Double sided tape

CasperCaster

My last roll of trusty double sided tape has recently expired, and having purchased a few products from my local DIY and crafts shops, I have to say none look very suitable for my needs. I need something that will hold a router template firm, but will still come off relatively easily once the work is complete. As most of my projects tend to be modifying existing guitars I need something which won't damage the finish.

I seem to remember a thread on this very subject a few months ago, but I've tried a few different search terms but can't find it.

So what is everyone else using? 

abw1989

I use regular masking tape and super glue. Place a section of masking tape on your body and one in the same position on your routing template. Apply a thin line of superglue to one of the pieces of tape then press them firmly together.

They won't budge when routing but a good firm yank directly upwards will lift the pieces apart.

See my build thread for an example: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/145567/abw1989-makes-a-jazzmonster

MLten80

^ yup

the cheaper stuff is a right pain to get off if applied directly to wood imo
 don't ask your missus to buy it while she's out like I did.. I ended up with a £7 roll of double sided carpet tape.. thanks hun x

Corvus

I use carpet tape, it's thin, not over-sticky, and cheap. Narrow strips hold but still come off easy enough when you want.

Danielsguitars

Get some nec tape off ebay, it's not cheap but it's the best I've found, stays put and easy ish to get off and you can peel it off without leaving that crap sticky stuff on the wood

axisus

I am so lucky, in my work I have a big roll 1m x 50m, I hardly ever need to use it at work any more so I just use that.

CasperCaster

Thanks to @abw1989 @MLten80 @Corvus @customkits and @axisus for all of your input. You've given me some useful ideas to try and products to look for. I finished a job yesterday using a variation of the @abw1989 method which worked well, but I'll definitely look for some nec tape too.

Thanks to all!

GSPBASSES

This is the tape I use.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BBK72ZZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Marktigere1

Super glue and masking tape for me as well.

Works so well and is sooooo cheap!!

Andyjr1515

I also use masking and superglue for certain things.

For commercial tape this, from Axminster and sold by a company who make high end router tables, is the best I've used.
https://www.axminster.co.uk/ujk-technology-double-sided-tape-102795

It's what I use now whenever I am using a router template as well as other.  It's easy to tear off a strip and the stick is very powerful.  You have to be careful not to put too much on!  But once the parts are separated, the residue is easy to roll off cleanly.

mrshankly

Tesa 4965 is amazing.....you won't find better