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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
by 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 agoDuct tape is great for ducts. I suspect you mean duck tape
- aidenn0 4y agoI prefer gaffer tape, zip ties, and 3-in-one.
- sbf501 4y ago3-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 agoThe “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 agoI 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 agoI 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 agoHaving 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 agoFar 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...