Pitman
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Has anybody used Nano Tape in conjunction with ASL, like for holding boards in place (or maybe even overlays?)? It seems like it could be potentially handy.
You've made me curious to find out what Nano Tape is. Have not used it personally, but looking at some reviews, I'd rather not dare to put that stuff onto my boards. Some people said that they wanted to fix a picture on wallpaper which either fell off after a while or they had trouble removing the tape without damaging the wallpaper. I wouldn't want to put my boards at risk.Has anybody used Nano Tape in conjunction with ASL, like for holding boards in place (or maybe even overlays?)? It seems like it could be potentially handy.
I'd follow the advice about testing it first. Even then I'd be careful as the materials used for boards and overlays is unlikely to have been consistent over the years. Good luck and please post your assessment of it.Has anybody used Nano Tape in conjunction with ASL, like for holding boards in place (or maybe even overlays?)? It seems like it could be potentially handy.
I'd test it on an old CH map or something that you don't care if it's ruined, first...
Let us know the results, it does sound intriguing! I already use the 'removable' double-sided tape for overlays (good when the game's not going to be set up for days/weeks on end), but something that doesn't leave any chance of a residue/discoloring would be ace.
I have been using the same. You have to be a little careful, though. I got the slightest of damage to one of my Boards, and I have been super careful ever since.Using this for years to stick boards and/or overlays together....
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You can always call upon 'Hasso' for an assist...And never allow your opponents to touch them boards???.
I think the general experience so far is that if you leave basically any adhesive on for extended periods of time, you will run into trouble. Short periods of time (not exceeding the duration of the scenario you play) sees less peril, be it for the scotch tape that M.Koch mentioned or - at least in my personal experience - Fixogum (sidenote: the price given there for the product is outrageous. It should be available cheaper.)I have had stains from adhesive left on a CG mapboard. The overlay was on for a few months. I'd love to find something that didn't do that.
No. But the best solution is 'museum gel'. It's specific purpose is to stick museum artifacts to the surface/each other without damaging the artifact in any way despite years/hundreds of years of usage.Has anybody used Nano Tape in conjunction with ASL, like for holding boards in place (or maybe even overlays?)? It seems like it could be potentially handy.
Museum Gel mate. Dunno if it's available widely.I have had stains from adhesive left on a CG mapboard. The overlay was on for a few months. I'd love to find something that didn't do that.
Silly Putty?I have had stains from adhesive left on a CG mapboard. The overlay was on for a few months. I'd love to find something that didn't do that.
A quick google finds some on amazon but I have no idea if different brands give different results. Can you recommend a specific brand?Museum Gel mate. Dunno if it's available widely.
Please don't put your boards on the wall. The counters all slide right off.You've made me curious to find out what Nano Tape is. Have not used it personally, but looking at some reviews, I'd rather not dare to put that stuff onto my boards. Some people said that they wanted to fix a picture on wallpaper which either fell off after a while or they had trouble removing the tape without damaging the wallpaper. I wouldn't want to put my boards at risk.
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Lol.Silly Putty?
While I was serious about non-chemically based alternatives to adhesives the idea of rubbing them on your cat was just me being a jick. Then I started to wonder if it would work.I would attempt to find some alternative that does not have a chemical basis. Something along the lines of electrostatic or magnetic attraction.
For example just rub your overlays on a cat and see if it sticks. ??