Strong and reliable velcro…where to find it?

[Trekkin and Birdin]

We have not put out a whole lot of micros, but I’m working on a series on the LaCrosse River Trail and in many cases, they make sense for this. Under a bench, on a bridge rail, that kind of placement.

So, having already had one bite the dust due to poor quality velcro, and trying to replace with what I thought was better velcro, but was not…

What do others use for placing things like matchsticks on wooden benches? Where do you get it? Brand and style specifics? This stuff I have sure doesn’t stick very well.

[Todd300]

Wouldn’t they be in a craft store or a craft department at Wally World?

[Trekkin and Birdin]

That’s what I had. I’m hoping someone can share the brand name or “style” of whatever has the best adhesive.

Or do you all add some kind of adhesive when attaching it?

[cheezehead]

I got some bulk velco at the local Hardware Hank. Comes off a roll so you can buy as much as you want. I put a few drops of gurilla glue on the back to help it stick. Just make sure it’s a dry surface.

[Trekkin and Birdin]

Aha! I’ll give that a try. I know we’ve done plenty of caches where the velcro seems to stay in place. Now I know the secret!

Thanks.

[Sloughfoot]

The secret to making velcro stick to wood is to staple it to the wood. A good long staple will hold the velcro strip tight.

Mrs Sloughfoot

[cheezehead]

Yes, that works too or flat thumb tacks. But don’t like putting them in to living trees.

[Mister Greenthumb]

You can buy velcro at Joann Fabrics. I agree use Gorilla Glue to adhere it to the container. Staple to the wooden bench.

[Sagasu]

The brand I got at Wal-Mart is called “Velcro Extreme” for rough surfaces. I have some holding the “Lift Bridge” cache on for over two years now and it’s still there. The glue and staple addition sounds like a good idea, but I haven’t had to use it. Good luck on the new hides!

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