Best Zip Tie Brand (7 Brands Tested)? Let's find out!

[@ProjectFarm]

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]

Hook and loop or Velcro Brand?...🙏🔑✌️

[@lorenzogrouw2365]

Please try stainless zip ties!

[@Ryan.Huntley]

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]

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

[@Hydroculator]

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]

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]

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

[@oklavortex]

You should support his Patreon

[@misanthropist111]

Agreed, stay golden pony boy

[@jazbold8690]

@Hydroculator perfectly said, said perfectly.

[@slowride55]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Funny!

[@willierants5880]

I choked on this one. LOL

[@geocube1898]

Awesome. LOL.

[@archiebunker6059]

I can't quit 😂😂😂

[@ohioknifelover]

WillieRants I mean with some things thats true

[@lockpickinglawyer]

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]

Thank you!

[@dansneyd4646]

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

[@namrednop]

@ 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 KZbinrs 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]

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

[@shawnd567]

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

[@Midwest4x4f150]

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]

Thank you!

[@mustie1]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@jdboy9]

I think I bought some from home Depot

[@michaelc9128]

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

[@gtoger]

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

[@OneIroNauT_1]

#Drumbeats Love your videos Gtoger.

[@qdood]

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

[@Jono.P]

#drumbeats!!!!!!!!

[@SgtJoeSmith]

Yeah sure beats watching people get towed in an alley

[@stevenvanheel3932]

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

[@electronicsNmore]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

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]

Yeah I was laughing when I saw all of those

[@Longsdorff]

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]

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

[@mechguy83]

Project Farms Labs....

[@DD-np4ch]

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

[@professionalcommenter]

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]

Thank you very much for the positive comments!

[@jonathanbailey4904]

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]

Funny! Thank you

[@WarpedYT]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

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

[@WarpedYT]

@@ProjectFarm awesome and thank you

[@DodgerthaRoger]

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]

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]

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

[@mentaldan666]

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]

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

[@Waiting_To_Retire]

Pricewise, using 2 Harbor Freight zip ties wins.

[@jusb1066]

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]

Great point!

[@cb7pwn]

problem is sometimes you cant fit 2 lol

[@nathanr.8556]

Practically HF ties suck

[@Eezyriderr1]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Funny! Thank you!

[@matthewmiller6068]

@@ProjectFarm He has a point!

[@Mdudeman13]

Good ole' Briggs and Stratton

[@satibel]

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

[@735Secure]

Knifeaddict67 😂

[@BreadandFaxes]

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]

Wow, thank you! Thanks for sharing.

[@MartyrMachine]

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]

Thank you very much!

[@johndowe7003]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@stinkycheese804]

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]

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

[@superguest3]

@@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]

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)

[@Omar-em7rl]

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]

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

[@bradhill5822]

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]

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

[@anonymousfarm4703]

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]

@@ProjectFarm can you please test drywall anchors

[@TRAMSMI375]

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!!!

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

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

[@Lejackal]

Congrats on the news of a youngin

[@zack88005]

R.I.P

[@MarkLaLone]

Congratulations man!

[@JacuzziSurfer]

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!

[@programmedgamer7101]

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

[@ohioknifelover]

Programmed Gamer Harbor Freight has good products other than batteries lol

[@weeral1]

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

[@ohioknifelover]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@peregrine1970]

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]

Thank you!

[@kcgunesq]

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]

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

[@MrLangDog]

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

[@vinstinct]

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

[@davidbrennan5]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

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

[@lazar2175]

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]

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

[@vesas5214]

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]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@jameskrivitsky9715]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Great tip on using the black ones!

[@paulshayter1113]

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.

[@ce2flaco]

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]

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

[@onyxpartitian]

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

[@paulvalley2125]

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]

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

[@swordsman27376]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@m.salazar.45]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@233kosta]

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!

[@BAMFKyle]

Can you test which Drain Clog Cleaner works best?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@johnhandcock3242]

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]

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]

@@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]

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.

[@andrewmaurizzi7468]

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!

[@davidp2888]

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]

Thank you very much!

[@mbray10]

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

[@herbiehusker1889]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Funny!

[@stevenvanheel3932]

I prefer them broiled.

