Spray adhesive

[malc]

I use 3M spray adhesive, and it is expensive! is there a cheaper one available in U.K., or is there another method of sticking patterns on?

Malc.

[Vector01]

I don't know about the UK, but there is a peel and stick paper you can buy here in the US. Check out the link.

http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/misc_.htm

[Travis]

3M is popular because its a very strong bond. But since we don't need a permanent bond, I think any spray adhesive should work fine. I use Durobond brand I get from WalMart. But whatever you can find, I'd go for it.

 

If you use blue painter's tape on your work surface first, you can use any kind of glue you want. I've heard of folks using rubber cement, glue sticks, and regular PVA (white) glue. As long as your surface is protected with masking tape, you should be fine.

[amazingkevin]

Wow another great idea! I never thought of covering the wood with tape and then spray with glue.BRILLIANT IDEA!I learn so much here at ssv .Could'nt miss a day here.thank you again TRAVIS! I also slanted my saw table like yours and i love that idea too!Save up these tips for the book your going to publish on scroll saw tips and tricks!

[dj21817]

i cover my wood surface with duct tape the glue the pattern to it.duct tape peels right off without any residue plus the pattern comes off with it .

[Lakelad]

I too use blue painters tape on the wood and have used a spray adhesive from Hobby Lobby, can't think of the name right now. Ran out the other day and picked up a can of Elmers in the craft department at Wal Mart and it worked fine. The tape I believe is the key and peeling it off with no glue residue is great.

Gary

[merlin]

I use white (cheap) painters tape cause I'm poor.LOL

Then use a stick glue, works fine.

 

But on the more delicate pieces I make sure I use the Blue (delicate) tape.

 

Merlin

[two saws]

I use 3M adhesive for the simple reason that it sticks the pattern to the wood or to the blue painters tape and does not let the pattern lift. I have tried other adhesives but found I had to use more to keep the pattern down. 3M is expensive but it sure beats trying to reglue the pattern down or having it tear in the process. This is just my opinon, take it for what it is worth.

Ervin

[greasemonkeyredneck]

I always tape my wood and then apply pattern. I've never gotten the knack for sprayin the right amount to where I wouldn't ruin my project trying to get the glue residue off. The tape barrier solves all this. However, I make sure I don't buy the cheap tape at the dollar tree anymore. It left worse residue than the glue. The duck brand painters tape at wal-mart runs me about three bucks and even when I'm able to cut every day, the most I've ever used was two rolls in a month.

As for the glue, I have probably thirty dollars worht of different adhesives over at the shop right now that I've bought at different times trying to find a cheaper alternative to 3M Super 77. There's always something one way or the other I don't like about them though and I wind up going back to the supper 77. So, I've given up and just use what I like. I few extra bucks here and there to me is well worth having the confidence while cutting that my pattern will stay when I want it to stay and come off when I want it to come off.

I don't know about over there, but here in the U.S., I'd suggest trying Harbour Freight. Every time I go to Jackson I buy all the Gorilla Wood Glue and 3M Super 77 I can afford from there. They both run about 3/4 the price of what I can buy it for locally. I pick up all I can because it's 45 miles between me and the harbor fraight. I don't get ther as often as I'd like.

[amazingkevin]

I used to use the 77 spray glue right on the wood and stick the pattern right on top of it.Works good ,too good and i really struggled to remove it from the wood.Then when i'd sand it the paper would clog right away. Now i use tempory glue ,spray on the bare wood ,stick the pattern on while its wet and smooth out the pattern.I'll do my cuttings and remove easaly with mineral spirits. I'll brush the spirits on let it soak into the paper and no matter how delicate all the cuts were the paper comes off in one piece.Then i'll brush the wood again and wipe off any residue left behind.After thousands of patterns this has been the best for me.quick.

[bobman58]

hi i use pritt stick it works for me

[enzo61]

I use the glue 3M Scotch UP reposizionable. Very good for patterns.

[doc]

G'day all

 

I must be doing something wrong

 

Here in the land of Oz I use a cheapo, no-brand spray adhesive from one of those real cheap junky shops.

 

Spray it onto the paper pattern and leave until tacky (minutes).

 

Wipe the wood with your hand to brush off any dust and apply the pattern to the wood. You can peel it off to move it around and it sticks well.

 

Cut out the piece of wood and peel off the paper when cut.

 

Never had any stick, nor needed to wash/wipe with any other chemicals. Peel off the paper and finish the wood as desired.

 

Have done this hundreds of times.

 

Get heaps of patterns from one can and every time I am near the cheapy shop (the nearest one is hours away - I live out bush) I pick up a couple of cans.

 

Hope this helps

 

Doc

[Pixman]

Hey Malc. I've often used a simple glue stick to fix the pattern down. If you think it might lift then put some clear tape over it. Magic

[OkieArkie]

I'm with Magic on the glue. I use Elmer's stick glue that the kids in primary school use. I put down painter's tape and then coat it with the stick glue. I do cover the pattern with clear shipping tape. It helps increase the longevity of the blade. If the pattern does start to lift, I whip out my trusty roll of scotch (cheap imitation) tape and stick "er back down. Works perfectly for me.

[malc]

Yep, I've started using a cpeap roll on glue by UHU works fine

Malc

[Dave M]

I'm also use blue painters tape or shipping tape on the wood then adhesive to pattern onto the tape. I also saw something on Steve Good's page about using a heat gun set on a low setting to loosen any adhesive on your piece. This works great, especially on those small fine pieces I've broken off in the past while removing the tape!! Sometimes learning the hard way sucks!! LOL

 

Dave

[steviegwood]

I have always used the Duro spray but wal mart has quit carrying it here. Ace hardware says their vendor has discontinued it. Elmers now has one out for about the same price that I am going to try shortly. I always spray the pattern, let it get tacky for a few seconds and then apply it to the wood: it is twice as bad trying to remove the pattern if you spray the wood. After cutting the pattern I apply thinner to the pattern and after letting it soak in a minute or so the pattern peels right off usually in one piece. Steve

[susieq4131]

I use Krylon Easy-Tack. I get it at Michael's - the craft store. It works great for my patterns and peels off easily. Comes in a spray can. I've tried other brands, but like this one the best. When I buy products, I like to write on the can or bottle where I purchased it. That way when I need to purchase more, I know exactly where I purchased it. Saves me scratching my head and wondering what store I purchased it from. lol

 

SQ

[amazingkevin]

temp tac ,photo repositional spray glues are the easyest clean up and use too. Was going to do a puzzle today and was going to try your blue paiters tape but did'nt have enough.puzzles have been a nightmare for removeing glue.iI glue the photo down with water base elmers and spray temp glue ,mineral spirt dissolveable on the photo and stick the puzzle cut pattern on the temp glue. got to be a better way as your picking each puzzle piece cut pattern of one at a time with a tweezers.85 piece 8" x 10" puzzle takes a while.Know any short cuts?