[SML] Zip Tie Ends

[Stuart Wheaton]

I use a pair of flush cutting wire cutters designed to cut component 
leads on the back of circuit boards, they are beveled on only one side, 
they do a nice job with leaving a safe cut off end.


Stuart


On 6/3/2021 1:27 AM, Tim Long via Stagecraft wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Longtime lurker here with a question.
>
> Once you've secured the zip tie around the bundle, what style do you 
> use in cutting off the excess?
>
> A) Flush to the ratchet mechanism?
> B) 1/4" (or so) away from the mechanism?
> C) As B, but with a 45 degree angle?
> D) Other
>
> And:
> Is there a specific reason you do it that way?
>
>
> I usually do A myself because I've gotten many scratches/cuts from B & 
> C. I've encountered a lot of category C lately and I am glad the first 
> aid kit is stocked.
>
> Just curious as to what people do.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim
>
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