Clamps (ties) from plastic bottles

Clamps made from plastic bottles

A clamp or plastic tie is a very useful thing that can be used, for example, to clean up under a computer desk by collecting all the wires in a pile. Of course, now someone reading the article will say that the screed in the store costs a penny - and he will be right. I want to note that it may not always be at hand, there may be other reasons. Below are instructions on how to make a reusable clamp from a regular plastic bottle.
Such a clamp has one obvious advantage that the purchased one definitely does not have - it is reusable. It can be removed an infinite number of times without problems, and the same number of times it can be tightened and fixed.

Will need


  • Plastic bottle.
  • Scissors
  • Stationery knife
  • Ruler
  • Hole puncher.

We make clamps - ties from plastic bottles with our own hands


Take a plastic bottle and cut off the bottom. Next, cut into small strips.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

Next, we cut these strips into even rings, approximately 10-12 mm wide.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

Here is a drawing of the end of the clamp, which will serve as a lock and secure everything into a tight ring.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

At the end of the strip, use a hole punch to make three holes, or 6, connected to each other.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

This is an option for a wide belt.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

Now, using a utility knife and a ruler, we cut off the sides so that the tongue fits well into the holes.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

We cut with scissors.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

The result is a clamp like this.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

Now the application diagram:
Clamps made from plastic bottles

It's simple: the first three holes of the tie's tail go in a row. But the last jump - the bend is done only after the screed has captured the desired object.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

Do not underestimate such a tie - its gripping force is quite significant.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

You can make a narrow tie to fit through the single hole of the hole punch.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

Clamping technology is the same.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

It is very, very difficult to tear or separate with your hands.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

A visual experiment. The clamp perfectly holds a wrist expander with a rigidity of 25 kg!
Clamps made from plastic bottles

And now the screed is directly at work, performing its duties perfectly. The free end can be tucked into the bun.
Clamps made from plastic bottles

Making 3-4 pieces is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. This will be quite enough to cover all the interfering and protruding wires under your table.

Watch the video


come back
Comment
  • bowtiesmilelaughingblushsmileyrelaxed relaxedsmirk
    heart_eyeskissing_heartkissing_closed_eyesflushedrelievedsatisfiedgrin
    winkstuck_out_tongue_winking_eyestuck_out_tongue_closed_eyesgrinningkissingstuck_out_tonguesleeping
    worriedfrowninganguishedopen_mouthgrimacingconfusedhushed
    expressionlessunamusedsweat_smilesweatdisappointed_relievedwearypassive
    disappointedconfoundedfearfulcold_sweatperseverecrysob
    joyastonishedscreamtired_faceangryragetriumph
    sleepyyummasksunglassesdizzy_faceimpsmiling_imp
    neutral_faceno_mouthinnocent
4 minus one =
Comments (1)
  1. In simple words
    #1 In simple words Guests 9 December 2018 19:19
    4
    Great idea, well done.