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3M 00021200042751 361 2"x60yds White Glass Cloth Tape Review

3M 00021200042751 361 2"x60yds White Glass Cloth Tape Feature

• Package Quantity: (1) 60 Yard Roll
• Type: Glass Cloth Tape
• Width (Inch): 2
• Color: White
• Length (Yards) (Yards): 60
• Thickness (mil): 7.5
• Tape Number: 361

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Glass Cloth Tapes Type: Glass Cloth Tape Width: 2 Color: White Length (Yards): 60

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Search through any tool kit, and a common item found is duct tape. This strong, multi-purpose adhesive tape, usually measuring 1.88 inches wide, has evolved from its original purpose of joining together broken equipments. It is now a much sought-after material for creating novelty articles and fashion items, including a classy tuxedo. Duct tape is available in a wide range of colors. Transparent tapes are also available. Duct tape is often called ‘the ultimate material’ owing to its strength and versatility.

Duct tape was developed during the Second World War as a waterproof tape for sealing ammunition cases. It was called “duck tape” because of its water resistance quality. The army gradually widened its usage by utilizing it for fixing military equipments, guns, vehicles and even parts of aircrafts. The housing boom following the war saw duct tape being used for a variety of repair work. An important use of the tape was fixing air conditioning and heating ducts. This earned the tape its present name, duct tape.

Duct tape’s strength and versatility were famously displayed during the Apollo 13 mission of 1970. Following an explosion, the spacecraft’s lunar module had to be used as a lifeboat for saving the onboard astronauts. The spacecraft’s carbon dioxide filters had to be modified to fit round the lunar module’s receptacles. A workaround solution was made using duct tape and other materials available on board.

Although duct tape’s strength lies in its ability to hold together materials and broken parts, creative people have found a variety of other uses. Craftsmen and designers use duct tape to create a range of decorative objects and accessories such as handbags, wallets, purses, belts and even formal wear. There are even exclusive duct tape handbags belonging to famous fashion labels. Perhaps the most diverse use was reported in a medical paper published in October 15, 2002, that states that the duct tape is effective in treating warts.

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Hook & Loop, Gripper Strip, Sew On-Loop, 1" Knitted Nylon Base, White 25' Length Review

Hook & Loop, Gripper Strip, Sew On-Loop, 1" Knitted Nylon Base, White 25' Length Feature

Hook & Loop, Gripper Strip, Sew On-Loop, 1" Knitted Nylon Base, White 25' Length Overview

In the Hook and Loop fastening field, Gripper Strip is a strong, lightweight and versatile development, available in the familiar Sew-On style, and with Pressure Sensitive backing for use on surfaces that cannot be sewn.

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Honey is a highly concentrated sugar solution produced by honeybees. It is commonly used as substitute for sugar or a flavor enhancer. But other than that, honey is also effective in treating burns and wounds and it has been used for this purpose for many centuries. Now it is known that the secret of honey lies on its antibacterial activity.

How Can Honey Stop Infection?

We know that bacteria love sugar, but why most bacteria and other microorganisms cannot grow or reproduce in honey? Here are the reasons:

1. Acidity - Honey is acidic, and acids prevent the growth of bacteria.
   
2. Hydrogen Peroxide - When honey is applied as a wound dressing, it is diluted with fluids from the damaged tissue and combines with an enzyme added by the bee to form hydrogen peroxide, the same antiseptic found in drugstores. Diluted honey can serve as an excellent antiseptic because the naturally occurring hydrogen peroxide won’t harm the tissues and no scarring will occur.
   

Applying Honey as a Wound Dressing

1. Usually, 20 ml of honey (25 - 30 g, 1 ounce) is enough on a 10 cm X 10 cm (4 inch X 4 inch) dressing. The honey dressings should be cut to a size that extends beyond the edges of the wound.
   
2. To prevent honey oozing out from the wound dressing, waterproof dressings are needed. Absorbent dressings are not recommended as they soak the honey making it less effective. Adhesive tape or bandages can be used to hold the dressings in place.
   
