On 10 Apr 2021 12:33:09 GMT, Roger Hayter wrote:

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If instead of a tube one uses a channel with an open side on the inside of the
'U' one could quickly and easily lift it off when the tie is captured.

The problem with that is the cable tie might try to come out inwards.
If the channel was open at the top or bottom, it would be more likely
to stay in the channel because the cable tie wants to go straight?

You
still potentially need three hands, but it might be possible to catch the end
of the tie with the hand holding the channel without dropping the latter.

With the right design of tool and length of tie, you could have the
catch end of the tie held in place and you then just need to guide the
open end though the catch then once through, lift / drop the tool off.

I am
inspired to try it next time I do this job, having done 15m of netting the
other day!

Well, if you don't make something, Dragons Den here I come. ;-)

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Cheers, T i m