I use these cutters for zips. It gets snug up against the locking section. No more sharp barbs left to cut myself on.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I use these cutters for zips. It gets snug up against the locking section. No more sharp barbs left to cut myself on.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
61iHBY5+g0L._AC_SL1500_.jpg
Dave
KitFox 6 Taildragger
912 ULS
Whirlwind Prop
Garmin G3x
All around nice guy
I could be accused of a "hybrid" solution. I did use zip tires where appropriate; however, leftover material from the wing rib lacing (which was plenty) was used in places where a bundle of wires seemed to be asking for lacing. Mostly continuous method for a section, then picked it up again to keep it a manageable length.
Yeah, I think the cutoff ends of zip ties can be a PITF (pain in the fingers) however, safety wire does a far superior job on fingers if not correctly turned back (yup, no need to ask how I am aware of that).
Dave S
Kitfox 7 Trigear (Flying since 2009)
912ULS Warp Drive
St Paul, MN
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I’m always imagining how I want to build the kit. I like the idea of lacing and was told to use the thread from rib stitching. I noticed in a photograph from a newer B787 wheel well that they had incorporated both methods for securing the wiring harnesses. I was a little surprised to see that it had laced wires. And that’s a lot of wires for a 500k pound airplane that is predominantly electric. Electric brakes.
I used cheap zip ties to bundle the looms then tied them to finish. I prefer the waxed polyester lacing cord. It won't stretch or loosen.
John: When I was in the zone, I could tie the lacing and trim them almost as fast as using zip ties. When tied properly the lacing goes around the loom 3 times providing a secure, chafe free loom.
I agree with John, good quality zip ties are nooo problem. I have them all over my Kitfox and have done all my own maintenance and annuals for 10 years, and would you believe, not one single scratch that drew blood.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
I've always used a zip tie gun similar to this one. With the flush cutter, there are no sharp ends to let the red stuff out of one's hands.
-- Paul S
Model III SN910
582 IVO Med
I work as a lighting technician in theater, so we're constantly using cable ties all over the place. We've found using a set of "flush cutters" is the best way of eliminating sharp edges.
Something like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Cutter-Lightw...%2C1859&sr=8-5
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Mike
Building the JaMFox N677JM
Kitfox 5 Vixen
KRNM
That’s exactly what I use, Mike.
John Evens
Arvada, CO
Kitfox SS7 N27JE
EAA Lifetime
Chap. 43 honorary Lifetime
I would suggest cobra ties if you are going to use zip ties.
Dustin Dickerson
Building 7ss STI x 2
Oratex
29" shock monster
EP912STI 155hp
Garmin
N33TF......FLYING!
N53TF......FLYING!
Cobra ties are nice, but a good flush cutter will give you similar results and you won't be cutting your hands and arms reaching in.<br><br>
Phil Nelson
A&P-IA, Maintenance Instructor
KF 5 Outback, Cont. IO-240
Flying since 2016