Thread: Double Sided Tape

best double sided tape is the stuff carpet layers use very thin and strong . any carpet layers will stock it. o and double sided tape is as name implies sticky on both sides. just ask for double sided tape theyll know what ya talkin about

double sided tape is a thin usually clear tape that has adhesive both sides. You can get it in various widths. I use it where I want a temporary hold , for example, lining up drawer fronts evenly before clamping and screwing onto cabinet drawers.
It is also available in a heavier version that carpet layers use for joining vinyl and carpet joins. Selley's and 3M are brands that are freely available at most hardware stores. Even our local Woolworths has some in the hardware part of their store.
Neil.

Craig

What is often reffered to as double sided tape is 'Doubled Sided Foam Adhesive' which is used for fixing picture hooks etc and is a layer of foam with advesive both sides usually exposed by removing a cover of paper.
The tape I think used by most woodworkers when needing to temporarily hold two surfaces together is 'Carpet Tape' which can be purchased at Bunnies. Carpet tape is thinner than Double Sided Foam Adhesive and more suitable for woodworking tasks.

Regards from Adelaide
Trevor

Thanks for your help , gents.

Now I know what I'm asking for/ looking at I won't make quite so much of an idiot of myself when I go shopping.

Appreciate your quick and clear responses.

Regards
Craig

BTW (A little bit of a pat myself on the back....... Just scored a Stanley Bedrock 604 on ebay for under $90.00. At least, I think it was a good buy!!)