Thank you all very much for continuing to provide such terrific video suggestions! Here's the list of cable ties tested. Thanks again and best regards, Todd Strong Ties: amzn.to/34p651G Storehouse (Harbor Freight): bit.ly/32ersjL Lenitech: amzn.to/34mLlaS Flurhrt: amzn.to/3aO6gow TR Industrial: amzn.to/32mxHCi Cambridge: amzn.to/2FKMcbb Hyper Tough: www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-8-inch-75lb-Cable-Ties-UV-Resistant-Black-50-Count/940068517

@notapplicable6274

3 жыл бұрын

Hook and loop or Velcro Brand?...🙏🔑✌️

@lorenzogrouw2365

3 жыл бұрын

Please try stainless zip ties!

@Ryan.Huntley

3 жыл бұрын

If you test something like these again, you should try testing them doing with how well they hold with a sudden jerk of weight. Such as using them to hold a 30-45lb weight to a chain and dropping it so that the weight wouldn't hit the ground unless it breaks(5' drop 3' chain or something)

@branden3803

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see chrome polish face off. Specifically wizards polish.

I don't know if you realize how unique your channel is. You're straightforward, to the point, and come off as completely impartial and fair. Your attention to detail and methodology is fantastic. It's readily apparent that you give a lot of thought to your testing methods rather than haphazardly jumping in and doing whatever the quickest and easiest test might be. We only see the accelerated versions of the tests, but it's obvious that you spend quite a lot of time performing them, even though there might be a faster, less thorough method. I've made several purchases based upon your tests because they seem like such honest representations of real-world use scenarios. I'm sure that sponsorship would greatly increase your revenue from these videos, but your independent nature lends so much credibility to your tests. Thank you for all the effort you put into the videos, and know that they are greatly enjoyed and appreciated.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the positive feedback! You're right, some of these videos take 40+ hours. It's worth it to do it right and get accurate and fair test results.

@jordanbugbee7556

5 жыл бұрын

He truly is the most honest youriber out there and I appreciate it as well

@oklavortex

5 жыл бұрын

You should support his Patreon

@misanthropist111

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, stay golden pony boy

@jazbold8690

5 жыл бұрын

@Hydroculator perfectly said, said perfectly.

Harbor freight sells quality zip ties so you can hold all the other products together that you buy from there!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Funny!

@willierants5880

5 жыл бұрын

I choked on this one. LOL

@geocube1898

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. LOL.

@archiebunker6059

5 жыл бұрын

I can't quit 😂😂😂

@ohioknifelover

5 жыл бұрын

WillieRants I mean with some things thats true

I think lenitech will be redoing their product labels now, they didn't count on project farm testing them!

Firstly, I love harbor freight for a reason. Second, I’m glad your channel has morphed from trying weird things in an engine to testing completely random objects that people pay no attention to. And the testing is top notch. It’s awesome how straight forward and honest it all is. Like an ACTUAL consumer report that no one is paying to sway an opinion.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm watching video of a man using a contraption to break zip-ties. On purpose. God bless KZread.

@OneIroNauT_1

5 жыл бұрын

#Drumbeats Love your videos Gtoger.

@qdood

5 жыл бұрын

Kinda like watching a parking lot and tow trucks.. I'm just sayin..

@Jono.P

5 жыл бұрын

#drumbeats!!!!!!!!

@SgtJoeSmith

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah sure beats watching people get towed in an alley

@stevenvanheel3932

5 жыл бұрын

Joe Smith the reactions are what makes it worth it though lol

Once again, great video. Love your approach to testing evidenced across your channel. Have you ever considered evaluating padlocks? I’d be very interested in what sorts of tests you come up with.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dansneyd4646

5 жыл бұрын

Hey lock picking lawyer. I never knew I was interested in locks till came across your channel. Thanks!

@namrednop

5 жыл бұрын

@ LockPickingLawyer - Ha Ha ... Love your channel by the way! And it's great for those that want to pick a lock the old fashioned way, with great skill and tools to match each padlock you choose to pick. However, most KZreadrs want to see the different ways in-which most thief's will most likely attack any given type of padlock. You've done a few destruction videos in the past (i.e. the Ramset seemed to be the most popular with your subscribers), and also using heat to melt the innards of poorly designed locks to the point to where they just basically fell apart. If I were a thief (which I'm not) I'd find the quickest most proficient way to destroy the lock before I'd ever consider picking it - unless it was a MasterLock Padlock that is, lol. But, I know destroying Padlocks can get quite expensive. Especially if you're trying to destroy some of the higher-end Padlocks like ABUS & ABLOY which can be well over $200.00 a pop for an ABLOY Protec2 - PL362. Which brings up a question for you. They say this Padlock can't be picked, the Protec2. Can you or have you ever been able to pick an ABLOY Protec2 - Padlock? Thanks!

