the kinds of velcro straps that are used to secure bundles of wires
(like for computer set-ups) should work.  Might be slippery?  Or
cinching straps that REI and others sell, with quick release buckles.

On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 11:29 PM , Don Hanson wrote:

> Go to one of the 'China Products' drug stores...like Payless, or
> Mall-Wart
> or Fred Meyer and look in the camping section for some of those velcro
> sleeping bag straps.  They have a bail sewn into one end so you can
> double-purchase cinch your bundle..whatever it is.  I have a bunch of
> those
> that I use for various tasks...Coudn't find any today though....Gotta
> go get
> another half dozen...
>   Don Hanson
>
> On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 8:40 PM, Karl  wrote:
>
>> sections of old bicycle tubes?
>>
>>
>> John Rodgers wrote:
>>
>>> I have a bunch of metal poles I use in setting up for art shows. In
>>> the
>>>> past I have use industrial grade rubber bands I get from Ceramic
>>>> Supply
>>>> houses. They are about 3/4 inch wide and available in a whole bunch
>>>> of
>>>> diameters up to about 10 inches. That's loose  - unstretched. But
>>>> lately
>>>> I have been using big zip ties. They work great as well. They re
>>>> cheaper
>>>> than the rubber bands.but not re-useable. When you are done with
>>>> them,
>>>> just clip them off and throw away. Any good hardware store should
>>>> have
>>>> large ones, as well as electronics stores and auto parts stores.
>>>>
>>>