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Heat-shrink tubing is normally used to help seal electrical connections or to protect wiring.   thesource (378)
 
 


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Pencil grips can be made with heat-shrink tubing.   thesource (378)
 
 


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Handle grips can be repaired, revived, or improved with heat-shrink tubing. If a handle is too hard or lacking in grip, such as the handle of a hiking pole, or a screwdriver, use some heat shrink tubing on it.   thesource (378)
 
 


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Repair Your Glasses when one of the arms breaks, with heat-shrink tubing. This should last till you get a new pair.   thesource (378)

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"Helping hands" grips can be given the soft-touch for when working with delicate objects.   thesource (378)
 
 


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Change the colour of cables by putting heat shrink around them using the colour you want.   thesource (378)

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Repair the ends of broken shoelaces with heat shrink tubing.   thesource (378)

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Shrink your heat-shrink tubing with:
- Heat guns
- Blow dryers
- Candles
- Matches
- Butane lighters, or any lighter.
- Incandescent light bulb - at a push, holding the heat-shrink tubing near a hot light bulb can work.
- Ovens

If using a flame, keep moving the flame over the surface of the tubing, to prevent charring or burning.   thesource (378)

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Generally, heat-shrink tubing shrinks to about half its original size, so make sure you use the correct diameter tubing for the job, to ensure a snug and strong fit.   thesource (378)

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Keep a wide variety of sizes and colours of heat-shrink tubing available. You will always find uses for it.   thesource (378)
 
 


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Fix broken or split tent poles with heat shrink tubing. For extra strength, wind duct tape around the pole first.   thesource (378)
 
 


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