Magnetic duct-tape

What's better than duct-tape? Magnetic duct-tape!

It couldn't be any easier or more versatile: Just stick a few centimetres of the 19mm (3⁄4") wide patented magnetic tape to the back of your photos, posters, calendars, etc. and a matching piece on the wall, the sloped ceiling, the fridge door, office cupboard, memo board, etc. The tape strips will stick to each other magnetically. And can be just as easily taken off again. Unlike conventional removable adhesive tape, you can use this tape again and again. Ideal, for example, if you need to reposition plans and maps several times.
Self-adhesive magnetic tape (via Red Ferret)

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josh909 #1 2:37 PM Monday, Feb 9, 2009 Reply

now all i need is silent velcro and i'll be able to die a happy man.

Chris Spurgeon #2 2:50 PM Monday, Feb 9, 2009 Reply

What is better than duct-tape?

Magnetic duct-tape!

What is better than magnetic duct-tape?

Magnetic duct-tape with bacon!

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mralistair #3 3:41 PM Monday, Feb 9, 2009 Reply

that's cool.

they make a type of formica that is metalic so it can be used as a magnet notice board. very handy for covering large all surfaces and using them as pin-up spaces

maxoid #4 3:54 PM Monday, Feb 9, 2009 Reply

any place in the states selling this stuff? i can find rolls with "permanent" adhesive, but have yet to find this item specifically...

deejayqueue #5 5:00 PM Monday, Feb 9, 2009 Reply

why would you need to stick a matching piece to the fridge?

Piers W #6 6:06 PM Monday, Feb 9, 2009 Reply

Because the outside of the door is covered in fridge magnets.

Takuan #7 6:11 PM Monday, Feb 9, 2009 Reply

I want a fridge that has a massive electromagnet in the door.

Darren Garrison #8 7:19 PM Monday, Feb 9, 2009 Reply

Probably much weaker than the stuff that's been around forever:

http://www.custom-magnets.com/Magnet_rolls.htm

Gainclone #9 8:08 PM Monday, Feb 9, 2009 Reply

Magnetic Duct Tape: The Hard Drive Wrap of Death

neurolux #10 12:59 AM Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 Reply

Why don't they just make double-sided blue masking tape? It doesn't even have to be magnetic.

SuicycoMania #11 4:54 AM Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 Reply

Somewhere, Red Green is salivating!

Anon #12 5:05 AM Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 Reply

How about using magnetic tape that comes out of a dispenser?

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/pro-mag-magnetic-tape

mdh #13 8:07 AM Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 Reply

SuicycoMania - at least they'll find me handy.

Practical Archivist #14 11:23 AM Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 Reply

Sorry to be Captain Bringdown...but please don't use this on any photo prints you'd like to keep long term. See Beth Heller's conservation blog for more archival ranting on the topic of tape in general, and magnetic tape in particular. You can even purchase some "Tape Is Evil" merch while you're there.

Anon #15 7:55 AM Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009 Reply

Better though is magnetic paint! BUT you really need stronger magnetic foil for hanging photos on the wall (I tried it already: just photos, no frame will hold)

Anon #16 3:56 AM Saturday, May 9, 2009 Reply

the bacon guy is weird.

Ocala Web Design #17 10:29 AM Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009 Reply

I can vouch for the statement you dont want to use magnetic tape, or any harsh tape for that matter on precious or valuable photos. it just tears them up terribly.

Suggestion? Clear plastic frame to insert the photo into, and then apply the tape to back of the plastic, not the photo. This will preserve your photos for years to come.

Take it from me. I have a 640GB hard drive nearly full from photos Ive taken over the last 5-6 years.

Antinous / Moderator replied to comment from Ocala Web Design #18 10:50 AM Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009 Reply

Ocala,

No plugs, please.

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