Just Duct Tape It!

Just Duct Tape It!
Author: Patti Wallenfang
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2011-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1464701555

Craft projects using duct tape.

Popular Mechanics When Duct Tape Just Isn't Enough

Popular Mechanics When Duct Tape Just Isn't Enough
Author: C. J. Petersen
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2007
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781588165657

Popular Mechanics knows: there are two types of people in the world--those able to fix whatever goes bust, and those who beg the first group for help when something goes wrong. But it doesn’t have to be that way, because this easy-to-follow guide will give anyone the basics to tackle those frustrating (and sometimes nerve-wracking) quandaries that crop up around the house: plumbing problems, electrical snafus, appliance failures, computer and electronics breakdowns, pest infestations, and furniture in need of renewal. They range from the serious to the merely annoying, but every one is cause for concern. So, whether the issue is a fast repair for a running toilet or a leaking pipe, or a simple, inexpensive way to keep deer from pillaging the garden, it’s all in here.

A Kid's Guide to Awesome Duct Tape Projects

A Kid's Guide to Awesome Duct Tape Projects
Author: Instructables.com
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 699
Release: 2014-08-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1629148105

It is a known fact of the universe that duct tape can fix anything. If it’s broken, just add duct tape! For generations this has been the case, and now thanks to Instructables.com, there’s one more thing duct tape can fix—boredom! Duct tape has come a long way since being a simple metallic roll that you’d find in your grandparent’s basement. Walk into any craft or DIY store and you’ll have your senses bombarded with all sorts of colors and patterns, like argyle, zebra print, and even penguins! And unlike fancy origami paper or glitter, duct tape is inexpensive and lasts forever. Only in this all-in-one Instructables collection can you find some of the most unique duct tape projects that will make you the coolest person you know. Everybody will be talking about your duct tape art, with projects including: The classic duct tape wallet A dapper duct tape bow tie A fabulous duct tape clutch Duct tape lilies for your valentine And so many more! Making paper snowflakes and beaded bracelets are so twentieth century; the future is here and it’s made from duct tape. Impress your friends, entertain guests, keep your creative juices flowing, and save tons of money on Christmas presents all at the same time! With A Kid’s Guide to Awesome Duct Tape Projects, you’ll be the talk of the town before you even know it.

Tape it & Make it

Tape it & Make it
Author: Richela Fabian Morgan
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781438001357

Offers step-by-step directions for crafting over one hundred projects using duct tape, including cushions, pillows, bags, wallets, toys, costumes, and seasonal items.

You Just Don't Duct Tape a Baby

You Just Don't Duct Tape a Baby
Author: Norman Weinberger
Publisher: Grand Central Pub
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1999-03-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780446605434

Humorous stories & sound advice for parents.

Stump the Duct Tape Guys

Stump the Duct Tape Guys
Author: Jim Berg
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2005-08
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0740754955

The Duct Tape Guys are on a roll. Their six Duct Tape books and many calendars have sold over two million copies, a testament to the universal appeal of duct tape. In Stump the Duct Tape Guys, America's most popular fix-it duo unrolls more inventive and hilarious advice guaranteed to stick to your funny bone.According to Jim and Tim, "If duct tape isn't the answer, then you must be asking the wrong question!" To prove it, they have collected the best and funniest questions and answers from the popular Stump the Duct Tape Guys section of their massive Web site (www.ducttapeguys.com), where real people submit problems that you wouldn't think could be fixed with duct tape. The Duct Tape Guys put on their thinking caps (made entirely out of duct tape, of course) and come up with solutions that never fail to satisfy, or at least amuse, their audience. From broken toasters to broken hearts, the Duct Tape Guys find a way to show that "It ain't broke, it just lacks duct tape."

