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Old 29-04-2005, 03:44 PM
Mary Fisher
 
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"Howard Neil" wrote in message
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Mary Fisher wrote:
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You can buy a special tape for this. It is like a very strong sellotape,
at least as strong as Duck tape but clear(ish).



"ish" is the operative word. It's not the same colour as the poly and if
it is to start with,in my experience, it yellows.


The tape I use is the same colour as the poly and stays the same colour. I
had to apply some about 5 years ago and it is still the same colour today.
There must be different qualities on the market.


Lacing is decorative and makes a feature out of a disaster.


I certainly like the sound of it.


One further thought re making holes for lacing (interesting idea, this).
If you melt the holes (small gas soldering iron?), the plastic will melt
out from the centre, leaving a plastic collar as a reinforcement.



Could do, if you're very skilled :-) I wouldn't do it but there again I
never handle a soldering iron of any kind these days.


I think the word "careful" should replace "skilled". I would not think
there could be much skill at poking plastic with a soldering iron.


The skill comes in understanding the properties of the material you're
working with, using the right size and temperature of iron for the right
amount of time.

You didn't specify "poking plastic" originally. Is that what you'd do?

Mary

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Howard Neil