blackrose Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) I was in a B&M Superstore in Northampton this evening buying some cheap antifreeze window spray for my car and picking up a few other bits and pieces. For those who haven't been to B&M it's like a giant Wilkinsons. Anyway, I needed some Duck tape and there were a couple of expensive looking rolls which had no prices on, so I took a few different types to the till and asked the cashier how much they were. To my surprise this one (50mm x 25m) came up as £1 / roll! I paid for my items, put them in the car and went straight back to buy some more. I don't know if it's a mistake or not, but there's a fair chance that other branches of B&M will have it for the same price. But if you're in Northampton I'm afraid there's none left on the shelf! Edited January 9, 2017 by blackrose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 But if you're in Northampton I'm afraid there's none left on the shelf! But now available from "blackrose" at a bargain price of just £3 per reel....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) But now available from "blackrose" at a bargain price of just £3 per reel....................... No, I bought 9. I'll give a few away to friends and family and I'll still probably have a lifetimes supply... Edited January 9, 2017 by blackrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD1 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 We all know this, but the original tape was called duct tape, and was used to seal air ducts for warm and air conditioning. I think the duck part was seen as a clever marketing ploy, still good stuff though, and really sticks well to tarps, so if you want to raise a narrow boat, a few cheap tarps, and some duck tape, sorted lol. Not sure how well it sticks under water, but it sealed a leak on a window over winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dor Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 When I had a window broken on my boat I stuck some plastic over it using duct tape. Even though the paint was several years old and thus well hardened, taking the tape off a few weeks later took quite a bit of the paint off. Interestingly, it left the undercoat behind, just taking off three coats of topcoat. Where it didn't take the paint off it mostly left the adhesive behind on the paint. Perhaps if I had warmed it up first, like you would if removing vinyl lettering, it may have softened the adhesive enough to not damage the paint. Anyway, just a warning to anyone sticking anything onto the painted surface with duct tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac of Cygnet Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Take a close look at any 'duck/duct' tape you buy. The quality can vary a lot - the worst I've had wasn't even woven, and as for strength/sticking ability........ The best I've bought recently was Gorilla Tape which is also available in camouflage. Now, where did I put it.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 We all know this, but the original tape was called duct tape, and was used to seal air ducts for warm and air conditioning. Not according to web-links such as this, which reckons DUCK was the original name, and it got changed when another suitable use was found for it. Perhaps if I had warmed it up first, like you would if removing vinyl lettering, it may have softened the adhesive enough to not damage the paint. Anyway, just a warning to anyone sticking anything onto the painted surface with duct tape. We have just had welding work done on our engine room, and they protect the port hole glasses from flying hot metal by layering this tape over it, (and the brass!). After it had remained on a few weeks it was the devils own job to remove, and left most of the glue, and some of the fibre behind. Huge amounts of glue remover were needed for the clean up. Definitely use with caution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Vagabond Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I think you might have got a bargain there, on the B & M website the price seems to be more than you paid http://www.bmstores.co.uk/search?q=duck+tape I like the old adage regarding Duck Tape, whatever the repair if you can't fix it with Duck tape you haven't used enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Take a close look at any 'duck/duct' tape you buy. The quality can vary a lot - the worst I've had wasn't even woven, and as for strength/sticking ability........ The best I've bought recently was Gorilla Tape which is also available in camouflage. Now, where did I put it.......... Yes, the cheap stuff can be really nasty - it just falls apart. The stuff I've got is the real deal - 3 layer construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retardedrocker Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Duck Tape is like The Force. It has a dark side, a light side and holds the universe together. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I think you might have got a bargain there, on the B & M website the price seems to be more than you paid http://www.bmstores.co.uk/search?q=duck+tape I like the old adage regarding Duck Tape, whatever the repair if you can't fix it with Duck tape you haven't used enough I can't see it from the link - only the original Duck tape. The stuff I got is the Ultimate version. I'd be interested to know if it's £1 a roll in other branches too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Vagabond Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I can't see it from the link - only the original Duck tape. The stuff I got is the Ultimate version. I'd be interested to know if it's £1 a roll in other branches too. It is nice when you can pick up bargains like this. I had a similar event in my local Wilco's when I needed to replace the water hose for my boat. It was the end of the summer season and they had a 30 metre roll of Hozelock Ultimate hose for £10, I also thought it might be a mistake but they insisted it was the right price, I hadn't seen that hose anywhere for less than £30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 https://www.ducktapecolours.co.uk/duck_tape/paddling-ducks-duck-tape/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Señor Chris Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 DUCK was the original name Correct - the name derives from it's original use as a method of plucking ducks prior to cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Reed Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Duck Tape is like The Force. It has a dark side, a light side and holds the universe together. T. But does it stick to blankets? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip King Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Good price but always stick to gorilla tape myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD1 Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Not according to web-links such as this, which reckons DUCK was the original name, and it got changed when another suitable use was found for it.I stand corrected, thank you. Correct - the name derives from it's original use as a method of plucking ducks prior to cooking.I hope no harm came to any gorillas when they developed Gorilla tape. lol I have tried the liquid Gorilla glue, now this does stick to blankets, and I guess gorillas too. This works where other glues fail, for example, trainers, when the sole starts to break away from the upper. apply with caution, dampen one surface, apply glue to other, and I found clamping works well, but the glue expands, and can extrude like the foam fillers, I found it's impossible to remove the excess glue without damaging the material surface. After a year of diy and gardening, the soles are still attached. This has become our favourite glue, in fact "our sole" glue, well if they can have adhesives like "Sticks like sh*t"... I tried an experiment with this glue, to be fair the glue is far superior to how it's name was derived, and easier on the nose when dried. lol. I do get the cr*p jobs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Nibble Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Correct - the name derives from it's original use as a method of plucking ducks prior to cooking. Incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Correct - the name derives from it's original use as a method of plucking ducks prior to cooking. Is the wider stuff Turkey Tape? or Goose Tape, deriving from its use by stormtroopers in the 1930s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerra Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Correct - the name derives from it's original use as a method of plucking ducks prior to cooking. Why on earth would anyone faff about with sticky tape when hot water works so well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 It's not duct tape or duck tape... it's Gaffer Tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 It's not duct tape or duck tape... it's Gaffer Tape Don't get the U.S. techs on a Facebook group I'm on arguing the difference between duct & gaffer tape.....you thought arguments on here could get pedantic! Gareth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Nibble Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Why on earth would anyone faff about with sticky tape when hot water works so well? They wouldn't. The whole notion is ludicrous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.i Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/02/duct-tape-was-originally-named-duck-tape-and-came-in-green-not-silver/ Gorilla tape for me every time although I will admit that is a tad expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Don't get the U.S. techs on a Facebook group I'm on arguing the difference between duct & gaffer tape.....you thought arguments on here could get pedantic! Gareth. They're right though. Decent Gaffer Tape is flexible, incredibly sticky, and doesn't leave an adhesive residue (unless left for weeks and weeks). I repaired a trouser pocket with Gaffer Tape once and it lasted for years, going through the wash time after time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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