Thank you for suggesting this video idea and please let me know which brands you'd like tested in the next round. Thanks, Todd Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): XFasten: amzn.to/32cdEWU Duck: amzn.to/3j2cMLb LLPT: Currently Unavailable Loctite: amzn.to/3l9s3f6 T-REX: amzn.to/31l2iRo Gorilla: amzn.to/2CPqy4D
I know this is an older vid but I think your sheer load test may have a flaw. Ive noticed that as it pulls the test peice pulls away at the bottom more like a peel than show the sheer strength of the adhesive/fastener. I think if you supported on both sides of the test peice like your tensile strength test in this vid it may give more accurate results. Thanks for giving genuine unbiased reviews and tests!
I need to know which double-sided tape works best for for dashboards and Heat combined I have a magnetic Mount that I cannot get to stay on my dashboard.
In a web of fake review sites, advertising masquerading as reviews, and incentivized reviewers, this was a great breath of fresh air. Thank you for such a transparent and unbiased review process. Subbed
I don’t know if anyone has told you this but your a real lifesaver! I found this channel for the weed wacker line test and I’ve been hooked since. Thanks so much for bringing interesting content and helpful advice. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
I used to run a business that utilized the 3M tape. For liability reasons we ran a few tests of our own before using it in our process, and I can attest that it does indeed get significantly stronger after 2-3 days.
I have to second this observation. I've seen fully cured VHB take the wood\plating\paint with it during destructive testing. It really almost approaches epoxy, within its limited effective temperature range. I'd be interested to see the behavior of the other brands after a longer curing period.
I'm amazed by the amount of work you put into making this video to help others make the right choice when choosing double stick tape. Thanks for all you do! A++
Not just double-sided, tape ... also, the best engine lubrication for lawnmowers. Sorry, can't resist, you had me for life after the "bacon grease as engine oil" video.
T-REX is likely one that is readily available and seems to be on the lower end on price. The results for all the tests are right in the middle... Seems like solid choice to me, not planning to use it to stick a small child or animal to the wall or anything. :-) Don't use double-sided tape much but loves these test videos. I bought a role of T-REX duct tape because of them, not used any yet.
@@CarlosCastillogearhead The only reason he likely doesn't include any annotation like this is because it ruins his profit on the videos, which is what keeps him able to make them. So finding a comment to do this for you is the least you can do.
Mower Man gx85 dewalt cobalt bits. you can get them on amazon. it’s hard to find them in stores. they have a pilot bit built into each bit and absolutely melt through steel and wood.
The amount of work that he puts into EACH. AND. EVERY. ONE. of is videos is astounding, and that he reads most comments is even more amazing, keep up the great work!
Most food trucks I see run the Honda 2000W portable generators, with similar ones by Yamaha a distant second. The Honda ones aren't cheap at all, but they are QUIET, and I assume (just based on the brand and the fact that they seem to be the choice for heavier use applications like food trucks) that they are reliable.
I’m a truck driver and spend the extra money on silicone wiper blades after seeing Scotty’s video. It’s made a world of difference. I drive 13,000 miles a month plus so use them a TON. Superior. I believe it’s Michelin that I have on.
Don't know Scotty, but I am here to vouch for quality silicon wipers. I bought SilBlade 14 years ago, Texas summers and occasional freezes have barely phased them.
Here’s a very important variable you left out…. heat. I used the 30lb Gorilla Glue on an LED light strip in my garage (under a cabinet). The tape ran the entire 6 foot length of light strip. The light strip maybe weighed 5lbs total and was only an inch wide. It held great over the winter but in the summer when the garage reached a temperature of about 25 degrees celsius to 30 degrees celsius the tape let go. Pretty important factor given my application was well within the expected uses of this product.
It's hard to come by, but I found that Scotch outdoor permanent tape 5-15 lbs to be the best for most applications, including applications where it gets hot. I believe the logo has a picture of a hanging circular star looking thing. I've tried them all, and I use a lot of this tape, and the Scotch seems to be the most permanent. If you use it indoors like to hang a picture, it will tear off the drywall if you're not careful.
The 3M VHB is often used for Dashcams because it's one of the few double sided tapes that consistently sticks between plastic and glass. And can hold up to the heat of being under a windshield.
@@ProjectFarm If you make a similar video, please test 3M's 4910 tape. By far the best 2-sided tape I've used. Will you be shocked by how well it sticks? Let's find out…
3M VHB RP62 is just a beast. I use it to mount solar panels on the roof of our RV. There are lots of 3M options, just be sure to get the kind for your project. The 3M RP62 allegedly is made to replace rivets and screws... which is insane to me. I have to say we have been 15k miles, through rain, snow, hail, lots of sun, and the 3M still flexs our fiberglass roof when I pull on the brackets holding the panels.
It would be cool if you maintained a website that listed the winners in all your videos. That would a great quick cheat sheet for when I'm looking to buy something. :) Great video this time as usual!
Just imagine the thousands upon thousands of cumulative dollars you have saved all of your viewers. You are doing an excellent and noble service to so many viewers, and have earned every subscriber. UROCK
Not worth the video. Any filter only system will leave behind particles in the water (good minerals or bad chemicals). The only two proven consumer ways to get a ppm of 0, is reverse osmosis and distillation, both waste water and in the case of distillation requires energy. A typical Brita filter or similar is only for taste, it really doesnt filter any nasty stuff like lead.
@@brandonerhardt4905 I believe life straw is just for removing microorganisms. I don't recall it having any carbon or other absorbant media. Just a heads up!
Hello, I wanted to comment on how incredibly helpful your video was to my Philips Hue Lightstrip mounting project. I can't drill the mounting brackets into metal and really needed something sticky to hold up multiple lightstrips. The 3M tape absolutely did the trick despite all my worries. Your research saved me a ton of time and money and this video should get more traction for people doing mounting projects. THANK YOU!
Love watching your videos, Wish you could do Nut & Bolt testing. To see if really worth paying 8x more for quality bolts or will the standard 8.8 grade cheap ones are good enough.
There isn't a lot to test there, the fastening strength associated with the labels have a liability implication if they fail. Go rent a Skidmore tester and do it yourself if you don't believe the ratings.
Industrial grading is probably close to spot on. Buildings and structures are literally engineered to spec, and if hardware didn't meet spec it would be a catastrophe. Unlike most of the claims tested on this channel, industrial grading isn't marketing. But, would still make a good video.
He's gonna need more than that chain hoist to pull a bolt apart that's for sure. I say it just depends on the criticality of what you are building. Swing set? Grade 5 or metric 8.8 is plenty strong. Your car suspension? Spend the extra few cents on grade 8 or metric 10.9.
I need to mount something under my headlight and it's metal and the headlight material is plastic... for some reason I was hoping you made a video on double sided tape.... and here we are. So glad you do these! You are one of the few people on TH-cam that puts the time in and gives a non biased results. I love it! You rock!
