Using "Painters Tape" --OR NOT-- :+}

[Danny]

This subject has come n gone, but I just had to say my feelings. 
     Have been Scrolling for 8 years.  The Majority of them I followed
the methods proven by other members which is applying Painters Tape
to the Wood blank and using Spray Glue applied to the Top of the Painters Tape
and also to the bottom of the Pattern..........WELL....... I have been CONVERTED.

I experimented with ....White 8.5X11 sheets which has a Peel Off back and will
STICK to the Wood Blank PERFECTLY.  I have successfully Completed DOZENS
of projects using this and all it takes to remove the Pattern is a little HEAT. 
I use a cheap Heat Gun.  Only takes MINUTES to take the pattern off. 

When I think of all the MONEY I have spent on PAINTERS TAPE and SPRAY GLUE
it makes me feel ILL.  LOL 

I bought 250 sheets of the self stick sheets on EBAY for $15.00 Last Year. 

Sorry for this being so lengthy, but I just had to say MY FEELINGS....  Danny  :+}

[tvman44]

Interesting, may have to look into that!

[Dan26]

I had thought of that too, but since I stack cut a lot, I use the tape to hold the stacks together. I estimate the tape costs me 12 cents for an 8 x 10 portrait, but it sounds like the sheets you are talking about costs about 6 cents. Someone may want to check my math.

[Judy Hunter]

hey Danny can you give us a link to be able to find it on ebay?

[spirithorse]

Sounds like you found the method that you like the best, Danny, which is what we should all do
to help enjoy our hobbies.
I still like the blue painter's tape method for several reasons.
It does not require any heat or solvents to remove and can be bought really cheaply at
the dollar type stores. You can use just the amount that you need instead of cutting up your
8" x 11" sheets for small ornaments and such.
As already stated, we just have to find what appeals to us to make our hobby enjoyable to us.
God Bless! Spirithorse

[BilltheDiver]

I use the full size sheets or print the pattern on normal paper, spray glue and attach, then cover with clear packing tape.  I use the packing tape regardless.  Use the full sheets whenever practical.

[edward]

 I use Blue Painters tape, I buy the 2" wide roll  for around $6.00, and it last for a while, comes off real easy. Now someone on another site uses green painters tape, and says it is good also, maybe some day I will give it a try. Just my opinion.

[Danny]

Hi to ALL....You are right Spirithorse that we all need to use the method that we like the best.
                  Back last year I Swore that using Painters tape was the Only way to go.  That was because I had been using it for many, many years.  Using the adhesive backed paper was only a experiment.  In fact I didn't like it at first and the batch of sheets I bought off Ebay sat in a cub-bard for a year.  Tried it again 6 months ago and all worked Great and never looked back to the painters tape and spray glue. 

Judy that was last year on buying this.  No link I know of now.  Sorry....   :+(

Oh well....Just another of my 2 cents....  Danny  :+}

 

[gramps]

Danny, do you print the patterns right on the sheet?
                    thanks, gramps

[chelcass]

I use spray glue to attach my patterns and then when I want to remove the pattern I stick the piece in my microwave for 10 seconds or so and the pattern peels right off.  Use a little mineral spirits to remove any glue and I am good to go.

[Danny]

Gramps....Yes Print the pattern on the sheets.   Prints Great.

Chelclass....Tried the ZAPPER way a time or two.  Wasn't impressed.  And using the
Spirits to clean glue residue afterwards was for the Pits!  Messy n Smelly.  And sometimes
peeling the Blue Tape off from a 200 insides cuts was times taking and sometimes frustrating.

Nope I say again using these Adhesive back sheets is The way I shall go.  With lightly applied heat the pattern will lift off mostly in one piece.  NO GLUE RESIDUE left on the wood. 

Well this be it for now.............Danny  :+}

[mainberg]

There is a "delicate" version of the blue painters' tape. Ace hardware did have a purple one, but have seen it lately. It peels off easier. No heat or thinner necessary.
Pat B

[trailfndr]

I found that the least expensive way for me to go is buying rolls of contact paper.  I apply the contact paper to the entire piece of wood when I first buy the lumber, and then print whatever pattern I need on regular inexpensive printer paper.  Spray on adhesive, and then packing tape.  Removal is simply lift the corner, and remove the entire piece.  NO residue, ever.  I buy the 18 inch roll of clear contact paper, and cut as needed.  I do mostly Intarsia, and since I  cut pieces of the pattern apart to apply to different woods,I have found this to be the most economical, and easiest method for what I do.  I have used it for fretwork, and I get the same result, quick and easy removal, with no residue.

[Danny]

Now I sure feel that is a Super Inexpensive way to go.  Never tried this method, but I shall soon.
Many of our members use the PACKING tape over the PATTERN which is another method I have tried and wasn't impressed with due to as I cut a fret SOME fine sawdust would get under the tape creating a visual problem for me.  Anyway I have my way as everyone eles has theres.
      Thanks for the TIP.....................................Danny  :+}

[overfifty]

Hi Danny. I too find the fine sawdust that accumulates at the blade a royal pain. Are the sheets a particular brand? Do you do any more that wipe the wood to prep it before applying the pattern? Cheers, Barry.