Double sided tape

[phil2010]

What make of doubled sided tape is best ,does it come in clear , i want it for sticking mdf together when using it as a jig.

 

[philpolish]

I have tried a few they all seem to do a good job right down to the cheapest.

 

[Paul Chapman]

I find it best to use fairly thick tape. It's often sold as suitable for sticking down carpets. It sticks very well and the best way to remove a jig stuck down with it is to twist it slightly.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[phil2010]

Thanks,does it affect the face of the mdf,what is best to remove any adhesive left behind.

 

[ondablade]

Unibond I think it is sell a very powerful (permanent) tape on a softish rubber like backing under the No More Nails brand. I think they may do some weaker/removable adhesive grades too.

For a standard double sided type - not sure what exactly they do but 3M tapes in general of whatever sort tend (if a little pricey) to be of very good quality, and again may have various degrees of tackiness available..

 

[Ironballs]

I've used B&Q double sided tape to hold down routing jigs which it will do as long as you go carefully. Doesn't pull the grain too much when you take it off either

 

[misterfish]

i regularly use the Lidl double sided tape - it works as well as anything else I've tried. I just keep my eyes open for when they have them on offer. Usually someone posts on here when Lidl have stuff worth considering.

Misterfish

 

[phil2010]

Thanks chaps.