Nov 28, 2012 18 clever uses for duct tape duct tape is the absolute darling of the doityourself set. Theres a reason why duct tape is so often the single item stars of survival shows are given. When youre in a pinch, or in need of a cheap and efficient home hack. The book comes with a coupon for a free flatpack of duck brand tape. Duct tape has become a cultural phenomenon, one of those things that explodes in popularity as more and more people find that its creative possibilities for fun far exceed its practical uses.
Duct tape was invented during world war ii when the military needed a strong, waterproof tape that could be used for emergency repairs. Jul 30, 2019 duct tape was a huge hit with soldiers due to its strength, versatility and waterproof properties. After world war ii, duct tape was widely used for a wide range of purposes. Lidl duct tape by 3m this tape is incredibly cheap but i would avoid it. Duct tape was originally named duck tape and came in. Nov 26, 2014 fashion duct tape so that it can hold your magnesium shavings in place while constructing a fire. Build furniture, bags, outdoor items and more using simple tools and materials, with no special engineering skills needed. Serendipitously, almost 60 years later, shurtape technologies, andersons key supplier, would become the new parent company. This book contains 25 fascinating, original new projects some useful, all fun to do that are sure to capture the. For example, the duct tape book describes how to use duct tape to make aprons and trampoline covers. The book of big, bigger, and epic duct tape projects shows you how to create the most enjoyable and impressive projects youve ever madeand they all start with a simple strip of duct tape. Sealing pvc pipes, covering tripping hazards, repairing or hanging poly sheeting. For demanding applications such as hvac, abatement, weather proofing, extermination, flexduct connections and all general maintenance needs. I have a love affair with duct tape and have found hundreds of uses for the product.
Gorilla glue brand duct tape uses a variation on the standard duct tape sold by other manufacturers. But lately some of the duct tape i buy just doesnt seem to be like the duct tape i remember using five or ten years ago. Sealing pvc pipes, covering tripping hazards, repairing or hanging poly sheeting 3m duct tapes can get the job done. This isnt actually duct tape and is by far the most expensive. Ive flipped through piles of home improvementdo it yourself books lately but this one has been the shining jewel of the whole lot. Filled with real and wacky uses for duct tape, these calendars are a great gift for the duct tape user in your life. The duct tape guys jim berg and tim nyberg have written seven books about duct tape, as of 2005. Essentially you roll your duct tape into a stick, then throw a spark and use the duct tape stick as a match to ignite your tinder use duct tape to build a fire with a char cloth. Wrap the duct tape fabric around the front cover, spine, and back cover. But recently, duct tape has gotten a boost in popularity as crafty users have begun to make more and more products out of pure duct tape.
People use it to make flowers, wallets, and even clothing. The statistical evaluation of torn and cut duct tape. The history and future of duct tape district of columbia. I had hoped when i purchased the book that i would find funny but real applications of duct tape. Aug 27, 2014 one prep with literally thousands of uses is duck tape also called duct tape, a miracle tape created during world war ii when the us military needed a flexible, durable, waterproof tape to use making repairs in the field. If given the chose between a weapon and a roll of duct tape, most.
Naveed, muhammad, davidson, john, mendon cottage books on. Each year, stores sell enough duct tape to wrap around the earth 12 times. Duct tape marketing is a worthy addition to the growing library of howto books on small business marketing concise, clear, practical, and packed with great ideas to boost your bottom line. How duct tape is made material, history, used, steps. Whether your surface is smooth and refined or rough and rugged.
Its difficult to tear and sticks to itself very easily. And other uses for duct tape belle, duct tape crafts, books. Jan 15, 2017 duct tape has become indispensable to preppers due to its uncanny ability to fix just about anything. She earned a bfa in printmakingbook arts from the university of the arts in philadelphia. Always a useful item in every household toolbox, duct tape has now taken on a second life as a medium for hobbyists of all ages. Everything from prom dresses to artistic shoe repair is now made from this magic tape and millions of people follow the latest designs and projects on the. But lab experiments have finally proved that duct tape, as it is generally used, should not be used to seal ducts. Our fourth duct tape book, the jumbo duct tape book is a massive 464 pages of duct tape wit and wisdom wisdom subject to change without notice. Even with the finite amount you can keep in your pack, it will save your life time after time. Today, duct tape comes in many colors and patterns. The strength of modern duct tape is increased for it uses the tightly woven fabrics. Fashion duct tape so that it can hold your magnesium shavings in place while constructing a fire.
While its small shape seems like it would just be a quick flip through book it is jammed packed with a ton. Your post reminded me of a commercial, a husband begins to repair a cabinet with duct tape. Jun 20, 2016 explore execcoolings board duct tape fixes everything. Fold this excess duct tape fabric over the edges of the cover and onto the inside.
Stock up on duck tape and youll be prepared for everything from first aid emergencies, to clothing repairs, to finding your way back to base camp. One prep with literally thousands of uses is duck tape also called duct tape, a miracle tape created during world war ii when the us military needed a flexible, durable, waterproof tape to use making repairs in the field. Its massive 464 pages are jampacked full of duct tape hints and humor. Packers scored he cheeredheres where the duct tape comes in. How to make a duct tape book cover with pictures wikihow. I didnt know duct tape came in, fashion design colors, pretty snazzy. One day his wife walks into the room and the entire kitchen is wrapped in grey duct tape and she says, its time to replace the. She grew up in scranton, pa, and currently resides in philly. Duct tape has become indispensable to preppers due to its uncanny ability to fix just about anything. Duct tape was a huge hit with soldiers due to its strength, versatility and waterproof properties. See more ideas about duct tape, survival prepping and survival tips. This wellknown tape is a wonderful solution used to fixe all kinds of things around the house, however, it also offers some medical benefits. Sep 20, 2012 always a useful item in every household toolbox, duct tape has now taken on a second life as a medium for hobbyists of all ages.
