Double Stick tape---Good source for best value

[Peter Quinn]

I just ran out of double stick tape. Can't live without it, stocked up a few years back on a sale, need more soon. I started looking, found prices all over the board. I'm wondering where the best source might be. I didn't see any on Amazon that looked quite right. Any suggestions? I'd rather not pay more in shipping than in tape if possible.

[david brum]

I've been happy with the Frost King double stick tape available in the weather strip section at Home Depot. It's pretty inexpensive--I think around $7-8 for a good sized roll. I've used it a fair bit for template routing without complaint.
HERE (http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=frostking+tape&Ns=None&Ntpr=1&Ntpc=1&selectedCatgry=Search+All) it iis.

Edit--It's the shrink wrap tape, second row down, first on the left. Although its called shrink wrap tape, it's really for taping shrink wrap onto windows.

[Floyd Mah]

Carpet tape. You can get miles of it for not too much $$$. Comes in different strengths. Great for holding patterns onto wood.

[Cody Colston]

Carpet tape. You can get miles of it for not too much $$$. Comes in different strengths. Great for holding patterns onto wood.

Ditto. I use a lot of it and get it at Walmart...cheap.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Ditto. I use a lot of it and get it at Walmart...cheap.

Cody.....you don't know how much I hated to read that. I do my best to evade going to Walmart.....LOL! Thanks for information!

[Jim Tobias]

Peter,
The below is from another thread on same subject. It's been another year and this is still the best double sided tape I have ever used.
"I used to try and use double sided carpet tape and any other double sided tape I could find at local big box stores. I read on a thread here(don't remember exact one) about a double sided tape that is a crepe type paper with adhesive. I found it and have been using it for about a year and it works great. Holds firm but releases without too much pressure and leaves no residue. In fact, it's so easy to use, I find myself finding new ways to use it. Holding sandpaper onto a block/cork/soft back, etc.
The trick is also gradually finding out how much/or little is needed to hold items in place. Last night I was shaping small parts for a small box base. Using oscillating spindle sander to sand out arcs. It was on Brazilian Cherry(not an easy wood to sand) and very small pieces of the tape held the small strip (7" X 1/2" x 1/2") in place.
Link is below. No affiliation, just a very satisfied customer."
Jim

http://www.findtape.com/product192/J...CC%2b%2bDCP-01

[Curt Harms]

I'm using double sided 'turner's tape' from WoodCraft to hold some router templates in place. Very strong when it comes to lateral pressure, very little strength in tension so the templates come up easily. The tape comes off easily with no residue. Great stuff, not cheap though.

[Kim Gibbens]

Link is dead



Peter,
The below is from another thread on same subject. It's been another year and this is still the best double sided tape I have ever used.
"I used to try and use double sided carpet tape and any other double sided tape I could find at local big box stores. I read on a thread here(don't remember exact one) about a double sided tape that is a crepe type paper with adhesive. I found it and have been using it for about a year and it works great. Holds firm but releases without too much pressure and leaves no residue. In fact, it's so easy to use, I find myself finding new ways to use it. Holding sandpaper onto a block/cork/soft back, etc.
The trick is also gradually finding out how much/or little is needed to hold items in place. Last night I was shaping small parts for a small box base. Using oscillating spindle sander to sand out arcs. It was on Brazilian Cherry(not an easy wood to sand) and very small pieces of the tape held the small strip (7" X 1/2" x 1/2") in place.
Link is below. No affiliation, just a very satisfied customer."
Jim

http://www.findtape.com/product192/J...CC%2b%2bDCP-01

[Bill ThompsonNM]

The link did go to the website and what a fascinating collection of tapes!

This should get you to the double sided crepe with acrylic or rubber adhesive. I suspect the acrylic has a higher bond strength and the rubber easier to remove but I didn't research it on the web site.

http://www.findtape.com/category43/double-sided-paper-tapes-crepe-kraft-flatback.aspx

[Jim Neeley]

Peter,
The below is from another thread on same subject. It's been another year and this is still the best double sided tape I have ever used.
"I used to try and use double sided carpet tape and any other double sided tape I could find at local big box stores. I read on a thread here(don't remember exact one) about a double sided tape that is a crepe type paper with adhesive. I found it and have been using it for about a year and it works great. Holds firm but releases without too much pressure and leaves no residue. In fact, it's so easy to use, I find myself finding new ways to use it. Holding sandpaper onto a block/cork/soft back, etc.
The trick is also gradually finding out how much/or little is needed to hold items in place. Last night I was shaping small parts for a small box base. Using oscillating spindle sander to sand out arcs. It was on Brazilian Cherry(not an easy wood to sand) and very small pieces of the tape held the small strip (7" X 1/2" x 1/2") in place.
Link is below. No affiliation, just a very satisfied customer."
Jim

http://www.findtape.com/product192/J...CC%2b%2bDCP-01

Was there any information on whether it was the DCP-01 (rubber adhesive) or DCP-02 (acrylic adhesive)?

I've found plenty of double-stick that holds like the dickens; I'm looking for something that lets go easier.

