Fatboy Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 As winter approaches, I thought it wise to get the plough frame mounted on the 90 while I can still do it in a relaxed fashion... (ie not in 2ft of snow). Needs a bit of modifying this year as its going on a different motor to last year and I don't think any two are the same Anyway, its a heavy piece of kit which bolts to the bumper with legs that bolt to the Jate ring holes and as I was working on my own, I was kinda holding it up, sliding the jate bolts through then needed to mark it up for "adjustment" before removal. To aid in the holding, I decided to tie-wrap the top of the frame to the A Bar and this worked fine. However, it needed a few iterations and I was resenting the potential of having to chuck away three tie-wraps each time. So, I studied the tiewraps and figured out where to cut so I could RE-USE two out of the three !!! every time. There, I've said it - I'm a tight git... Anybody else re-use tie-wraps or is it an "extreme" thing ? (or have you any other top tips for saving pennies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 if u save the little bits each time u can join them together thus saving another one every couple of times.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 fully fledged Jock then!! Easy to tell - do you wear a frock instead of some 'normal trousers'? Les (no offense) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Easy to tell - do you wear a frock instead of some 'normal trousers'? Les (no offense) Les - None taken I've had my frock for 16 years and wear it for weddings, funerals, parties - Every event which is "Black tie", Suit, Smart but casual etc etc. Even rugby matches. I've saved a fortune not having to buy suits ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I've saved a fortune not having to buy suits Doesn't a kilt cost a few hundred quid? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Doesn't a kilt cost a few hundred quid? i thought you mugged an old granny & made them out of their shopping trolley! if you have a small enough screwdriver you can get in the 'rachcet' section of the cabletie & open them back up, reusing them all - and thats from a tight southerner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I always cut cable ties so as to leave as much re-usable length as possible. I also keep the heads with the latching mechanism in so I can slide it onto a cable tie to form a "rivet". I use these to hold my sidelights on (SIII), no dissimilar metals and earth currents to corrode the ali. (I do fit an extra earth wire!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 never thought of keeping the heads as rivets. i like that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Doesn't a kilt cost a few hundred quid?Les. The kilt itself can be a few hundred but it is all of the accessories which start to add up.... I got the lot for my 21st birthday so it was a pretty good deal. All told, well over a grand I suppose.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I see White90 has a kilt too: Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Probably his underwear! Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 If you get a soldeiring iron i am sure you would be able to melt them in to each other making them even more reusable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 If you get a soldeiring iron i am sure you would be able to melt them in to each other making them even more reusable And a milling machine to cut the serrations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Anybody else re-use tie-wraps Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgnas Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Anybody else re-use tie-wraps You're only a real tightwad when you start cutting them off lamposts (the remnants of all the tatty signs you see) I've not done it yet, but there must be twenty on one lampost in the village ...........and I would be doing a service to the community (not to be confused with "community service") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Care to share where this vast amount are and we will race you to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Care to share where this vast amount are and we will race you to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Care to share where this vast amount are and we will race you to it How tight is this? If you use a small screwdriver or knife you can undo the tie wrap without cutting it!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 How tight is this?If you use a small screwdriver or knife you can undo the tie wrap without cutting it!. I use a safety pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 I use a safety pin. Whahey! I'm not on my own!! (and not the tightest git on the planet either! ) As it looks like we have shared some excellent money saving and tool enhancing practices, will this make it to the Technical Archive ???? This afternoon, I'm off up Union Street with a Safety Pin to recycle loads of nice, strong Tie-wraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 This afternoon, I'm off up Union Street with a Safety Pin to recycle loads of nice, strong Tie-wraps. That would probably constitute theft - although it seems unlikely that there would be any complaint. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I waas going to make a joke about a little prick (from the pin), but thought better of it Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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