Variable length rubber band

[BigTallDad]

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

[randx0]

Groan. why didn't I think of that? Seriously I wouldn't have, but I'm glad you did and shared it.

[426-Hemi]

THAT is an AWESOME idea! NICE use of your noggin!

[vintagercr]

What a great idea.

[Miatatom]

Headed to WM.

[Miatatom]

Found them at WM in the sewing/craft section. Look on the button rack. They're called Drawstring Stoppers. Got 2 black ones.

[Darren B]

nice!!!!

[tedd60]

Thanks.  Just can't ever have enough clamps.

[JerseyRed]

Could've used it a few minutes ago. I'll be picking up a couple.

[GeeBee]

What a great iidea, I'll be making some of these up .....

[BigTallDad]

What a great iidea, I'll be making some of these up .....

Glad I could help. Does the engine in the picture look familiar?

[peteski]

Simple, yet pretty creative idea. Thanks Ray!

[David G.]

Very clever, thanks for sharing this.

David G.

[Casey]

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.

[Greg Wann]

Great idea.

[highwayman58]

That's a great idea. I never have enough clamps