The Mighty Duct Tape Speed Tape

Date:  Jan 14, 2015

It is often mistaken as a “duct tape”.  But it looks very shinny.  

Yesterday, we came home on this Jetstar plane.  And to our surprise, we saw this!

Duct tape!

For don’t know what reason, Jetstar actually uses the duct tape to path the engine/turbine together.  Seems like it.

Indeed looks very very scary.

But we arrived home from Hong Kong to Singapore safely.

The ride is very smooth.  Should we thank the duct tape?

Today, I get the chance to search on the Internet - keyword “Jetstar duct tape” ...

And I found this video.

Source:  http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/01/watch-an-engineer-repair-a-jetstar-plane-with-gaffer-tape/

WOW!  Jetstar!!!!!!!!!  Why????? Always use duct tape to repair your airplane?

Wait now...

Let’s search “Budget Airline duct tape"

So, it is not only Jetstar.  This is EasyJet.  But they have explained why they need to use this.  It is not a duct tape.  It is called a “Speed Tape”.  It is a common thing in airlines industries.

Source:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3102312/Shocked-passenger-takes-photo-airport-worker-using-TAPE-engine-shell-easyJet-plane-moments-off.html

Tiger Airline not too bad.  Use duct tape to stick the windows back.  Make it more firm.

Source:  http://forums.vr-zone.com/chit-chatting/3232351-my-window-tiger-air-flight-hong-kong-singapore.html

Cebu Airline fix a bit minor problem using duct tape.

Source:  http://hotels-in-cebu.com/duct-tapes-on-cebu-pacific-plane/

OK.  Wait now….

Let’s try to search “Singapore Airlines duct tape"

And… Singapore Airlines also uses it.

The airlines engineers knows that they doing.

Of course they have calculated all the odds and making sure that the plane flight is safety.

Using duct tape or speed tape to repair the airplane is acceptable.

It can be used to repair boat too.

And cars too.

Something to think about.  hahahahaha

Gadget Notes Nomad Apple Watch Battery Charger

Date:  Jan 11, 2016

Ever since June last year until now, Apple Watch is on my wrist daily.  It has become my fitness device, my watch and social media notification device.  I don’t use a lot of apps on it at all.

So far I am very please with it.

The only thing that I am not so happy with is the Apple Charging cable.

It’s long and ugly.

And I am so reluctant to bring another “lose” cable in my bag along.  I already have one lightning cable, so I should not need another cable.

So, what is my solution?

Yes, Nomad Pod Charger for Apple Watch, solve it all.

This is the Nomad Pod Charger.  It looks like a ice hockey puck.   (Of course, you can remove the USB cable).

There is a USB port inside for you to plug your Apple Watch charger in it.

Then, you start coiling the cable.

Until like this.  And place the charging pad nicely fit into the holder provided.

Then, cover it.  The cover is magnetically attached.

Then, simply placed your Apple Watch on top of it.  

And it starts charging the Apple Watch.

WAIT NOW!  I have not plug in the power yet!  ??

Yes, this is a Portable Battery too.

Basically, you charge the Apple Watch without cable plug in.

When you plug in the cable, it will charge the Apple Watch and at the same time charges the battery.

Very cool product.

It has the battery indicator.

So, when I travel, I bring along this.  Usually I have a micro USB cable.  So, you can use the iPhone power adapter to charge this.

And I don’t have to deal with the ugly cable.

Unique selling point.

I bought it at US$59.95, now I just check, it is on sales.  They ship it to Singapore too.

Here are the specs.

Hokkaido 2015 Jay Makes Glass

Date:  Dec 17, 2015

This year, we engage a private tour guide to bring us around the way we never knew how.

One of the stop, she arranged two person to learn how to make glass.

Both Jay and Kayden will learn from the glass master to make glass today.

We were here last year.  And we are glad to be back again.  But this time, we sent Jay Jay to learn how to make glass.

Gea Gla is located around Lake Toya.

He is the owner of Gla Gla.  But he was not in that day.

His glass artists makes a lot of unique hand made glass wares.

There is also a movie was shot at this Gla Gla location.

Yup!  Jay Jay is the chosen one.  He is going to make a glass with bubble on it.

That is the big furnace and that is where you get the molten glass from.

Kayden is going to go first.

After that, it is Jay’s turn.  I have the full 15min video at the bottom.  Now, let’s see some of the highlights.

First the master gave some tutorial again.  After seeing Kayden does it, Jay already have some idea what is going on.

So, first step.  The master got some molten glass out.

Jay will have to roll it.  He has to put one hand behind and then roll the molten glass.

Next, he has to blow air into the molten glass.  So to make it hollow.

After blowing the air, he has to roll.  Like this, blow and roll blow and roll.  At this point, he has to use his right hand with the clamp.

He has to use a stick to push the molten glass so to make a handle place.

It also involve some polishing., etc.

Then, you have to flatten the bottom.  So, keep rolling Jay.

And more air needed.  Blow blow blow.  Careful Jay, don’t place your hand on that table.  It’s hot!

Then, you make some bubbles by sticking some glass powder on it.

Keep rolling Jay!  The instructor now will try to make the handle to hold the glass.  By sticking a molten piece on to the bottom and then cut the top part open.  Wow.  It is like magic.

Quick.  Blow again.  And then use the clamp again to shape the glass neck.

Now, you have to make the opening.  The glass has slowly come into shape.

Let’s open up the glass opening.  The glass is now tends to be harden.  And it is done!

The master did some final touch up.

And flatten the base.  And it is done.  

This is the full video coverage of Jay Jay learning how to make glass.

It is a wonderful feeling and an unique experience Jay will never forget.

Let’s take the photo with the glass making master.  A job well done boys!