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Andy in NH · Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Posts: 92 Location: Lyndeborough, NH

Here are a couple of links to the on-line catalog of A.M. Leonard - a horticultural supplier that I mentioned during the workshop. The 2" poly tape is also available in 4 and 6" versions. The larger sizes may be handy for bridging missing pieces.

Link to tape: http://www.amleo.com/index/help-desk/subcat.cgi?Cat=DB

The hook knife is a folding pocket knife style. Definitely more expensive then a linoleum knofe but may have some advantages. I will keep an eye out for an example of a hoof cleaning knife that was mentioned as well.

Andy

johnleeke · Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 8:36 am Post subject:

Andy:

Thank you for providing a source on the tape. I just ordered some ($10 + $10 shipping, 2"x48'), and I suspect it will be at least 10 times better than what we have been using. I'll test it out and post results here.

jade · Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 786 Location: Hawley MA

And how might one use/apply this tape? For labelling or replacing the use of epoxy???!!!

Andy in NH · Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Posts: 92 Location: Lyndeborough, NH

Short term stabilization. The tape is claimed to have a 3 year rating with full sun. Beats duct tape (or worse) for temporary stabilization to meet the client's schedule/budget. Of course, there are those windows that have had all variety of items and substances applied to them for a yankee fix.....

johnleeke · Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 12:40 pm Post subject:

Jade:

It's real good stuf for fixin' the bumper rust on yer pickup.

Just kidding.

At the workshop I showed clear tape as a quick, low cost, stabilization treatment for cracked glass. I've been using 3-mill clear acrylic tape with acrylic adhesive, but Andy knew about 6-mill polyelethene tape for plastic green house repairs.

johnleeke · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:36 am Post subject:

Here are updated links to AM Leonard tape:

http://www.amleo.com/poly-patch-tape/p/VP-PPT/

http://www.amleo.com/poly-repair-tape-2%22x108%27-roll-/p/NPT28/

When testing stabilizing cracked panes with the VP-PPT tape I've had 3 years of good performance and still going strong.

johnleeke · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 3:13 pm Post subject:

Also,

Niagara's Universal Glass Patch Poly Tape, Model # N4110. UV stabilized 6-mil polyethylene tape, acrylic-based pressure-sensitive adhesive, excellent clarity, for repairing cracked or broken glass.

http://www.niagaraconservation.com/weatherization/products/window_kits/detail?object=5289