Can you take a small piece of wood, use double face tape down its length, clamp for a good joint, and then turn it?  I've never heard it discussed, would seem a bit unsafe, I'd think. Maybe a small piece on my mini? I've got an idea and this could be something that could help. 

That is generally done gluing full length with a piece of brown paper bag in between and then split apart when finished turning.

I have done it using turners tape and it works well. The glue and brown paper method works just as well IMO. Its important to realize there is a difference between turners tape and double sided tape from the big box. Either will hold but the turners tape holds better and doesn't leave a lot of residue.

 

Steve

I mostly use the brown paper bag/glue method.

 

LAst time I bought a roll of double sided sticky tape, I mistakenly picked up a roll that had a mesh embedded in it. That stuff is really strong and could probably be used for turning. I think I'd still rely on the tailstock, as much as possible, to hold things in place.

I'm thinking that when I would turn a small taped piece, taking the tape off may damage the woods delicate pieces

13 minutes ago, Ron Altier said:

I'm thinking that when I would turn a small taped piece, taking the tape off may damage the woods delicate pieces

Maybe a little solvent to loosen the grip of the tape.

You can use a tape with less adhesive such as Scotch Double Sided tape but should keep the piece wrapped around the circumference in the areas you are not working.  I use a good 3M electricians tape for the wrap.  It can be stretched as it is applied.

 

 

Thanks, great techniques.  Gonna try this.

Carpet tape works , has the cloth center. The adhesive can be dissolved with Goo B Gone or acetone. Always a possibility that tape may lose hold so take lighter cuts. I have used tape on a faceplate and it does work that way also.