BigTallDad Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) I don't know if this has been posted somewhere else, but it's a new idea to me. I suspect there might be a few groans followed by "Why didn't I think of that?" Those slide grips you use to close laundry bags, tighten parka hoods etc. can also be used with rubber bands. The slide grips can be found at Walmart, in the Camping Supplies area. Open the slide by pressing the button, then slide the rubber band through. The optional straw segment is used as a stand-off, to prevent the slide from contacting the part being glued. You now control the tension on the rubber band...no more wrapping multiple times to get the desired tautness, and removal is a breeze. Edited May 20, 2015 by BigTallDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Groan. why didn't I think of that? Seriously I wouldn't have, but I'm glad you did and shared it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 THAT is an AWESOME idea! NICE use of your noggin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 What a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Headed to WM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Found them at WM in the sewing/craft section. Look on the button rack. They're called Drawstring Stoppers. Got 2 black ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedd60 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks. Just can't ever have enough clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRed Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Could've used it a few minutes ago. I'll be picking up a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 What a great iidea, I'll be making some of these up ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 What a great iidea, I'll be making some of these up .....Glad I could help. Does the engine in the picture look familiar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Simple, yet pretty creative idea. Thanks Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Very clever, thanks for sharing this.David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 That's a great idea. Plus, the soft rubber of the rubber band won't leave any dent/impression or knock off a head bolt, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwayman58 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 That's a great idea. I never have enough clamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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