[@theotaku7]

Crockpot for 8 hours on low

[@Colorado_Native]

No, a 'pressure' cooker is better.

[@Colorado_Native]

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

[@armedrealtorakasheepdog6914]

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]

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 !

[@neisseriagonorrhoeae]

Will zipties work as an engine oil?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@MrLangDog]

LOL..nice one

[@MegaDirtyberty]

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

[@ehsnils]

Will zipties blend?

[@bobcranberries5853]

Good one

[@Deluxe5337]

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]

Thanks!

[@xopexindustries]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@EpilepsyWarning]

Yes!

[@GutsBerserk832]

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

[@om617yota8]

Yes please!

[@johnsmith2179]

Also try tankstraps

[@silasmayes7954]

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]

Thank you very much!

[@zijie-he]

Cable ties would be better.

[@zack41564]

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]

Great to hear!

[@macboi7601]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@pattyb8281]

Project Farm po

[@badgeftw4520]

Car guys - *heavy breathing*

[@ProjectFarm]

Funny. Thank you!

[@Lurod_]

Lmaoo

[@aretard7995]

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

[@jaxhero69]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@CodaEmir]

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]

Thank you very much!

[@justythrasher]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@franciswhite419]

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

[@Dave-ei7kk]

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]

I agree

[@Kavemannick]

I absolutely love this channel above all others on KZbin. 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]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@RonakDhakan]

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]

Thank you!

[@mountaintopist]

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]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@Karabetter]

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]

Great point! I need to test the HF stainless ties

[@Wireball]

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.

[@brucecoleman7412]

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]

You are welcome!

[@wyattoneable]

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

[@jaytrock3217]

That is what I call ghetto rigging it.

[@jaakkopontinen]

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*

[@mwbgaming28]

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]

Great point! Thank you

[@petroldevo9934]

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]

@@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]

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

[@mwbgaming28]

@@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

[@timforfar7608]

I like using the T&B Ty-Rap ties

[@dirtfarmer7472]

This video was made 5 years ago, I noticed that your testing has changed a little bit in 5 years. Still good stuff, I try to watch all of your tests because you do good work. Thank you Sir

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@meadowviewlawncarellc8079]

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]

Great test idea! Thank you!

[@xyrzmxyzptlk1186]

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

[@experttrolltrollingdirty2062]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@Mert-yf2oy]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@brianhind6149]

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]

Thank you!

[@BrandinHunter]

Random thought. Does that mean if I use 3 of whichever I get 3 times the strength?

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point! I believe you could get 3x strength if exactly the same length.

[@jacobmckee5862]

Awesome question. I would love to see if there were diminishing returns.

[@USARAY1947]

If so. then Harbor Freight would be a clear winner on a cost = performance basis. You'd get 3x HF performance for less than 1x the cost of the others.

[@matthewsaxman1028]

You'll get 3x the strength if you use them in parallel, but not if you use them in series (think electric circuit terminology).

[@phil2156]

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

[@matthinge789]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@rustyshackleford3132]

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

[@waynelevitz6672]

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]

@@waynelevitz6672 Where do you find metal zip ties?

[@IntelGoesHard]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@mangvue824]

When you are physically on camera and not reading a script, that is a person who tells it how it is. Love the channel.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@jaywest4102]

Please do a Which Brand is Best for hand tools. Ratchets, pliers, sockets etc.....

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@jonanderson5137]

Wiha is priced right, I'm a big fan of their torx drivers.

[@robintheslavewr1513]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@kclefthanded427]

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

[@robintheslavewr1513]

kclefthanded 427 because roadkill

[@stevenvanheel3932]

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]

@@stevenvanheel3932 Lmfao

[@jeepcollector91]

My two favorite brands of zip-ties are the HellermannTyton brand and the Panduit brand. They both make a wide variety of zip-ties. Both offer UV, chemical, and weather resistant zip-ties. I have used both brands for about 20 years... I do use the Harbor Freight zip-ties quite often but only for short term use. Like many, they don't hold up well outdoors.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@HorsepowerTube]

Never heard of most of those. For a quality zip tie I always use T&B Ty-Rap. I would be very suprised if they weren't alot better than all the ones you tested.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point. I'll test them in the future. Thank you!