@michaspi

5 жыл бұрын

LockPickingLawyer Oh man, an LPL and PF collaboration? Am I dreaming? Is this Heaven? Am I even alive?

@shawnd567

5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit it's the lock picking lawyer on another on of my favorite channels!!! Collaborate!

Roadkill just ordered 1000 cases of Strong ties....... that will get them through the next week.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

lol. Maybe that's why the price went up on them. Thank you

@lazar2175

5 жыл бұрын

Considering they rigged up a trailer with a engine to supercharge other engine im not surprised to see that they are going to something revolutionary with ten thousand zip ties.

@kylep.9395

5 жыл бұрын

I doubt it because from what I know Finnegan is sponsored by Wirecare

I've never used half the products he tests nor will I likely ever use them, but for some reason it's so hypnotic to watch his well done videos. They really are totally unbiased, contain all the elements of a great testing environment. He shows all controls, all of his jigs, all of his methods in general. Just really quality videos. Wish more people did videos this thorough

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Thanks for sharing.

LOL. That was hilarious all those zip ties around the mower engine. Loved the video! Your videos are an invaluable source of information.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I really enjoyed your latest video on picking that "kryptonite" monster cable lock! I learn something new with every one of your videos. Thanks again!

@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was laughing when I saw all of those

@DurninsSalvage

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that went from, "This is an interesting, scientific and methodical product comparison" to, "What in the trailer park hell is going on with Frankenmower over here?" at the drop of a hat hahahaha!

@Awesomenarnarpowpow

5 жыл бұрын

electronicsNmore I agree, Ty-Rap brand most definitely needs to be tested

@mechguy83

5 жыл бұрын

Project Farms Labs....

l broke a motor mount on my 69 mercury cougar and at the time my dad worked for 3m those old tie wraps about 12 of them lasted until l sold the car years later, thats when they had the metal tang in them,

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mustie1, Impressive strength and durability for an engine mount and to handle the temperature! 3M makes great products! By the way, your videos are AWESOME! Looking forward to more of your videos!

@DJChill08

5 жыл бұрын

You both run great channels! I go to PF to find out what the best of the best is and to quench my curiosity, but I go to Mustie to relax and unwind, but also learn the fine art of small engine troubleshooting! Thanks for doing what you guys do, both of you.

@m1t2a1

5 жыл бұрын

I still buy ties with a metal tang. Can't be the only one.

@jdboy9

5 жыл бұрын

I think I bought some from home Depot

@michaelc9128

5 жыл бұрын

@@m1t2a1 the ones with metal tang is what law enforcement has for alternate hand cuffs

I mostly use Thomas & Betts . from what I've seen they are usually double their rating and really hard to break.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

WP, I should have tested that brand! Great recommendation! I just bought some and will be doing a long-term UV exposure test on it and about a dozen brands and then another strength test. By the way, your latest video on the see through engine with the turbo is amazing! I recommend it to everyone! Thanks again

@WarpedPerception

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm awesome and thank you

@DodgerthaRoger

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, T&B are great! Metal Used the extra large ones to hold up the exhaust on my truck(roadside repair). Totally forgot about it, until my next oil change. Noticed they were still holding up, so I left them. Held the exhaust up for 2 years until I sold it. May still be holding... 🤷🏻‍♂️

@TheOtherBill

5 жыл бұрын

Thomas and Betts invented Ty-Raps for airplane wiring harnesses. They come in UV resistant nylon or stainless steel for outdoor usage and have been used by phone companies since at least the early 70s. Those are the ones I use for anything important. For temporary use I just use the cheap chinese plastic clones called zip ties, or string.

@noobgamer-qb3gq

4 жыл бұрын

We are using T&B detectable cable ties because we are working in Food Industry so the can get detected by metal detector and they work great

Absolutely love this channel. Your enthusiasm is infectious when you're testing things. Thank you for all you do sir.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Me: "I'm not really interested in a test about zip ties." Video: "Can zip ties hold a lawnmower cylinder head in place?" Me: "Well, I'm already here. Might as well stick around and see."