3. It is better to spread the honey on the dressing first before applying it on the wound area.
   
4. If there are abscesses in the wound area, fill it with honey before applying the dressing pad, so that there is honey in contact with the wound.
   
5. The amount of honey required on the wound depends on the amount of fluid it exudes. Honey will be useless if it is diluted by large amounts of fluid. Also the frequency of dressing changes depends on how fast the honey is being diluted by fluid.
   
6. On deeper infections, more honey is required to get an effective antibacterial activity.
   
7. Daily dressing changes up to three times daily may be needed.
   
8. Exudation of fluid should be reduced after few days use of honey dressing. During this time, less dressing changes will be needed.
   

Honey Used as Medicine

Below are some common problems which can easily be prevented from the use of honey:

1. Allergies - Raw honey is an excellent treatment for 90% of allergies.
   
2. Anemia - Honey is a great blood enricher. The darker the honey the better. Take 1 ripe banana with 1 tablespoon of honey, 1-2 times a day.
   
3. Appetite - Honey improves appetite in children suffering from appetite loss.
   
4. Conjunctivitis - Dissolve honey in equal amount of warm water. When cooled, apply as lotion or eye bath.
   
5. Fatigue and exhaustion - Honey is the best ingredient to remove tiredness and fatigue almost instantly because it is easily absorbed in the blood. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of honey in warm water or quarter honey balance of water in a jug and keep in the fridge.
   
6. Headaches and Migraine - Take 2 teaspoons at meals to prevent headache. For migraines, take 1 dessertspoon of honey dissolved in a half glass of warm water. Repeat in 20 minutes if migraine persists.
   
7. Heart Diseases - Honey can fight against cholesterol. Pure honey taken with foods daily instead of sugar relieves complains of cholesterol. This is helpful for old people, especially sufferers of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and others.
   
8. High Blood Pressure - Take mixed 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of ginger juice and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder 2 times a day.
   
9. Insomnia (Sleeplessness) - Take 1 teaspoon of honey mixed in lukewarm water or milk and drink before going to bed.
   
10. Poor Digestion - Mix 1:1 honey with cider vinegar and dilute with water.
    
11. Skin - Honey is a good moisturizer. It also helps in reducing skin problems like pimples.
    
12. Sore Throat - Let 1 teaspoon of honey melt in the back of the mouth and trickle down the throat.
    
13. Stomachache - Take 1 teaspoon of honey, juice of a ½ lemon with a hot glass of water first thing in the morning.
    
14. Teeth - Although honey is sweet, it helps to maintain and protect teeth.

Important: Honey contains a certain bacterium that might be harmful in infants; it should never be fed to children younger than one year old. Otherwise it could lead to food poisoning.

Now you know that when honey is applied properly to a wound, it can promote healing just as good as or often better than, over-the-counter ointments and dressings. It is also a great preventive medicine on common ailments.

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One of the most daunting DIY flooring projects is installing carpet. Many people are intimidated by the thought of installing carpet, feeling that it is beyond their abilities. This is in large part due to the special tools required. However, installing carpet is actually a fairly easy DIY flooring project and by doing it yourself, you can save a great deal of money in installation costs.

Tools Installing carpet does require some specialty tools. These include a knee stretcher, power stretcher, seam iron, seam roller, wall trimmer, and stair tool. However these tools can be rented from your local rental store. This is much more cost effective than purchasing the tools.

You will also need a carpet knife, hammer, tack strips (also referred to as tackless strips), staple gun or hammer stapler, and carpet seam tape.

Preparing Floor It is very important to prepare the floor properly before installing carpet. Carpeting can be installed over cement, wood, or linoleum. However, if the flooring is damaged, it is best to remove or replace the damaged subfloor. Take this time to repair any squeaks in the floor due to loose boards.

The subfloor should be cleaned thoroughly before installing your carpet. You don't want any dirt or debris underneath which can damage the padding and carpet. You should remove any floor registers and if you have doors which swing into the room, it is easier to remove the doors rather than try to work around them.

Installing the Padding Before installing the padding, you will need to install tack strips along the edges of the walls and around floor register openings. Do not install the tack strips in front of door openings. These strips should be installed about 1/4" from the wall with the tacks leaning towards the wall. Most tack strips will already have nails in them for nailing to the flooring. If you have a cement floor, you may need to glue the strips down using a masonry adhesive.

