If you want to cut it into smaller lengths, how do you seal the ends?
843858
you can also use a hot knife or soldering iron. less chance of burning and very neat ends.
843859
Melt the ends with a lighter. That will keep it sealed up so it doesn't fray or fall apart . It's very tough mil spec para cord. Hope this was helpful
843860
Have to use super sharp scissors, then a nice hot flame. The center strands melt slower, so try to move slowly. I keep it in the blue part of the flame on a pocket lighter, but recently purchased a propane torch for the steadier heat. Try not to let it actually start on fire, though, it discolors the ends. Good luck!
463402
Outline the smaller radius the use a metal cutting circular saw blade. That's how I did it
738239
I believe I cut it off with tin snips. A heavy-duty pair of scissors should work.
762125
I'm only answering because I had the same trouble at first. I do not mean to offend if you think I'm just stating the obvious. Once you start, leave the covering long and cut the tape from it. It was my instinct to cut all the pieces to size, instead I pealed & cut leaving the covering long and uncut.
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You would basically cut the size you want. Seal one end, then add your item and the food saver will remove the air and the seal the bag.
2070148
hi; first you cut the size you need from the roll. then you seal one side and now you have a bag, sealed already at three sides. load the bag and seal the remaining/open side and .. ready you are!
2007983
I buy the rolls & cut them the size I need them. Just be careful not it too small or it doesn't have enough room to close and seal. Learned that the hard way. Hope this helps
1504594
It's easy. Just mark where you want the ends of the tape on both sides. Stick the end of the tape firmly on one end, then unroll and stretch it across before pressing it down. It might help to have someone hold the other end down if you have a long way to go across.
1820733
Yes. I did not have the tool to cut it. So I took it to a hardware store and they cut it. You may ask them to smooth out the ends by sand paper after they cut.
913439
Use a wire cutter. I use a pair of scissors at first but it left the ends frayed. Wire cutter
2102386
You probably could take a hacksaw and cut off about 6" below where the tubes are seamed together. Or just have a metal fabricator make you one showing the picture.
1505977
use a plant hanger.. (a hook with a screw end,) just screw it in the sealing, it will make a small hole.
2007982
Sure, use the 8 inch roll and just be sure to cut off enough to seal both ends.
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Yes you do. You first cut off the length you need. Then you seal one of the ends. Then you load the food into the newly created bag. And finally you remove the air from the bag and seal the other end.
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I've found that pulling it taut and cutting it 1 layer at a time helps but there are still some stragglers. I usually just cut it folded as is and rinse the ends so they don't end up in whatever I'm straining. :)
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I cut one end to enable a bend. I lined up the two pieces, then cemented it in place, called it a day. If you want a sealant, silicon paste may work.
1596878
One might try Forstner bits - they cut the outer edge of the hole first, leaving a nice clean hole. They also have a centering point.