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Funny! Thank you

The amount of work that goes into each and every video is simply phenomenal. Thankyou for taking the time to create this content! It's always just so oddly satisfying to watch them. Lol

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It's very rewarding to receive positive feedback like this and makes all the time and effort worth it.

You should test ratchet straps. And ratchet strap a cylinder head.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@EpilepsyWarning

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@GutsBerserk832

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm if there's any brand of ratchet straps you should trust it would be the husky ones

@om617yota8

4 жыл бұрын

Yes please!

@johnsmith2179

3 жыл бұрын

Also try tankstraps

I don't know how often you get this but I can promise you it's not enough. You answer a lot of the questions that a lot of us handy folk have on the back of out minds and ask ourselves everytime we go to the hardware store to buy some zip ties, lubricant, tape, or whatever little tidbit we need to get the job done and you give it to us straight on wich brands you get the most bang for your buck out of. I've always loved the format of how your testing videos are vs the other people I've seen out there that do these sort of comparisons and I can assure you that you have absolutely no competition. You open each one of your comparison videos with the same question we all ask ourselves on the product in question and you give a quick and simple explanation on how you're gonna test each one and then you do it and keep us posted as you go without any bs to fill time or cliffhangers to force view time because you keep every second of each video relevant to the topic at hand and 99.8% of the entire video is valuable information that everyone wants to know. I think I speak for everyone that's ever watched your videos when I say please keep up the amazing work you've been doing here and you're truly a hero to us all!!!

I just wanted you to know that my hubby and I really appreciate your videos! We just purchased Energizer batteries for all of our electronics because of your video. So please know that people do really listen and value your videos and are using them in their lives, like my hubby and I are! Also if we need any zip ties, we will know where to go to look!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the positive comments!

To HELL with zip ties, additives, and oil treatments that you test. WHAT BRAND IS THAT DAMN LAWN MOWER? It's indestructible!!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Funny! Thank you!

@matthewmiller6068

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm He has a point!

@Mdudeman13

5 жыл бұрын

Good ole' Briggs and Stratton

@satibel

5 жыл бұрын

Here in France we have Bernard motors (moteurs Bernard), those things are almost indestructible (due to being military/industrial spec).

@735Secure

5 жыл бұрын

Knifeaddict67 😂

Lessons from the vijayo: - Most cable ties fulfil their load rating and even have a decent safety factor (skookum factor?) - These things are fairly consistent! - DO NOT rely on the skookum factor, buy the strength you need. Double 'em up if you need to. - Do not rely on the temperature ratings. - If the darn thing doesn't look skookum - it ain't! One suggestion for improving the test rig by this here humble inginerd: motorise the chain hoist. If you pull 'em apart at different speeds (the fancy term is "strain rate") - they might fail at different strengths and that will naturally skew the results. The only way to keep that consistent is by using a constant speed motor of some sort. I tend to favour a synchronous motor for the job, but pretty much anything will be more consistent than a human. Vijayo idea: modify the concept of what you did here to just test marketing claims, i.e. do they deliver what they promise. This is mostly just an operating temperatures thing. This was a great one, thanks!

I've often wondered about this and would love to see more brands go through the same testing. Thanks, great video!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Just found out I’m having a son today and a new project farm video .....great day in my book

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the wonderful news! Being a dad is an AWESOME experience!

@Lejackal

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the news of a youngin

@zack88005

5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P

@MarkLaLone

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations man!

@JacuzziSurfer

5 жыл бұрын

Which baby food is best for a new born baby? today we tested the top ten brands to find which one works best, also we’ll find out if they can power this lawnmower engine!

Pricewise, using 2 Harbor Freight zip ties wins.

@jusb1066

5 жыл бұрын

yep, my thoughts are , buy what is cheap, you can double up, but really if its breaking a zip tie you are doing it wrong! (use something else! , wire etc)

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@cb7pwn

5 жыл бұрын

problem is sometimes you cant fit 2 lol

@nathanr.8556

4 жыл бұрын

Practically HF ties suck

Wonderful video, man! Been blowing through all your videos lately. You always do such a great job. 😻

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Professionally, i fell in love with the T&B, working on cell towers, theyre strong and are UV Resistant as well. Personally, I use them now too, worth every penny

What I like about this channel is that you don't do it for sponsors which make you have to say they're good products. Love ya PF!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Yes!! Zip Ties! haven't watched your video yet, but i suggest to place 1 of every brand in UV sunlight outside for a year and see how brittle one is to the other? thanks Todd!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Great test idea! I still have 4 of each brand unused. I like the UV exposure test. Thanks again!

