Bzern Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have stack cut some little not fragile things, but now I want to stack cut some Ronald Reagan portraits for my father and sister (thanks to Hallway's design in the pattern library. I don't know what glue you all use for something like this, I don't want it to be to strong, otherwise I can't get them apart, or to weak, then they will break apart during cutting. Any ideas? Thanks for the help, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 when I stack cut I glue the edges together with hot glue. I just stack the pieces and clamp then, use my hot glue gun to apply a few "spots" of glue down each side and end. After the glue has cooled(set) I remove the clamps and the stack is ready to go. After the cutting is done I just cut off the glue with a razor knife, and the pieces seperate with little effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonR Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ben I use blue painters tape. Don R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzern Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thanks, for the help, I will try that Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I use masking tape to hold the layers together when doing inlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I spray temporary glue(cleans up with mineral spirits) both pieces ,let dry and press together.then after cutting i spray the complete project a couple of times,letsit and then separate. Then try to separeat and spray more if needed ,mineral spirits and let run down the insides of the pieces.Works good for me .Have used the other ways and are satisfatory but like my way,lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywc1963 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Have been stack cutting about all my peices. I use different length of brad nails and put them in areas that will cut out and leave these for last. This way i can make sure center of plywood is pulled together tight. Have done as many as 4 at one time. drive nails through and clip off with side cut plyers and use file and smooth down so not to scratch saw table. This works great and when last one is cut loose all come apart no glue no mess. You can also nail in corners just stay close enough that frame will cover holes,most frame covers 1/8 to 1/4 in.... Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I often use my brad nailer when stacking. Lay the stack on an old circular saw blade and it will clinch the brad. I also sometimes wrap the stack with blue painters tape then glue on the pattern. Both ways work depending on the type pattern I am cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I use Blue Painters tape, when stack cutting, comes off real easy. Edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papatch Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I tried glue and nails, then painters tape. I like the tape best when I stack cut. I also spay a coat of quick dry lacquer on top layer before gluing the pattern down. Works for me. Ed Sr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfmoonCT Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I use blue painters tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I have never had much luck using tape and I've never tried glue. For me what works best is a 23 gauge pin nailer. I shoot several into the waste area and use a file to smooth off the parts that stick through the other side. The pins are small enough that the wood never splits, and should I have to nail into an area I plan to keep, the holes are small enough to be nearly invisible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revroberts Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 The tape works really well. I have found that clear packing tape works better. In harder woods it has lubricating effect on the blade. but I must admit having the blue background of the painter's tape is nice on the eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graybeardstl Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I clamp the stack and then use the blue tape on all my portrait projects. Works fine for me! ~~~GB~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawPawRay Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I use clear packing tape all over before I glue the pattern on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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