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    Tip for Containing Tarp Lines, ETC

    I just hit on the idea of using my son's tiny rubberbands to wrap around coils of tarp tie out cords, which otherwise were tangling pretty badly. Thought it might be a tip worthy of sharing.

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    Re: Tip for Containing Tarp Lines, ETC

    What kind of rubber bands... Like for braces? Or hair ties... Which ones are you referring to?
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    omg if its for braces I have packs and packs and packs and packs of those! Sheesh....I saved them with the intention of flicking them at my brother...but now as I aged I think I am passed that........

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    Think he might mean "silly bands" ?? They come in shapes, like Toy Story shapes, animal shapes, etc. Otherwise, not sure.

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    Tip for Containing Tarp Lines, ETC

    Those thick broccoli rubber bands work great for bundling tree straps and such!

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    Over in the UK, we get rubber bands whether we like it or not. I use them to coil my tree straps.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Mail_rubber_band

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    Quote Originally Posted by suggy View Post
    Over in the UK, we get rubber bands whether we like it or not. I use them to coil my tree straps.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Mail_rubber_band

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    Excellent idea for them, I've got a box full of them at work.

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    I did use rubber bands. I still use them on a few things because they are handy for a resource. They are pretty good at getting a fire started. I use them to keep snack bags closed that my 3 year old got into. Always like a couple in the pack.

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    Re: Tip for Containing Tarp Lines, ETC

    I mean the ones for braces. Really tiny and, while useless for much else, essentially weightless and perfect for containing small wraps of cord or webbing.

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