A mistake

[Kepy]

I should have learned that it isn't always correct to listen to others ideas.  I was working on some cedar given to me that was sawmill cut and not all clear.  In order to locate the pattern in clear areas, I decided to glue the pattern directly to the wood and then remove it with mineral spirits.  I'm aware that some of you like that but it created a big mess.  The pattern lifted but not the glue.  I am used to being able to sand immediately rather than wait for the glue to dry.  It's back to the painter's tape for me.

[Smudger]

Have you tried repositionable spray adhesive I use it all the time with no problems, you just peel it off when done.

[ike]

I have used both and glueing to the board I have to use paint thiner to remove the glue from the board.

[LarryEA]

Work with the old tried and true, whatever it is for you.

[WayneMahler]

If your talking about the adhesive for the pattern. Mineral spirits works pretty good on it, use fresh paper towels or rags and store appropriatly after. I have also ways stuck with the blue painters tape because it to me seems a lot cleaner to remove. Best of luck.

[Ken O]

I did the same thing once before too. I had the same nightmare of trying to get the glue off. Never again. The tape thing is just too easy to not do for me. 

[amazingkevin]

i MIX ACETONE AND MINERAL SPIRITS TO GET OF THE PATTERN AND GLUE IN ONE SHOT.And then a quick wipe with a paper towel and it's clean as a whistle.Maybe your using a water based glue .Th mineral spirits and acetone wont touch it and makes a mess .I will never use tape!Ever!

 

I should have learned that it isn't always correct to listen to others ideas.  I was working on some cedar given to me that was sawmill cut and not all clear.  In order to locate the pattern in clear areas, I decided to glue the pattern directly to the wood and then remove it with mineral spirits.  I'm aware that some of you like that but it created a big mess.  The pattern lifted but not the glue.  I am used to being able to sand immediately rather than wait for the glue to dry.  It's back to the painter's tape for me.