It's because of these well created, incredibly informative, non-biased videos made by Project Farm that I became a "super fan" and subscriber to this channel! Thanks again guys for educating us consumers and revealing the truth of which products are worth our hard earned money. You guys rock!
@@802Garage I’m a big fan of both channels for sure, but Project Farm has double the number of subs, haha. I hope they both continue to do extremely well!
We used the 3M VHB tape to mount the gear tracks when we built a CNC plasma table. It has held up well for over 3 years and was a real pain when we had to remove a section of the track.
I use VHB tape to mount a solar panel on top of my pickup canopy. It's been on there for about 8 years now... baking all summer, freezing all winter, whistling down the freeway at 75... No sign of failure so far.
The amount of work that goes into your tests is amazing. A delight to watch. Edit: I also watch Scotty Kilmer, and you are proof one can speak loud and clear without flaying your arms. Scotty makes at least 50 virtual balloon animals in the same time span.
I wished I had found this comparison years ago.....I have purchased many of the not-so-great products because of their prominence in advertising and displays at the local hardware stores.....but this answered the question for me and I plan to subscribe! Well done....and thanks.
I'd really like to see 3M VHB tape with primer tested on glass and aluminum. The 3M primer really does make a massive difference, without the primer it might barely stick to a surface but after priming it's almost impossible to remove! I work in construction as a glazier and use it all the time so it'd be cool to see some testing done with it.
@@Werdna12345 The adhesive is more malleable, so when you stick it to something it's able to conform and get in all the crevices giving a stronger bond
Excellent testing. Comprehensive testing, excellent technique, controls, sample size. I am very impressed! Thanks from all of us out here who benefit greatly from your efforts! Stay safe.
Once again, you saved the day. Was shopping for double-sided tape, I was going to suggest this test, but searched first and you already had done it. Thanks for the useful info.
DAMMIT! You should've done glass! My spot mirrors keep falling off. You should've put these in an oven at very low heat (125F) to test adhesion under heat.
@@Mr330d It's not that, it's weakening in the heat of the sun. I use starting fluid followed by alcohol, followed by window cleaner. It works best except for one *exception. Starting fluid disolves everything from cigarette tar to 5th wheel grease. I actually have used starting fluid expediently dry clean my uniform at work one time. I use the alcohol to remove traces left after evaporation and to remove the traces of upper cylinder lubricant. The window cleaner removes any streaks (probably trace amounts of lubricant) left behind from the alcohol. *ONE EXCEPTION: I live in between 2 coke (pyrolyzed coal) plants and beside a steel mill (AK Steel). We have "hard humidity" here. It's basically hard water vapor suspended in the air. Over time it leaves a film on EVERYTHING including glass. Starting fluid WILL NOT put a dent on this film! You might as well be using plain water. No, what you need to remove a film caused by hard humidity is pure white vinegar. Heinz or Great Value, it doesn't matter, just buy it by the gallon to save money. Then hit it with the Triple Threat cleaning method I mentioned above.
Man, you are so thorough. Your videos are bang on. I hope you keep doin' what your doin. I am a senior on a fixed income. You save me money and time. Love this channel.
I love how you make your videos a fun, enjoyable experience from start to finish. I enjoy and giggle a lot to your videos. Thank you for spending the time to be thorough and come up with some truly brilliant setups.
@Mark Reis I mean by that "finally" that there's finally some good content on TH-cam in general as I was refreshing not as in PF does otherwise content that's not great. I can see how the comment could be misunderstood.
Bought the LLPT tape after watching this test. Great adhesion at first but the stickiness completely died within two weeks. I used the tape to adhere a flat wooden plaque to a flat wooden desk. In two weeks the plaque just fell off and the residual tape film had no stickiness to it at all. It was as if the glue in the film was absorbed into the wood. Failed miserably. Amazon refunded without question.
How these tapes hold up to time, temperature cycles, etc. is what I was curious about also. Some double sided tapes are designed to adhere body panels for years through temperature and weather. Having half the initial bond strength but that strength remaining consistent for years makes it much more useful for sure.
I've just re-watched this and I have some observations and a request: 1. The VHB tape was very consistent across the tests. On the metal tests, it failed in the way that it should according to my knowledge of the VHB technology. 2. The wood test failures were largely the fact that the adhesives had not bonded to the wood - they failed mostly from surface contact. The wood at the lumber yards is handled after being machined and the surfaces are not ideal for bonding. They often have traces of oils and other materials. Likewise, the end cuts from the circular saw have strands of fibers at various lengths that are not good for bonding. The Chinesium tape appears to have done better in this test largely because I believe it has more solvent than the other tapes based on appearance. I would suggest sanding the bonding areas with 120 grit sandpaper to clean and smooth them. After sanding, wipe with acetone or denatured alcohol to remove the sanding fines and allow to dry. Then bond and apply a 10lb/5kg weight or other clamping force and then test. If my assumptions are correct, doing this with the VHB tape will produce a much better result that can be indicative without rerunning the entire testing batch. VHB is used to bond the glass window assemblies' aluminum frames to the steel structure where it handles the thermal expansion differences between the two. Amazing stuff. I use it on many things - just not wood.
I know this comment is a little over a year old but I'm looking to install some ABS plastic louvers on my Dodge Challenger. Do you think the 3M Scotch 5952 VHB used with some adhesive promoter will give me a good bond on my back window? I just don't want the louvers flying off the window when I'm doing 65 plus MPH down the road. Thanks.
the amount of work one has to go through to complete a legitimate and accurate test is crazy, thanks to project farm in helping us best choose the right products
VHB is used a lot in manufacturing environments because it handle temp swings, dirt, and grime. It's also used a lot in cars (seriously it's used to hold some panels on) and signage. There's also a bunch of different types of VHB types of you look at their catalog.
Great review overall. The information is good for my purposes. I have a small issue with the testing or maybe it's just another test category to consider because it all depends on how you are going to use the product. I noticed on the vertical pull tests, especially on the metal, that the two pieces always separated away from the bottom. With that in mind, "how does it apply to reality?" ... I say to myself. An object stuck to a wall will most always separate from the top first because of gravity pulling down, and you would need to rely on the tape to support both the total weight of the object as it pulls outward but that will be greatly diminished by how much surface area of tape it needs to slide downwards on. This brings me to the important test, that is related and I would have wanted to see ... The test where the two surfaces slide apart parallel from each other, rather than tear away from each other. Using your metal vertical pull test as sn example, I would like to see a perfect pull vertically without separation first from the bottom. This means that the cable needs to be perfectly centered and perhaps add a slightly loose wedge both sides (like a track) to keep the pieces in parallel to the track. My prediction would be that the tapes strength will be very much higher for all across the board. Thanks again. Geat review.
