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Will it work with ties I already have?

Most likely. The jaws take any flat stainless band up to 13 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick, which covers essentially every 304 stainless cable tie sold in the US, whatever the length. Owners also report it grips the larger heavy-duty nylon ties fine, so it does double duty. Two hundred stainless ties come in the kit to start you off. check_box

Are steel ties really that much stronger?

A standard nylon zip tie holds roughly 50 lb and starts going brittle after a season of direct sun. The 304 stainless ties in this kit hold around 200 lb and are unaffected by UV, road salt, engine heat or a hard freeze — which is why they are the standard fastener on exhaust wrap, marine cable runs and industrial fence line. The trade-off is honest: they cost more per tie, and you want the gun to fit them properly.

How tight does it go — and will it cut me?

As tight as you set it. The tension dial on the body controls how much pull the gun puts on the band before the cutter trips, so you can go drum-tight on a fence post and back it off for something you don't want to crush. On the cutting: the whole point of the tool is that it shears the tail flush with the locking head, so the finished tie has no burr sticking out.

Does it need charging or batteries?

No. No motor, no cord, no battery, no compressor. It is a purely mechanical hand tool — the leverage comes from the handle, which is exactly why it works the same on day one and in year five, and why there is nothing on it to go flat halfway down a fence line. check_box

What if it doesn't work for me?

No risk. You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. Put it on a real job, and if it doesn't out-pull every pair of pliers in your box, send it back for a full refund — and keep the Fence-Repair Guide. No questions, no hassle. check_box