https://www.amazon.ca/XFasten-Double-Woodworking-1-Inch-36-Yards/dp/B07BBL4JXJ?th=1

The Amazon reviews seem to be so favorable. I had never heard the brand before.

This is the one I usually use, which is cheaper per foot or yard  but not as thin: https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/supplies/adhesives/tape/49224-double-sided-turning-tape?item=25U0311&utm_source=free_google_shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8ajO_dL__gIVZBd9Ch3c_AeJEAQYASABEgKmsvD_BwE

I've bought 2 rolls of XFasten Double Sided Carpet Tape and used it for woodworking.  It's good stuff.  I imagine their Woodworking Tape would be just as good, if not better depending on the application.

I have been using this:

Intertape 591 Premium Double Sided Golf Grip Tape

I think this is the same double side tape that Shaper Origin sells.

Bob

@hdv which LLPT tape are you using? It appears they make several.

Thanks Ron

I think it was this one I ordered last time:

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Double-sided-adhesive-woodworking-removable-WT260/dp/B08LNCJVL4/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=LLPT+woodworking+tape&sr=8-3

I am quite sure I've seen it on Amazon.com as well.

As I said, it does not tear out fibers and does not leave sticky residue when removing it.

One thing that does help is to not pull the tape straight up, but at a shallow angle to the workpiece when pulling it off. Of course that won't be possible when you have taped 2 pieces together.

Quote from: hdv on May 19, 2023, 11:41 AM

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One thing that does help is to not pull the tape straight up, but at a shallow angle to the workpiece when pulling it off. Snip.

That's how I peel off the tape too -- at an angle, regardless of what brand of tape it's.

Thanks just ordered some.

Ron

I used to use some stuff that I got from the local woodworking store. They called it "turners tape" and it is great for that, but it's waay too strong for templates. It's not bad about residue, but it can be quite difficult to  separate the parts. There have been a couple of times when I resorted to dripping some acetone along the seam, to get what turned out to be fragile parts separated from the base.
Lately I have been using something I got from Amazon? I just looked at my history and it turns out that it's XFasten. Hilarious. I bought a 4-roll pack of 1/2" in Sept of 21.

I also use SpecTape. I probably got it from a local store ages ago and have continued using it since it has a strong hold, but you can shear parts apart pretty easily. Never any residue; usually, I just lift an edge and then roll it up with a fingertip. Really like it. It's the paper one; I never knew about the plastic-backed until this thread. When I looked that version up, it does indicate it's rather permanent.

Coincidentally, just today I received a roll of 1" and 2". I ran out of my 1" and never thought to look for 2" to make backing parts boards for the Origin faster to lay down. Now, if they made a 4" roll 

When I first found XFasten, what turned me off from it was that the adhesive is silicone-based. Usually, silicone and woodworking don't mix.

So I grabbed the 3" tape, it turns out to be the plasticky type that is tough to tear, tends to stretch and disform, better if you cut it.

For my most common use, holding stuff for the Shaper Origin, I much prefer the paper tape that tears easily.

It is sticky stuff, and doesn't leave residue.

RMW