The next step is to roll out your padding, starting along one wall. Overlap the tack strips by approximately 3-4 inches, making sure the padding remains smooth and straight without bunching. Use a staple gun or hammer stapler to staple the padding to the carpet, placing a staple every 6 inches or so. If you have a cement floor or do not want to damage the underlying floor, you can use adhesive to installing the padding.

You can use duct tape along the seams to help keep them from bunching when you install the carpet. When you have completed the padding installation, use a utility or carpet knife to cut the padding along the tack strips, making sure that the padding does not overlap the strips. Cut out any floor register openings along the tack strips as well.

Installing Carpet Roll the carpet out in the room, again starting along one wall and leaving 3-4 inches of overlap along the walls. Make sure to keep the carpet straight and be careful not to allow any of the padding to bunch up under the carpet. Cut out the floor register openings, also leaving a couple inches of overlap over the tack strips.

If you have more than one section of carpet, you will have to create a seam. Place seam tape beneath the seam with the adhesive side up. Heat your seam iron and then starting at on wall, place the iron directly onto the seam tape until the adhesive melts and press both edges of carpet onto the tape. Use a seam roller or other smooth heavy object to press the seam together and into the adhesive. Follow this process along the entire seam, doing a small section at a time.

Starting in one corner, use the knee stretcher to install the carpet to the tack strip. Place the head of the kicker a few inches from the wall and kick the pad sharply with your knee. Repeat this process every 6-8 inches along the wall. Once that is complete, we will use the power stretcher to install the carpet along the other walls. Place one end of the power stretcher along the wall you just completed and the head of the stretcher along the opposite wall, about 4-6 inches from the wall. When you push the lever down, the carpet is stretched over the tack strips. Repeat this along the entire wall as well as the remaining walls. Use the knee kicker to stretch the carpet over the tacks along any floor register openings.

When the carpet has been attached to all of the tack strips, use the wall trimmer to cut the excess carpeting along the wall. This will keep the edges straight and gives us a close cut. Using a stair tool or stiff putty knife, tuck the edges of the carpet underneath the baseboard along the wall.

Finally, install door edge strip in doorways to cover the carpet edge and make a transition into the next room. Replace your register covers and you are done!

As you can see, installing your own carpeting can be fairly easy if you have the right tools and instructions. So when you are getting ready for your next DIY flooring project, don't shy away from carpeting due to installation costs. Install it yourself and save some money!

Kristin J. Yates

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Choosing the Best Wart Remover

Whether you are troubled by one wart or by several, there is a good chance that looking into good wart removal is something that is on your mind. However, it is worth noting that if you go to the drug store, or even if you end up going to the doctor that you are going to have a number of different options in front of you. Many doctors agree that there are several, equally valid methods of removing warts and that you should work on finding the one that works best for you. The best wart remover is going to be the one that serves you well in your present condition.

First, you should see if any of the over the counter wart solutions appeal to you. You will find that they are typically the most inexpensive, but that you should figure out how they work in order to make sure that you are going to get good results. The most common over the counter solutions that you will find will typically involve salicylic acid. You will find that salicylic acid is used in either the form of an adhesive patch or a bottle of concentrated solution. With this method, you will typically remove dead skin that is infected with the wart virus and then you will file off the remnants with an abrasive of some sort.

You will also find that you might be interested in an orthodox but increasingly common wart removal solution that involves the use duct tape. The most simple solution is to apply duct tape to the wart over clean and dry skin, to leave it for a few days and then to pull it off. The adhesive of the duct tape will pull away the dead skin and also incite your body's immune system to start healing itself. After the duct tape has been removed, the skin is then cleaned and abraded to remove the last remnants. Although several doctors have found this method effective, it also risks infection and skin irritation.

When you are looking for the best wart remover, remember that there are also some great options offered by your doctor. Some doctors will suggest cryotherapy where the wart is frozen off over the the course of several weeks, or surgery, where the wart is simply removed. You will find that these different solutions for a wart problem have several different advantages and disadvantages, and that you should speak about them seriously with your doctor.

