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Pop_pop1 · 07-29-2005, 04:35 AM

I'd like to hear from Bob & Rick on this question, as well as from other Forum Members.

What factors do you take into consideration when deciding to use brads(small nails) or double sided tape to fix a pattern template to your work piece?

jeff12002 · 07-29-2005, 11:12 AM

I don't use brads if I will want to use a clear finish the piece. I would rather have a piece without holes in it than one that I have to patch or fill holes. If it is something that will not be seen, or will be painted, I suppose that brads would be fine.

Pop_pop1 · 07-29-2005, 06:28 PM

Hi Jeff,
I don't like a bunch of holes in my projects either that I have to fill. Putty just never seems to match, and some times it really stands out. When Bob & Rick use brads on The Router Workshop, they always put them in an area that is on the back or in an area that will be covered. I guess what I'd like to know is if there is a "Rule of Thumb" that they use to determine which to use.

**BobandRick** · 08-03-2005, 05:02 PM

Can the finished piece have nail holes in it? if so then the pattern can use the nails. If not then the double sided tape works. Now not all double sided tape is created equal. Some double sided tape has a draw back with the glue sticking to the finished pieces. I use Tesa 4970, which has solid gluing properties and doesn't leave residue on the finished pieces.

Pop_pop1 · 08-04-2005, 02:32 AM

Thanks Bob and Rick. I have been using the doublesided tape that I found at WalMart or Lowe's, I can't remember which. Sometimes it holds just fine, but other times it doesn't hold very well at all. If I pull the pattern off and try to reposition it without replacing the tape, it sometimes breaks loose. I'll see if I can find the tape you use here in Tennessee. Is Tesa a Canadian manufacturer? Thanks for the info.....Chuck

**Mike** · 08-04-2005, 07:53 AM

You can order the tape Rick uses from the Oak Park web site.(Click on one of their ad's) I have had very good results with the least expensive double sided carpet tape from HD. One thing to keep in mind is that tape will perform differently with a change in temperature and humidity. Most tape removes easier if you put it in the icebox for a while. Removing hot tape almost always leave a sticky residue.

Pop_pop1 · 08-05-2005, 03:59 AM

Thanks Mike, that's good information. Next time I order from Oak-Park I think I'll have them throw in a roll of tape (just to balance out the box). See ya.....Chuck

Routerbit · 08-17-2005, 07:41 PM

Also, 3M's 400 double-coated tape has performed well in this type application.

Pop_pop1 · 08-18-2005, 06:11 AM

Thanks Routerbit, I'll give it a try.....Chuck

07-29-2005, 04:35 AM	#1
Pop_pop1 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 143 View Pop_pop1's Gallery	Report This Post! Brads VS. Double Sided Tape I'd like to hear from Bob & Rick on this question, as well as from other Forum Members. What factors do you take into consideration when deciding to use brads(small nails) or double sided tape to fix a pattern template to your work piece? __________________ PopPop If it's worth building, It's worth building well. poppop@routerforums.com
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07-29-2005, 11:12 AM	#2
jeff12002 Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 36 View jeff12002's Gallery	Report This Post! I don't use brads if I will want to use a clear finish the piece. I would rather have a piece without holes in it than one that I have to patch or fill holes. If it is something that will not be seen, or will be painted, I suppose that brads would be fine.
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07-29-2005, 06:28 PM	#3
Pop_pop1 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 143 View Pop_pop1's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Jeff, I don't like a bunch of holes in my projects either that I have to fill. Putty just never seems to match, and some times it really stands out. When Bob & Rick use brads on The Router Workshop, they always put them in an area that is on the back or in an area that will be covered. I guess what I'd like to know is if there is a "Rule of Thumb" that they use to determine which to use. __________________ PopPop If it's worth building, It's worth building well. poppop@routerforums.com
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08-03-2005, 05:02 PM	#4
BobandRick The Router Guys Forum King Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 633 View BobandRick's Gallery	Report This Post! Can the finished piece have nail holes in it? if so then the pattern can use the nails. If not then the double sided tape works. Now not all double sided tape is created equal. Some double sided tape has a draw back with the glue sticking to the finished pieces. I use Tesa 4970, which has solid gluing properties and doesn't leave residue on the finished pieces. __________________ Rick and Bob The Router Guys Click here to send a greeting card to friend or relative.
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08-04-2005, 02:32 AM	#5
Pop_pop1 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 143 View Pop_pop1's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Bob and Rick. I have been using the doublesided tape that I found at WalMart or Lowe's, I can't remember which. Sometimes it holds just fine, but other times it doesn't hold very well at all. If I pull the pattern off and try to reposition it without replacing the tape, it sometimes breaks loose. I'll see if I can find the tape you use here in Tennessee. Is Tesa a Canadian manufacturer? Thanks for the info.....Chuck __________________ PopPop If it's worth building, It's worth building well. poppop@routerforums.com
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08-04-2005, 07:53 AM	#6
Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,380 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! You can order the tape Rick uses from the Oak Park web site.(Click on one of their ad's) I have had very good results with the least expensive double sided carpet tape from HD. One thing to keep in mind is that tape will perform differently with a change in temperature and humidity. Most tape removes easier if you put it in the icebox for a while. Removing hot tape almost always leave a sticky residue. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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08-05-2005, 03:59 AM	#7
Pop_pop1 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 143 View Pop_pop1's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Mike, that's good information. Next time I order from Oak-Park I think I'll have them throw in a roll of tape (just to balance out the box). See ya.....Chuck __________________ PopPop If it's worth building, It's worth building well. poppop@routerforums.com
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08-17-2005, 07:41 PM	#8
Routerbit Registered User Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 22 View Routerbit's Gallery	Report This Post! Also, 3M's 400 double-coated tape has performed well in this type application.
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08-18-2005, 06:11 AM	#9
Pop_pop1 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 143 View Pop_pop1's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Routerbit, I'll give it a try.....Chuck __________________ PopPop If it's worth building, It's worth building well. poppop@routerforums.com
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