Duct Tape

thecfarm · October 20, 2009, 06:58:42 AM

Haywire something together to keep it working in an old country saying and fix.I was asked at work once about haywiring something together.One of the mechanics had never heard of it,so they came to me and asked me what haywire is used for.
We used to have some behind the shed.Was not really out of the weather.It's all gone now.Brings back a lot of memories of my Father using it for something.

moonhill · October 20, 2009, 08:46:20 AM

I have a spool or two of Wreath wire hanging around. Tipping and wreath season is coming right up.

Tim

IMERC · October 20, 2009, 12:14:40 PM

more good uses...

IMERC · October 20, 2009, 12:15:15 PM

another.....

IMERC · October 20, 2009, 12:15:44 PM

best on ever...

iffy · October 20, 2009, 04:26:43 PM

Along with about a jillion other uses, we use duct tape in elk camp to tape our air mattresses to our cots before we put the sleeping bag on top. Otherwise they go squishing out like a bar of soap. A wad of it makes a good fire starter too.

Kansas · October 20, 2009, 05:18:41 PM

I always get a kick out of this.

http://www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom/

There sure are some creative kids out there.

SwampDonkey · October 20, 2009, 05:24:42 PM

Hay wire is easily purchased at farmer coops around here. I think I have a whole roll of it on a shelf in the shop. I've seen it used on a drive shaft in a FORD once, on the universal. ;D

easymoney · October 20, 2009, 07:03:21 PM

the hay wire i rember came in about 6 foot lengths with a loop on one end so when it was looped around the hay it could be tied to keep the bail together. the little rolls you find now is called mechanics wire.

isawlogs · October 20, 2009, 07:33:07 PM

I think the best all around wire would be the wire used in tying rebar together , flexible , strong and cheap .

BaldBob · October 20, 2009, 11:24:32 PM

What I can't understand is how Lewis and Clark made it across the continent and back without baling wire or Duct tape.

isawlogs · October 21, 2009, 11:37:08 AM

They had ~~babish~~ babiche ;)

isawlogs · October 21, 2009, 11:40:36 AM

babiche definition

ba·biche (bä bēs̸h′)

noun
Chiefly Cdn. rawhide thongs or lacings, used for tying or weaving, esp. in snowshoes

Etymology: CdnFr < Micmac aapapiich, cord, thread, lit., net string

Not sure I want these ...

Modat22 · October 21, 2009, 02:48:45 PM

Quote from: petefrombearswamp on October 15, 2009, 05:51:45 PM
I'msticking with WD40. (and Duck tape)
Tried rust reaper and the results were underwhelming
pete

an old timer machinist gave me his secret recipe for his penetrating oil.

60 percent acetone
40 percent ATF

I gotta say I love this mix and its cheap to make.

beenthere · October 21, 2009, 03:05:06 PM

RR can't be beat. And it isn't expensive either. 8)

SwampDonkey · October 21, 2009, 06:03:30 PM

My throttle on my brush saw was sticking a little after a few days of cold weather hardened the fir sap that might have got on the throttle trigger. I took the RR and the needle applicator and squeezed a bit inside the housing and problem solved. I'd never spray WD40 on it, it would gum up worst than ever.

logwalker · October 21, 2009, 11:17:28 PM

My take on wd40 is it is mostly fish oil. That is why it worked so well on fishing lures. Not that I ever had to stoop to that level.

But a lasting lubricant it is not. They have made it almost inflammable also. I used to use it for seating the bead on low pressure tubes implement tires. That was fun for sure. But it doesn't work for that anymore. Joe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZhszvMjvjg&NR=1

Mooseherder · October 22, 2009, 05:06:48 AM

I got this e-mail from my brother yesterday. We had left the Game Camera up at the camp hoping to catch some more critters walking by. He put it away for the winter.

"Glenn, I mailed your camera card today. The little plastic tab on the sliding battery cover broke off when I tried to open it. There was frost last Sat morning when i removed from the tree. It will take Mcgyver tape to hold the cover now."

isawlogs · October 22, 2009, 08:12:30 AM

Had to resort to that method a few times with big and some small tires.. in the big tires ya need a little more then those two little squirts he used :D :D Thers a big bang when you put on loader tire on with this method , more like a woooshh

;D

Raider Bill · October 22, 2009, 09:17:31 AM

I ordered some rust reaper a couple weeks ago. First time. I tried it on a couple things with great results much better than WD or PB blaster.

WDH · October 23, 2009, 10:20:11 AM

Here is a current use of duct tape at the Moultrie Ag Expo. Engineering design is courtesy of Woodbowl :D.

southpaw · October 23, 2009, 05:52:22 PM

Back in high school had a metal / welding instructor that gave me the appreciation for duct tape and baling wire. I'd be welding on my project he'd pull his truck into shop to fix what ever was broke, I'd stop go over and ask if he'd like that fixed right I could and would weld it right up for him ;D ;D, he'd always say no need this will last just as long and wire or tape it up for the fix ;D ;D. It must have his tuck was just about all tape and wire in 3 years that I was there. ??? :-\

SwampDonkey · October 23, 2009, 05:58:24 PM

We have a law about clunkers which have open rust holes, they get failed on inspection. So, folks just slap the duct take on for a passing grade. :D And you thought Red Green was just entertainment. :D :D

nas · October 23, 2009, 09:03:19 PM

Quote from: SwampDonkey on October 23, 2009, 05:58:24 PM
We have a law about clunkers which have open rust holes, they get failed on inspection. So, folks just slap the duct take on for a passing grade. :D And you thought Red Green was just entertainment. :D :D

There is a fine line between entertainment and education! smiley_reading_book

PineNut · October 24, 2009, 09:18:38 PM

In years past, I have used my share of haywire. Now I have changed over to electric fence wire. Readily available in 14 and 17 gauge. Also available in aluminum. With a roll of each, it handles a lot of repairs. It can also be used for an electric fence.