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10-06-2015, 09:33 AM
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Rivet Master 
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What i learned from "Martian" Movie
Never leave Home without "Duct Tape"
P.S. Enjoyed movie. I should have seen in 3D.
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10-06-2015, 01:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
2012 28' International
Greensboro
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I saw it in 3D yesterday. Wonderful movie, and agree about the duct tape. As I understand it, duct tape did save Apollo 13 by providing a means to reform a CO2 scrubber from one shape to another. This was in the movie. Thought there were some very good life lessons in what was an exciting and thoroughly enjoyable movie. Oh, and I have used duct tape many, many times and I carry it in silver AND black!
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10-06-2015, 01:55 PM
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If memory serves, duct tape was originally developed as a quick patch for bullet holes in airplanes during World War II.
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10-06-2015, 02:02 PM
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Rivet Master 
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Maybe it was used to patch shrapnel holes in WWII DUKWs.
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10-06-2015, 02:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
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Wayland
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Originally called duck tape because it was a waterproof duck cloth fabric reinforced tape. After WWII soldiers thought it would be good for sealing duct joints(not so much) and people started calling it duct tape.
Still a go to after 100+ years.
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10-06-2015, 03:21 PM
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The Gorilla version is far superior to the "Duck"'brand. Just saying... Do not put it where you might lift off paint.
Also good for wart removal, so I hear.
You can use to patch leaky boots too... Put some on outside and inside of boot....press together well!
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10-06-2015, 04:01 PM
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What i learned from "Martian" Movie
Gaffing tape is even better
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10-06-2015, 04:01 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
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Gorilla only sticks to warm surfaces!
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10-06-2015, 05:41 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BAB
I saw it in 3D yesterday. Wonderful movie, and agree about the duct tape. As I understand it, duct tape did save Apollo 13 by providing a means to reform a CO2 scrubber from one shape to another. This was in the movie. Thought there were some very good life lessons in what was an exciting and thoroughly enjoyable movie. Oh, and I have used duct tape many, many times and I carry it in silver AND black!
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A matter of opinion......found it to be rather boring. Just "Gravity II" IMO. However, Duct tape is a very useful product.
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10-06-2015, 05:55 PM
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2007 27' International CCD FB
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The book was amazing. Thinking it's gravity II? Can't believe the person even saw the movie. Especially considering this is the most scientifically accurate movie/book on space travel in a long while. More so than Interstellar.
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10-06-2015, 06:20 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
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10-07-2015, 11:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 24
Kitchener
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Everything can be fixed with either Duck tape or WD40. If it should move but doesn't use WD40. If it moves but shouldn't use Duck tape.
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10-07-2015, 11:59 AM
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2007 22' International CCD
Corona
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Duck tape is like the Force, it has a light side, has a dark side, and it holds the universe together...
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10-07-2015, 11:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
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when I was on the road with my band we called it Rock n Roll tape. It was used all over, to hold down wires and cables, to repair them temporarily and on and on...Don't leave home without it!
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10-07-2015, 01:23 PM
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Rivet Master
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We carry three roll's: Black,Gray, and one that match's our canoe color.
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10-07-2015, 01:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 16' International CCD
Salt Lake City
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My grandpa, a bus mechanic, would never go anywhere without a roll duck tape, some bailing wire, and a can of WD40. He could fix anything!
Stan
Salt Lake City
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10-07-2015, 02:31 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spenfolder
My grandpa, a bus mechanic, would never go anywhere without a roll duck tape, some bailing wire, and a can of WD40. He could fix anything!
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Add a Leatherman or other multitool, and you're all set. Multitools are never the best tool for any job, but they're always better than not having any tools at all.
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10-07-2015, 02:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Genoa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cwf
The Gorilla version is far superior to the "Duck"'brand. Just saying... Do not put it where you might lift off paint.
Also good for wart removal, so I hear.
You can use to patch leaky boots too... Put some on outside and inside of boot....press together well!
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Over the years I've seen a lot of drillers boots, and concrete workers boots done up with duct tape. Concrete workers always tape their pants to their boots.
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