Re: [Paddlewise] cable ties

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 22:51:28 -0400 (EDT)
On Fri, 14 May 1999, M. Wagenbach wrote:

> We're talking about the same thing: cable ties, wire ties, zip ties; I
> can't remember any other names.  But those I have in front of me here are
> not 100% nylon.  inside the head is a tiny piece of metal, steel I bet,
> which form the pawl of the ratchet that keeps you from withdrawing the
> tail after you stick it in.  I could envision this being replaced with a
> plastic pawl, but I don't recall whether I have ever seen that. 

The all-nylon ones are pretty common. These are permanent or nearly so.
Look in auto parts stores or hardware depts.

Steve Cramer                     
Test Scoring & Reporting Services      Sometimes you never can 
University of Georgia                    always tell what you 
Athens, GA 30602-5593                      least expect the most.


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