replacement for zip ties

[Rrumbler]

Go to a store that sells electronics assembly tools; get a pair of "flush" cutting side cutters (*); the cutting bevel on them is on the inside only, making a flush, smooth cut on the outside.  another thing that works well, but is sort of "inconvenient", is to keep a solder gun handy with a "sealing" tip installed, and use it to melt down the sharp "leftover" edge.

[kb426]

I went to Sears and Home depot yesterday and was unsuccessful in finding flush cut *. I'll keep looking. I knew better than to ask one of the temp employees at Christmas time. H.D. had an assortment of Klein stuff but none were flush cutters.

[crdnblu]

I just bought & received these.  The price was right, & they're quite well made.  Oh, & they work very well on wire-tie flush-cutting, too!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MXA2BQ/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

[kb426]

I think I may have to buy some also. Looks like the deal to solve my dilemma. Thank you, everybody.