[AT] checking.now vulcanizing

[Steve W.]

Herb Metz wrote:
> Farmer & Others,
> Back in the 40's, Dad fixed many a flat with a vulcanized patch (1' x 2' 
> oblong); scuffed the area, brushed on a little gooey(?), placed the patch 
> which was in a metal container with 1/4" high wall and also contained a 
> brown fuzzy, clamped the patch to the tube, then struck a match and pressed 
> it into the tube as it started to light.  The brown fuzzy burned/smoked and 
> that vulcanized/sealed the patch to the tube. This type repair never failed. 
> Is this type of tube repair still around?Herb
> 


Yep, They are still made and sold, Just not to the US...
They were determined to be a health hazard by the feds...
I still have a few around someplace..

You might still find them in the back of an OLD hardware store or farm 
supply place.

-- 
Steve W.