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Better Than Duct Tape

MacGyvering solutions with rope.


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As the saying goes, Duct Tape can solve almost any problem.


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http://www.drchapatin.com/fita-adesiva-resolve-tudo/


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Rope is like duct tape, but stronger.


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http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89fvzNa3M1qg6wvto4_500.jpg

http://makezineblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/lost-art-of-lashing.gif

http://makezineblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/lost-art-of-lashing-ropes.gif



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#### things I still need to incorporate:
- my "two practical knots" spiel -- 1) recycling grocery bags, and 2) how to tie up cables

- huge diversty
    - show the range of ropes avilable:  fishing line, UMHW/kevlar, webbing, large marine mooring line[1], wire rope
    - shaw the range of ways it's used:  netmaking, surgical sutures, lifting/rigging [2], 
- care of rope
    - ends:     natural should be whipped or taped, synthetic should be melted
    - preventing wear:  prevent dirt and grit from working inside the rope


[1] http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/US_Navy_100915-N-5538K-128_Marines_assigned_to_the_31st_Marine_Expeditionary_Unit_(31st_MEU)_carry_a_600-foot_Kevlar_mooring_line_to_the_fantail_of.jpg

[2] http://www.donaldrigging.com/pics/c5ca3ebe3b08b6ad45f1f64e7c190d88.JPG