For all, as a work-around using overly-sticky tape, I've learned to put clear packing tape on my pieces (ideally with one ended reaching beyond the joint and folded over to give a handle) and use double-stick to hold those together.

It's not ideal but doesn't leave you with sticky residue on either surface or trying to scrape the foam off if it's foam-filled.

Just my $0.02.. YMMV.

Jim in Alaska

[jim sauterer]

jim what tape are you calling the best.thanks jim.

[Jim Tobias]

JVCC DCP-02 Double Coated Crepe Paper Tape (Acrylic Adhesive)

This is the one, I believe. Not home right noq. Will check later.
Jim

[Peter Quinn]

JVCC DCP-02 Double Coated Crepe Paper Tape (Acrylic Adhesive)

This is the one, I believe. Not home right noq. Will check later.
Jim


Jim, that looks and reads just like the one I've been using, thanks much for that link. I use a tape at work with a blue plastic backing, very sticky, hard to remove from work, nearly destroys templates when removing, will lift mahogany grain randomly, and the blue backing is nearly impossible to peel, plus you have to cut it with a sharp knife, tough cloth stuff, nasty product. Looks like their Nashau brand. I've used spec brand, thats a little pricy but performs pretty well, I've used the wood craft brand too, saw a price when looking of $19/per roll for 3/4".....who do they think they are kidding? If I bought tape like that I wouldn't have any money left for wood! Ouch. I'm pretty sure looking at my records that I bought the last batch from Highland Hardware, real easy to rip by hand, holds aggressively but not so much that it ruins work, never an issue with residue come finishing time.

Well this DCP-02 looks like just the thing, and the price is more than reasonable. I don't do any turning, so I don't need that kind of adhesion. I do some pattern routing, I need a tape there on occasion, for the shaper there is not a tape alive I'd trust to hold the work to a template when my hands are involved, its solid hold downs and stops there, destaco's on a jig. I appreciate all the responses, cool to see how many different ways guys are getting it done. I'm thinking this is my new tape source.

[Ryan Baker]

It depends on what you need it to do. There are some tapes that are really strong but leave residue behind, or pull out wood fiber when you remove them, etc. If you need that much strength then you might have to put up with those things. The turner's tape sold in woodworking outlets is pretty good. The best stuff I have used is the tape from Stewart MacDonald (luthier supply). It's not inexpensive by any stretch, but it holds great, leaves no residue, and doesn't tear up grain when removing it. I love that stuff (and I need to go order some more).

[Thomas Canfield]

I have used the Duck brand double side carpet tape for about 10 years and now on maybe my 3rd roll. I have found that a little does work often better than a lot and will cut the 2" wide tape to 1" and then use short segments. I have bought the "turners" double stick but find it thicker and have been just as happy with the carpet tape. I also buy the Duck brand at Wal-Mart, but you shop where you can.

[Curt Harms]

I've used the wood craft brand too, saw a price when looking of $19/per roll for 3/4".....who do they think they are kidding?

Indeed. I have two rolls, one still had the price sticker on it ..... $8.43. I've know prices have been doing up but wow.

[Peter Quinn]

Indeed. I have two rolls, one still had the price sticker on it ..... $8.43. I've know prices have been doing up but wow.

I looked there first as that's a place I'd gone before, they may have carried the Spec brand at my local woodcraft some time ago, I remember a price approaching $10 per roll. I was shocked to see $19 on the web site. I don't care how good the tape is, that smells like usery to me. A few less flyers and a little better pricing would make me a more loyal customer...I'd gladly pay a bit more from woodcraft just to help insure that they are there for the special things they carry, I love going to the store and touching the goods pre purchase, but I can't pay a 300% markup on supplies for that privilege.

[Charles Wiggins]

Carpet tape. You can get miles of it for not too much $$$. Comes in different strengths. Great for holding patterns onto wood.

+1. I've had rolls of two basic kinds for years. One is plastic and it's good for a fairly secure, but temporary hold. The other is woven fiber and it's good for a more permanent hold. I have to be careful to not overdo it when I use it for holding router templates to plywood because I have had it to pull up the corner of veneers when it was time to separate the template from the stock.

[Peter Quinn]

I went ahead and ordered the tape from the link Jim provided, thanks again for that, at just under $4/roll I'm thrilled. I ordered a few different sizes to try, they have lots of widths, reasonable shipping, easy check out...good store. Can't wait to get into a sticky situation.....:rolleyes:.

[Jim Tobias]

Peter,
I'll be interested on your thoughts on the tape. It has worked quite well for me. The crepe is thin and does not create a big gap as some carpet tapes do. To me, it makes it easier to get edges flush on the back side of routing templates. It holds really well on mdf templates also. The only time I ever have any issue getting items apart is when my "overkill tendencies" take over and I put on too much tape. I have found it easy enough to pull apart with no damage and when it is tough to get apart, just a little prying with a putty knife gets it apart.