I wish I could give this man and his channel a million dollars for ALL his painstaking and superior work in bringing us his detailed videos. I was looking for these products precisely, and finding this test sealed my decision. Thank you VERY much, Project Farm!
I came across a few cans of 30(?) year old Mobile 10w-40 with an API SF rating. I would be willing to send one to you for comparison with new conventional 10w-40 and maybe synthetic to see how much oil is different now. Might make an interesting vid.
I think some of the tensile strength tests were affected by the blocks tilting as they were pulled apart. Because each block only had a single pin, they could swivel a bit, turning some of the tensile force into shearing. Maybe using two pins per block would keep the tape line more level for future tensile tests. Anyway, this is a great video as always! Your videos have informed a number of my recent purchasing decisions. Since discovering your channel, I always check if you've tested whatever I'm looking to buy. One thing I'd love to see you test or review would be torque wrenches! I have one that is rated from 20-100 ft.-lbs, but I need one that can do 10-15 ft.-lbs for car repair stuff. I hear horror stories about torque wrenches being wildly out of calibration leading to snapped bolts and damaged engine blocks.
I'd love to see a revisit to this, taking higher heat into account, such as a car interior. Looking for some replacement tape for my quad lock wireless charging mount after the included tape (I thought it was supposed to be 3M VHB) gave loose after just a few months, as soon as the heat started picking up.
Thank you, this helped greatly in our decision to use the LLPT VHB tape to attach the ACM skin on our teardrop build, the stuff is crazy sticky, reduces the need for holes in the build. Great Video.
@@acepv68 I bought the LLPT and used the adhesive promoter, I don't think that's a long term implementation. Of course you can try it and report back on your outcome.
Todd, Thank you for testing! You have saved me money and time. I go to your channel not only for personal use but I am the purchaser for our business and always go to your channel first. Thank you!
LLPT! Probably the stuff that's used on those made in China auto emblems (with doublestick tape). I'm going to buy a roll of LLPT - price is just too good to pass up. Thanks for another great video.
Ooh. Before even watching, I wonder if we'll find out which ones are suitable for high Temps as well as temperature swings! Edit: looks like we didn't see anything about temperature, maybe we'll get a follow up testing how these do in an application such as hanging a decoration on a front door. The glass storm door can trap heat and then you have a swing in temperature swing once the sun sets, as well as testing how winter temperatures affect these. Great video as always though!
I feel like I’m listening to a football game with the set up of arcade style music. These are in-depth reviews of major brands. Thank you for your work and your genius engineering.
You didn't test "load over time" which is the most important for fixing stuff to a wall with tape. In my experience it is just a matter of time and stuff falls down...
@@5jjt Stick a piece of wood, plastic and/or metal to a wall for the recommended adhesion time, then put various weights on them and see how long it takes for them to fall. or you could do it by hanging weight from them as well.
On your Teespring shirts,can you make one up with that beat up lawn mower that you always use for your comparison tests with some funny statement on it, I would surely buy one.
VHB was tested and did well, but I do not think it was installed and aged as specified. The variability in the tests points out the installation irregularities.
I am not going to lie. Your channel may be one of the most useful channels I check out. There are more interesting topics, but your array of comparisons is a helpful thing to almost any human that wants to do the job right, the first time.
I drive a short distance daily, so I often reach an oil change date long before I reach the mileage. Does engine oil actually degrade over time with regular but minimal use? Thank you for the great videos!
Scotty kilmer recommends yearly oil changes for low use vehicles but personally i also feel you can reduce water moisture accumulated in such oil by leaving a hot engine idling periodically with its oil cap opened to allow water to evaporate
Actually no it doesn't! The "time" is to account for water condensation inside crank case. If you run regularly up to operating temp (without excessive idling) you're good for much much longer.
I’ve seen spray adhesive often used to fasten fabric to wood, for example. Maybe get a hand or bath towel fabric, and spray a strip where half is fastened on wood, and the other half is used to try to pull the towel loose?
I'm 3m all the way as i have been using it for at least 20 years. I have tried others but nope. my only problem with the 3m is it is a tad bit hard to remove it. but thats why it is so good. cheers Project farm and I love your videos.
You should make a website showing the winners of every test you have done, that way if I'm looking to buy something that you might have tested I can check and see which is best
The long term testing is underway for both self-discharge and charge cycling. 2 of the outdoor lights are no longer lighting up the entire night indicating that 2 of the batteries are beginning to fail. I'll put to together a video on them in a few more months. Thanks again!
Yeah. Few applications of max strength double sided tape versus glue/epoxy. That said, assuiming its not too heavy, just use 3M command strips. Work great and 3M tends to rank highly in most categories they sell products in.
Hi projectfarm. I just wanted you to know that i really appreciate everything you uploading. I am so happy that you have no sponsor that i watch every ad to the end to give you the more money you deserve. Well, this is my way to help, in the moment that i can donate you'll be the first that gets the donation. Really appreciate and love your hard work, please never stop!!!
Question. On the first test wouldn’t the placement of the single bolt skew the results since if the bolt isn’t perfectly centered then the force is less evenly distributed to varying degrees between tests? Maybe I’m wrong. 🤷🏻♂️
I'd love to see how heat affects the results. I've tried to use double sided tape to hold things to a car windshield only to have it let go when it got hot.
I agree with VHB, but you have to make sure that you get the right model number for that application. Some handle heat and some do not. Best route to go is to drop 3M a tech email and ask them. Might take a few days to get a response but it’s better than wasting money on trial and error.
I've tried TONS of different double sided tape as I'm a truck driver, and double sided tape is what I use to attach dashcam mounts to the windshield. The only 2 that haven't failed is the clear 3M, and the black 3M. Some last longer than others but nothing lasted more than 3 months except for the two mentioned. Which outlasted the windshields. Same process each time. Cleaned both mount and windshield with acetone. As such those two are the same ones that have been holding gopro mounts on my truck, and on my racecar.
Great work! In my experience, temperature can have a huge impact on the performance of any adhesive. Could you test for cold weather and Summer outdoor temperatures, and up to 140-150 degrees to simulate the interior of a parked car in the southern Summer? Thanks!
My thoughts exactly. Cold weather or hot sun quickly cause double sided tape to fail. Projects I've put up with double sided tape that held always seem to fail on cold winter nights. Likewise, direct sun exposure will cause the glue to melt.
WOW!!! I certainly didn't expect those results. I swear by X-Fasten but I'm gonna try some of that LLPT.........very impressive!!! One of my favorite channels.......really!!!!
