General Question

[Wheaties]

I have walnut and maple boards that I plan on stacking and cutting out a design on the scroll saw then inverting the walnut and maple. Not too complex (unless I'm completely overlooking something), but what should I use to attach the two boards while scrolling them so they don't move around?

Screws are not an option as it will be many pieces and I don't want holes.

Is there a cheap glue that will hold, but easily come apart too? Maybe just double sided scotch tape (how well does that come off wood)?

 

[ldb2000]

I use spray adhesive to hold things in place when they have to be removeable . Only spray on one side , if you spray both sides it really holds tight , still removable but much harder to get apart .
It's also great for gluing patterns on to wood for cutting out on the bandsaw or scroll saw .

 

[Wheaties]

Thanks Butch!

What do you use to remove the spray adhesive? Paint Thinner?

 

[hewunch]

I use turners tape. It is double sided masking tape and works great!

 

[KenV]

When I stack cut with a scroll saw, I use clear packaging tape -- still works when you are using the tilted table to eliminate the blade kerf -

 

[grub32]

I would also use double sided tape...I use it to hold templates to boards and run them through the router. Works good and no messy residue to clean up, especially on that easy to break scroll work...

Best of luck,

Grub

 

[ldb2000]

Thanks Butch!

What do you use to remove the spray adhesive? Paint Thinner?

I use "Goo Gone" . It's a citrus based glue remover . It works great on a bunch of different glues and works great on labels like the price stickers on wood without staining the wood .

 

[jttheclockman]

I use doublesided tape but do not use carpet tape. Turners tape too is too aggressive. If you are going to use turners tape or carpet tape put a layer of blue painter's tape on both pieces so it would be easier to come apart. Other times I use hot melt glue on the edges and this works great too.

 

[Daniel]

I use double sided tape as well. when it comes time to separate twist them apart rather than pry.

 

[Wheaties]

Double-sided tape as in the cheap scotch double-sided tape, or as in something else?

I would think the scotch would hold, but also come apart well after the cuts. Is that right? I just want to be sure so I don't turn nice wood into firewood.

 

[jttheclockman]

Double-sided tape as in the cheap scotch double-sided tape, or as in something else?

I would think the scotch would hold, but also come apart well after the cuts. Is that right? I just want to be sure so I don't turn nice wood into firewood.

If you are talking about the clear doublesided tape they use in scrapbooking, I would not use that. Tough taking off the wood.

 

[jimdude]

If I scroll multiples I use a brad nailer in the waste areas. Since you don't want to use this approach use the spray adhesive used for the pattern and spray each board with a piece of paper in between the boards. They will separate with some effort and a cleanup with mineral spirits will remove any adhesive.

 

[Len Shreck]

I have done scrolling of stacked boards and I went to walmart and bought spray adhesive that is used for tacking patterns and even material. It worked great for me and then I used the Goo-gone to remove the adhesive as others have said it works great for attaching patterns to wood for cutting also I have used it for this too. So +1 on spray adhesives.