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PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2015 4:25 pm 
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I'm doing a bunch of pattern routing in the next couple of weeks and figure putting foam/rubber tape on both sides of my templates and using them as both vacuum clamp and pattern will work best. There seems to be a dizzying array of foam/rubber tapes on the market advertised as various weatherstripping and gasket tapes... what's the best to use for this application?


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PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2015 6:17 pm 
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Look for something that is closed cell. I got what I use from Joe Woodworker.

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Maybe not the best but it was cheap and within reach.

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I love it! Very creative Printer2! Is that just saran wrap?


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PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2015 11:54 am 
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I love it! Very creative Printer2! Is that just saran wrap?


The one and only. Well maybe not only.



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PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2015 2:12 pm 
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Check into Allstar Adhesives... They have all kinds of stuff.

http://www.allstaradhesives.com/

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PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2015 2:20 pm 
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I've purchased the stuff Joe WW sells and also used the water seal adhesive back rubber found in the RV and boat maintenance supply stores.

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PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2015 6:55 pm 
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+1 on Allstar Adhesives.
o-ring cord stock also works.
Here another low tech clamping bag, which works pretty well actually.


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Neoprene round cord is where it's at.

As others said: if you can't get it locally, Allstar Adhesives has what you need. The round cord works best, and I use it with a square bottom groove cut just a bit over half its diameter. I use the 3/16" stuff just because.

Pretty much anything works well as a vacuum bag- we often use clear garbage bags at work. You can seal the bag to the hose with electrical tape, or even a few zip ties.

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PostPosted: Mon May 18, 2015 11:59 am 
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Thanks all... turns out I can use some new veneering supplies too so I went with this Joe Woodworker tape: http://www.veneersupplies.com/products/ ... x-100.html


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That's what I was referring to.

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James Ringelspaugh wrote:
Thanks all... turns out I can use some new veneering supplies too so I went with this Joe Woodworker tape: http://www.veneersupplies.com/products/ ... x-100.html


Yep -- that's the stuff -- sticks good, functions perfectly.

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