Thank you for suggesting this video idea and please let me know which brands you'd like tested in the next round. Thanks, Todd
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
XFasten: amzn.to/32cdEWU
Duck: amzn.to/3j2cMLb
LLPT: Currently Unavailable
Loctite: amzn.to/3l9s3f6
T-REX: amzn.to/31l2iRo
Gorilla: amzn.to/2CPqy4D
Nice test, looks like LLPT is back in stock on Amazon
Good morning Project Farm. All these tape videos, but I dont see a Measuring Tape vid
I know this is an older vid but I think your sheer load test may have a flaw. Ive noticed that as it pulls the test peice pulls away at the bottom more like a peel than show the sheer strength of the adhesive/fastener. I think if you supported on both sides of the test peice like your tensile strength test in this vid it may give more accurate results. Thanks for giving genuine unbiased reviews and tests!
I need to know which double-sided tape works best for for dashboards and Heat combined I have a magnetic Mount that I cannot get to stay on my dashboard.
@@Sean-ft7ys vlm
Looks like the price of LLPT double-sided tape is going to rise.
Thank you!
Go go underdog!
Is there a link?
Yes, don't tell anyone we are coming to buy some. lol
@@RDhali www.amazon.com/LLPT-Automotive-Mountings-Weatherproof-Adhesive/dp/B07P9JC46T/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2VVPOVJYPWHO5&keywords=llp%2Bdouble%2Bsided%2Btape&qid=1568675714&sprefix=llp%2Bdoub%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-7&th=1
Considering the numer of subscribers, you probably saved all of us over a million dollars.
Thank you!
Truth....
moron
Most definitely!
Good reason to subscribe to his patreon page
Compare different working gloves.
Awesome idea! Thank you!!
Yes I'd like to know that. You'll have to go all Adam Savage on this one. lol
@@ProjectFarm Different types. "construction work gloves" and "mechanics" work gloves. You probably use both types yourself anyways. ;-)
Yessssss please test this. Two solvents to try is Chem-dip and brake cleaner
Yes please
In a web of fake review sites, advertising masquerading as reviews, and incentivized reviewers, this was a great breath of fresh air. Thank you for such a transparent and unbiased review process. Subbed
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Please be careful buying 3M products. There are so many counterfeit products on the market. Buy from a 3M vendor.
Break the bank and test auto jump starters👌great as always 🥇
Thank you for the video idea! I'll see what I can do. Since it'll cost a lot, I'll do it if this suggestion gets a lot of likes.
@@ProjectFarm make sure you test charge times, total mAh etc
@@ProjectFarm First, see what John Cadogan and Scotty Kilmer have done!
@@PierreaSweedieCat I don't trust anything scotty kilmer says
@@isaakwelch3451 Well, I have had o problems. But then reviewing a car starter or generator is a specific thing.
I don’t know if anyone has told you this but your a real lifesaver! I found this channel for the weed wacker line test and I’ve been hooked since. Thanks so much for bringing interesting content and helpful advice. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
Thank you very much!!
I concur.
I lost my virginity on this: Which Trimmer Brush Blade is Best? Let's find out!
Been a fan ever since.
yup thats true!
I see a new video by Project Farm, I klick on it and watch it. No matter the topic. I am a simple man
But first I drop a like
Thank you very much!! The positive feedback really helps keep me going!
Project Farm I love your videos!👍🏻
Agreed.....
@@willis9757 I know, only Farm, and steve Lehto always get a like before viewing. Several others get one in less than a minute in!
I used to run a business that utilized the 3M tape. For liability reasons we ran a few tests of our own before using it in our process, and I can attest that it does indeed get significantly stronger after 2-3 days.
Thanks for sharing.
I have to second this observation. I've seen fully cured VHB take the wood\plating\paint with it during destructive testing. It really almost approaches epoxy, within its limited effective temperature range. I'd be interested to see the behavior of the other brands after a longer curing period.
I'm amazed by the amount of work you put into making this video to help others make the right choice when choosing double stick tape. Thanks for all you do! A++
Thank you very much for the positive comment! I'm really looking forward to your next video!
Project Farm I am very impressed with the testing you do. Very nice job
Not just double-sided, tape ... also, the best engine lubrication for lawnmowers. Sorry, can't resist, you had me for life after the "bacon grease as engine oil" video.
I wish the tape thickness was stated
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For those of you at the store in a hurry:
-Average Tensile (lbs): 5:20
-Average Sheer: 8:32
-Average Steel (lbs): 11:38
-Price per foot: 11:56
Paul's Place if only we could transplant your comment into the description
Was going to make a similar comment, beat me to it.
T-REX is likely one that is readily available and seems to be on the lower end on price. The results for all the tests are right in the middle... Seems like solid choice to me, not planning to use it to stick a small child or animal to the wall or anything. :-) Don't use double-sided tape much but loves these test videos. I bought a role of T-REX duct tape because of them, not used any yet.
@@SavvySteveChannel Gorilla isn't readily available? Because that's the stuff I have, and Gorilla is a widely well known brand
@@CarlosCastillogearhead The only reason he likely doesn't include any annotation like this is because it ruins his profit on the videos, which is what keeps him able to make them. So finding a comment to do this for you is the least you can do.
I’d love to see a drill bit test, I’ve been trying to find a good drill bit for a long time
Thank you for the video idea!
Not just drill bits, but drill bit sharpeners too.
Mower Man gx85 dewalt cobalt bits. you can get them on amazon. it’s hard to find them in stores. they have a pilot bit built into each bit and absolutely melt through steel and wood.
Try drill hog on eBay. There cobalt m42 drills work great and last for ever. Drilling metal.
I have too!
I know this video is old, but I am buying VHB tape right now. the fact that these vids exists is freakin' awesome. thanks !
Thanks for the feedback.
The amount of work that he puts into EACH. AND. EVERY. ONE. of is videos is astounding, and that he reads most comments is even more amazing, keep up the great work!
Thank you for the kind words! I get alot of great ideas from you all!
Video Idea: testing small generators that are used for camping. Including sound output and total running time for heaters/coolers
Great test idea!
That would be a good test. But ya'll better be coughing up some donations. lol! They're not cheap to have enough for a legit comparison.
Agree! We need to know. This a common need among 10s of thousands.
Most food trucks I see run the Honda 2000W portable generators, with similar ones by Yamaha a distant second. The Honda ones aren't cheap at all, but they are QUIET, and I assume (just based on the brand and the fact that they seem to be the choice for heavier use applications like food trucks) that they are reliable.
@@jayschafer1760 Just saw a video on the Generac 2000w. Way cheaper than the Honda with more features. 60db...
Can you test windshield wipers? I was looking at the vast amount of options and was wondering which one is really worth the money.
Terrific video idea! I'll do it! Thank you for recommending this one.
Scotty kilmer vouched for silicon wiper blades
I’m a truck driver and spend the extra money on silicone wiper blades after seeing Scotty’s video. It’s made a world of difference. I drive 13,000 miles a month plus so use them a TON. Superior. I believe it’s Michelin that I have on.
