On Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:21:33 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:


msg wrote:

Isn't this 'friction tape'?


No, 'friction tape' is black tape made from heavy cloth, and a tar
like adhesive. It was used to cover joints on the old 'Knob & Tube'
wiring almost 100 years ago.

Right. It was also used to wrap splices, but as much as I like old
stuff, it does dry out, especially when you start with a roll that is
30 years old or more. I still have a roll.

Friction tape is what baseball bats were wrapped with, at least
after-market, so one could maintain a good grip on the bat. Friction.

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