Celing Tile

[Hawk]

Not sure if anyone can use this or if it's been mentioned in the past, but as I working on the pattern of the month for the fb group Intarsia I was having a difficult time trying to keep the pieces together to check fit. Seems like I'd get a few together then bump one side sending everything Flying!

So I posted on that group my frustration and one member suggested a celing tile, which gave me a real Homer moment (DOH!). You see, back 20 years ago I was pretty deep into radio controlled airplanes,  had been for decades,  and the goofy thing is I built every plane on top of a celing tile. Not only did parts stay put, but if I needed to use a pin for extra hold, it was easily put in.

Long story short,  with my Intarsia projects now parts stay put even with my clumsy hands helping me to check the fit.

Hope this helps!

 

Edited October 8, 2024 by Hawk

[Gonzo]

Perfect timing on your post. I’m doing a few Christmas intarsia pieces and I’m struggling keeping them in place. Thank you!

[barb.j.enders]

I must have missed that post.  I have been using this double sided tape.  It didn't work for what I originally purchased it for, but it is working great for the Intarsia.  I use just a little piece and tape it to the piece of acrylic I have placed over the pattern.   https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09D782N6X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title

[TAIrving]

The article on the JGR website suggests using inexpensive double-sided carpet tape.  

Intarsia Sanding Shims by Judy Gale Roberts - intarsia.com

[Peter N White]

That sure is a good remedy.

[Hawk]

The tape method really didn't work well for me, trying to "plant" the piece in the right place proved challenging at times. With the ceiling tile, there's enough friction in the tile to hold the piece in place and at the same time can still be adjusted in very small amounts if needed.

But like I tell my daughter, who's learning to scroll herself, there's no one right way to do anything, find what works for you and run with it!

[Scrappile]

Good to know.  I built many RC planes when my son was a youngster at home.  He was the pilot; I was the builder.  I used a sheet of insulation to build them on for, the same reasons.  I was never coordinated enough to accomplish the piloting.  It was surprising how much flying RC planes helped him when he went to naval flight school.  I guess it helped him understand the basics of how planes fly.  

Edited October 9, 2024 by Scrappile

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Not sure the reasoning of using ceiling tiles but if it is to keep parts from moving around, why not use tried and true method of many woodworkers and use nonslip mats. They are used for many things and such as sanding. 

 

https://www.rockler.com/non-slip-router-mat?country=US&promo=shopping&msclkid=578052092d4b1c68e7e03501a61011c8&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=[ADL] [PLA] - Power Tools&utm_term=4585513252135394&utm_content=Power Tools

[Wichman]

40 minutes ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Not sure the reasoning of using ceiling tiles but if it is to keep parts from moving around, why not use tried and true method of many woodworkers and use nonslip mats. They are used for many things and such as sanding. 

 

https://www.rockler.com/non-slip-router-mat?country=US&promo=shopping&msclkid=578052092d4b1c68e7e03501a61011c8&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=[ADL] [PLA] - Power Tools&utm_term=4585513252135394&utm_content=Power Tools

I would assume that the ceiling tile will provide a stiff panel that can be moved around if necessary without having to move the individual pieces.

I use the non slip shelf liner extensively, since I have it on hand I would use it with a scrap piece of plywood to do the same thing. The shelf liner is significantly less expensive than the non slip pad you linked to and works the same.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

27 minutes ago, Wichman said:

I would assume that the ceiling tile will provide a stiff panel that can be moved around if necessary without having to move the individual pieces.

I use the non slip shelf liner extensively, since I have it on hand I would use it with a scrap piece of plywood to do the same thing. The shelf liner is significantly less expensive than the non slip pad you linked to and works the same.

I guess so. But as you said put a piece of plywood under it. I use them for many different chores such as sanding and routing and holding pieces steady. I like them and have a bunch around the shop. As far as price they can be found cheaper depending on size. But whatever works to get the job done is always the way to go. I know whenever I worked with ceiling tiles and I have done that alot during my career as an electrician and working in ceilings for various reasons I always would come out itching to no end.