Duct Tape, extremely useful for many temporary fixes around the house and garage, has a special place in my toolbox. I use it for many items from patching my surfboard to pulling out splinters. Here are some hints using this great stuff…I hope it helps you out, please feel free to add your uses in the comments. Also, as most of you know, duct tape comes in all kinds of colors, use appropriate colors with the repair you are working on.

- Pulling out splinters, cactus spurs, porcupine quils, bee stingers, etc..

- Holding a picture level, by reducing slippage.

- Removing Warts, in conjunction with salitic acid.

- Replace shipping tape for heavy items that may get out of the box.

- Temporarily repair an air mattress or air toy.

- Repair a book binding and cover.

- Repair a shower curtain with the same color tape.

- Temporary vacuum system repair. Duct tape works well on vacuum, but not so well on internal pressure leaking out.

- Depth gauge on a drill bit

- Protect glass from shattering

- Protect laminate counter top from chipping while it is being cut with a saw.

Please add to this list…as you can see it is very short for a tape like duct tape.

Luke Spencer

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