Don't know Scotty, but I am here to vouch for quality silicon wipers. I bought SilBlade 14 years ago, Texas summers and occasional freezes have barely phased them.
PIAA silicon. Japanese made. Good quality metal frame. Silicon replaceable blade. Very good quality.
Here’s a very important variable you left out…. heat. I used the 30lb Gorilla Glue on an LED light strip in my garage (under a cabinet). The tape ran the entire 6 foot length of light strip. The light strip maybe weighed 5lbs total and was only an inch wide. It held great over the winter but in the summer when the garage reached a temperature of about 25 degrees celsius to 30 degrees celsius the tape let go. Pretty important factor given my application was well within the expected uses of this product.
Thanks for the feedback.
It's hard to come by, but I found that Scotch outdoor permanent tape 5-15 lbs to be the best for most applications, including applications where it gets hot. I believe the logo has a picture of a hanging circular star looking thing. I've tried them all, and I use a lot of this tape, and the Scotch seems to be the most permanent. If you use it indoors like to hang a picture, it will tear off the drywall if you're not careful.
The 3M VHB is often used for Dashcams because it's one of the few double sided tapes that consistently sticks between plastic and glass. And can hold up to the heat of being under a windshield.
Yes, that is definitely the best choice for that application! That's my choice for the same.
We use 3M for all automotive emblems and mouldings. Never had any problems but it has an adhesive promoter.
@@iPrint3D and spoilers, lips and window visor
@@ProjectFarm If you make a similar video, please test 3M's 4910 tape. By far the best 2-sided tape I've used. Will you be shocked by how well it sticks? Let's find out…
3M VHB RP62 is just a beast. I use it to mount solar panels on the roof of our RV. There are lots of 3M options, just be sure to get the kind for your project. The 3M RP62 allegedly is made to replace rivets and screws... which is insane to me. I have to say we have been 15k miles, through rain, snow, hail, lots of sun, and the 3M still flexs our fiberglass roof when I pull on the brackets holding the panels.
I just found this channel yesterday and I'm so obsessed. I've always loved reviews and product tests but you go above and beyond.
Thank you very much!
Think PF guy is hot, Lilly?
Wow, And That’s a chick saying that!! Don’t let it go over your head tho!
It would be cool if you maintained a website that listed the winners in all your videos. That would a great quick cheat sheet for when I'm looking to buy something. :) Great video this time as usual!
Jonathan Morris Sounds like the type of content one should put on a patreon page. Otherwise some of us non-patrons might watch less of the videos
Oh, I'd watch every last one of them cause they're fun and interesting, but a few months from now I won't remember what the winning product was.
Jonathan Morris Agreed. Me too :)
Jonathan Morris I agree, I love watching the videos but it’s hard to remember which one is the winner and searching TH-cam isn’t the easiest either
@@brandonb9452 Depends on how many ads are loaded on the page haha.
Just imagine the thousands upon thousands of cumulative dollars you have saved all of your viewers. You are doing an excellent and noble service to so many viewers, and have earned every subscriber. UROCK
Thanks so much!
Today we are going to be testing which TH-cam channel is the best
...
And Project Farm is the clear winner!
Thank you!
@Abdul Rahman you have to consider the price though. For the money, Project Farm is the winner
Very impressive!
What?!? There are other TH-cam channels?!?
What water filter (Brita, PUR, Zerowater, auqa bliss...) does the best job filtering?
Great test idea!
Not worth the video. Any filter only system will leave behind particles in the water (good minerals or bad chemicals). The only two proven consumer ways to get a ppm of 0, is reverse osmosis and distillation, both waste water and in the case of distillation requires energy. A typical Brita filter or similar is only for taste, it really doesnt filter any nasty stuff like lead.
Life straw.
Great idea considering how much pollutants and chemicals enter our bodies from water alone
@@brandonerhardt4905 I believe life straw is just for removing microorganisms. I don't recall it having any carbon or other absorbant media. Just a heads up!
What a about a Velcro type (hook & loop) tape shootout?
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm If you do this, please include 3M Dual-lock
I came here to make this same comment
There are several different variants of dual lock, would love to know which to choose and why for different scenarios.
@Project Farm How about the FlexSeal products?
Hello, I wanted to comment on how incredibly helpful your video was to my Philips Hue Lightstrip mounting project. I can't drill the mounting brackets into metal and really needed something sticky to hold up multiple lightstrips. The 3M tape absolutely did the trick despite all my worries. Your research saved me a ton of time and money and this video should get more traction for people doing mounting projects. THANK YOU!
Great to hear!
i like 3M too
Dude!!!! Thanks for doing my recommendation! This is awesome. Hands down one of the best TH-camrs out there!
Thank you!
Spray adhesive comparison might be nice. Use on wood, fabric, plastic, etc. Thank you for your efforts in these videos!
Thank you!
Excellent idea!!!!!
Love watching your videos, Wish you could do Nut & Bolt testing. To see if really worth paying 8x more for quality bolts or will the standard 8.8 grade cheap ones are good enough.
Great test idea!
AvE did a bunch of different grade bolts.
There isn't a lot to test there, the fastening strength associated with the labels have a liability implication if they fail.
Go rent a Skidmore tester and do it yourself if you don't believe the ratings.
Industrial grading is probably close to spot on.
Buildings and structures are literally engineered to spec, and if hardware didn't meet spec it would be a catastrophe.
Unlike most of the claims tested on this channel, industrial grading isn't marketing.
But, would still make a good video.
He's gonna need more than that chain hoist to pull a bolt apart that's for sure.
I say it just depends on the criticality of what you are building. Swing set? Grade 5 or metric 8.8 is plenty strong. Your car suspension? Spend the extra few cents on grade 8 or metric 10.9.
I just bought several rolls of LLPT due to price sand was pleased to see how well it did in the tests. Thank you
Thanks for sharing.
How did the LLPT hold up over time?
“Per roll” what kind of sneaky measurement is that 🤔
Great point!
Yeah I thought the same thing. Gotta love obscure, completely un-useful, specs.
The gorilla and 3m are advertised the same way he just didn't notice.
@Michael Ruiz Probably Loctite to. They didn't even come close to the 100 lbs they advertise.
Makes me not wanna buy from the companies that say that. What a load of garbage
Just purchased 1,000 shares of LLPT stock.... thanks PF :)
lol. Thank you!
What is symbol what name company that makes it.
Yeah, I second that, what's their symbol?
TJ Ellis I want to buy PF stock lol
Not a bad idea! These videos are thorough and unbiased!
At 1mil subs, we either need a shop tour or a comparison on best pens for pointing out marketing hype.
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm agreed! an MTV cribs style tour of the workshop would be great!!
That space pen is the best there is
I need to mount something under my headlight and it's metal and the headlight material is plastic... for some reason I was hoping you made a video on double sided tape.... and here we are. So glad you do these! You are one of the few people on TH-cam that puts the time in and gives a non biased results. I love it! You rock!
