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3M Blue Tape
Low tack 3M blue
tape. This special masking tape is excellent for assembling veneer seams,
decorative patterns and marquetry. It is used to temporarily pull together
and hold the seams of the veneer together on the 'glue face' of the veneer
so one can apply the gum tape onto the opposite 'show face', or exposed
side of the veneer on the panel. It will not leave a residue, tear fibers
or be difficult to remove, provided that it is not left out in the sun,
exposed to heat, or pressed on with excessive force as in a
veneer press. The 3/4" tape has the right amount of elasticity to
stretch over a seam and 'draw' the joint together, and the 3" wide tape is ideal
for assembling marquetry or decorative veneer work. Other sizes are used
as needed. Also terrific as clamps on odd-shaped glue-ups like polygons or
to hold mating edges of angled pieces.
It is removed from the 'glue face' after the gum
tape has dried (about 15 to 30 minutes). It cannot be used to hold the
veneer together during the final pressing (with glue) onto the core because it
will be very difficult to remove from the finished veneer panel.
cabinet
makers, and finish carpenters.
