Comments on: How to Securely Fasten Zip Ties

By: rob

rob — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:17:50 +0000

It’s good practice to use electronics work side cutters (that cut right to the edge) to nip off the excess so no tail is left on the zip tie. They leave a nice gash if they aren’t finished off properly. Careful use of a hobby knife or boxcutter works too, but be careful. A set of small pliers and cutters is useful for holding things in difficult places too, sometimes using rubber bands on the handles to turn them into clamps.

By: tdp

tdp — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:35 +0000

I just picked up fourth hand tool yesterday and today I got to use it for just this purpose. Thanks for the tutorial otherwise I wouldn’t have thought about this.
Cheers!
tdp

By: John

John — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:01:49 +0000

I never heard of a fourth hand tool before, and I’m going to pick one up today. Man is that going to make things easier.

I’m also a zip tie lover and evangelist. It’s going to be great to have a tool to snug them up.

Thanks!

By: Brett

Brett — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:51:13 +0000

Excellent set of videos! I’ve spent much of the last 45 minutes watching most of them.

Comment about nylon ties – The natural color translucent ties have no resistance to UV light. They will break down quickly with exposure to day light. Dyed ties (any color) are resistant to UV, and will last longer.

Now I just need to find a fourth hand tool….

By: Pablo

Pablo — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:12:15 +0000

Your tutorials are really useful and clearly explained. Thanks

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:44:17 +0000

G’day

This is a great hint/idea. Had never thought of using my fourth hand tool for doing this.

Thanks
Andrew

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:39:10 +0000

Hi Quay, that’s a popular request. I’m trying to track down a bike with disc brakes so I can get it done. I’ll let you know when it’s posted!

By: Quay Strandburg

Quay Strandburg — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:22:33 +0000

Hi,
I have really enjoyed your tutorials. Have you considered a tutorial on mechanical disc brake adjustment and replacement?

Thanks for your consideration,

Quay Strandburg

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