Thanks!
Video suggestion, compare dust masks. Like air flow and how much dust/particles it actually stops.
Thank you for the video idea!
He doesn't have a laboratory.
Also, knee pads. All stuff I needed when I was an electrician.
It's because of these well created, incredibly informative, non-biased videos made by Project Farm that I became a "super fan" and subscriber to this channel! Thanks again guys for educating us consumers and revealing the truth of which products are worth our hard earned money. You guys rock!
Thanks!
In my experience, these tapes don't stick well to wood because of the porosity and the moisture content. Awesome tests however!!!!
WP, You are right! 3M VHB is definitely the best for a glossy surface but LLPT amazed on a very tough surface. Looking forward to your next video!!
A Warped Perception comment means you have really made it!
@@802Garage I’m a big fan of both channels for sure, but Project Farm has double the number of subs, haha. I hope they both continue to do extremely well!
@@EthanReggia Hahaha I remember when PF was barely getting started. Good stuff. :)
I continue to be amazed at how much work and time you put into these tests. Thanks for another amazing video, Todd.
Thank you very much!
Best honest testing channel on youtube!
Thank you very much!
We used the 3M VHB tape to mount the gear tracks when we built a CNC plasma table. It has held up well for over 3 years and was a real pain when we had to remove a section of the track.
I use VHB tape to mount a solar panel on top of my pickup canopy. It's been on there for about 8 years now... baking all summer, freezing all winter, whistling down the freeway at 75... No sign of failure so far.
Where can I buy it and pick it up today?
The amount of work that goes into your tests is amazing. A delight to watch.
Edit: I also watch Scotty Kilmer, and you are proof one can speak loud and clear without flaying your arms. Scotty makes at least 50 virtual balloon animals in the same time span.
Thanks for watching!
I wished I had found this comparison years ago.....I have purchased many of the not-so-great products because of their prominence in advertising and displays at the local hardware stores.....but this answered the question for me and I plan to subscribe!
Well done....and thanks.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Glad I could answer your question!
I'd really like to see 3M VHB tape with primer tested on glass and aluminum. The 3M primer really does make a massive difference, without the primer it might barely stick to a surface but after priming it's almost impossible to remove! I work in construction as a glazier and use it all the time so it'd be cool to see some testing done with it.
Thank you for the video idea!
Fun fact: most adhesives can be strengthend by heating it up first, then applying it.
Great point!
Wow didnt know this
Why’s that? I’m curious 🤔
@@Werdna12345 The adhesive is more malleable, so when you stick it to something it's able to conform and get in all the crevices giving a stronger bond
I always warm my tape b4 use
Excellent testing. Comprehensive testing, excellent technique, controls, sample size. I am very impressed! Thanks from all of us out here who benefit greatly from your efforts! Stay safe.
Thank you very much!
Once again, you saved the day. Was shopping for double-sided tape, I was going to suggest this test, but searched first and you already had done it. Thanks for the useful info.
You are welcome!
DAMMIT! You should've done glass! My spot mirrors keep falling off. You should've put these in an oven at very low heat (125F) to test adhesion under heat.
Sorry about that. 3M VHB would definitely win.
Stacy Smith Clean the glass first with methylated spirits or white spirit ☺️
As I said on another comment I've always used 3m brand of double sided tape and have never had a problem with use on glass.
@@Mr330d It's not that, it's weakening in the heat of the sun.
I use starting fluid followed by alcohol, followed by window cleaner. It works best except for one *exception. Starting fluid disolves everything from cigarette tar to 5th wheel grease. I actually have used starting fluid expediently dry clean my uniform at work one time. I use the alcohol to remove traces left after evaporation and to remove the traces of upper cylinder lubricant. The window cleaner removes any streaks (probably trace amounts of lubricant) left behind from the alcohol.
*ONE EXCEPTION: I live in between 2 coke (pyrolyzed coal) plants and beside a steel mill (AK Steel). We have "hard humidity" here. It's basically hard water vapor suspended in the air. Over time it leaves a film on EVERYTHING including glass. Starting fluid WILL NOT put a dent on this film! You might as well be using plain water. No, what you need to remove a film caused by hard humidity is pure white vinegar. Heinz or Great Value, it doesn't matter, just buy it by the gallon to save money. Then hit it with the Triple Threat cleaning method I mentioned above.
@@charlesrich3975 Where did you get it at?
Man, you are so thorough. Your videos are bang on. I hope you keep doin' what your doin. I am a senior on a fixed income. You save me money and time. Love this channel.
Thanks so much!
I love how you make your videos a fun, enjoyable experience from start to finish. I enjoy and giggle a lot to your videos.
Thank you for spending the time to be thorough and come up with some truly brilliant setups.
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching.
The great thing about this page is that you always find something you never knew you needed…
Thanks!
Never clicked so fast!!! Finally some good content! Ty Project Farms ❤️
Thank you!!
@Mark Reis I mean by that "finally" that there's finally some good content on TH-cam in general as I was refreshing not as in PF does otherwise content that's not great. I can see how the comment could be misunderstood.
Bought the LLPT tape after watching this test. Great adhesion at first but the stickiness completely died within two weeks. I used the tape to adhere a flat wooden plaque to a flat wooden desk. In two weeks the plaque just fell off and the residual tape film had no stickiness to it at all. It was as if the glue in the film was absorbed into the wood. Failed miserably. Amazon refunded without question.
I WAS going to buy this, but not now. I didn't think about the time factor. Thanks for the heads-up.
How these tapes hold up to time, temperature cycles, etc. is what I was curious about also. Some double sided tapes are designed to adhere body panels for years through temperature and weather. Having half the initial bond strength but that strength remaining consistent for years makes it much more useful for sure.
I've just re-watched this and I have some observations and a request:
1. The VHB tape was very consistent across the tests. On the metal tests, it failed in the way that it should according to my knowledge of the VHB technology.
2. The wood test failures were largely the fact that the adhesives had not bonded to the wood - they failed mostly from surface contact.
The wood at the lumber yards is handled after being machined and the surfaces are not ideal for bonding. They often have traces of oils and other materials. Likewise, the end cuts from the circular saw have strands of fibers at various lengths that are not good for bonding. The Chinesium tape appears to have done better in this test largely because I believe it has more solvent than the other tapes based on appearance.
I would suggest sanding the bonding areas with 120 grit sandpaper to clean and smooth them. After sanding, wipe with acetone or denatured alcohol to remove the sanding fines and allow to dry. Then bond and apply a 10lb/5kg weight or other clamping force and then test. If my assumptions are correct, doing this with the VHB tape will produce a much better result that can be indicative without rerunning the entire testing batch.