Jim

[Rick Alexander]

I've had good luck with this from Peachtree WW supply.

http://www.ptreeusa.com/router_jigs_templates.htm#3599

I don't know if it's the best price around but it's just convenient for me as I'm in there often as it's near my house. Seems to have perfect stick strength for jigs and is easy to work with. If you clamp it like they recommend it almost gets too stuck to pull apart on some templates. I just press down good with it by hand and that works just fine most of the time.

[Peter Quinn]

Well...I got my tape a while back and have been using it, thought I would report my observations. I got the JVCC DCP-01 Double Coated Crepe Paper Tape in a few sizes. It applies well, holds very well, the release layer starts and peels quite easily. I am not thrilled with its removal properties however. The tape is quite thin, and once well adhered simply refuses to peel off in a single strip. Instead it breaks up randomly, some sticking to one side of the attachment, some to the other in little bits and pieces that must then be scraped off and wiped clean with acetone or alcohol. I'm not talking about leaving a template stuck for a week then attempting removal, many tapes would resist that, I'm talking running a single pattern then removing immediately. Its so problematic I've given some away, offered it to coworkers "Please use this up" and relegated it to situations where I don't mind a big mess left on my work, or for attaching jig parts that aren't meant to come apart.

Another small problem I ran into was the tape I ordered was very thin, and in situations like mounting drawer fronts, if there is even the slightest gap or misalignment the toe won't bridge and gap so things don't get stuck. The tape I used previously must have been a cloth backer, it was a bit thicker, so it would bridge these gaps, and it peeled off quite easily. I'm going to try a 1" cloth backed paper release layer carpet tape from find tape. It looks very similar to the tape I was using at my last job but with a different release layer for easier starting. They have so many options I'm certain one of them will fit my needs.

[Michael Mayo]

I bought a bunch of rolls from Golfworks a couple years ago at about $4-$5 a roll. They are pretty big rolls and the tape sticks very well. So much so that I have had problems with it delaminating plywood if left on too long. I like the packing tape idea that would definitely alleviate the delam problem. I have also bought some double sided duct tape at Lowes before which worked fine but was very tenacious to remove. The stuff from Golfworks has been my go to.

[Don Morris]

I had been using some double sided tape that worked, but like others found, left residue and was difficult to use. I don't remember how it happened, but our member Bill Huber, who has given many a good tip, put me on to the double sided tape from Eagle America, and I've been using that for several years with excellent results. No residue, holds well for my purposes, and just in general has excellent overall working properties. If you're not happy with whatever you have, try that.

[Peter Quinn]

Thanks for the tip Don, I've gone crazy and ordered some of the Eagle America tape too. I've got a few things coming up where I really need a high performing tape.

[Jim Tobias]

Peter,
Sorry you had the issues with the "crepe" tape. I am able to apply pressure with a finger and "roll" it up onto itself very easily. After coming up it is in a small roll.

Jim

[Jerry Bergner]

thanks for this! Just ordered some of the crêpe double stick very nice price and reasonable shipping. Love these threads that save me so much search time!!

[Phil Thien]

I use carpet tape but cutting the stuff is sort of a pain. I wish there was a roll with peel-off 1" square pieces or something similar. I'd use move, smaller pieces and it would likely be easier to remove in that case, too.

[Peter Quinn]

I use carpet tape but cutting the stuff is sort of a pain. I wish there was a roll with peel-off 1" square pieces or something similar. I'd use move, smaller pieces and it would likely be easier to remove in that case, too.


Agreed, none of the tapes tear easily, scissors can be problematic too. I often stick it to the template side of one exists, then score it with a razor so I get just the size I need. I wound up buying the same basic original product from find tape.con but in a cloth backed version with easy paper release layer. It works great for my uses. I donated all the crepe paper tape at work and it's appreciated there.

[Art Mann]

Cody.....you don't know how much I hated to read that. I do my best to evade going to Walmart.....LOL! Thanks for information!

I will pay a premium at some other place rather than go into a Walmart store.:D

I have used a mile of carpet tape to attach work pieces to the bed of my CNC router. It has yet to turn loose at the wrong time. The only down side is that you have to be careful when you remove the tape from delicate pieces.

Edit: I just read Phil's comment and I agree it is a problem to cut carpet tape. I have to get out the acetone and clean the scissor edges fairly often.

[Phil Thien]

Edit: I just read Phil's comment and I agree it is a problem to cut carpet tape. I have to get out the acetone and clean the scissor edges fairly often.

Yeah every time I cut some I'm transported back in time to kindergarten when we were trying to cut paper with safety scissors.

And scissor is a funny word. So is kindergarten.

[Bryan Rocker]

Link is dead

I clicked on the "Find tape" link and it came up. Thanks for the link Kim!

http://www.findtape.com/product192/default.aspx

[lowell holmes]

I would check Amazon. I bought a big roll there.

[Patrick McCarthy]

I haven't used it yet, so can't add too much info, but I recently got from Rob's crew at Lee Valley . . . . . I don't remember the price, but it really doesn't matter because a lot of it (money) goes there anyway .. . . . .

[Ted Friesen]

You can also put masking tape on both pieces and then run a bead of CA glue on the tape and stick the pieces together. The glue won't let go but the tape will and with less of a fight than PSA tape.