piece of the DS tape opposite of each other on the workpiece and pattern so the tape would stick to the tape. I used twice as much tape but the result was nothing moved. That and making sure I didn't try to hog off the entire overhang in one pass.  Slow, steady, light passes until the bearing hit the pattern.   

 

[HowardH]

+1 for the tape that shapertools sell:https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/store/collection/origin-essentials

It sticks well and leaves no residue.

I use one of these painting knives to pry material up. It’s really thin and bendy (even laterally) as you wheedle your way in, but then as you reach the angled part it has really good leverage — but it’s still gentle and leaves no marks (not yet, anyway!).

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I made a long wedge out of the same material I was cutting and it separated the two pieces beautifully. No chance of marring the workpiece.