VHB is used to bond the glass window assemblies' aluminum frames to the steel structure where it handles the thermal expansion differences between the two. Amazing stuff. I use it on many things - just not wood.
yup VHB is amazing for automotive trim and panels
I'm happy he did wood because I'm mounting sound panels to a wood wall so his experiment is exactly what I need.
I know this comment is a little over a year old but I'm looking to install some ABS plastic louvers on my Dodge Challenger. Do you think the 3M Scotch 5952 VHB used with some adhesive promoter will give me a good bond on my back window? I just don't want the louvers flying off the window when I'm doing 65 plus MPH down the road. Thanks.
the amount of work one has to go through to complete a legitimate and accurate test is crazy, thanks to project farm in helping us best choose the right products
Thanks for watching!
VHB is used a lot in manufacturing environments because it handle temp swings, dirt, and grime. It's also used a lot in cars (seriously it's used to hold some panels on) and signage. There's also a bunch of different types of VHB types of you look at their catalog.
Great point! It's an amazing product and my choice for any glossy/smooth surface.
VHB is always my go to choice for automotive applications. Unlike most other tapes it doesn't fall apart in the heat.
Great review overall. The information is good for my purposes. I have a small issue with the testing or maybe it's just another test category to consider because it all depends on how you are going to use the product. I noticed on the vertical pull tests, especially on the metal, that the two pieces always separated away from the bottom. With that in mind, "how does it apply to reality?" ... I say to myself. An object stuck to a wall will most always separate from the top first because of gravity pulling down, and you would need to rely on the tape to support both the total weight of the object as it pulls outward but that will be greatly diminished by how much surface area of tape it needs to slide downwards on. This brings me to the important test, that is related and I would have wanted to see ... The test where the two surfaces slide apart parallel from each other, rather than tear away from each other. Using your metal vertical pull test as sn example, I would like to see a perfect pull vertically without separation first from the bottom. This means that the cable needs to be perfectly centered and perhaps add a slightly loose wedge both sides (like a track) to keep the pieces in parallel to the track. My prediction would be that the tapes strength will be very much higher for all across the board. Thanks again. Geat review.
Test them at higher temperatures i have found that the foam based tape holds better at hi temps.
Great test idea!
I wish I could give this man and his channel a million dollars for ALL his painstaking and superior work in bringing us his detailed videos. I was looking for these products precisely, and finding this test sealed my decision.
Thank you VERY much, Project Farm!
My pleasure!
@@ProjectFarm I appreciate you and all your excellent efforts, thanks!!
I came across a few cans of 30(?) year old Mobile 10w-40 with an API SF rating. I would be willing to send one to you for comparison with new conventional 10w-40 and maybe synthetic to see how much oil is different now. Might make an interesting vid.
I hope you still have it and that Project Farm reads this and does that test!
Extreme Bonding....something I wish my Dad did with me. 😂😳😳
Thank you
If he's that kind of dad then count yourself lucky.
You're not the only one my friend
Maybe too extreme
If your dad bonded with you to this level of extremity, I think he'd be looking at a prison sentence.
I think some of the tensile strength tests were affected by the blocks tilting as they were pulled apart. Because each block only had a single pin, they could swivel a bit, turning some of the tensile force into shearing. Maybe using two pins per block would keep the tape line more level for future tensile tests.
Anyway, this is a great video as always! Your videos have informed a number of my recent purchasing decisions. Since discovering your channel, I always check if you've tested whatever I'm looking to buy.
One thing I'd love to see you test or review would be torque wrenches! I have one that is rated from 20-100 ft.-lbs, but I need one that can do 10-15 ft.-lbs for car repair stuff. I hear horror stories about torque wrenches being wildly out of calibration leading to snapped bolts and damaged engine blocks.
Thanks for the video idea.
Not just that after a few days it's stronger .
I ‘m always impressed by your professionalism not to mention your ingenious way of testing products. No one does it as well 👍
Thanks so much!
I'd love to see a revisit to this, taking higher heat into account, such as a car interior. Looking for some replacement tape for my quad lock wireless charging mount after the included tape (I thought it was supposed to be 3M VHB) gave loose after just a few months, as soon as the heat started picking up.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Love when that notification bell goes off - looking forward to this one!
Thank you very much and hope you enjoy the video!
Okay...now witch one won’t rip my wall when I take it off
Thank you, this helped greatly in our decision to use the LLPT VHB tape to attach the ACM skin on our teardrop build, the stuff is crazy sticky, reduces the need for holes in the build. Great Video.
Thanks!
How is this holding up over time?
Can I use it on a plastic spoiler to trunk on a car?
@@acepv68 I bought the LLPT and used the adhesive promoter, I don't think that's a long term implementation. Of course you can try it and report back on your outcome.
I LOVE PROJECT FARMS!
More videos please...
Take care,
🤓 -Thomas
Western Washington State
Thomas, Thank you very much for the positive comments!!
Please test different spray adhesives
I'll do it! Hope viewers will provide some test ideas!
Great idea man! Can't wait for that video
@@ProjectFarm Fabric to metal would be good. Spray adhesive works great on old car headliners.
@@narlycharley wood to fabric/fabric to fabric/metal to metal(?)/etc.
@@ProjectFarm you should test heat resistance too! for example if you want to mount sound dampening in the hood of a car
The effort you put into the tests and developing the test rigs is truly remarkable! Thank you sir!
You are welcome!
Todd, Thank you for testing! You have saved me money and time. I go to your channel not only for personal use but I am the purchaser for our business and always go to your channel first. Thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
LLPT! Probably the stuff that's used on those made in China auto emblems (with doublestick tape). I'm going to buy a roll of LLPT - price is just too good to pass up.
Thanks for another great video.
You are welcome
Ooh. Before even watching, I wonder if we'll find out which ones are suitable for high Temps as well as temperature swings!
Edit: looks like we didn't see anything about temperature, maybe we'll get a follow up testing how these do in an application such as hanging a decoration on a front door. The glass storm door can trap heat and then you have a swing in temperature swing once the sun sets, as well as testing how winter temperatures affect these.
Great video as always though!
Sorry about that. Great suggestion for a future test.
I used 3M velcro tape in my car and even in the mild Seattle sun the adhesive fails from heat.
@@TheTmshuman Yep, that's where they all seem to fail.. In the heat of the sun.
Excellent point on the heat issue. This is where a lot of adhesives fail. I’ve found 3M automotive moulding and emblem tape can handle it though.
Very extensive and thorough testing! I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos, keep up the great work 👍
Thanks, will do!
I feel like I’m listening to a football game with the set up of arcade style music. These are in-depth reviews of major brands. Thank you for your work and your genius engineering.
Thanks and you are welcome!
You didn't test "load over time" which is the most important for fixing stuff to a wall with tape.
In my experience it is just a matter of time and stuff falls down...
Great constructive feedback! Thank you!
