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06-20-2009, 03:55 AM | #1 |
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Glue and other material for mending broken things
Things break, and when the shops are out of stuff, or things are not being manufactured anymore, then you need to have some stocks of equipment and materials at hand in order to mend broken stuff.
Here is a little list to get you thinking. Please feel free to respond with any stuff I left out or further ideas: Consolidated list so far
Thanks for the contributions - really good - if there are any more, keep them coming.. A.. Last edited by Anchor; 06-23-2009 at 04:21 AM. |
06-20-2009, 03:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: Glue and other material for mending broken things
Wait, you can fix things with glue? And here I was just sniffing it all the time!
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06-21-2009, 01:09 AM | #3 |
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Re: Glue and other material for mending broken things
Don't forget wire. Give me wire and duct tape and I can fix anything.
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06-21-2009, 11:39 AM | #4 |
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Re: Glue and other material for mending broken things
mmm glue.. DOH ! lol Dont forget screws & nails :-)
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06-21-2009, 12:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: Glue and other material for mending broken things
Yes!
I forgot some interesting stuff it seems - also what about: Wire coathangers! Nuts and bolts Scrap wood A.. |
06-21-2009, 05:03 PM | #6 |
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Re: Glue and other material for mending broken things
Tie wraps (Zip Ties), I think there's always going to be nails, screws, nuts and bolts laying around in junkyards, and empty houses, if need be.
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06-21-2009, 06:07 PM | #7 |
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Re: Glue and other material for mending broken things
Shoe goo is very useful for fixing things too! I repaired my partners glasses and you couldn't see the goo at all. Great stuff to have on hand.
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06-21-2009, 10:24 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Glue and other material for mending broken things
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Keep these ideas coming and I will make a new list with everything. A.. |
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06-22-2009, 02:41 PM | #9 |
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Re: Glue and other material for mending broken things
Needles and thread. Sewing awl for leather and heavier materials. Fabric glue and iron-on mending tape or iron-on patches for patching.
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06-22-2009, 04:21 PM | #10 |
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Re: Glue and other material for mending broken things
A heavy duty staple gun and staples. Don't forget a heavy duty pair of scissors and a knife sharpener.
*also, not for repairing but I think it's going to be very important if fuel supplies including electricity are out: a high quality white goose down comforter with a high quality thread count (to keep the feathers in) covered with space blankets duct taped around the edges for water proofing and protection from insects. You can wrap this around you indoors or outdoors and sleep curled up in it if travelling, it's a little more practical than a sleeping bag as the space blanket will reflect heat. Last edited by sleepingnomore; 06-22-2009 at 04:24 PM. |
06-23-2009, 04:21 AM | #11 |
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Re: Glue and other material for mending broken things
Thanks for the additions, I consolidated them in the OP - feel free to suggest more.
I'm adding some more I just realised Sellotape http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sellotape Electricians PVC tape Self annealing tape Rolls of aluminimum foil String A.. |
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