Comments on: Slideshow: A Better Way to Glue Up Boxes

By: oppedon

oppedon — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:51:29 +0000

It not only works on boxes. I have just used tape to glue up a a much larger carcass and it works great. The technique is outlined in a Fine Woodworking article entitled “Strong, No Clamp-up Corner Joints” by Steve Latta from 1998. Check it out.

By: Matthew Teague

Matthew Teague — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:43:04 +0000

Yes, the regular packing tape or blue tape works fine in many cases. But I’ve had both break on me when I tried to pull them tight across a sharp corner joint. . . that’s where the stringed version comes in handy.

By: Matthew Teague

Matthew Teague — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:40:02 +0000

Good idea. I’ve never tried it myself, but it makes a lot of sense. I’ll put it on my list of things to try.

By: b2rtch

b2rtch — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:17:05 +0000

I use large rubber bands, I believe that they work even better than tape.

By: byrdman61

byrdman61 — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:39:11 +0000

Thanks. A great tip. I have used the clear packing tape but I suspect that the stringed tape would be much stronger and not break when pulled tight as I have had happen with the clear packing tape. I am now searching for stringed packaging tape. Also, great looking box!!! Good craftsmanship. Thanks Again.

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:52:25 +0000

I’ve used blue tape before, but not stringed packing tape. Will have to give it a try.