I can't find that over here.

Forgot you are in UK, I'm sure we used the equivalent when I lived there.
Max.

 

Not quite the same but permanently flexible.
https://www.ukelectricalsupplies.com/1-Litre-Box-of-Insulating-and-Sealing-Gel.htm
Bit pricey though.!
Max.

 

Not quite the same but permanently flexible.
https://www.ukelectricalsupplies.com/1-Litre-Box-of-Insulating-and-Sealing-Gel.htm
Bit pricey though.!
Max.

Yes, pricey, but sufficient to keep me going for several more lifetimes

 

 

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Hmmm...

 

 

Maybe some RTV silicone would work also. I was focused on "glue" and never got outside the box.

Ron

 

Maybe some RTV silicone would work also. I was focused on "glue" and never got outside the box.

Ron

I don't think this would be easy to get off the wood.

 

Externet, I had considered double sided tape (not the foam sort as that would be too thick) but I know from my experience sticking things to the sacrificial MDF on my router that it does not part cleanly.

 

There is medical, masking and painter tapes with weak adhesive, claiming to leave no residue. Pissed off when bought that wrong masking tape that barely adhered. Perhaps can be of help for your application...

 

I don't think this would be easy to get off the wood.

I don't know, I just tossed it out there.

Ron

 

"Cleanly removable" can be quite a problem with wood due to porosity.

There are putty-like adhesives that can be found in Canada & the US in crafts supply stores and many stationery stores. Some names:
Scotch Mounting Putty
Loctite Fun-Tak
Elmer's Tac N Stik
These have moderate holding strength and will remove cleanly from wood and paper if they haven't been in place for too long (weeks is probably OK).

Old fashioned rubber cement might be satisfactory.

 

If you could coat the wood with polyurethane then Tak Pak https://www.rshughes.com/p/Loctite-...D_BwE&ef_id=W370EwAAAG_MOQu9:20180907051649:s should work.

It's designed to mount wire to fiberglass printed circuit boards.

Try Silicone rubber. https://www.jameco.com/Jameco/Products/ProdDS/615769.pdf

I don't know what the purpose of your "wire is". There are flat cables and even flat cables that can be painted. Usually 2 conductor.

 

There are flat cables and even flat cables that can be painted. Usually 2 conductor.

I was originally thinking of using ribbon cable but it doesn't go flat round bends (though it would be fine over a hump-backed bridge) so I am down to four individual wires laid side by side.

 

I have ordered the devcon epoxy and also some clear glue dots to try out.

 

You originally said, "bare wood" and that you may remove the wires at a later date. If you plan on putting a finish on the wood at that later date, you may want to put a finish on the wood before putting any of the things that have been talked about on it. The stuff like Goop and silicone glue will not take finish even paint very well. And the others won't allow stain to soak into the wood and will leave a unstained area where the glue was.

 

You originally said, "bare wood" and that you may remove the wires at a later date. If you plan on putting a finish on the wood at that later date, you may want to put a finish on the wood before putting any of the things that have been talked about on it. The stuff like Goop and silicone glue will not take finish even paint very well. And the others won't allow stain to soak into the wood and will leave a unstained area where the glue was.

I don't expect to be applying any finish other than nice fine sandpaper.

 

I was originally thinking of using ribbon cable but it doesn't go flat round bends (though it would be fine over a hump-backed bridge) so I am down to four individual wires laid side by side.

This https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...MI4abz6ZSp3QIVjVYNCh37ogL5EAQYASABEgK2YPD_BwE

would be the stuff I'd consider. They can be connectorized.

 

This https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...MI4abz6ZSp3QIVjVYNCh37ogL5EAQYASABEgK2YPD_BwE

would be the stuff I'd consider. They can be connectorized.

That would have the same problem as ribbon cable - it won't lie flat when going round bends.

 

I don't know how easy it is to remove but you might consider a high viscosity version of "Super Glue". It is available here at hobby stores -- I don't know the brand name. You might need an accelerator to make it work well. (I have seen it used on balsa wood.)

The industrial version:
Loctite 382 Tak Pak is a high viscosity, room temperature curing cyanoacrylate adhesive formulated for electronic applications including wire tacking...