3M VHB .125 Thick

Post by **cutting$burning** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:45 pm

Could not find a forum for adhesives so I posted here in the general forum. Looking for a source for some 3M VHB 5952 or similar in 1/8" THICK x 1" and 1/2" wide. I have purchased it before but cannot find any unless it's 9 rolls of 180 yards. Looking for 15 feet of each. Of course I needed it yesterday. Whenever I google or search all I get is a million results of 1/8" WIDE not THICK.

Thanks, DeLaun

Post by **acourtjester** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:52 pm

I bought some in Home Depot, in the paint dept.

Post by **cutting$burning** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:18 pm

Thanks Tom, Yes they have it but only in 1/16" thick, trying to make the letters stand off like this. I'm looking for 1/8" thick.

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SegoMan DeSigns · Post by **SegoMan DeSigns** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:13 pm

What about the Gorilla brand?

Post by **djreiswig** » Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:57 pm

Use 2 layers of tape?

Post by **cutting$burning** » Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:26 pm

SegoMan DeSigns wrote: ↑Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:13 pm What about the Gorilla brand?

I've have had trouble with Gorilla Glue products in the past. Had issues with their epoxy glue and their super glue.

djreiswig wrote: ↑Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:57 pm Use 2 layers of tape?

I've gave this some serious thought. The sign has 8" tall letters cut from 10 gauge and is mounted directly above the front entrance. If a letter fell off the sign at the wrong moment?

Post by **djreiswig** » Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:33 pm

So, you're concerned that the tape might not adhere to itself, but not concerned about it adhering to other materials? I think I'd find a mechanical solution if it's mounted above a walkway.

Post by **rdj357** » Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:42 pm

I have a CD stud welder so would use threaded studs to stand it off that far but I have certainly used 2 layers of tape and it's worked very well. Just use the correct amount and prep properly.

Post by **cutting$burning** » Sun Jul 30, 2023 5:47 am

rdj357 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:42 pm I have a CD stud welder so would use threaded studs to stand it off that far but I have certainly used 2 layers of tape and it's worked very well. Just use the correct amount and prep properly.

Thanks Robert for sharing your experiences with using 2 layers. Just knowing someone has done this with good results makes me fell a lot better about going this route.

arnegrant · Post by **arnegrant** » Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:23 pm

Mcmaster carr product # 75935A28

I would use one thickness or weld it as well.

Good luck

Post by **AREA** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:45 am

You could always use 1/8 thick flat washers behind the letters with a strong epoxy holding it all together.

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