[@noobgamer-qb3gq]

@Tom Garbo We use the detectable T&B ones in the food industry. Really good quality

[@domcialolcia1880]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching.

[@Everett-xe3eg]

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

[@Thin03]

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]

Thank you very much!!

[@91gtabird]

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

[@stuartleland9613]

I feel like it might’ve been beneficial to test how hard you could tighten each zip tie before the head of the tie snaps. Typically that is the problem I run into with ties since I use a lot of them in cold weather applications.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@bkboggy]

Not sure if you've done this, but I would love for you to test spray-on adhesives with various materials (would probably have to be a series of videos, since there are so many different types for different surfaces).

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@Daniel-gf1zj]

“Panduit”are some really good Zipties.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@mmazz30]

Daniel Alvarado That’s what we use in the auto industry

[@daver681]

I did audio/visual installation and service work for about 15 years and I used thousands of those Harbor Freight wire ties and I almost never had any breakage and they worked nice and smooth, I liked them.

[@ProjectFarm]

Seems like one of the better products sold at Harbor Freight

[@rolandfederico431]

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]

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

[@johnh8268]

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]

Great recommendation! Thank you

[@richardnielson3761]

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]

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

[@richardnielson3761]

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

[@zito88]

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]

Thank you!

[@donzemanovic4205]

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

[@SinisterMD]

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]

it seemed to vary by temperature.

[@RockeyDAproductions]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the positive comment!

[@fightocondria]

Can you test exposure to UV light? I had some ties a year or two ago that were extremely brittle. They would break if you bent them wrong. When I contacted the company, the claimed that it was UV damage.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great test idea!

[@ABaumstumpf]

UV does not mix well with most plastics.

[@doxasnob8137]

Yes indeedie! I use mine to secure coax cable to a antenna mast and as you might imagine, UV is the worst destroyer of a zip tie you want to be in place for years. For that purpose I look for UV resistant. Just hope they live up to the name.

[@ABaumstumpf]

@@doxasnob8137 "For that purpose I look for UV resistant. Just hope they live up to the name." If you need that - go with metal.

[@philtripe]

thats why zip ties are useless junk...even out of sunlight they are just a temporary thing...buy some bailing wire or stainless steel zip ties

[@17industries42]

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]

Great recommendation! Thank you

[@capnjimmy7357]

Thomas and Betts TyRaps with metal clips are the very best.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@jakop0815]

yes would totaly agree, if you want absolut strength go with TyRaps

[@esqueue]

Great video again. Ever think off testing out the Harbor Freight multimeter vs some Amazon, fluke and others? They can get expensive so I wouldn't recommend the test if you don't already have some good ones on hand. Regarding this video, at the prices of the zip ties, I'd even think of using two to 3 harbor freight zip ties for strength applications. Fortunately, I usually only use them to hold cables and other things that require little to no strength. For the price, the Harbor Freight brand easily takes number 1.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@mrhatch117]

But will the Harbor Freight multimeter keep working to complete the test? The HF brand is scary to use because it can lie soooooo bad!

[@compgeke]

Often times the higher end meters are safer than the cheaper ones, and that's where a lot of cost difference comes from (that, and branding). Knowing your Fluke won't blow up in your hand if you fuck up is where the cost comes from. Of course, both have their uses. You don't need a $200 multimeter for low voltage DC and similar things.

[@gungadinn]

I've built some resistor bridges to test multimeters over the years. The Harbor Freight I've tested, from the $3.99 version to the $49.00 version with the $3.99 version being off on ohms readings by more than 15% of the resistor value. Real world home owner use, it's close enough. For automotive use on a new car, don't waste your money, as the deviation from the test value will have you purchasing new parts to replace perfectly fine older parts. The company I worked for required our in-house calibration lab test all measuring equipment. Fresh out of the box, they'd reject 20% of the Fluke meters purchased due to non-conformance. Yep, the big guys still produce equipment with flaws.

