How Do You Remove Zip Ties...
01-05-07, 07:03 PM
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How Do You Remove Zip Ties...
This time of year I am moving parts between bikes for cleaning and riding outside in grit and grime...
The need to remove zip ties is a constant issue...
A scissor under the zip tie can and has scratched my frames as has a box cutter...
How do you do it to prevent an unintended blemish...
The need to remove zip ties is a constant issue...
A scissor under the zip tie can and has scratched my frames as has a box cutter...
How do you do it to prevent an unintended blemish...
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01-05-07, 07:06 PM
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I cut a hole in the thick part (the square where you insert the end of the tie) and it comes right apart. That shouldn't scratch your frame if you're careful.
01-05-07, 07:09 PM
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Brilliant...
And obvious...
And obvious...
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01-05-07, 07:10 PM
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I cut them with scissors halfway through then just tear them apart if they don't pop off first... I cut right next to the thick part, where there's a little gap between the tie and the frame.
01-05-07, 07:17 PM
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A small finger nail trimmer works well if you don't have the proper tool (see post #8 below).
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01-05-07, 07:19 PM
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I chop the clamping part with my park cable cutters. pops right off.
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01-05-07, 07:25 PM
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Haha, I was about to say, wire cutters...
01-05-07, 07:41 PM
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A razor blade, and lay it flat on the zip tie, lightly press down, and voíla, its cut.
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01-05-07, 07:49 PM
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01-05-07, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by tbdean
I buy the zip ties that can be opened back up, they're great!
01-05-07, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tbdean
I buy the zip ties that can be opened back up, they're great!
01-05-07, 08:20 PM
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I have a pair of Henckels kitchen scissors that work quite well at cutting zip ties. I never even come close to the frame with them. Just a quick snip and it's gone.
01-05-07, 08:31 PM
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I use a small cutting torch. Never scratched a frame yet....
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01-05-07, 08:38 PM
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I also use Park Cable Cutters because they have rounded ends and don't scratch
01-05-07, 09:01 PM
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angle grinder.
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Originally Posted by Eatadonut
angle grinder.
Did you know that if you cut the zip tie on the correct side of the head, you can re-use it? On a smaller circumference item of course. And I agree with using the diagonal cutter.
01-05-07, 09:50 PM
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The diagonal wire cutter or finger nail clipper are my choices for cutting them. I usually have a couple pairs of nail clippers laying around close at hand and get used the most often. They're a little easier to work with in small areas than the cutter.
01-05-07, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by voltman
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I like the way you think