Why is the masking tape/superglue trick so little known? I only came across it a few weeks ago.

Stick a length of masking tape (the cheap beige stuff) firmly to each piece. Apply a thin line of CA glue down the centre of the masking tape. Stick together.

This is stronger than much double-sided tape and 100 times easier to remove (particularly if you can leave an end of the tape visible on one piece. The only gotcha is too much CA.

I've used this to tape plates to the bench for planing, and it works really well.

Why is the masking tape/superglue trick so little known? I only came across it a few weeks ago.

Stick a length of masking tape (the cheap beige stuff) firmly to each piece. Apply a thin line of CA glue down the centre of the masking tape. Stick together.

This is stronger than much double-sided tape and 100 times easier to remove (particularly if you can leave an end of the tape visible on one piece. The only gotcha is too much CA.

I've used this to tape plates to the bench for planing, and it works really well.

The masking tape trick sounds good but is it as sticky strong as the 3M stuff? Also for some operations it might be too thick like for instance leveling off the neck scarf joint as done in C&N's book.

IDK what number the tape is but it comes on a tape roll/cutter with the yellow background. It's 3M and it works like a charm and I can get it at my local hardware store. I'm a big fan of just about everything 3M.

I use the 3m from Stewmac. It may well be 444, but it isn't labeled with a 3m part number. I love it. Easy to peel the backing from, sticks very well, is thin. Parts never slip, and just wick some acetone in to separate the pieces. Peels off and cleans easily with a little acetone if any residue is left behind.
Mike

Why is the masking tape/superglue trick so little known? I only came across it a few weeks ago.

Stick a length of masking tape (the cheap beige stuff) firmly to each piece. Apply a thin line of CA glue down the centre of the masking tape. Stick together.

This is stronger than much double-sided tape and 100 times easier to remove (particularly if you can leave an end of the tape visible on one piece. The only gotcha is too much CA.

I've used this to tape plates to the bench for planing, and it works really well.

Why is the masking tape/superglue trick so little known? I only came across it a few weeks ago.

Stick a length of masking tape (the cheap beige stuff) firmly to each piece. Apply a thin line of CA glue down the centre of the masking tape. Stick together.

This is stronger than much double-sided tape and 100 times easier to remove (particularly if you can leave an end of the tape visible on one piece. The only gotcha is too much CA.

I've used this to tape plates to the bench for planing, and it works really well.

Thanks Chris. I can't explain why I didn't know this trick, but I didn't. It's a forehead smacker when you hear it. Now my head hurts.

I tried it out in the shop today, and it works as advertised. I'll still find some uses for double stick, but I'll be buying a lot less. Hop across the ocean, and I'll buy you a beer.

Thanks too, to everyone who offered sources and brands of double stick tape. I knew I'd come to the right place.

That video was very helpful. I'll try it. Still, I spent an awful lot of time looking at the head tatoos.

With this work with blue painters tape or is it important that it be basic masking tape?

That video was very helpful. I'll try it. Still, I spent an awful lot of time looking at the head tatoos.

With this work with blue painters tape or is it important that it be basic masking tape?