Take some time and think about the warts in question. Think about their location and how comfortable you feel about treating them on your own. You may find that depending on the location or the condition of the wart that you would rather look at removal with the guidance of a doctor. Take some time and see what you can do to get this annoying issue resolved!

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Sports are big, but how big is the sports memorabilia business? Experts estimate that it is currently worth over $2 billion. Fans who are not satisfied merely to watch games and track statistics of their favorite teams (such as the New England Patriots) collect all types of sports memorabilia items. This can be a hobby, or even a full-time job.

One of the main concerns when collecting any type of memorabilia, such as sports memorabilia, is keeping the items in top-notch condition. Use a shadowbox to protect your items from dust, dirt, moisture, etc., in order to maximize the items' value. Here are some easy steps to construct your own sports memorabilia shadowboxes:

Step 1: Collect and prepare the materials

• 8"x10" maple 106 natural frame
• 8"x10" mounting board
• 8"x10" papermat mat board
• 8"x10" plexiglass
• 786 Slate Blue
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Sharp cutting blade
• Kraft paper.
• Adhesive transfer tape

Determine the size of the sports memorabilia you want to include in the shadowbox, and then allow for about two inches from the item, to the border.

Step 2: Use the mat board
Attach the memorabilia to the mat board, using one of a variety of items, such as glue or adhesive transfer tape. Then cut 12 stripes from the two remaining sheets of mat board (6-8" strips and 6-10" strips). Attach the strips in stacks of three, utilizing the adhesive transfer tape. You should have two 8" strips, and two 10" strips. This will serve as a buffer between the sports memorabilia and the plexiglass.

Step 3: Start constructing the shadowbox
Place the frame face-down. Peel off one side of the protective paper, and then place it into the frame. Then peel off the other protective paper. Attach the strips of mat board to the inside region of the frame, using adhesive transfer tape. The mat board should be flush against the plexiglass and the frame.

Step 4: Putting everything together
Position the sports memorabilia item and its attached board, inside the frame. Next, place all the pieces from Step 1, face-down, atop the strips of mat board. Position the mounting board inside the frame. Use the screwdriver to attach spring clips to the frame.

Step 5: Add finishing touches
Your next mission (should you wish to accept it), is to attach a dust cover and hanging hardware, to the shadowbox. Attach adhesive transfer tape onto the frame's back, and then put Kraft paper atop it-to create a dust cover. Use a dust cover trimmer to cut away extra paper. Spray water onto the paper, to tighten the paper. Finally, attach a wire or saw tooth, and "hanging hardware" to the back of the shadowbox.

Regardless of which NFL team you cheer on during the season, you may have sports memorabilia that you want to display. Use a shadowbox to show off your items, while protecting them from harmful substances. Shadowboxes erase any shadow of a doubt that your sports memorabilia is not safe and secure!

Rick Grantham is an avid sports fan. Most of Rick's articles focus on New England Patriots sports merchandise. Many articles are related to NFL sports gear and other sports related topics. Rick is a contributing author to BooYah Village

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3M Command 17204 Medium Picture Hanging Strips, 6-Sets Review

I love these, they really work. I was skeptical at first, but had no choice but to try them as I was destroying my plaster walls trying to hang pictures. They really are easy to use, really do hold the picture and you really can reposition the picture w/in the first few minutes after hanging it w/o peeling the paint off the wall. Everything is as advertised. You also really can remove the picture days/weeks/months later - it's like velcro where 1/2 the velcro will stay on your wall and 1/2 on your picture so you can replace the photo or whatever you need to do and re-hang it. I know they come in small, medium and large, but I just use the medium for everything.
****Update: I have had pictures fall off the wall after a month or 2, but I still use these because it's better than putting a hole in your wall. In my case I would just have blank walls because it's impossible to get a nail into them. Also, I used these to mount some small decorative pieces (e.g. a butterfly, a small mirror) that have a hook for my 3 year old daughter to hang her stuff up and she tends to pull them off the wall, but it's OK because the velcro just separates and I can just mount it again really easily - no spare parts necessary. So I would say they are kid-proof, too, versus using nails - as long as the object itself is kidproof.