@bradhill5822

5 жыл бұрын

Ditto on the UV test, to me this would be more valuable than a strength test. I use wire ties often to hold wire bundles together on trailers and vehicles.

@fredhelmecke6073

5 жыл бұрын

I stopped using the H.F. ties they dry out in a year even in shade.

@anonymousfarm4703

5 жыл бұрын

Omar T I mentioned the same thing bcuz that’s where I’ve seen them go! I have a mix of them 2yr old hanging signs on my chain fence & I’ve noticed some broke on their own or from a gust of wind. Would be interesting to also see white vs black differences.

@thomashughes6951

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm can you please test drywall anchors

Can't imagine the amount of time & editing that went into this! Great job

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pattyb8281

4 жыл бұрын

Project Farm po

Thank you so much for doing these reviews of products. I always look for your videos and test.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I laughed when I saw the engine wrapped in zip ties. If anyone says you don't put in the effort, they're lying.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Will zipties work as an engine oil?

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MrLangDog

5 жыл бұрын

LOL..nice one

@MegaDirtyberty

5 жыл бұрын

Sure........if you melt them down and get the oil out of them.

@ehsnils

5 жыл бұрын

Will zipties blend?

@bobcranberries5853

5 жыл бұрын

Good one

Love your videos! Always interesting, regardless of subject. Please keep ‘em coming!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The T&B TY series cable ties would blow ALL of those away. Best ones on the market.

@Dave-ei7kk

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Thomas & Betts sells the original Ty-Rap (TY) brand with the infinitely adjustable metal gripper tooth. That’s my go-to solution if I care about performance. Otherwise I use GB (Gardner Bender) brand available in Northern USA for temporary tasks like cinching up a trash bag where it’s good enough. I wish this test included T&B for comparison since they are my gold standard for cable ties.

@vincentanatriello9296

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

Car guys - *heavy breathing*

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Funny. Thank you!

@Lurod_

5 жыл бұрын

Lmaoo

@aretard7995

5 жыл бұрын

they don't use lawn mowers idiot i guess :P

Harbor Freight didn't like your tests on their batteries and upped their game on the zip ties to redeem themselves.

@ohioknifelover

5 жыл бұрын

Programmed Gamer Harbor Freight has good products other than batteries lol

@weeral1

5 жыл бұрын

@@ohioknifelover your delusional or haven't bought enough of their power tools.

@ohioknifelover

5 жыл бұрын

weeral1 I did say good products, not the best. Most of the tools they sell are not hard use so it makes sense that they will break. I’m not saying you’re wrong by any means! 🙂

@michael-dm2bv

5 жыл бұрын

Programmed Gamer - it depends what you buy. their hydraulic automotive ram set is pretty decent and a fraction the cost of a real set (which i never could have afforded) and i have about 8 of their orange (their new ones suck) angle grinders that are over 10 years old and still going strong, ( and i beat the snot out of them) and 8 of them cost about as much as one name brand angle grinder.

@zrobotics

5 жыл бұрын

@@markomalley Some of their (larger) power tools are OK, I've been fairly happy with their porta-band (although the blade was absolute garbage). And their air tools are actually awesome, I retired my snap-on 1/2" impact after I got the earthquake gun. To be fair, the snap-on was 10 years old, but I wasn't all that impressed even when it was new. But anything they sell with a battery, and pretty much all of their abrasive consumables (sandpaper, grinding wheels, and saws) aren't even worth the space they take up in a landfill. The only grinder attachment they make that isn't trash is the wire cup brush, those actually seem to last longer than Dewalt at 1/4 the price.

I really like all the things you test and the videos you do, its so fun watching you do this stuff and finding out which products are actually decent or just junk.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your channel is perhaps my most favorite practical channel out there. Love your dedication to testing and your refusal to accept sponsorships, just in case anyone could claim bias. ;)

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

At 3c per tie, honestly, HF won. It wasn't all that far off the wallyworld one and the other was kinda up a class size. At that 9c price, it didn't outperform HF by 3 times. I used to just use the HF ones and when I could afford it more as I got older, I moved on to "better" brands... I think HF won me back. At least to the zip ties and a few other minor items.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kcgunesq

5 жыл бұрын

Given how close the HF and WM brands finished, one wonders if they aren't the same, except for price. But more importantly, I don't know how often I need ultimate holding power with zip ties. For Christmas lights, small electronics and other typical uses, if they perform to rated specs or even close, that's good enough. With HF, you can afford to have enough in various sizes at all times.

