Reusing Cable Ties

[Bi11Hudson]

Just another "gizmo" for the toolbox.

 

[Suzuki4evr]

Ever threaded a cable tie for some reason and then realized you made a mistake?

Today I thought I needed 4 long cable ties, but the ties I had were too short, so I connected two pairs. Then I decided to use something else for the job. I didn't want to waste those cable ties. They were the big foot-long jobs.

It turns out you can shove the point of a pick into the receiving end of the tie, push up the little flap that prevents the male end from backing out, and pull it out of the female end.

Bet I saved 79 cents there.

I do it all the time....waste not want not.