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3M 00021200882289 8959 50mmx50m 3m Filament Tape Review

3M 00021200882289 8959 50mmx50m 3m Filament Tape Feature

• Package Quantity: (1) 60 Yard Roll
• Type: Bi-Directional Filament Tape
• Color: Clear
• Width (Inch): 2
• Width (mm): 50mm
• Length (Yards) (Yards): 60
• Length Meter: 50
• Thickness (mil): 5.7
• Tensile Strength (Pounds): 150
• Tape Number: 8959

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Filament Strapping Pads - Packaging & Shipping Tape Type: Bi-Directional Filament Tape Color: Clear Width: 2, 50 mm Length (Yards): 60 Length Meter: 50 Thickness (mil): 5.7 Tensile Strength: 150

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Rag work is a traditional craft which has in recent years become very trendy again. The great appeal it has is that it is very economical and environmentally friendly. Nowadays anything that is good for the environment is important. In rag work recycled materials are used transforming old and worn clothing into useful and beautiful works of art. I will give you simple instructions on how to create a small rag rug from materials you probably have in your house. The design you choose is entirely up to you and your skill level. At first I would attempt something simple such as squares, each with a different color of fabric.

1. Materials:
Cotton Fabric Strips: old printed shirts and dresses or old sheets and pillow cases cut into strips approximately ½ inch wide and as long as you want.

Jersey Fabric Strips: cotton t-shirts cut into ½ inch wide and long strips
Plastic Strips: plastic shopping bags with text and images on them, also ½ inch wide and as long as you want.

Foil Strips: gift wrap, foil wrapping from candy and chocolate bars also ½ inches wide and as long as you want.

Tapestry Canvas: This you can buy in a craft store and it is quite rigid so you don't need a frame. Try to buy with a weave of 3 holes to an inch.

Carpet Binding Tape: This is used to bind edges and seams on the back of rugs.
Latex Carpet Adhesive: You will need this for the backing of your finished piece. Use in a well ventilated area.

Rug Hook: There are different types of rug hooks which you can find in the same section as your tapestry canvas. Usually it has a wooden handle with a silver or brass hook at the top.
Strong Household Glue: to glue the borders onto the back.

2. Basic Techniques:
Hooking is the most common technique. This is when you use strips of your fabric and pull them through the hole in your canvas. The material can be hooked through and left as a loop pile surface or sheared with scissors to create a cut pile surface. An interesting effect is to combine loop pile and cut pile within one piece to create a sculptural look. When starting your project always leave approximately 2-3 inches of a border, at the end this border will be turned under to create a professional finished look.

Step 1.
Place one hand underneath the canvas and loop a piece of fabric between your thumb and forefinger. With your other hand above the canvas push the hook through the hole. Feed the fabric on to the hook.

Step 2.
Pull the hook back up through the canvas, bringing the end of the strip of fabric through to the top.

Step 3.
Skip one hole in your canvas so the loops don't become too crowded. Push the hook back through the canvas and feed the fabric loop on to the hook as before. Pull the hook back up through the canvas to make a loop approximately ½ inch high. Continue this looping process and bring the ends of fabric through to the top and trim to the same height as the loops.

Step 4.
To create the cut pile look make your loops ¼ inch high and shear across the loops with a pair of good scissors.

Step 5.
Turn over the two inch border and adhere to the back of the canvas with some strong glue. Let dry for a few hours and then apply one or two coats of the latex carpet adhesive over the entire surface. Let dry overnight, and read instructions on back of carpet adhesive for further details.

Once your project is dry you can place your new rag rug anywhere in your house and enjoy it for years to come. The great thing is that these rugs are durable enough to throw in the washing machine after a few months of high traffic.

Annette Labedzki received her BFA at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. She has more than 25 years experience. She is the founder and developer of an online art gallery featuring original art from all over the world. It is a great site for art collectors to buy original art. Is is also a venue for artists to display and sell their art . Artists can join for free and their image upload is unlimited. Please visit the website at http://www.labedzki-art.com

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