@gr81disp

5 жыл бұрын

Just stay away from HF hand tools!!! But impressive performance on their zip ties.

@MrLangDog

5 жыл бұрын

Me too. The winner was much wider and will work in less situations.

@vinstinct

5 жыл бұрын

Agree. They are almost just as good and they are a fraction of the price. HF won this.

Another great video for "everyman". As an industrial electrician, zip ties are near and dear to my heart. I have cinched up literally tens of thousands of them over the years. That said, Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap brand black UV resistant zip ties are easily the best available in my opinion. If you ever do a test of some of the premium brands available, be sure to include them. As a matter of fact, I'll send you a 100 pack if you elect to do the test. Let me know and specify the length and width and they'll be on the way.

@480tko

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Especially the ones that have the little stainless steel "clip" or "lock" in them...

@onyxpartitian

5 жыл бұрын

I have definitely used Ty-raps for things that weren't designed for, they're the best!

@paulvalley2125

5 жыл бұрын

Dude you dropped the ball when you didn't test the Thomas & Betts tie wrap brand. The ones with the metal clip will surprise you and far surpass the mediocre croup that you did test.

@travismagera9506

5 жыл бұрын

Yup agreed, Thomas and Betts are for sure the best zip ties

I love coming back to these videos when I need product recommendations. I'm about to buy zip ties that don't need to be strong, but work in high heat (70-80 Celsius) .

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@zijie-he

2 жыл бұрын

Cable ties would be better.

Thanks for the videos … they all shows how hard effort you are doing with a lot of details keep it up …. we all support you

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

I love your scientific and unbiased approach! For a future you could consider testing double sided tapes. At least here in Finland they tend to give huge strenght promises but end up being crap. With those you could also leave e.g. some weights hanging and review them in say 6 months to see if they still hold. Keep up the good work!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

which tires sealer is best, slime , sleaer in a air can tire ject etc tube sealer and tubeless sealer

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@stinkycheese804

5 жыл бұрын

That might be difficult to test considering the variables of whether there was a puncture, whether the object is still in the tire, whether it is tread or side-wall, newer tire or old/dry-rotted, whether leaking from the bead (where slime/etc liquids will tend to not go), leaking from tire stem, will it clog the stem core or TPMS sensor, will it really piss off (or at least be a big mess) for whoever takes this tire off to fix, will it work as well at cold and hot temperatures, at different tire pressures, at different loads, at different application temperatures, for how long it will last at different pressures, whether it makes it more difficult to get a tire patch to stick... and probably a dozen other significant variables that I can't think of at the moment including cost per application, shelf life, and whether there is the ability to store in a vehicle (trunk, etc) in very cold and cold conditions. I'd say this type of testing could be useful but would take many months to do right and would generate so much data that we'd be left with the existing consensus that you only want the spray can type if it's an emergency and you need to inflate the tire a bit with it, that it's meant only for not getting stranded, then a tub of goo (slime/etc) for everything else. In other words for a public road vehicle, if you can avoid use of tire sealants you're better off. If not public road transportation, is it that important to rush to get a tire to seal? Maybe if you know you're replacing it anyway and it's your wheelbarrow where you can just get a new rim with a new tire already on it.

@johndowe7003

5 жыл бұрын

@@stinkycheese804 this isnt an automotive channel, whoever uses tire sealer in road vehicles are morons. tractors and farm equipment mostly and lawn mowers

@superguest3

5 жыл бұрын

@@johndowe7003 yeah i wouldnt use it as a permanent fix. Just a keep in your car if you need it to get you to a close shop. I keep a 9volt air compressor and some tire seal in my pickup just incase

@TotalOverkillStudios

5 жыл бұрын

I Suggest Highlifter www.amazon.com/High-Lifter-Hlp-Tire-Sealant-x/dp/B00QV4U0V8 I've used this in every ATV tire flat I've ever gotten and it's fixed every single one of them. Even the most dry cracked and awful looking WWII surplus tires have held the same PSI for 2 years straight after filling them with this pink stuff. (suggest oil syringe for filling from a cup)

Subscribed because you let the zip ties melt! GREAT STUFF!

Just when I think my zip ties are fine. I’ve got some no name brand from HD. Now I’m ordering strong ties. You’re the best!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I used thousands of zip ties while working for SW BELL and AT&T as an outside cable tech. The black ones lasted twice as long as colored plastic due to higher carbon content in the black plastic. Also, the ones with metal tabs are much stronger. Stainless steel ties are the best, though pricey. One weak point is that squirrels love to chew on the plastic ties as well as being weakened by the sun's ultra-violet rays over time. They have 101 uses and come through in a pinch for any handyman's tool pouch. J K

@LukeTheJoker

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree on using black only! Only just started using the stainless ones, my problem is getting them as tight as the plastic ones due to the lack of elasticity...

