I like it. Something I've learned, related to both tape and glue, in an industrial setting: You can't "just" tape or glue something together. Those things have failure modes just like anything else, but there's a temptation to bypass proper engineering because they seem so simple and intuitive. Two lessons I've learned:
1. Just like any other design, decide what it's supposed to do, how you'll know that it actually does what you expect, and how you'll manage its use.
2. You'd never guess that there's such a thing as a glue or tape engineer, but the reputable makers of tape and glue can really help you figure out what you need for your application.
>the reputable makers of tape and glue can really help you figure out what you need for your application
I love that this is still a thing in some industries. My dad is a retired contractor, and has several times suggested that I call the manufacturer of a home improvement product when dealing with a difficult or nonstandard installation. Coming from the phone-numberless land of Google et al, the idea that a manufacturer would have competent, highly technical help available to consumers always sounded totally insane to me, but it's worked for him! I finally tried it when a pressurized toilet tank failed on me, and the woman on the other end guided me through the diagnosis, worked with me to figure out the cause, and then shipped me a replacement part for free even though the previous owner of the house was the one who bought the tank. Great stuff.
analog31|4 years ago
1. Just like any other design, decide what it's supposed to do, how you'll know that it actually does what you expect, and how you'll manage its use.
2. You'd never guess that there's such a thing as a glue or tape engineer, but the reputable makers of tape and glue can really help you figure out what you need for your application.
el_benhameen|4 years ago
I love that this is still a thing in some industries. My dad is a retired contractor, and has several times suggested that I call the manufacturer of a home improvement product when dealing with a difficult or nonstandard installation. Coming from the phone-numberless land of Google et al, the idea that a manufacturer would have competent, highly technical help available to consumers always sounded totally insane to me, but it's worked for him! I finally tried it when a pressurized toilet tank failed on me, and the woman on the other end guided me through the diagnosis, worked with me to figure out the cause, and then shipped me a replacement part for free even though the previous owner of the house was the one who bought the tank. Great stuff.
xtiansimon|4 years ago