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For those who might not have caught the subtle distinction on line 4 While the terms are frequently used interchangeably "gaffer tape" and "duct tape" are very

For those who might not have caught the subtle distinction on line 4 While the terms are frequently used interchangeably "gaffer tape" and "duct tape" are very different tapes with very different glues, and very different stretch properties, for very different use cases. That being said, I'm curious as to how bailing wire would be used in this scenario.

Mezzie 4y ago
There are two main ways of book binding. One uses glue/adhesive, the other uses string/wire/tying. I'd assume the bailing wire would be used for the second type in a pinch if for some reason duct tape wasn't usable.
samatman 4y ago
A universal solvent doesn't exist, but there are three universal solutions: duct tape, baling [not sic] wire, and WD-40. None are very good at their job, as it happens.
- psd1 4y ago
  Duct tape is great for ducts. I suspect you mean duck tape
- aidenn0 4y ago
  I prefer gaffer tape, zip ties, and 3-in-one.
  - sbf501 4y ago
    3-in-1 is nice. So many people don't realize WD-40 isn't a lubricant. I worked at a bike store and had to explain to hundreds of DIY'ers every year after they completely ruined their bike's chains and washed out the cassette's internal lube.
    - happyopossum 4y ago
      The “WD40 is not a lubricant” trope isn’t true - it is a lubricant. That said, it isn’t grease, and can displace/remove grease in situations where you might not want that. [0] https://www.wd40.com/myths-legends-fun-facts/ https://www.wd40.com/myths-legends-fun-facts/
      - sbf501 4y ago
        I should have just said "WD40 is bad for your chain." This was back in the 80's, so we didn't have the internets then. Funny how many myths I promoted, albeit harmlessly.
    - xbar 4y ago
      I ruined several bike chains as a kid with WD40. I didn't understand why they seemed to fail so rapidly despite my vigilance. 3-in-1 is good.
  - cduzz 4y ago
    Having gotten cut many times on razor sharp edges of trimmed zip ties, I beg you to consider Velcro instead. Or those wires used to suspend ceiling tiles, if you need something that's going to last more than a couple years
    - aidenn0 4y ago
      Far better than velcro are the mushroom hook[1] fasteners. Also, a nail-file will soften the edges of a nylon zip-tie (I assume a metal file would work for stainless ones). 1: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/c/tapes/reclosable-fasteners/mushroom-hook/ https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/c/tapes/reclosable-fasteners/m...

Mezzie 4y ago

There are two main ways of book binding. One uses glue/adhesive, the other uses string/wire/tying. I'd assume the bailing wire would be used for the second type in a pinch if for some reason duct tape wasn't usable.

samatman 4y ago

A universal solvent doesn't exist, but there are three universal solutions: duct tape, baling [not sic] wire, and WD-40. None are very good at their job, as it happens.

psd1 4y ago
Duct tape is great for ducts. I suspect you mean duck tape
aidenn0 4y ago
I prefer gaffer tape, zip ties, and 3-in-one.
- sbf501 4y ago
  3-in-1 is nice. So many people don't realize WD-40 isn't a lubricant. I worked at a bike store and had to explain to hundreds of DIY'ers every year after they completely ruined their bike's chains and washed out the cassette's internal lube.
  - happyopossum 4y ago
    The “WD40 is not a lubricant” trope isn’t true - it is a lubricant. That said, it isn’t grease, and can displace/remove grease in situations where you might not want that. [0] https://www.wd40.com/myths-legends-fun-facts/ https://www.wd40.com/myths-legends-fun-facts/
    - sbf501 4y ago
      I should have just said "WD40 is bad for your chain." This was back in the 80's, so we didn't have the internets then. Funny how many myths I promoted, albeit harmlessly.
  - xbar 4y ago
    I ruined several bike chains as a kid with WD40. I didn't understand why they seemed to fail so rapidly despite my vigilance. 3-in-1 is good.
- cduzz 4y ago
  Having gotten cut many times on razor sharp edges of trimmed zip ties, I beg you to consider Velcro instead. Or those wires used to suspend ceiling tiles, if you need something that's going to last more than a couple years
  - aidenn0 4y ago
    Far better than velcro are the mushroom hook[1] fasteners. Also, a nail-file will soften the edges of a nylon zip-tie (I assume a metal file would work for stainless ones). 1: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/c/tapes/reclosable-fasteners/mushroom-hook/ https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/c/tapes/reclosable-fasteners/m...