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13th September 2021, 11:05 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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How to remove double sided tape gum?
I have a shaped pine board as a template, and fix it to the northern silky oak or kwila workpieces with heavy duty Bear double sided tape prior to running it on the router table with a ball bearing cutter. It is certainly a strong tape, requiring a chisel to separate the two boards.
The trouble is after separation, most of the tape is still intact on the pine template piece, but there is still quite a bit on the workpiece which is quite difficult to remove.
I have tried Oomph, a citric acid compound designed for removing sticky gum, but found this stained the workpiece, to the extent that it was still evident after planing 1mm off the affected surface. This is to be expected, I suppose, when using open grained timber like NSO. Eventually I was able to remove the rest of the stain with acetone.
Can anyone please advise the most efficient and cleanest way to remove sticky gum residue from double sided tape off a workpiece ?regards,
Dengy
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13th September 2021, 11:35 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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3m make an aheisive remover call "700" which does its job well. Soudal also have a prep cleaner that does the same thing.
the 3M one basically dries to nothing which is nice, but i've never really had to spray it on wood and see what happens to any finishes afterwards. I think you may need to think about if you actually need such a strong tape for the work your doing.
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13th September 2021, 11:57 PM #3Taking a break
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My first instinct was acetone, but you did that already.
Might be better off finding a cleaner way to fix your templates; never tried it myself, but lots of people like the masking tape and super glue method.
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14th September 2021, 07:19 AM #4
There are a few threads around suggesting using 2 layers of blue tape and instant glue as being more effective for a lot of things that need just temporary attachment. Several comparison videos on Youtube also talk about all doubled sided tapes not being equal. Maybe you don't need the full on grip of the double sided tape you are using?
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14th September 2021, 08:45 AM #5Senior Member
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could a hot air gun work?
What about a hot glue to stick them together? Mine sticks pretty good and pops apart after, leaving a clean surface."World's oldest kid"
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14th September 2021, 09:04 AM #6
I use De-Solv-it from Bunnings.
Test on a sample of your work first.
It works for me.
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14th September 2021, 09:10 AM #7Member
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A chemist mate told me to remove stuff like that to make a ball of masking tape with the sticky side out and roll it around over the residue and that will remove it.
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14th September 2021, 09:22 AM #8
I think the best advice would be to change your tape.
Double Stick Tape Paper Backing Natural Rubber/Resin Adhesive for The — Taylor Toolworks
OK, it's US based but it's relatively cheap and you can just buy a few rolls at a time. I have bought from here in the past and it got to my door in no time. YouTuber Katz Moses put me onto this tape and I have to say it's the best double sided tape I have tried. Prior to getting this tape I think I tried 5 or 6 types from Bunnings and was not happy with any of them.
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14th September 2021, 05:50 PM #9
Eucalyptus oil, available in supermarkets.
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Goof Off works well. Acetone + xylene.
Goof Off 475ml Adhesive Remover Easy Pour Can - Bunnings Australia
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14th September 2021, 08:51 PM #12
I haven't used either on raw wood, but eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil do a magnificent job of removing pressure sensitive adhesive residues on everything I have used them on. Both are normally available off the shelf at grocers, so readily available. Tea tree is more effective than eucalyptus but costs more. Also has a lot less odour, and is less prone to desensitizing with exposure than euc is (for me at least).
Would strongly suggest testing on scrap wood before using on valuable wood, just in case.I used to be an engineer, I'm not an engineer any more, but on the really good days I can remember when I was.
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I’ve used duct tape to get the sticky residue left behind from removing labels or stickers from timber, plastic, appliances or glass windscreens. Just stick it over the residue and pull it up at a 90 degree angle. Or keep on dabbing at it with the duct tape.
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15th September 2021, 02:04 PM #14
As with everything you need to test first in your specific situation. I've used it a lot on all sorts of surfaces. If it soaks in you will need something to get it out, remove the surface or use a different glue remover. IMO it doesn't seem to soak in too much, but again depends on what you are going to finish with.
ALL suggestions should be tested before applying to your priceless workpiece. I thought that was a given.I'm just a startled bunny in the headlights of life. L.J. Young.
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29th November 2021, 10:23 AM #15GOLD MEMBER
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Success!
Many thanks for all the advice and help in the above comments.
I have found that the post by TiJ recommending rubbing with duct tape works very well. But I used blue painters maskimg tape which was on hand at the time, and it worked very well too.regards,
Dengy
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