Cable ties

I'm a cheapskate. I've used a watchmakers screwdriver to unhook them in the past so that they can be reused.

"CY", you are not alone on both counts. A thin strip, shim, of tin plate cut from a discarded tin can works as well and is cheaper than if you "lose" the watchmakers screwdriver.

"N", thanks for the heads-up on that.

I worked for BT 25 years ago and we used these to hold cables at top of telegraph poles. not a new idea.

Thanks for the heads-up Nuggy, but if they are reusable why do you need so many?

Steve

Err duh, to save even more money😂😂😂🤪

Baler twine, yer can't beat it! Granted, doesn't look as neat.

(Thanks for the tip Nuggy)

It plaits easier mind👍🏻. I like the green coloured twine it’s better for the environment🤔

Young friend of ours used to plait her own haynets, most impressive, excellent recycling! It was years before we lost habit of keeping a bit in LR.....emergency lead rein, emergency dog lead, short term fix for a busted gate, better than tights as a fan belt, excellent belt or braces......

Very inventive some folk👍🏻