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15th Feb 2012, 12:16 PM
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| |  Double sided tape
Where can I buy the type of double sided tape that I see used by some of the Americans on this forum. Is it available in good old Aus and if so, where can I get it from. I don't mean the thick, white double sided tape that you see in Big W or Targets, I mean the kind that is about as thick as masking tape.
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15th Feb 2012, 12:24 PM
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The only one that I've found that is good to use is carpet tape, usually available at Bunnings and most hardware joints. |
15th Feb 2012, 12:27 PM
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There is a liquidation store up the road from me where I got a few rolls and cheap too. Last time I checked they didn't have it anymore, but those type of shops might be worth a look. It is good stuff too. Just used some akchully.
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15th Feb 2012, 12:29 PM
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Are you looking for permanent or temporary attachment?
I use 3M VHB tape for attaching metal to metal permanently, its expensive but available in different thicknesses |
15th Feb 2012, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ClintO  Are you looking for permanent or temporary attachment?
I use 3M VHB tape for attaching metal to metal permanently, its expensive but available in different thicknesses | Just for temporary use such as holding a template in place or keeping two pieces of timber together while cutting it out so both pieces of timber are exactly the same.
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15th Feb 2012, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Acco The only one that I've found that is good to use is carpet tape, usually available at Bunnings and most hardware joints. | Will check out Bunnies next time I go there.
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15th Feb 2012, 01:06 PM
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I had trouble finding it, so I actually bought some " turner's tape" from Lee Valley the last time I did an order from them. It really is good stuff.
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15th Feb 2012, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jmk89 I had trouble finding it, so I actually bought some " turner's tape" from Lee Valley the last time I did an order from them. It really is good stuff. | Look great tape Jeremy but I was hoping to find something local.
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15th Feb 2012, 01:28 PM
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15th Feb 2012, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jmk89 | Wow! they sure have a great selection of tapes. thanks for that Jeremy. 
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15th Feb 2012, 01:52 PM
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Try Supercheap Auto at Browns Plains, I have seen it there before, don't know what the quality is like but maybe worth a try.
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15th Feb 2012, 02:02 PM
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Was available from Aldi - just before Christmas - Work-zone Brand.
May get it in again - usually items resurface within the twelve month cycle. |
15th Feb 2012, 02:27 PM
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John auto stores as its used for sticking on nameplates and side flash on vehicles. If your still stuck let me know think I have some thin stuff here will post it up.
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15th Feb 2012, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelinround John auto stores as its used for sticking on nameplates and side flash on vehicles. If your still stuck let me know think I have some thin stuff here will post it up.
Ray | Thanks Ray, I'm not really stuck for any at the moment but was just thinking it would be a good thing to have around. I have never used it myself but there has been times when it would have been handy so I will check out the local suppliers that have been suggested and see what I can come up with. Thanks for the offer mate.
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15th Feb 2012, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AJMacca Try Supercheap Auto at Browns Plains, I have seen it there before, don't know what the quality is like but maybe worth a try. | You know now you come to mention it, I seem to remember seeing some at that store a coupld of years ago. Will certainly check them out.
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