How would you suggest that he sets-up such a test. What would be the parameters? TIA
@@5jjt Stick a piece of wood, plastic and/or metal to a wall for the recommended adhesion time, then put various weights on them and see how long it takes for them to fall. or you could do it by hanging weight from them as well.
Another excellent video as always old chap.
You're doing god's work my friend and you deserve all the success you've achieved and more.
Thank you!
On your Teespring shirts,can you make one up with that beat up lawn mower that you always use for your comparison tests with some funny statement on it, I would surely buy one.
Great suggestion! Thank you!
Also one that says "Whoah that's a lot of damage!" :D
Maybe "Very impressive!". Don't know why, but when he says it, I'm like "Yeah, that was impressive!"
I worked at a stainless steel, aluminum, copper, & bronze handcrafted metal factory & 3m was definitely a great adhesive for metal to metal
Thanks for sharing.
3m VHB tape is probably some of the strongest stuff I’ve ever used, and I didn’t see that featured here. VHB is best used on smooth glossy surfaces.
Yes, you are right! Definitely the best on a smooth glossy surface!
@@ProjectFarm yes you did. It's at the 4m57s mark, you show 3M VHB tape
Check the 4m57s mark, he shows it.
@@paololololol he meant it didn't show its strength.
VHB was tested and did well, but I do not think it was installed and aged as specified. The variability in the tests points out the installation irregularities.
Please test two cycle engine oils. Great material as always!
Thank you!
I'd like to see this too. Amsoil says there oil ratio is 100:1 and it provides better protection than 50:1. I'm skeptical.
I always wanted to see if a petrol engine could run on spray paint. There are quite a few types. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for the video idea!
@@idonotconsent I mean spray can. But could be both. Anyway it's just a suggestion obviously.
I am not going to lie. Your channel may be one of the most useful channels I check out.
There are more interesting topics, but your array of comparisons is a helpful thing to almost any human that wants to do the job right, the first time.
Wow, thank you!
I drive a short distance daily, so I often reach an oil change date long before I reach the mileage. Does engine oil actually degrade over time with regular but minimal use? Thank you for the great videos!
Great video idea!! Thank you
Yes
Yep, water gets in, doesn't all vent.
Scotty kilmer recommends yearly oil changes for low use vehicles but personally i also feel you can reduce water moisture accumulated in such oil by leaving a hot engine idling periodically with its oil cap opened to allow water to evaporate
Actually no it doesn't! The "time" is to account for water condensation inside crank case. If you run regularly up to operating temp (without excessive idling) you're good for much much longer.
Spray adhesive gorilla,3M, scotch,Elmer's,and e6000
Great test idea! Any suggestions on the test design? If so, could you please create a new comment with your ideas?
I’ve seen spray adhesive often used to fasten fabric to wood, for example. Maybe get a hand or bath towel fabric, and spray a strip where half is fastened on wood, and the other half is used to try to pull the towel loose?
@@ProjectFarm I used 3M for my car headliner. the headliner was a cheap thin blanket I cut to fit.
You didn’t link the 3m tape
I'm 3m all the way as i have been using it for at least 20 years. I have tried others but nope. my only problem with the 3m is it is a tad bit hard to remove it. but thats why it is so good. cheers Project farm and I love your videos.
Thanks so much! Thanks for sharing.
You should make a website showing the winners of every test you have done, that way if I'm looking to buy something that you might have tested I can check and see which is best
Thank you for the video idea!
Good idea, but it'd have to be open to patreon only. Simply to ensure TH-cam views too.
What's the status of the NiMH rechargeable battery test? Haven't seen anything recent about it
The long term testing is underway for both self-discharge and charge cycling. 2 of the outdoor lights are no longer lighting up the entire night indicating that 2 of the batteries are beginning to fail. I'll put to together a video on them in a few more months. Thanks again!
What about as far as being wall safe? Tape strong enough for pictures and other things but not damaging the walls when you have to remove it.
Yeah. Few applications of max strength double sided tape versus glue/epoxy. That said, assuiming its not too heavy, just use 3M command strips. Work great and 3M tends to rank highly in most categories they sell products in.
Hi projectfarm. I just wanted you to know that i really appreciate everything you uploading. I am so happy that you have no sponsor that i watch every ad to the end to give you the more money you deserve. Well, this is my way to help, in the moment that i can donate you'll be the first that gets the donation. Really appreciate and love your hard work, please never stop!!!
Thank you so much!
How fast did stock in LLP shoot up after you put this video out lol
Getting close to time for a general showdown. Loctite VS gorilla VS ect. Based on the name who is more dependable.
Great recommendation! Thank you
This is a pretty useful channel
Thank you!
This is my to go to channel when I'm looking to get anything online or in-store. Thank you for your honest work👍🏼 BLESSINGS!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Question. On the first test wouldn’t the placement of the single bolt skew the results since if the bolt isn’t perfectly centered then the force is less evenly distributed to varying degrees between tests? Maybe I’m wrong. 🤷🏻♂️
I'd love to see how heat affects the results. I've tried to use double sided tape to hold things to a car windshield only to have it let go when it got hot.
VHB works well in my experience in these applications.
@@98dizzard make sure it's real VHB. A lot of those that say VHB which come with chinese knock off devices are fake
@@oldtwinsna8347 totally, you can usually tell the fake stuff straight away.
I agree with VHB, but you have to make sure that you get the right model number for that application. Some handle heat and some do not. Best route to go is to drop 3M a tech email and ask them. Might take a few days to get a response but it’s better than wasting money on trial and error.
@@OperationalRiskManagement agreed, if you have a critical application there are many different 3M tapes to choose from including adhesion improvers.
Holy smokes! Double stick tape. Genius. I've been folding my tape over for many years.
Thank you!
I've tried TONS of different double sided tape as I'm a truck driver, and double sided tape is what I use to attach dashcam mounts to the windshield. The only 2 that haven't failed is the clear 3M, and the black 3M. Some last longer than others but nothing lasted more than 3 months except for the two mentioned. Which outlasted the windshields.
Same process each time. Cleaned both mount and windshield with acetone.
As such those two are the same ones that have been holding gopro mounts on my truck, and on my racecar.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for taking the time to make such an informative video. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
Great work! In my experience, temperature can have a huge impact on the performance of any adhesive. Could you test for cold weather and Summer outdoor temperatures, and up to 140-150 degrees to simulate the interior of a parked car in the southern Summer? Thanks!
Thank you for the video idea
My thoughts exactly. Cold weather or hot sun quickly cause double sided tape to fail. Projects I've put up with double sided tape that held always seem to fail on cold winter nights. Likewise, direct sun exposure will cause the glue to melt.
WOW!!! I certainly didn't expect those results. I swear by X-Fasten but I'm gonna try some of that LLPT.........very impressive!!! One of my favorite channels.......really!!!!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.