Category Archives: duct tape
Duct Tape Science-Don’t Try This At Home!
Duct tape has moved into prime time recently, thanks to some shows on the popular television program Mythbusters. The Mythbusters are testing the limits of duct tape strength by doing things like taping a car to a pole (who hasn’t … Continue reading
Copper Prices
I came across an interesting article in last week’s Wall Street Journal regarding the continuing strength of commodity prices based on demand in China. This article speculated that a lot of the Chinese buying was a stockpiling of material … Continue reading
Blowin’ In The Wind
It’s outdoor show season, and that means that drought stricken areas all over the country are planning elaborate and expensive outdoor events so they can make it rain. It’s all but guaranteed that 30 minutes before the event is over, … Continue reading
Don’t Like Going To The Dentist? Just Chew On Duct Tape!
A recent article in Science News reveals an amazing tape fact. The simple act of unwinding a roll of tape generates X-Rays. Not just a few random rays-enough to actually expose a piece of dental x-ray film! Scientists at UCLA … Continue reading
Finally, A Little Good News
It is something of a stretch for me to go from selling audio visual supplies to watching the commodity markets. Unfortunately, volatility in the base components of everything we sell means that this vital information just can’t be ignored. Between … Continue reading
Give ‘Em An Inch, They’ll Take A Mil!
No, that’s not a misprint. I really did mean “mil“. I recently came across an online ad for duct tape that listed this information under “roll length”. 60 Yds.-180 Ft.-55 Meters Yes, a standard roll of duct tape or gaffers … Continue reading
Can Some Well Placed Gaffers Tape Help You Get What’s Coming To You?
I don’t watch much television, and if I do, its usually “late night”. I’m always surprised to see how prominently musical equipment manufacturers logos are displayed when you see bands on programs like Late Night With David Letterman or The … Continue reading
Aren’t We All Selling Something?
I try spend part of every day visiting forums where there are discussions among hands-on users of the products we sell. You can get a lot of good information about how people use what we sell to solve problems and … Continue reading
I Can’t Believe There Isn’t A Better Way
One of my favorite household products is WD-40. I probably use it everyday and you might find a dozen or more cans around my house and shop at any given time. There’s not much it won’t do. It’s sort of … Continue reading
Growth of Adhesive Tape Industry
My Google news alerts this morning pointed to a report about the anticipated growth of the pressure sensitive tape industry over the next several years. The report projects strong growth through 2010. Shurtape (the maker of 665 gaffers tape) sure … Continue reading