What double sided tape have you guys found to be the best for turning?
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Double Sided Tape
- Thread starter Roger Domina
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Best is always based on what the use is, and there are lots of good brands of tape out there. I turn small necklace pendants and want the tape to be used a second time to do an off center hole. I use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078BN7PQ...QYWAA4ZT&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it
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Bought my first roll from craft supplies around 1995. I got my second roll from woodcraft around 2012.
I don’t use it often. Mostly for ornament discs and pendants.
Both worked well. And Clean off with naptha.
I reuse the woodcraft for ornament discs. I can get 3-4 to stick before I have to use new tape.
I don’t use it often. Mostly for ornament discs and pendants.
Both worked well. And Clean off with naptha.
I reuse the woodcraft for ornament discs. I can get 3-4 to stick before I have to use new tape.
I've tried several different types, mostly from local big box stores, but some from woodworking stores. I do not recommend the thick, gummy tape with threads running in it, sold as carpet tape. Thinner tape is better, and the ones sold from woodworking stores, while initially more expensive, are generally good. They also can be had in larger rolls, like for masking tape, that will last a very, very long time.
The Lee Valley tape is one of the best for myself.
Thanks guys, very helpful.
I work with double stick tape a lot. Many of my glue ups are fragile and the release factor of the tape is as important as the stick factor. I use x-factor tapes because of that.
If you search the forum for "Double-sided tape test" (https://www.aawforum.org/community/threads/double-sided-tape-test.21576/#post-226507) you will get some info and commentary that should help you pick.
David Marks recommended the Spectape to me, and I was shocked at how effective it is. Everything has its limits, of course, but for things like lid inlays, it's worked flawlessly, and I've used it successfully as well for the occasional modest sized piece, as long as the mating surfaces are smooth and flat.