I am lost trying to order transfer tape.

[Joe Hillmann]

I asked a question awhile back about using transfer tape to prevent smoke damage on the surface of what I am cutting in the laser. I am finally getting around to ordering it. I want to lay it over 18x32 sheets of plywood when I am cutting it and it was suggested I get a medium tack, paper transfer tape. When I look online I can only find medium tack in clear which I assume is plastic, and in paper I can only find high tack. Can someone help me out here and point me towards a 18" or 20" wide roll of medium tack paper transfer tape? I assume it is out there but I can't find it. Thanks in advance.

[Scott Shepherd]

Fellers dot com. You want paper, without question. Fellers will cut it any width you want it. Get it 1-2" wider than you need so you don't have to be perfect in putting it on.

[Joe Hillmann]

Thank you Scott, I just got off the phone and ordered one roll.

[Bill Cunningham]

I use heavy tack for everything.. It sticks to stuff that medium wont, and works as a sandblast mask for quick jobs..Never any problem to remove..

[Todd Schwartz]

Joe,

I ended going to a local sign supply shop, they had a variety of tacks and will cut it to whatever width you want. I also go with the high tack, seems to stick better, especially when cutting out pieces.

Todd

[Mike Null]

High tack transfer paper is not as sticky as you might think and it is the only kind I use.

[Joe Hillmann]

I ended up going with a medium tack paper. It doesn't stick to unfinished wood and it sticks to well to wood that is finished and sanded. Once I run out of it I will try a low tack paper.

[Bill Cunningham]

If you squeegee down high tack it will stick to well sanded unfinished wood, but I never work on unfinished wood. I can't imaging using light tack, the vent may blow it off of some items.

[Mike Null]

Joe

Before you buy light tack get some free samples from one of your suppliers. I find it to be worthless.