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    After watching YouTube, I have used carpet tape to stick two workpieces together and then cut them identical on the bandsaw.
    It works great. Once the tape is removed there is no residue left on the workpieces.

    The problem is that it's not easy to remove the tape. It takes a lot of time with my thumb to slowly rub it off. It never peels off.

    I admit that I'm using carpet tape from the $2 store - so I'm not sure if that is my problem.

    What do other people do?

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    Next time Aldi have their double sided tape on sale grab some.

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    I always do.....the Aldi DS tape is indeed good stuff. I have 2 or 3 rolls stashed away for future use

    As for sticking stuff together with it, you need a LOT less tape than you think. A couple of tabs of the stuff will hold firm.

    The principle for getting any sticky stuff off is to repeatedly apply something even stickier and keep peeling off. Eventually all the stuck on bits come off on the other tape. If I remember correctly, following this method, the Aldi D/S tape is quite good at removing itself.

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    Eucalypt oil will remove most of that sticky stuff.

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    Adhesive can also be removed with a 50/50 mix of Windex and WD40. You can simply apply approximately equal amounts to a paper towel, there's no need to "mix" as such separately.

    Obviously this will soak in to timber, so probably not useful in most situations, but of plastic/metal/enamel surfaces, works a treat

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    I've used Shellite from time to time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Brush View Post

    As for sticking stuff together with it, you need a LOT less tape than you think. A couple of tabs of the stuff will hold firm.
    I think this is my principle problem. I almost totally cover the joining surface because I'm determined to have the parts flat to each other. No doubt this is complete overkill.

    The first time I did this I used double sided mounting tape which is the bees knees. But rather costly and so thick you need a reasonable amount to ensure the items stay parallel. Carpet tape is more realistic cost wise and much thinner.

    I think I need to learn the art of strategically placed tabs of carpet tape and most of my issues will resolve themselves.

    Thanks for all the tips guys.

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    You could also try the trick in this thread.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fuzzie View Post
    You could also try the trick in this thread.
    The link doesn't work.

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    Works for me. Perhaps try
    Looks better than double sided tape
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    Fantastic! Just what I was looking for. I'll have to try that.

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