"dpb" wrote in message ...
On 9/11/2012 12:11 PM, Rick wrote:
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My favorites:

a settling torch
rod iron

For a long time the local DRMO had "scrap irony"

The quintessential "duck tape" has always grated on my ears...



Actually, it was originally called duck tape because it was made from cotton
duck fabric and was water proof.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape

In fact it is not very good for ducts:
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/articl...es-3074152.php
http://www.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/...tape-HVAC.html