dblenk Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 HI just thinking anyone used cable ties instead of locking wire i know the wire digs into the rubber just wondering ?? any thoughts David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trchris Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 Hi David Used cable ties many times to clamp gaiters if the original metal clips have failed haven’t used locking wire for many many years like you say can cut into and through the rubber Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 Great invention cable ties! I’ve even used them to replace rotted out ‘rubber’ grease rings on the front suspension. james Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 Imagine being a teenage apprentice in the late 60's and seeing these hi-Tech bits of string. Wow - the possibilities. Getting them out of the stores was like breaking into Fort Knox. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted December 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 7 hours ago, RogerH said: Imagine being a teenage apprentice in the late 60's and seeing these hi-Tech bits of string. Wow - the possibilities. Getting them out of the stores was like breaking into Fort Knox. Roger haha my apprenticeship was late 70s so they were in abundance great for stag do's tying people to lamp posts hahahah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 I have access to large cable ties..... Used to great effect when tying 2 shopping trollies together in the big Tesco !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 On 12/18/2023 at 11:01 PM, dblenk said: Getting them out of the stores was like breaking into Fort Knox. I seem to remember getting anything out of stores was problematic. " Stores is for storin' lad. I can't let you 'ave that - what if someone needs it ...." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, RobH said: I seem to remember getting anything out of stores was problematic. " Stores is for storin' lad. I can't let you 'ave that - what if someone needs it ...." When I was an apprentice I remember the storman at Phillips telling me he had a certain part in stock that I needed but I couldn’t have it because it was the last one ! talking about cable ties I have ones of over a meter in length used in a ventilation system Edited December 20, 2023 by Kiwifrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 Favourite request for new apprentices was go to the stores and ask for a long weight or a bucket of sparks. When flicking my metal coiled ruler at the store man he said don't do that or you will be sorry, hence he caught it and promptly cut it in two with scissors. Serves me right but lesson learnt!. Sorry off piste but love those stories. Have a great Christmas one and all, Cable ties got a certain member around SPA on his rear drop link to trailing arm. Unbelievable but true and it was on a track day. Got him home as well. Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bleednipple Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 On 12/20/2023 at 8:18 PM, Kiwifrog said: When I was an apprentice I remember the storman at Phillips telling me he had a certain part in stock that I needed but I couldn’t have it because it was the last one ! Old Army line... Quartermaster sergeant to young soldier: "Stores is for storin' lad. If they was meant for issuin' they'd be called Issues". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemsTR Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 If the gaiter is used to retain grease, you need to use the metall tie straps as used in modern cars. They can only be used once and can only be removed by cutting them. If the gaiter is there for dust protection only, you can use those plastic black cable tie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 (edited) When we moved to Holland some years ago my car went through a Dutch import inspection, the only thing I had to do was change the cable ties on the steering gaiters for metal ties. George Edited January 7 by harlequin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 If I use cable ties, I use long ones & make 2 turns around the gaiter, positioning the join over the 1st turn. That way you have increased the pressure where the join is. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 6 minutes ago, Lebro said: If I use cable ties, I use long ones & make 2 turns around the gaiter, positioning the join over the 1st turn. That way you have increased the pressure where the join is. Bob I like that, thanks for the tip Bob George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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