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2. Dutchman (repair) - Wikipedia

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   A rail repair dutchman is typically a 4–6-inch (100–150 mm) long piece of rail that is cut in advance for the purpose and carried by a section crew. If the gang finds a rail with a chipped or broken end, they remove the connector plates ( fishplates ), cut out the damaged section, replace it with the dutchman, and bolt the connectors back ...

3. Lining of paintings - Wikipedia

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   However, patches are sometimes applied to strengthen specific areas of a canvas. [8] Strip linings can be added to reinforce the margins of a painting. This practice is important as the margins of a painting are often more damaged than the rest of the canvas. [2] Strip linings strengthen the edges of the canvas so that they can withstand re ...

4. Self-adhesive plastic sheet - Wikipedia

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   Self-adhesive plastic sheet, known in the United Kingdom as sticky-backed plastic, is wide plastic sheet or film with an adhesive layer on one side, used as a surface coating for decorative purposes. It is typically smooth and shiny, but can also come in textured varieties, in which case it can sometimes be used as a cheap alternative to veneer .

5. Adhesive - Wikipedia

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   The adhesive is applied to either one or both of the materials being bonded. The pieces are aligned and pressure is added to aid in adhesion and rid the bond of air bubbles. Common ways of applying an adhesive include brushes, rollers, using films or pellets, spray guns and applicator guns (e.g., caulk gun). All of these can be used manually or ...

6. Self-repair - Wikipedia

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   Self-repair may refer to: Self-repair mechanisms of DNA; Self-healing materials; maintenance, repair, and operations or do it yourself; Self-repair is a linguistic ...

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