Seriously, they do acutally make "reversable" cable ties. They have a
ratchet mechanism that can be pushed back against at an angle, by bending
the tab down and pushing back.
JW.
On Sun, 9 Nov 2003, R. W. Wolff wrote:
> Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 14:15:58 -0600
> From: R. W. Wolff <choupiqu_at_wctc.net>
> Reply-To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> Subject: Re: NANFA-- Duct Tape of the 21st Century
>
> Actually, they can easily be undone. Depending on the size, you can use a
> small flat screwdriver, or on the tiny ones a pin. Just insert it in the
> "out" side of the cube that holds the "ratchet mechanism" that grips the
> teeth on the strip. Pushing the tool inbetween the flap of plastic (
> ratchet) and the toothed part of the strip, will pop up the ratchet flap,
> and all allow the strip to be undone. If you are concerned about this,
> practice on one not yet strangling your finger etc. Once you get the hang of
> it, it is really easy to do.
>
> Ray
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