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I always leave about 1/8-1/4" tail on the tywraps because I don't buy the good ones. Get the bulk pack of 1000 at Rexel. I've had them slip a notch or two after install and that's why I do it like that. Have had stuff fall down before.
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James, I hate you!! Buy quality tyraps, and then go to the craft store, and spend 8 bucks on a pair of Fiskars Flush Cutters. These will cut the tail absolutly flush and smooth. ![[Linked Image from ecx.images-amazon.com]](https://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31e6KXreH7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg)
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Jeff -
For a running stitch we just used to put in a series of half hitches (with the knot in the back where you couldn't see it.)
Sam
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I've always used a pair of wire cutters and they seemed to do the trick. Never really had a problem with sharp edges. These always seem to kind of mash the edge you are leaving. The tail that you cut off is pretty damn sharp though.
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Most Electricians suffer from the fault of using their lineman's pliers for everything. If you try to trim a tyrap by cutting it with lineman's you leave a sharp edge, but if you TWIST the excess off it comes off nice and smooth and safe.
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