I have a roll of cork tape that the glue has gone bad. Is there any thing I can use to put it on the blank with out epoxeying it on. Maybe some good two sided tape that is not to thick?

I would think that contact cement would work very well. Put it on the blank and tape and let it dry before you apply.

The trouble with contact cement is that once you set the tape on it, you're finished - you can't adjust the tape on the blank. Contact cement won't allow you to move the surfaces around on each other. It sets on "contact."

If it were me, I'd toss that roll and purchase another. If you must use what you have, your best bet is probably going to be to coat the rod blank with a thin film of epoxy and carefully apply the tape over that. This could be a little messy, however.

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That is what I would do. I get a folded paper towel and wipe on a thin coat of epoxy. This way it is enough to hold the tape and let you adjust it to make sure it is a good tight fit.

Bill - willierods.com

Auto parts stores which stock body and paint supplies generally stock double sided tape for reattaching moldings and emblems after repair. 3M is one manufacturer. This tape is very thin, is available in various widths, and adheres quite well on a properly prepped surface. You can generally pull it off and reattach it if you need to, but best results come from getting it right the first time.