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Date:         Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:33:49 -0400
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: [NVC] Beefier Scrunchies?
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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the kinds of velcro straps that are used to secure bundles of wires (like for computer set-ups) should work. Might be slippery? Or cinching straps that REI and others sell, with quick release buckles.

On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 11:29 PM , Don Hanson wrote:

> Go to one of the 'China Products' drug stores...like Payless, or > Mall-Wart > or Fred Meyer and look in the camping section for some of those velcro > sleeping bag straps. They have a bail sewn into one end so you can > double-purchase cinch your bundle..whatever it is. I have a bunch of > those > that I use for various tasks...Coudn't find any today though....Gotta > go get > another half dozen... > Don Hanson > > On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 8:40 PM, Karl wrote: > >> sections of old bicycle tubes? >> >> >> John Rodgers wrote: >> >>> I have a bunch of metal poles I use in setting up for art shows. In >>> the >>>> past I have use industrial grade rubber bands I get from Ceramic >>>> Supply >>>> houses. They are about 3/4 inch wide and available in a whole bunch >>>> of >>>> diameters up to about 10 inches. That's loose - unstretched. But >>>> lately >>>> I have been using big zip ties. They work great as well. They re >>>> cheaper >>>> than the rubber bands.but not re-useable. When you are done with >>>> them, >>>> just clip them off and throw away. Any good hardware store should >>>> have >>>> large ones, as well as electronics stores and auto parts stores. >>>> >>>


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