[@mwbgaming28]

I have an old parameters 7040 multimeter (the one with push button switches on the side) I got it as a hand me down from an old mate who got it back in technical college, must be over 50 years old at this point and it hasn't even lost calibration Damn thing is indestructible, over voltage, over current, being dropped.etc didn't do shit to it lmao Had it for nearly 7 years and the only things I have ever had to replace on it are the probes (once) and the 9v battery (every 2-3 years)

[@Bawlswet]

I worked for an aircon company for yrs and we used zip ties to keep the flex duct together..we found that the Sun damaged the ties more than anything and they broke

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@de-bodgery]

Your channel is honest. No need to cower before sponsors! I really appreciate your refusal to succumb to this temptation. Test bike tires to destruction. 1. Spin them really fast to see when they explode. 2. Load them til they fail. 3. Wear resistance...run the tire on concrete or asphalt until the tread comes off. 4. Grip...which tire grips best. 5. Side wall strength. Which tire wall is the most durable. Which is the stiffest. This could be done for scooter and motor cycle tires too.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@dopiaza2006]

Is there anything that can't be tested with the help of a lawn mower engine cylinder head?!

[@ProjectFarm]

I completely agree! It'll test just about anything!

[@charredskeleton]

Not on the project farm!

[@DJWolves97]

*"...Zip-Ties, you never know when you'll need em'"* Well, there's this guy...

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Thank you

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

Wouldn't the ties be cooled off by the time you get them attached to metal shackles that will act as a heatsink? Maybe get heat gun and figure out how hot it gets at a specific distance from the zip tie. Then heat the tie and the metal shackles to the desired temp. All the parts need to be at the same temp to simulate real world conditions.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point! They probably did cool a little. I was pretty quick. Thank you

[@LukeTheJoker]

I agree the ties may have cooled/heated back up while being attached, but it does give an idea of what they will be like under those conditions. I guess the only perfect way to test it would be to have the testing rig in a giant freezer/oven for the testing, and the logistics of that would be ridiculous!

[@noremorse6898]

I use a lot of cable ties in my work. The best cable ties I've ever found are Panduit brand. You'd find these at an electrical supply house. They are very tough, flexible nylon that never snap when you're pulling them tight, and you can get them with a steel latch for extra holding power. They aren't cheap, though. Cable ties that you find at places like Home Depot and Lowe's usually are brittle plastic and tend to snap when you tighten them or else the latch breaks.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation!

[@jakobknapp2641]

I feel you would have had better luck if you would have put the head bolts in, then put the zip ties on. They're kind of hard to pull things together with, but hold once tightened. Then u could have taken out the bolts. Regardless love the videos, keep em coming!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the constructive feedback!

[@richardharris8354]

@@ProjectFarm Also maybe one of those zip tie tightening tools might add to it. Great channel and I look forward to it since I discovered your channel.

[@pumpkineater629]

I don't think that matters at 2000psi

[@MrPremium08]

I like the way you think!!

[@T..C..M]

@@pumpkineater629 I don't think you'd get 2000psi power stroke cylinder pressure on any stock flathead briggs engine.

[@toasteratemytaco]

You should test the Ty-Rap zip ties from Lowe's... They're $20 for 100 and have a steel tooth to grip the plastic... Maybe also test Utilitech and Commercial Electric from Lowe's and Home Depot respectably...

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@seitenryu6844]

Absolutely. Those are the best and most consistent in quality I've ever used. The tie will stretch considerably before failure and the locking mechanism never fails.

[@toasteratemytaco]

I just can't justify the cost at 20 cents each... I don't do anything heavy duty enough to tax these to any kind of limit...

[@javiercastro4561]

Thanks for all you do. I have bought several items based on your recommendation and have not been disappointed

[@caked3953]

My favourite ziptire brand is by far Panduit ( a brand from Costa Rica ) high class, but the work well, have everything rounded ( wuhu. Less brutal slide wounds! ) and are durable. As industry elecrican Ii use them like A LOT nice video

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ktm42080]

Thomas and Betts brand are usually top of the line. Just a thought.

[@ProjectFarm]

I'll test them soon. Thank you

[@BelieveScape]

I really like test setup! Smart use of some everyday rigging gear!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@justaguy427]

"I just completed building this product strength test device" ... (I got this squat rack on craigslist and welded this drill press table to it) LOL.. Nice video.

[@3TruthSeeker33]

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]

Thanks, will do!