Here’s a history of one of the most versatile tools ever.
UPDATE: The history of duct tape!
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Some Chicago Boyz know each other from student days at the University of Chicago. Others are Chicago boys in spirit. The blog name is also intended as a good-humored gesture of admiration for distinguished Chicago School economists and fellow travelers.
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A post which I made some time back, featured my brother, who is widely known as less than knowledgeable when it comes to D.I.Y., as it took him three hours to work out how to operate an adjustable spanner!
The Vise Grip spanner was a foundation tool of my apprenticeship, and many more were seen in use throughout my years in industry!
Great post, and a great link.
James
Do you read JG’s blog? Planet Gnome perhaps? He linked to that about 4 days ago. Just curious.
I read about it in a discussion on photo.net
duct tape. Found at more crime scenes than any other human contrivance. Coincidence? I don’t think so Yes, all these prom gowns were made from Duck brand Duck Tape. I love the Mid-West.
Interesting story. Very interesting blog. I’m curious as to how it got started and how all of the contributors know each other…
It started as a one-person blog and grew by recruitment. A few of us knew each other before, others are Internet acquaintances. More info in the contributors page and archives.
Did you know that duct tape helps cure warts?
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/10/14/health/main525523.shtml