easy removable adhesive

[Machinehead]

I want to "glue" down a rubber or metal washer to block off pieces from a wire brush. I need to get close to usually a plastic handle with a wire brush. So I want to protect it.
I was going to use the washer as a guard. I want it to stay put enough but so i can peel it off when im done. Ive seen some type of adhesive thats like that just cant remember what its called or a brand.

 

[whateg01]

I have used some sort of spray, repositionable adhesive for things like that. Never that particular application though. So I don't know if what I've used would keep it in place while being hit with a wire brush. I think there are varying strengths though that you can buy

 

[Toxictom]

You could put double stick tape on the washer, cut off excess, unpeel other side and stick it where you need.

 

[Machinehead]

My wife said that too, but I just didn't want her to win.

 

[Hollo]

Hot glue.

 

[no704]

Rubber Cement?

 

[GeoBruin]

Hot glue.

I use hot glue for similar purposes all the time. In fact, I almost never use it as a permanent adhesive. It pulls off cleanly and typically without damaging the substrate or leaving any kind of residue.

 

[RTM]

I use 3m super 77 adhesive for my Scary Sharp setup. Easily peels, not sure how it would work for metal to ? glueing tho.

 

[scooby074]

3m Automotive weatherstrip adhesive would be what id try

 

[cvairwerks]

Kid's modeling clay....

 

[Vvmvbb]

Kid's modeling clay....

I’ve had good luck with mounting putty for this kind of thing (Scotch, Gorilla, Duck brands amongst others…). No residue.

 

[alinc100]

Hide glue is reversible with warm/hot water

 

[134k]

Fish glue may work. But if you work in a high humidity area, it will not bond or set correctly.

 

[Lorydr]

Fish glue may work. But if you work in a high humidity area, it will not bond or set correctly.

So if you want your fish to set in high humidity (underwater), then use some kind of glue rated for fish. Bonding comes from hugs & being there for your fish.

Don't listen to me though. Others have got you covered well.

 

[CGarage]

Hide glue is reversible with warm/hot water

I have worked with hide glue for furniture restoration. Not only does it smell horribly, the temperature change can cause the materials themselves to expand / contract.
I am glad this is no longer used much in industry, as adhesive technology advancement has replaced the need for this ancient adhesive.

 

[dscheidt]

I have worked with hide glue for furniture restoration. Not only does it smell horribly, the temperature change can cause the materials themselves to expand / contract.
I am glad this is no longer used much in industry, as adhesive technology advancement has replaced the need for this ancient adhesive.

The smell of hot fish glue is even worse than hide.

Hide glue has a lot going for it, though, because it comes apart, and it sticks to itself. Pva wood glues do not stick to old PVA glue, so repair is a lot harder. This is vitally important in instruments and very nice in furniture. But for most uses, PVA is so much easier and pleasant.

 

[jhendric]

I use silicone caulk as adhesive sometimes. Works pretty well for a removable adhesive

 

[Machinehead]

I picked up some double sided tape from the Depot on Friday. I may need it for other things so I tried that first and it seems to work!
Thanks and I will pick up some putty to try out because I seemed to want to try that on something else I cant remember right now.
Rubber washers at Home Depot are not cheap! $2.25 each? Should of got the assortment off of Amazon.
Thanks for the tips!

 

[Ohio Andy]

Take Elmer's school glue and a piece of construction paper or a paper grocery sack.

I can glue two pieces of wood together with that Elmer school glue with that paper in between. Why is that as a temporary gluing solution while doing woodworking for a while.

 

[bigredcornhead]

wife's right carpet tape has served me well recently in the shop!

 

[snickers muncher]

Hide glue is reversible with warm/hot water

I found it to be more water resistant than most think. I tried using it to temporarily mount a small piece of wood to a larger one for shaping. Soaking overnight underwater did nothing to the joint and I wound up sawing the pieces apart. It was cold water though I doubt that made any difference given the amount of time.

 

[RTM]

I found it to be more water resistant than most think. I tried using it to temporarily mount a small piece of wood to a larger one for shaping. Soaking overnight underwater did nothing to the joint and I wound up sawing the pieces apart. It was cold water though I doubt that made any difference given the amount of time.

Warm water or steam works great with vintage hide glue. Never tried cold. I use a wallpaper steamer to remove thrashed veneer.

 

[rust in the eye]

3m Automotive weatherstrip adhesive would be what id try

I think you missed the "easily removeable" part.
@OP hot glue or wax would be my first tries.

 

[dscheidt]

I found it to be more water resistant than most think. I tried using it to temporarily mount a small piece of wood to a larger one for shaping. Soaking overnight underwater did nothing to the joint and I wound up sawing the pieces apart. It was cold water though I doubt that made any difference given the amount of time.

You need heat. Steam, if you can manage it. Hide glue melts somewhere around 150F. Below that, it’s quite strong. Since it doesn’t have much gap filling power, the joints are thin, and you will not get much water into the middle by just soaking.

 

[whateg01]

wife's right carpet tape has served me well recently in the shop!

I've had carpet tape pull paint off. I don't think it would be my first choice

 

[bwringer]

You see a lot of double stick tape (the thin tape, not foam) used in woodworking. Obviously, it's not going to stick to a piece finished with oil, and could pull paint off, but before the finish goes on it's pretty handy to keep things aligned, and doesn't alter the spacing between pieces like foam mounting tape. It's pretty strong, but easy to pop free as long as you leave yourself a little leverage or a pry point.

3M Command adhesive strips might work well, too, but they're small and spendy.

 

[dscheidt]

The other classic wood working trick is masking tape on both pieces, and super glue the tape together.

 

[RTM]

You see a lot of double stick tape (the thin tape, not foam) used in woodworking. Obviously, it's not going to stick to a piece finished with oil, and could pull paint off, but before the finish goes on it's pretty handy to keep things aligned, and doesn't alter the spacing between pieces like foam mounting tape. It's pretty strong, but easy to pop free as long as you leave yourself a little leverage or a pry point

I've used carpet double stick tape to hold templates for routing work. One friend swears by it for low speed lathe work, but I'm not that brave yet.

A simple twist and it pops off, but pulling or pushing, not so much.

Agree to not on finished surfaces.

 

[Ohio Andy]

The other classic wood working trick is masking tape on both pieces, and super glue the tape together.

Nice. Hadn't thought of that...

I have some double-sided turners tape, but man that stuff is wicked wicked strong even if it is just double-sided tape


I also just bought some of this hippie crafter double-sided tape I'm going to give that a try

https://a.co/d/emI3QuC