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Cable-ties, or 'Zip-ties' were invented by God to reward cyclists for saving the planet. Strong and flexible, available in a miriad of colours and sizes - they are incredibly useful around a bicycle and home workshop. I wouldn't be without them.
The trouble with cable ties though, is the tail, which if not cut short enough leaves an unsightly burr which is a potential hazard to flesh and lycra. Scissors or cable cutters don't cut close enough, nor do side-cutters or the cutting edges of pliers.
There is, apparently, a special tool available which automatically pulls the cable tie to a pre-determined tension before cutting if off cleanly. But unless you are using hundreds of them every day that's OTT.
The answer, and it's a simple one, is: toenail cutters. Accurate, precise and with a slight curve, they are the perfect tool for finishing the tail of a cable tie. And cheap too.
Don't miss the next installment of Mickle's Tip Of The Day: How to make and use a Jibber.
The trouble with cable ties though, is the tail, which if not cut short enough leaves an unsightly burr which is a potential hazard to flesh and lycra. Scissors or cable cutters don't cut close enough, nor do side-cutters or the cutting edges of pliers.
There is, apparently, a special tool available which automatically pulls the cable tie to a pre-determined tension before cutting if off cleanly. But unless you are using hundreds of them every day that's OTT.
The answer, and it's a simple one, is: toenail cutters. Accurate, precise and with a slight curve, they are the perfect tool for finishing the tail of a cable tie. And cheap too.
Don't miss the next installment of Mickle's Tip Of The Day: How to make and use a Jibber.