@jameskrivitsky9715

5 жыл бұрын

Do you have access to the tool used for the metal ties ? It is nothing more than a round rod with a slit in the end. I have used needle nosed pliers but not as well. There is a bit of a technique to getting them tight. It takes a little practice, mainly cut off all but about one inch after it is slipped through. Then curl the end in . One direction works better....underhand twist. J K

@LukeTheJoker

5 жыл бұрын

@@jameskrivitsky9715 Ah, I had no idea a tool was meant to be used! Thank you!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Great tip on using the black ones!

@paulshayter1113

5 жыл бұрын

James Krivitsky, Do you remember using a cable tire (it wasn't technically a zip tie don't think) that was about 1/2" wide and you had to feed both ends into clasp/locking piece? It had metal tabs inside to bite into the tie)/band.

Could you do a video on PVC cement and PVC primers. I've always wondered if primers make a difference.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

Watched most of your video Mr. Farm. They have helped me in my purchases and allowed me to not waste money! If you could ever do pipe wrenches I would be very grateful. I often just buy the cheap ones but find they do slip off the pipes. I work on fire suppression pipes in greasy kitchens so I just figured the grease was the issue. Thank you for helping us all out!

I love the effort you put into the actual testing method.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

The new name for the lawn mower is "porcupine". That looked funny. Great testing procedures.

@jaytrock3217

5 жыл бұрын

That is what I call ghetto rigging it.

@jaakkopontinen

5 жыл бұрын

That repeat testing was great! 1 test is not much anything, 2 is something, 3 is a small data set. Or something :P I wanna sound sciency here. *Ahem*

I'm from Saudi Arabia and I love your videos. Really good source of information. Thank you!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good job. Thank you for your due diligence, expertise and labor of love.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Just found your Channel you're doing a great job I'm binge-watching all the videos keep up the great work

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

As always a very well done video. Your testing procedures for all of your experiments are done exptionally well! I always try and find a fault in them but never can. You should be proud and keep the videos coming!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent Video as always Sir! Sound is good, Video is looking great! Keep up the amazing job. This is great information.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Ive been watching your videos for a while. I really love how scientific but not boring it is. Each product is tested in the same conditions, with the only difference being the product. You get right to the point and do what the title says. Amazing channel. *It would be cool if you could create a public google drive folder with data tables (google sheets) for each type. The way you display it on the screen is good, but It would be nice to have a table.*

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Great recommendation! Thank you

I always find these videos entertaining. I'm 16 I have absolutely no use for anything shown in these videos. It's still fun to watch.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

@91gtabird

5 жыл бұрын

Oh you will. And when that day comes...👍

I'm disappointed that Ty-Rap brand from Thomas & Betts wasn't included. But good video regardless.

@matthinge789

5 жыл бұрын

I was hoping for them too. They are a fantastic cable tie.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rustyshackleford3132

5 жыл бұрын

Ty-raps win every time Most expensive tho gotta snag some from electrician buddies

@waynelevitz6672

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I too was hoping Ty-rap would be in this comparison. I used them for years in the Oil Fields as an tech, but now living a few states away from any oil field, I buy them from Amazon. I also get the Harbor Freight ones and some other tough brand from a Trucking Supply place locally. But the Ty-raps are still much better, in a number of ways. However, no plastic Zip-tie comes anywhere near what a same size stainless steel zip-tie can hold. But I've not found a way to get the SS ties as tight as a plastic tie. Also last thought, the "black" plastic ties are supposed to be UV proof, the clear/translucent as not. I've only found the Ty-Rap brand to truly hold up over time exposed to sun light &/or ozone.

@jordananderson8299

5 жыл бұрын

@@waynelevitz6672 Where do you find metal zip ties?

I’m never disappointed with your testing methods I believe always accurate and informative

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

You are definitely one of the best product reviewers on the net! Thanks for all your insight and hard work! You make invaluable contributions we all benefit from! Best Wishes and keep up the great work!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Me: it is late, I should go to sleep KZread recomendations: which zip ties are best? Me: Oh shit I gotta know 👀👀👀

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Can you test which Drain Clog Cleaner works best?

