A neat little trick

[Gene Howe]

While this forum is not heavily populated with luthiers, this video offers a unique template affixing method that all woodworkers can use.
I may never need double sided tape again.
For me, the greatest advantages of this method are it's holding ability and it's ease of removal.

Enjoy.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ub6PsY4cgwgU

[sehast]

Great tip. I would have ever thought that masking tape would be that strong. The whole process relies on the adhesiveness of the masking tape.

[tomsalwasser]

Thanks Gene. That should work well for gluing sandpaper down to my granite slab for use in sharpening chisels and plane irons. I'll have to give it a try.

[Ed in Tampa]

Masking tape can be a real pain to remove if it is left in place too long. I think that problem was the reason manufactures created blue and green masking tape.

I have had masking tape stuck on things that caused me more effort to remove than sand paper stuck on the sand disk ever did.

It is probably me but I have a hard time taking someone like this guy, that tattooed his head, too serious.

I know it is a personal thing and I know it is judging a book by its cover but for me it is distracting. Before I tried it on something I wanted I would either test it on something I didn't care about or look for another recommendation.

[charlese]

It may be a neat trick for some, but don't think in my shop! Interesting thread!

Sorry, Gene! Just can't bring myself to that many new tools to stick two pieces of wood together. All I need is some double stick tape, two wood pieces, a mallet and - got it done! No need to store a bunch of masking tape, a roller, special super glue and a can of super glue accelerator.

Double stick is simpler and I don't need to cover the whole piece. Just a little patch here and there. Mallet the pieces together and you're done.
To remove just put a chisel between the pieces where there is a void between pieces of tape, then twist.

Hint - If some are having trouble working with the double stick tape to expose the sticky surface, just use a fingernail near a corner of the tape and roll back the paper. This also works to remove tape from wood.

[jsburger]

It may be a neat trick for some, but don't think in my shop! Interesting thread!

Sorry, Gene! Just can't bring myself to that many new tools to stick two pieces of wood together. All I need is some double stick tape, two wood pieces, a mallet and - got it done! No need to store a bunch of masking tape, a roller, special super glue and a can of super glue accelerator.

Double stick is simpler and I don't need to cover the whole piece. Just a little patch here and there. Mallet the pieces together and you're done.
To remove just put a chisel between the pieces where there is a void between pieces of tape, then twist.

Hint - If some are having trouble working with the double stick tape to expose the sticky surface, just use a fingernail near a corner of the tape and roll back the paper. This also works to remove tape from wood.

I have always found it much easier to peal the tape off of the backing than trying to peal the backing from the tape. Try it it really works for me.

[charlese]

I'll try that! Don't know if there will be a difference, but you say it's easier. That means I'll give it try.

[dusty]

It may be a neat trick for some, but don't think in my shop! Interesting thread!

Sorry, Gene! Just can't bring myself to that many new tools to stick two pieces of wood together. All I need is some double stick tape, two wood pieces, a mallet and - got it done! No need to store a bunch of masking tape, a roller, special super glue and a can of super glue accelerator.

Double stick is simpler and I don't need to cover the whole piece. Just a little patch here and there. Mallet the pieces together and you're done.
To remove just put a chisel between the pieces where there is a void between pieces of tape, then twist.

Hint - If some are having trouble working with the double stick tape to expose the sticky surface, just use a fingernail near a corner of the tape and roll back the paper. This also works to remove tape from wood.

I have always found it much easier to peal the tape off of the backing than trying to peal the backing from the tape. Try it it really works for me.

The way I typically use 2-side tape may make this approach impossible. I typically attach the 2-sided tape to one of the pieces, peel the backing and apply the other piece.

To help get a hold on the backing I use a razor blade or exacto knife.

[jsburger]

It may be a neat trick for some, but don't think in my shop! Interesting thread!

Sorry, Gene! Just can't bring myself to that many new tools to stick two pieces of wood together. All I need is some double stick tape, two wood pieces, a mallet and - got it done! No need to store a bunch of masking tape, a roller, special super glue and a can of super glue accelerator.

Double stick is simpler and I don't need to cover the whole piece. Just a little patch here and there. Mallet the pieces together and you're done.
To remove just put a chisel between the pieces where there is a void between pieces of tape, then twist.

Hint - If some are having trouble working with the double stick tape to expose the sticky surface, just use a fingernail near a corner of the tape and roll back the paper. This also works to remove tape from wood.

I have always found it much easier to peal the tape off of the backing than trying to peal the backing from the tape. Try it it really works for me.

The way I typically use 2-side tape may make this approach impossible. I typically attach the 2-sided tape to one of the pieces, peel the backing and apply the other piece.

To help get a hold on the backing I use a razor blade or exacto knife.

Yes you are correct Dusty. I was thinking of P-Touch labels or such. I used to have to peal 100's of them when I worked for AAFES. I don't normally have a problem with double sided tape but when I do I use a razor blade or an Xacto knife as you.

[benush26]

Thanks Gene.
I had seen this guy before, when I was searching for a way to make a left handed rock guitar for a nephew. I remember the tattoos!

I think for my purposes, I may try the technique. In the past I have had a difficult time getting reliable double sided tape even from the same source. I don't think the tape adhesive sticking to the wood or template would a problem since with double sided I just use hand pressure to activate the adhesive.

I'm wondering if I can get a neighbor to use it for adhering bowl blanks. He does not trust hot glue guns adhesive so is using brown paper (single sheet gluing both surfaces). Maybe he can glue a sheet of brown paper to each surface and then super glue the paper.

Thanks for the find.

Be well,
Ben