double sided adhesive used to hold down work

[macdrum]

Hello I'm would like to know if people use double sided adhesive tape to hold down their work and could you recommend a good product? Thank you

[hans]

I use XFasten Double Sided Woodworking Tape more often than any other hold-down method. It works independent of material thickness and is reliably secure -- and, when using it, I never inadvertently mill into a hold-down clamp. In many cases I can forego the use of tabs in the design. The only downside is the need to clean adhesive from the bit after cuts that go down to the spoilboard. I find it useful for many workshop activities as well. For example, I've used it to attach small workpieces to a larger piece of wood when using a bandsaw or a disk sander. It's available from Amazon, 1" x 36 yards, 3 rolls for $22.

[macdrum]

thank you very much. I appreciate it.

[btreichel]

I use blue painters tape with ca glue (aka super) between the two pieces.

[chrisn82j]

I use the same as btreichel. CA Glue and the activator. Sticking blue painters tape to the waste board and then stick strips of painters tape to the back side/underside of your stock. Apply the CA Glue to one and spray the activator where the tape is on the other. When you stick them together it bonds instantly. I'm sure there are plenty of YouTube videos showing this method. It's my favorite so far.

TIP: Depending on the size of your piece and your cuts, you don't need to go crazy with the number of places you fix the tape to. Example: Apply a length of 2" wide painter tape to top and bottom edge of piece and then maybe one strip in the middle of you piece.