Double stick tape?

[JimNC]

I do a lot of stack cutting. I have tried about 3-4 different brands & types of double and really didn't like any of them. Any suggestions???

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

1 hour ago, JimNC said:

I do a lot of stack cutting. I have tried about 3-4 different brands & types of double and really didn't like any of them. Any suggestions???

My opinion. I do not think double sided tape is a good answer to stack cutting. What I always did was lay blue painters tape on top an bottom and then spray a sheet of copy paper both side with 3M 77 adhesive. That was the way I use to do it. Your milage may vary.

[Joe W.]

sometimes I will use a pin nailer and have found 3/8 inch pin nails to use with my 23 gauge pin nailer.  Other times I will tape the outside edges together.

 

[BadBob]

I like using dots of wood glue in the waste areas. I clamp the stack together for 20 minutes, and that is enough to hold them together. It's cheap, doesn't move, and there is no gap between the layers. 

[Denny Knappen]

I use double stick tape every day on our framing projects.  I also use it stack cutting as long as it in the waste area.  I have it on the website.  Here is a link:  Hand Held ATG Tape | Pegas scroll saw

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Again I will bring this up. With double sided tape you are leaving a gap between layers which can cause chip out on all pieces. No matter how thin the tape is it still a gap. Everyone is different use different methods but would like to point out some factors. 

[BadBob]

18 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Again I will bring this up. With double sided tape you are leaving a gap between layers which can cause chip out on all pieces. No matter how thin the tape is it still a gap. Everyone is different use different methods but would like to point out some factors. 

That is exactly why I like using wood glue. 

[clocks and more]

I use hot glue around the out side edges .

 

[Gonzo]

I use hot glue also

[TAIrving]

On 8/5/2025 at 7:21 AM, BadBob said:

That is exactly why I like using wood glue. 

But be very careful that the wood glue stays in the waste area and does not creep into the pattern area.  Do not ask how I know this.  

[BadBob]

2 hours ago, TAIrving said:

But be very careful that the wood glue stays in the waste area and does not creep into the pattern area.  Do not ask how I know this.  

It only takes a few strategically placed dots of glue. If you use too much glue, that could be a problem. I haven't had that happen yet.

[Jim McDonald]

I have tried taping stacks and it works for a couple of sheets, but I am firmly in the clamp and then hot glue the edges.

You just have to avoid getting a bubble of glue below the bottom layer. Trim it off because dried hot glue doesn't slide on v the table. Even the slightest drop will grab your table.

[Juan Rodriguez]

I use pin nails on several waste areas around the pattern. It holds good and it has worked for me.

 

[Hawk]

Another vote for hot glue, thats been my go to method for years..(ok.... decades, but who's counting!)

Chris

[JimNC]

On 8/4/2025 at 11:36 AM, Denny Knappen said:

I use double stick tape every day on our framing projects.  I also use it stack cutting as long as it in the waste area.  I have it on the website.  Here is a link:  Hand Held ATG Tape | Pegas scroll saw

Thanks Denny. Will add a roll of this with my next order.