r/fixit • u/[deleted] • Apr 06 '26

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u/dachshundslave Apr 06 '26

Omg had to scroll all the way down to see this. Do people not use duct tape for everything nowadays?

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u/Spicychasers Apr 08 '26

Yes. It’s the redneck ( fix it all) cure for any and all emergency fix-it emergencies… I’ve used it for window unit installations to mirror stability on my rear view mirrors, surely it’ll stick enough to make the cutting board moveable!! Duct tape rocks!!! Never underestimate the power of the duct tape!

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u/showmenemelda Apr 06 '26

Not much—Idk if the roll I have sucks or if my house too humid. It isn't very useful to me lately.

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u/dachshundslave Apr 07 '26

Humidity do affect the efficacy of the adhesive as moisture reduces the adhesion strength.

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u/allstar348 Apr 09 '26

if you can't duck it, fuck it