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@johnhandcock3242

5 жыл бұрын

Buy 1l of highly concentrated sulfuric acid on amazon or another store. That will make 200 liters of 0.1M pH 1 of draino for $30-$40.

@alanbrown397

5 жыл бұрын

John Handcock That's really fricking dangerous stuff and needs to be handled with _extreme_ caution. I've seen people add water to the acid and have the heat reaction blow the whole mess into their face. (Yes it's effective, but gloves and face shields are essential. You might get away without them but sooner or later a mistake will happen)

@johnhandcock3242

5 жыл бұрын

@@alanbrown397 Thank you for your concern. I guess I should have added some precautions, because this is indeed a dangerous chemical. You never add water to acid. You slowly add acid to a jug of water. In this case, about 1 tsp per liter. I wear chem goggles and gloves when mixing it. I mix it in the bathroom with a shower if the worst should happen.

@gavinmt85

5 жыл бұрын

The grease and hair drain clog removers use diluted sodium hydroxide. Also, sulfuric should only be used if you have pvc piping. Older homes beware.

Love your tests and appreciate all the work you put in

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Man. Your product tests are awesome! I make alot of my purchases based on your tests. Keep up the great work!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.

I was really surprised that a lot of the ties increased in strength after a year of uv. Great vid!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

As an engineer, I can tell you that harbour freight wins purely because it can reliably perform at more than double its rated capacity, If I needed to hold up 80kg with the least amount of zip ties, I would rather use 2 harbour freight ties vs 1 strong tie You should include a comparison of how each brand performs relative to its rating (for example, harbour freight can perform at 253% of its rating and lenitech only performs at 74% of its rating)

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Great point! Thank you

@petroldevo9934

5 жыл бұрын

Engineer to the max ! I love seeing the numbers. My brother is a space rocket engineer and he talks the same talk. Hes military so please dont ask " what " he does. Even im in the unknown.

@mwbgaming28

5 жыл бұрын

@@petroldevo9934 I'm not military, but I can imagine he works on things that would make my head spin I mostly work on aircraft and the occasional DIY project

@petroldevo9934

5 жыл бұрын

@@mwbgaming28 i spent time in the air force working on new turbine engine designes and im the same boat, cant talk about it...

@mwbgaming28

5 жыл бұрын

@@petroldevo9934 lol, great minds think alike The benefit of being civilian is that you can spread your knowledge to anyone, for example, when I am on a flight sitting next to someone who is scared of flying or really nervous about it, I can explain that I am an aircraft engineer and to ask if they want to know anything, and in 90% of cases we spend time talking about how the plane flies, how the wings are designed to bend, how the plane is designed to withstand more punishment than a bit of light turbulence can deliver, what materials are incorporated into the design, how the engine pylons are designed to flex a little.etc and by the end of the flight that person doesn't realise its over until the plane lands XD Though I think it's mostly the distraction from looking out the window lmao

Helpful hint, when opening a bag of zip ties (zip lock tops excluded) poke a hole in the center of the bag and pull one out at a time by bending them in half. This way they don’t fall out of an open bag :-) Another awesome video!

@MrBallbreakers

4 жыл бұрын

Always made a small hole at the top and use the bag like a toothpick holder. Never thought of this and i can tell how good it will work. Thanks !

There was something super satisfying about watching all those zip ties snap, over and over again. Also keep up the good work, your channel is great and you do a great job.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@donzemanovic4205

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm have you ever used a lawn mower to cut the grass?

Great channel to compare products and ease of understanding which one is better in value. Thank you for the video

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I like how you compare the various products not only against each other but also against their own rated capacities. So at least one thing we know is that to not buy those that do not meet their advertised features.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Now I know what zip ties to use when I need to jerry rig something keep it man love it

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I absolutely love this channel above all others on KZread. No short cuts, no bias opinions. Can we get an episode of a similar strength test against various ratchet strap manufacturers? (I.e. harbor freight, smart strap, Wal-Mart's hyper tough)

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

Again as always great test. I always look foward to see you test studies. Keep up the good work.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Now, do you always bake your cable ties, or do you pan sear them sometimes?

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Funny!

@stevenvanheel3932

5 жыл бұрын

I prefer them broiled.

@theotaku7

5 жыл бұрын

Crockpot for 8 hours on low

@Colorado_Native

5 жыл бұрын

No, a 'pressure' cooker is better.

@Colorado_Native

5 жыл бұрын

@@Rapidfire556 What marinade? Do you use a tenderizer?

