XFasten Double Sided Joinery Tape, Total 1 inch, 3 Pack Double Sided Tape for Router Template for Carpenter Tool; Double Sided Tape for

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Double-sided tape is just the ticket for temporary fixturing in woodworking, say for setting a router guide strip or template, or ganging workpieces to allow cutting multiple to the same size, etc. Double-sided tape comes in quite a variety though and not all are suitable for this purpose. The key is good stick but also clean removal. The key for that is that the tape have some sort of binding layer that keeps it together during removal, and also the right adhesive. This tape gets both of those right with some sort of cloth binder in the tape that keeps it all in one piece during removal, and an adhesive that holds firmly, but removes cleanly without leaving any adhesive residue to interfere with further processing or finishing and also without pulling up any wood grain while you're at it. So far I've used this on hand-planed softwood (SPF) and it removes readily and absolutely cleanly. The hand-planing could be a factor since it produces an extremely smooth surface and leaves the grain firm. There could be variation on a rough-sawn or coarsely sanded surface like plywood, I suppose I'll find out. But so far, this tape is extremely satisfactory and leaves nothing to be desired. I would definitely do it again and recommend.

I heard about XFasten Double Sided Woodworking Tape from a woodworking internet video, where it was highly recommended for router work. I had previously tried several carpet tapes, but I didn't like their performance. I went on Amazon and in a day or two I had a 3-roll pack delivered to my door. After several days of use, I must say that this tape does a really good job of holding my work down when I’m routing. Even a little dust in the environment doesn’t phase it. The adhesion is so good, I wondered if separating my work from my sacrificial base surface would be difficult, but it was not a problem. I sometimes use a thin, slotted screwdriver to start the separation, but otherwise, my work pieces separate using my bare hands. When separating the workpiece from the base, the tape separates cleanly and in one piece - it doesn’t tear into pieces. So far, I haven't seen it damage any wood surfaces. Removal of the used tape from a surface is easy and I’ve seen no residue left behind. An excellent product.

I use it for holding wood when routering and cutting, stays firm in place, yet strips off without residue. Highly recommend.

Works great for wood working. Template stays where you put it put is removable. Not too thick. the Backing is easily removed. zero residue when the tape is removed.