Difference between revisions of "General Hints & Tips"
From EAA 974 Wiki
(Created page with " == Using Zip Ties == Here's a quick tip on how to trim a zip tie so that there is NOT a sharp edge that will haunt you later - do not trim with cutters or snips, use a fres...") |
|||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
− | == | + | == Zip Ties == |
Here's a quick tip on how to trim a zip tie so that there is NOT a sharp edge that will haunt you later - do not trim with cutters or snips, use a fresh razor blade. It'll leave a smooth end that won't come back to bite you later. | Here's a quick tip on how to trim a zip tie so that there is NOT a sharp edge that will haunt you later - do not trim with cutters or snips, use a fresh razor blade. It'll leave a smooth end that won't come back to bite you later. | ||
And a recent find are re-usable zip ties (found at Amazon) - I'm using them to bundle my tie-down straps securely when not in use. They seem to become quite handy around the shop for a good hold for something temporary or that will need to be released in the future without wasting a "permanent" zip tie. | And a recent find are re-usable zip ties (found at Amazon) - I'm using them to bundle my tie-down straps securely when not in use. They seem to become quite handy around the shop for a good hold for something temporary or that will need to be released in the future without wasting a "permanent" zip tie. | ||
− | |||
− |
Revision as of 12:14, 21 October 2016
Zip Ties
Here's a quick tip on how to trim a zip tie so that there is NOT a sharp edge that will haunt you later - do not trim with cutters or snips, use a fresh razor blade. It'll leave a smooth end that won't come back to bite you later.
And a recent find are re-usable zip ties (found at Amazon) - I'm using them to bundle my tie-down straps securely when not in use. They seem to become quite handy around the shop for a good hold for something temporary or that will need to be released in the future without wasting a "permanent" zip tie.