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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have a question concerning double sided tape. I've been using it quite a bit for various projects and it does its job perfectly. The brand I'm using is Shurtape.from Lowe's. Problem I'm having is peeling the cover off. I usually end up using a knife and a few choice words before getting it done. Always with a lot of aggravation..

Is it just me and my old eyes or does everyone have this trouble? I watch guys in woodworking videos just peel it as if by magic, seemingly with no effort whatsoever.

I know not a big problem but just one of my pet peeves. I really enjoy LumberJocks and check it out each day.

Kyfarmer
 
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I always believed that Norm did all the work on both versions of every project he made. But I have NEVER believed that a guy can put down double-stick tape and then just pull the cover of without any trouble whatsoever!!! I don't know how they start it, but it's always been a bear! Don't get me wrong. I love the stuff, but it does have some inherent problems.
 
#8 ·
I usually leave about a 1/2" of the cover strip on the tape from the last use. I then apply the tape, grab the cover strip, peel it back to the edge. apply pressure and tear it off. Now I have a piece of cover strip as long as the piece I applied the tape to. If I need to apply additional strips of tape, I repeat until it's covered. Then I tear the cover strip leaving it about a 1/2" long, and store the tape until needed again. I don't have to fuss with trying to find an edge to peel up. ......... Jerry (in Tucson)
 
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