I'm Never Using Normal Zip Ties Again...
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2023
- In today's video, we showcase stainless steel cable ties and learn why they're great for conduit builds! I purchased some from Harbor Freight but they seem to be a lot cheaper on Amazon and other places online. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe for weekly videos and build ideas!
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Great tip. As you say, Harbor Freight has them for about 5 bucks for 25, but for about 9 to 10 bucks you can get a 100 count, assuming someone can wait for shipping. I have dozens on a couple conduit systems outside that have held up for three or four years just fine, and plastic zip ties would have broken down over that time.
One thing you do have to watch is the edges of the metal zip ties are definitely sharp, and prone to creating those "paper cuts". So, be careful out there!
Thanks for the comment! You definitely gotta be careful with the edges.
Wow! I've been looking at regular zip tie videos and thought, "I wonder if there's such a thing as a metal zip tie" as I clicked on YOUR video. Well whaddaya know!!!! Thanks for being there. Oh, and by the way, I just checked on Amazon; they have them for $5.99 for 100.
Haha nice! Thanks for the comment and for sharing that deal!
Panduit silicone blue zip ties last a decade in the sun ✌🏻
Cheers for the tip. Looks useful for some situations that are not a good use of less stabby reusable plastic zipties that I normally use.
Agreed! They are gonna be my new go to for outdoor projects. Thanks for the comment!
If you cut the tail off about 1/2" long, then fold it over on itself twice with an angled needle nose pliers, you eliminate the sharp tail, and you can crank them down really tight. Much tighter than just pulling on them since the ball has just a little bit of slack.
Thank you! I was looking for something short, sweet, and to the point. You nailed it.
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment
@@MakerPipe I ordered the ties and the tool. Hopefully you get a commission out of it. Ciao
I prefer to use corrosion resistant mechanic's wire. It's much less expensive and easier to manipulate. Wire is much easier to remove but just as permanent. Harbor Freight sells "safety wire twisting pliers" for about ten bucks, but I use a small vice grip and get the same result - a clean, neat, discrete anchor for probably less than a penny.
Nice! Thanks for sharing Raymond. You always have great tips and techniques!
I had some of those pliers (I think the same kind, where they twist the wire when you pull?) that I got from a retired airplane mechanic. They were awesome, and (of course) were promptly stolen by a coworker. I might need to check out HF…
2:05 to remove, put the new tie in the opposite end, not that end. it basically goes in the same direction as the original one went in, just on top
I think it works on either end as long as you can get the ball to raise up a little bit. Thanks for the comment!
25ct for $5 for almost anything made of steel is a steal. Love harbor freight.
I will say those metal zip ties are brittle if you put the money on anything that vibrates they'll break
Good to know. Thanks for sharing your experience with them!
The "expensive" tool is expensive compared to what? Compared to not buying it? Well, that's true with everything, yes? Also the video person stated that buying this tool is worth it if you're going to use this tool often enough. Generally, that logic is understandable. But, really, if buying this $23 to $59 tool (as of early 2024) should only be done if one will be using it a lot, its purchase would be very limited. There are people who, legitimately, purchase things because it's a thrill or fun or enabliing or whatever to own and that's just as legitimate.
And for those who, in their annoyance at my above needless post, feel compelled to comment about how ridiculous my statement is, well...I know. So, keep it to yourself and accept that some people are just plain annoying, okay?