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I did not think that Silver was dangerous to ingest in trace amounts? Even huge doses do not kill although they may turn you into a smurf .. see Argyria.

I have tried Hunter wellies - too narrow for my broad foot. Hunter leather lined wellies - scraped my heels raw. Reverted to leather ankle boots which are great until your trousers get wet enough to pour water into your socks, or you need to walk down a wet pot-holed track. Tried gaiters but...

I agree buttons can be dangerous on jackets worn by shooters, stories of them catching in trigger guards and firing guns accidentally. This is why poppers were invented. I will concede velcro on cuffs, but only provided the soft felt side is all that is left exposed. Presumably those who love...

I have just removed 32 small pieces of velcro from a Regatta outdoors waistcoat. Every pocket flap had at least two closures. Each closure acts like a small scouring pad to scratch exposed skin and pick up lint. They stick to anything woolen that comes close - gloves, hat, jumper. The make a...

I have recently bought a pair of french Palladium brand canvas 'Legionnaire' boots from Orvis. They are well made and comfortable, great for hot weather. Sadly although the logo says 'Depuis 1947' the tag inside says 'Made in China'.

I work at a company that specialises in supplying tapes and adhesives. The problem isnt getting a plastic to take high heat - PTFE type materials are very temperature resistant. However I do not know of any tape adhesive that will take temperatures above about 250C and keep a decent bond...