Interesting test. I would like to see the ty-wrap along with Home Depot Commercial Electric and maybe Lowes house brand as well. Great job!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Great recommendation! Thank you

I really appreciate and enjoy these videos, you're helping to make us informed consumers.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jacob729

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm no, thank you sir. If you ever run out of ideas for testing, I would really like to know the differences between utility knife blades!

Your videos are my go to when it's time to chill before bed, thanks for your awesome work.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Love your videos. Very informative and creative. So,when do you have time to run the farm? Also wandered if you have a degree in mechanical engineering or are you a frustrated mad scientist? Keep up the great work!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm struggling to find time for both. Baled a lot of hay last week and am finished with baling for the season but the baler needs some attention. I'm former military and glad I served but really enjoy life now

Harbor Freight = best brand to stitch your broken 1997 Honda Civic bumper together with :D

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great channel! I've used harbor freight zip ties for a couple of years now and have always been happy with them.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I had never really thought about zip ties until now. If I needed some, I just picked them up wherever. I couldn’t even tell you a single brand I’ve ever bought. I’ll now pay attention, thanks to you!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Looks like zip ties aren't gonna solve my missing head bolt on my Chevy 350

@robintheslavewr1513

5 жыл бұрын

kclefthanded 427 because roadkill

@stevenvanheel3932

5 жыл бұрын

You can just weld that shit on. I’m sure someone has done it to a small block Chevy before. Hell, about 7 months ago on Craigslist I stumbled across an old ford that someone had welded the exhaust manifold right to the head.

@steve5912

5 жыл бұрын

@@stevenvanheel3932 Lmfao

No wonder I watch all of your amazing videos. So detailed and interested. Still by your side on the road to one mil!!!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I am really enjoying your videos!!! Thank you so much for making them. Best of wishes to all. :)

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I work for Ace and your videos have legit helped me steer customers to better products. Pretty much every day a video of yours comes up.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thumbs up on the test rig alone. Testing was great too. I’d be curious to know if you put 2 or 3 zip ties on the test rig at once if it would increase the break strength or if they would all break at the same time around the break strength of one.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Great test idea! Thank you!

@xyrzmxyzptlk1186

5 жыл бұрын

You’d think 3 ties would triple the strength...right? Great suggestion though. I’m curious now to see if I’m wrong.

I like using the T&B Ty-Rap ties

So I’m not sure how many of your videos I’ve watched but I was explaining your method to my wife on how you are so great with what you do and I was never subbed but now I am keep up the great work God bless!!!!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

As usual, a true informative video and a pleasure to watch! I wonder if putting them through a few cooling and heating cycles would show an indication for longevity?

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! Thank you.

Working man's mythbusters, love your channel, could you try a video on high temperature paints to see which is best for the money?

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

Great info! Great videos! The only additional thing I would be interested in is UV (sunlight) resistance. I have found satisfactory plastic ties that disintegrate after 1 month of California sunshine. :( As an alternative, we have started using Harbor Freight stainless steel cable ties at $.27 each. So now I wonder how those would perform in your strength test?

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Great point! I need to test the HF stainless ties

@Wireball

5 жыл бұрын

I presume that even the black ones don't last very long? I've heard that they're more UV resistant, but mine aren't really exposed to direct sunlight much.

Thanks again for Da 411... I love your channel. If you only knew how much learn from you.

LMFAO 😂 the zip tied cylinder head picture killed me keep up the good work

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

i got to say, you have gotten really good at running your channel.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive comment!

This is the best channel on KZread for this stuff by far

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

All I ever use ties for is to bundle electrical wire, so tensile strength is not particularly important to me , but I applaud the thoroughness of your testing using "real world" tests. Your channel is a valuable resource for many of us. My compliments on another useful & informative video

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really love your tests. It has helped me choose a product based on actual performance.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Excellent review, as always. Are you able to comment on where the failure point was on the zip ties when testing their tensile strength? I presume most failed at the closure point as that's where most of the strain would be given the change in direction into the clasp.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

it seemed to vary by temperature.

Thank you sir for the video. I have to say a good variety here. I see a lot of comments talking about motor mounts including one of my other favorite channels Mustie1 very true statements. I used them to hold a power steering pump on an m998 in Iraq it lasted my whole tour not sure what brand or material they were strong and thicker compount. Hyper tough pretty tough and Harbor Freight as expected. Great video

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Impressive and innovative repair! Thank you for your service!!!

@richardnielson3761

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and greatly appreciated. Zip ties are a life saver in a pinch for sure.

Your perseverance is admirable good sir. "Til it Pops!"

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!