nancy Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Hello, Im new to the sight and have a question. I have always used spray adhesive directly on wood for pattern placement. This works well, but hard to sand off. I read that using painters tape on wood then using spray adhesive is better because it lubes the blade and easier to remove paper. Does anyone use this method and does it work well when cutting very, very small intricate pieces? Thanks bunch for any input. lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) Hi Nancy, and welcome to the Village !..When I first started scrolling I used painters tape on all my projects...then I started to glue directly to the wood like a lot of the folks in the Village do....I am now using the tape about 75% of the time...I find sanding the finished product easier ....I have become very cautious when removing the tape from intricate projects, slow and easy is my motto...just my two cents...Steve. Edited September 23, 2016 by Scrolling Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Hi Newbie, I also use spray adhesive but on more complicated patterns or stack cutting, I will use Scrolleronline's 2 sided tape. It is expensive and I will use scraps and piece them together for maximum usage. Either method to apply, it's well worth in investing in a good wooden or hard rubber wallpaper seam roller to adhere the pattern to the wood. As to removal of patterns, I don't care for sanding but use either mineral spirits or "Off" in a well ventilated space. Patterns come right up and could be used again. Another method is to use a heat gun. It also works well but one of the chemicals is still the best way to get off the glue off the wood. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Welcome to the forum from TN. I don't use painter tape. I print my patterns on contact paper. It peels off with a little work and there is no residue. Scrolling Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevx Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Welcome to the forum from TN. I don't use painter tape. I print my patterns on contact paper. It peels off with a little work and there is no residue. I like the idea of contact paper but haven't found any in the stores that I thought would work. Either it seems too thick to go through the printer, it is labeled as permanent not removable, or it isn't white. Where do you buy it from and does it have a brand name on it? Thanks! About the painters tape; I like it on solid woods, but don't use it on plywoods because sometimes it actually removes little pieces of the veneer when you peel it off. I've had many hours of work ruined and had to either do much tiny repair or throw the piece out and start over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Hi Nancy, welcome to the Village. I do not use painters tape because it becomes tedious removing the small bits of tape between fret holes. Instead, I glue the pattern to the wood, then apply a single layer of clear packing tape. The tape lubricates the blade to help eliminate burning and the blade last longer. It's simple to remove the pattern and tape by heating the pattern with a heat gun or hair dryer, or spritzing some odorless mineral spirits onto the pattern, let it sit for a few seconds, and the patter and tape will lift right off. So, come on in and join the final! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Welcome to the asylum Nancy !! I use blue tape and spray adhesive. On intricate pieces where there is a chance of splintering, I ALWAYS put a cheap 1/4" luan on top and apply the pattern to that. Run the grain of the sacrifice piece opposite the direction of what you are keeping. That saves you from a lot of the grief of tiny pieces breaking out, plus the extra thickness gives you better control of the blade. Hope this helps Friend. jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vott1 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Hi Nancy, and welcome to the Village. I also use blue tape and spray adhesive normally, but I'm currently experimenting with Glad press and seal in place of blue tape. I'll let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Welcome to the forum. We are very glad to have you join us. As you can see there are lots of opinions on this subject. My suggestion would be to try the different ways and decide which works the best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Hello, Im new to the sight and have a question. I have always used spray adhesive directly on wood for pattern placement. This works well, but hard to sand off. I read that using painters tape on wood then using spray adhesive is better because it lubes the blade and easier to remove paper. Does anyone use this method and does it work well when cutting very, very small intricate pieces? Thanks bunch for any input. I used to spray the wood and then place the pattern on .Now i spray the pattern ,wait till tacky and then apply on the wood, less mess on the wood when i use 50/50 acetone an mineral spirits mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 A Lot of Great Ideas up there.Welcome to The Village.I myself us Carbon paper,I trace the pattern onto the wood.Very little sanding,if the right blades are used,{took me awhile to figure that one out } Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Welcome! Try all the ideas........You will find one that works for you. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Kevx (Kevin) asked where I buy the contact paper. Sloan's has it in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Welcome to the Village. I use painters tape. I don't like the mess of mineral spirits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I spray to the pattern and remove with paint thinner, then clean the wood with the thine rand let dry, if there is any residue left I use the thinner on it again. No problem with sanding. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Hi Nancy, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. I see that your question has been answered so I will leave it at that. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 I am a tape user and very happy. I have traced patterns, glued directly and keep going back to tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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