Collect:
Patches, large sledge hammer, smooth face hammer, sandpaper or Emory cloth, hi-tin soldier, flux, small propane torch.
Using sledge hammer as an anvil, hammer the ends of the broken tape gently, to remove bends or distortions.
Sand the ends very well, to remove rust, paint, and corrosion.
Dip ends of tape in flux. Fire up torch, and get soldier ready. Dip end of soldier into flux. Gently heat the ends of tape, while applying soldier. They should turn shiny, when, tinned properly, on both sides.?ÿ
Place patch over ends of tape, and hammer it down closed. Hammer it tight in all directions. Place open side of patch up, and suspend tape over unlit torch, setting it so it is stable. Cut a piece of soldier, about 3/4" long, and lay cut piece into crack of patch. Coat piece of soldier with flux.
Now tape is supported at both sides, over top of torch. Fire up torch, and melt soldier, till it flows down into crack in patch, and leaves a small lump of soldier over patch. Being careful to not overheat.
You will end up with a good patch. They should last several years. Clean up the flux, and wash the area thoroughly. Spray paint both sides.
Modern way:
You forgot to charge batteries?
Let's just go home!
Nate
You left out the step where you make sure the foot marks are 1.00 ft apart before applying the patch.
Yes, I also don't know how to rivet them either.?ÿ
I was counting on brother Bill to check on my scale factor!
N
Are you repairing the tape that was used to survey the property described in the deed that didn??t close by 0.76??. I??m surprised how long the duct tape repair lasted.?ÿ
Boss I forgot the data collectors so we get to go home.
you see here where it shows angle and distance, we write that down for each shot.
what but that takes forever?ÿ
you learn to write fast.
Boss, we lost the field book..... 😉
I still have 2 splice kits.
Or, you could go to ace hardware and buy another one for 12 dollars.?ÿ ???
Or, you could go to ace hardware and buy another one for 12 dollars.?ÿ
In my best Jeff Foxworthy voice: If you spend $600 worth of billable time repairing a $150 dollar tool, you might be a surveyor.
12.00 is about what a tape patch kit costed. As I remember.?ÿ
Tapes and reels are selling on eBay for about $35.00 for a used 100' tape. A 300' one with patches recently sold for 38$.
Dad would have bought it, and put on another crew!
N
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