At 08:29 AM 12/18/96 -0600, you wrote:
>Radio Shack, DigiKey, Mouser, Newark electronics suppliers etc. all carrier
>the self-sealing silicone polymer 'rubber' tape.  it is frequently used in
>place of heat-shrink tubing and yes, does seem to work well.
>
>there are some 'cheapo' makes of it out there that do not seem to fuse well
>to itself.  these are a harder polymer and are next to useless.  look for a
>nice soft, squooshy one and i've had good luck with those that are rust
colored.
>
>-dan

The only problem with the self-fusing silicone tape is that it tears *very*
easily when it gets nicked - but makes a wonderful grip tape on baseball
bats (lasts maybe one game)!!

The stuff we all want is available from Griot's Garage mail order catalog
(1800/345-5789) as part #23315, 'rubberized fix-it tape', 3/4" X 27 ft. long.

Austin