Duct Tape Engineer

Duct Tape Engineer
Author: Lance Akiyama
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1631593862

Learn to create furniture, bags, outdoor items, and more using duct tape and simple tools and materials, with no special engineering skills needed. Start with duct tape basics that will aid in assembly: Learn cutting and tearing methods and taping techniques (yes, there's more to it than slapping it down). Discover how to make sturdy duct tape sheets that can be cut and shaped. Using easily accessible tools and supplies like a utility knife and heavy-duty cardboard boxes, try your hand at making a desk and desk chair. Grab some foam and make a backpack, or create a custom hammock. Build a geodesic dome, and go truly epic with a giant pyramid catapult. Every project includes step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams and photos. Don't miss Lance Akiyama's tips and suggestions for supplies, project variations, and material substitutions. Follow the solid construction techniques and you'll ensure that these DIY projects will become favorite classroom activities and family projects. Among the projects are: A lightweight bed frame and full-size dresser with working drawers Outdoor pieces like a hammock and garden swing A heavy-duty toolbox with pockets galore, and a stylish two-color messenger bag Ballistics, including a slingshot A kayak! These projects are real, they work, and are super fun. Roll up your sleeves and let the engineering begin!

Practical Duct Tape Projects

Practical Duct Tape Projects
Author: Instructables.com
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1626362432

Duct tape has gotten a reputation as the quick-fix tape for every situation. However, did you know that you can use duct tape to create practical items for everyday use? Did you also know that duct tape now comes in a variety of colors, so your creations can be fun and stylish? Originating from Instructables, a popular project-based community made up of all sorts of characters with wacky hobbies and a desire to pass on their wisdom to others, Practical Duct Tape Projects contains ideas from a number of authors who nurse a healthy urge to create anything possible from duct tape. Practical Duct Tape Projects provides step-by-step instructions on a variety of useful and fun objects involving duct tape. Guided through each endeavor by detailed photographs, the reader will create articles of clothing, tools, and more, such as: Fishing net Messenger bag Wallet with change pouch Duck tub stopper Laptop case Pencil case And much more! The Instructables community has provided a compilation of guides on a variety of duct tape exploits. The most outrageous projects are definitely the most fun, and this book shows that duct tape can make just about anything.

Don't Forget the Duct Tape

Don't Forget the Duct Tape
Author: Kristin Hostetter
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2007
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898869552

Offers advice on what to include in a hiking or travel repair kits and duct tape do's and don'ts. This book includes sections on caring for technical wool garments and repairing softshell fabrics, single-wall tents, hydration systems, and more.

Coders at Work

Coders at Work
Author: Peter Seibel
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 619
Release: 2009-12-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1430219491

Peter Seibel interviews 15 of the most interesting computer programmers alive today in Coders at Work, offering a companion volume to Apress’s highly acclaimed best-seller Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston. As the words “at work” suggest, Peter Seibel focuses on how his interviewees tackle the day-to-day work of programming, while revealing much more, like how they became great programmers, how they recognize programming talent in others, and what kinds of problems they find most interesting. Hundreds of people have suggested names of programmers to interview on the Coders at Work web site: www.codersatwork.com. The complete list was 284 names. Having digested everyone’s feedback, we selected 15 folks who’ve been kind enough to agree to be interviewed: Frances Allen: Pioneer in optimizing compilers, first woman to win the Turing Award (2006) and first female IBM fellow Joe Armstrong: Inventor of Erlang Joshua Bloch: Author of the Java collections framework, now at Google Bernie Cosell: One of the main software guys behind the original ARPANET IMPs and a master debugger Douglas Crockford: JSON founder, JavaScript architect at Yahoo! L. Peter Deutsch: Author of Ghostscript, implementer of Smalltalk-80 at Xerox PARC and Lisp 1.5 on PDP-1 Brendan Eich: Inventor of JavaScript, CTO of the Mozilla Corporation Brad Fitzpatrick: Writer of LiveJournal, OpenID, memcached, and Perlbal Dan Ingalls: Smalltalk implementor and designer Simon Peyton Jones: Coinventor of Haskell and lead designer of Glasgow Haskell Compiler Donald Knuth: Author of The Art of Computer Programming and creator of TeX Peter Norvig: Director of Research at Google and author of the standard text on AI Guy Steele: Coinventor of Scheme and part of the Common Lisp Gang of Five, currently working on Fortress Ken Thompson: Inventor of UNIX Jamie Zawinski: Author of XEmacs and early Netscape/Mozilla hacker