How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Outta.this.place » Mon Jul 28, 2014 1:53 pm

One of my hands is currently zip tied to a fence anyone know how to get these off?

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby xtc » Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:02 pm

Shim it.
Boxer shorts are cool,
but little speedos rule!

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Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Outta.this.place » Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:17 pm

I don't have anything but my phone

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Outta.this.place » Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:19 pm

There's 2 one just wrapped around my wrist and another that's hooked onto it and the fence

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby xtc » Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:47 pm

"Shim it" means return the loose end of the cable tie back through the clamping device so that the teeth are disabled.

An alternative that sometimes works is to use something like a bootlace as a friction saw. You might have to hold one end in your teeth.

Let me know.
Boxer shorts are cool,
but little speedos rule!

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Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Outta.this.place » Mon Jul 28, 2014 3:02 pm

No good my brother cut off the loose end of both of them and I'm conviently barefoot

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby xtc » Mon Jul 28, 2014 3:05 pm

Ah, I see, it's a role-play like "Need Your Help".
Goodnight.
Boxer shorts are cool,
but little speedos rule!

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Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Outta.this.place » Mon Jul 28, 2014 3:14 pm

Yeah? I guess except with my life haha your a complete dick btw

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby tony2 » Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:05 pm

xtc is right in the best way to slip a zip tie. If you have anything sharp or pointed, like even a ballpoint pen you can use that. Worst case the edge of your fingernail may be long enough to reach the ratchet tang. Remember to push the zt closed until just before it clicks - the tang is almost open now.
If there is enough slack, further close the fence one and the protruding end will give you a tool to work with.
I suspect you're out by now, but if not, drink a cup or two of hot chocolate before seeking revenge (grin). Keep us posted.
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nobody else will figure out you're faking it.


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Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Scottstud94 » Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:14 pm

Outta.this.place wrote:Yeah? I guess except with my life haha your a complete dick btw


Sorry XTC, I have to say it seemed a bit rude.

Outta did you end up getting out? DM me sometime :)

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Outta.this.place » Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:20 pm

I got out thanks guys (well some of you)

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Outta.this.place » Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:43 pm

Excuse me? Were you sitting out in the 95 degree sun zip tied to a fence? When I ask for help and ppl r assholes I'm not particularly in the mood to be kind back.

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Outta.this.place » Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:51 pm

You sound like a young uneducated brat who hasn't figured out the world is a pretty fairytale that your mom read to you at night. Nothing's going to change there will always be conflict it's solving it tho that is important not denying it's there or trying to cover it up.

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Kyle » Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:04 pm

Irony defined...

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby chadmc90 » Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:32 pm

Guys: Stop the arguing...it was a simple question and answers have been given. No need to start yet another conflict here.
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Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Outta.this.place » Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:08 pm

Kimmi, get used to it. You have no clue what negative is

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby xtc » Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:00 am

Scottstud,
I'm sorry if you thought I was being rude.

KImmi,
and I seriously regret the graceless way you have been treated.

This contributor, however, has a track record.

See the thread viewtopic.php?f=7&t=22779&p=170642#p170642 That made me do a bit of pattern spotting so I wished him goodnight.

He has also sent offensive, petulant pm's to me in response to constructive criticisms in spite of which I tried to help him with some enquiries.

I'm not going to lock this post because that would be self-serving and cowardly and beside, I think readers can see who's being offensive here.

Any more abuse and I shall delete the entire thread.
Boxer shorts are cool,
but little speedos rule!

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Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby tony2 » Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:11 am

Actually y'all, I think the stars are in misalignment. A question was posed, answers given, problem eventually solved. It is so easy to misinterpret email because we don't have the tone or the body language.
Let's give everyone the benefit of the doubt and get on with the more important task of supporting each other. OK???
If you believe in yourself enough -
nobody else will figure out you're faking it.


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Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby Outta.this.place » Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:48 pm

Sorry guys :(

Re: How do I get zip ties off?

Postby xtc » Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:42 pm

Outta.this.place has had the decency to apologise and I think that brings this thread to an end.

Locking the thread.
Boxer shorts are cool,
but little speedos rule!

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