From fingerpuppet crafts to book cover projects to repairing a swimmingpool liner, these creative ideas prove that duct tape is indispensable. The product has generated so much interest, that there are books and web sites dedicated to its unconventional, and often comical, uses. Duct tape is now primarily manufactured by over eight different companies, the largest distributor of which is duck brand duct tape, manufactured by shurtape technologies in hickory, north carolina. However, 99% of the book is overthetop humor that all begins.
Dec, 20 but recently, duct tape has gotten a boost in popularity as crafty users have begun to make more and more products out of pure duct tape. Home energy magazine hvac can duct tape take the heat. One variation is black gaffer tape, which is designed to be non. Weve put together a list of uses, but this is just cracking the surface. Learn how to craft a diy book cover using duck tape brand duct tape in. Duct tape manufacturers have begun to make the tape in a variety of colors and patterns. Hand torn tape the experimental design used two brands of duct tape nashua and 3m, with two duct tape grades from each brand general and professional, and two colors from each grade black and silver, totaling eight different types of duct tape. Lawrence berkeley national lab has now tested over a dozen types of duct tape. I like the idea of the colored duct tape it might last longer if you can use it on an external edge of the binding, then you could use the clear packing tape on the inside edges. There is the everpopular duct tape wallet as well as book covers, phone cases, bags and even pieces of clothing. Adoption of duct tapes will remain prominent in sealing of hvac insulation systems throughout the forecast period. Read our entire library of ebooks duct tape marketing. Using surgical tape as a base the new invention soon became everybodys secret weapon.
One variation is black gaffer tape, which is designed to be nonreflective and cleanly removed, unlike standard duct tape. The ultimate goal of this page is to list 1001 things you can do with duct tape. In a pinch, duct tape can serve as a handy bandaid, diy clothesline and a nottooshabby robot costume if you are in dire need of a lastminute halloween costume. Shurtech brands, traces its roots to 1950, when the melvin a. In a pinch, duct tape can serve as a handy bandaid, diy clothesline and a nottooshabby robot costume if you are in dire need of. But readers have contributed a lot more uses wallets,headbands, decorating school books, etc. Learn how to craft a diy book cover using duck tape brand duct tape in this easy craft tutorial. Duct tape may have thousands of uses, but taping ducts simply isnt one of them. See more ideas about duct tape, funny pictures and redneck humor. Having trained all of her life to make stuff, she wrote stick it 99 d. This funfilled book presents dozens of creative ideas and easytofollow instructions for using versatile duct tape to make everything from coin purses to neckties, from elegant artificial flowers and highly original halloween costumes to a duct tape yoga mat. They are relentless proselytizers for duct tape and host the hugely popular, megaawardwinning. An 11 mil polyethylene coated cloth tape with an aggressive natural rubber adhesive system designed to provide exceptional shear strength. Cover the crack on the toilet seat with duct tapeand then get a new toilet seat.
Used to make all sorts of repairs from boots to furniture, its also a popular fixture in the world of motorsports, where crews use strips to patch up dents. Tim nyberg, with jim berg, started the duct tape craze in 1994 with the publication of their bestselling the duct tape book. Duct tape projects and continues to focus on creating books for children and teens. Jan 02, 2020 fold the duct tape fabric around the book. Each example lists the type of business that put the tactic to use but dont limit your thinking to your type of business only. In 1994 they coined the phrase it aint broke, it just lacks duct tape. Its the same thickness as the duck original tape but feels thinner. The uses for duct tape extend way beyond simply adhering or repairing. With patience and creativity, duct tape can do just about anything. History there are conflicting accounts concerning the history of duct tape. Since 1996 we have produced the extremely popular duct tape pageaday calendars with workman publishing. Its a time tested tool with versatility and durability on its side.
Duct tape marketing is the small business marketing road map a collection of proven tools and tactics woven together in a stepbystep marketing system that shows small business owners exactly what to do to market and grow their businesses when it was released in 2007 it instantly become a small business marketing book classic and has been. Published by workman publishing, this hilarious collection of duct tape hints is available at your local bookstore or get it online right now by clicking to the duct tape pro shop. Using a nicecolored tape, run the tape down the length of the spine and cut shorter pieces to run perpendicular to that if you. Ten great and unusual uses for duct tape, including wallets, a belt, even a purse and a book bag. If there is a first aid kit within the home, duct tape is a great item to add to the collection of emergency medical remedies.
For demanding applications such as hvac, abatement, weather proofing, extermination, flex duct connections and all general maintenance needs. The best duct tape duck, gorilla, 3m or something else. Is duct tape the ultimate survival tool survival life. Anderson, a tiny industrial tape distributor, set out to supply duct and electrical tapes to area factories. This ebook is a compilation of lead generation tactics taken from the wild over the years by john jantsch and the growing army of duct tape marketing consultants each example lists the type of business that put the tactic to use but. Duct tape can be used for a variety of minor to major emergencies, from babyproofing your power outlets to temporarily repairing the hole in your canoe. Duct tape, sometimes called duck tape, is cloth or scrimbacked pressuresensitive tape, often coated with polyethylene. Duct tape is the perfect idea for repairing a broken book binding. Accounting for over a third of total market revenues, manufacturers are eyeing this enduse category for higher profits. There are a variety of constructions using different backings and adhesives. The gis called it duck tape because it was waterproof, like a ducks back. A hilarious look at the many uses of duct tape ranges from taping the gas pedal for cruise control to transforming sneakers into golf shoes by punching nails. The fiberglass, nylon, polyester, cotton or rayon may be employed to create the fill yarns for the woven fabric.