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Old 12-03-16, 11:07
Ian T-J Ian T-J is offline
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Is the �Cable Tie� a biker�s best friend?

�my example of �good design� has been the humble cable tie. Designed in 1958 by Thomas & Betts, or to be more precise, the later one-piece, nylon design of 1968.�

Read the full interview at :- http://www.trf.org.uk/make-do-and-mend/

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Old 12-03-16, 19:49
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I'm hooked on Velcro Pepsi. ...Steve
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Old 12-03-16, 20:17
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Velcro does have it's problems though...

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Old 12-03-16, 21:40
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Hey, Pleiades, double + fort that... still smiling

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Old 13-03-16, 10:23
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Old 16-03-16, 16:53
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gaffa tape
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Old 16-03-16, 19:15
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Yes! Velcro (1), cable ties(2) for me... I have been parachuting for 30 years and Velcro ABSOLUTELY changed and improved harness design, safety and efficiency!
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Old 16-03-16, 21:26
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If it moves and it shouldn't use Gaffa tape....if it doesn't move and should use WD40! Steve
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Old 07-04-16, 23:12
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Gotta love cable ties, Velcro, gaffa tape, insulating tape, wd40, so many uses for all
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Old 09-04-16, 12:55
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If not the best - at least one of the best.....
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