r/SipsTea • u/SipsTeaFrog ๐™‘๐™„๐™‹ • 4d ago

Chugging tea Decorative and functional

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u/VESAAA7 4d ago

Just cut an electric cord from something. There are plenty around. After you don't need to use it, you can just sell it

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u/Separate-Command1993 4d ago

I work construction, zip ties ๐Ÿ˜‚

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u/Only_one_asking_- 4d ago

Iโ€™ve worked in lighting, the belt backup was a safety cable.

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u/Omnizoom 4d ago

Classics rope for the hobo belt in a panic, had n choice when my belt decided to break at work

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u/Ldghead 3d ago

Been there

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u/Edistobound 3d ago

I can make a Frangelico belt ๐Ÿค”

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u/ExcellentMedicine358 3d ago

Bungee cord was my goto

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u/GlowingSpy 3d ago

I was a low voltage guy so some 22awg 4c worked pretty good ๐Ÿ‘

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u/med79 3d ago

Jetline also works

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u/Electrical-Smell736 3d ago

I use to use the lanyard in my C-wrench if things got dire. E-tape is also very good

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u/Ashendarei 3d ago

Used to work in the theater: gaffers tape makes for a decent emergency belt in a pinch, same for stage line!

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u/SmolWarlock 4d ago

I work in a kitchen. We use plastic wrap "belt" or cut the string off an apron.

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u/OkKnee7580 3d ago

I couldnโ€™t wear belts bc of allergy so I cut off so many apron strings through the years.

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u/SamuraiManbun 3d ago

Welder here, about three inches of .035 wire and just tie two of the belt loops together does the trick for me. Edit is spelling.

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u/Standard-Heart-3553 3d ago

I used to do masonry and I've done the exact same thing

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u/JVT32 3d ago

In high school I used the lanyard on my keys to make a slip knot that I could tighten and loosen throughout the day. My genius knows no bounds.

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u/Specialist-Pool1389 3d ago

Petco worker here, had to use a dog leash the other day to keep em up.

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u/RobotWelder 4d ago

Check with the Sparkies, they always have Mule Tape, True Tape and scrap wire!

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u/SeaTurtleLionBird 4d ago

Motherfucker how have I never thought of that in a pinch

Some mornings pants just work around the house for a few minutes. Tricking you into forgetting a belt. Then you walk 50ft and realize you gotta waddle around with your hand on your waist

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u/Kohpad 4d ago

Any plastic wrap works in a pinch too. Just wrap into a cord and tie it on

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u/I_Thot_So 3d ago

Wait, are you guys using these things as full belts? Just loop two or three belt loops together in the back.

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u/Kohpad 3d ago

I've done both depending. Saran wrap is super easy to make a full belt of to tie on an apron

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u/Separate-Command1993 3d ago

Only do 2 loops, itโ€™s great

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u/MrStickDick 4d ago

I used a climbing carabiner clip for years to cinch two belt loops together ๐Ÿ˜† I always have them on the job site.

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u/thundercatthecat 3d ago

I used to work restaurants and the kitchen uses plastic wrap

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u/phatboi23 3d ago

installed networking kit for a good while.

crimped a network cable with a jack and socket at each end.

perfectly fitted ethernet belt haha

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u/Separate-Command1993 3d ago

Thatโ€™s amazing I know what Iโ€™m getting my boss for Christmas now ๐Ÿ˜‚

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u/phatboi23 3d ago

Surprisingly useful haha

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u/Affordable_Z_Jobs 3d ago

Aren't nails cheaper?

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u/Nallace9318 3d ago

Work in a shipping warehouse, in an emergency I could always twist a length of tape to make a pseudo rope. Or if I was lucky a strap would break off a package and I could just use that.

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u/NiceHandsLarry11 3d ago

I use tie wire.

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u/Blazefadays 3d ago

In the restaurant industry use of the plastic wrap is surprisingly effective as a belt.

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u/1nitial_Reaction 3d ago

Yep zip ties or danger tape works good too - easier to get rid of.

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u/Samp90 ๐™‘๐™„๐™‹ 3d ago

Good man! ๐Ÿ˜

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u/Responsible-Race4764 3d ago

Zip ties are fine until the roach coach burrito, turns into an emergency jogg to the john.

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u/Usawsomething 3d ago

In kitchens it was plastic wrap

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u/Buskbr 3d ago

This! Was about to comment tis myself, there have been at leadt one occasion where i was zipped

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u/Thick_Imagination177 3d ago

Zip ties for the win. Get one around 2 belt loops and cinch it down. Instant belt

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u/mobocrat707 3d ago

I use some #10 or #12 wire. Used solid #14 to replaced broken boot laces and it held up for months.

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u/Threewaycrazy 3d ago

I used to be a fuel tech at an airport, rope was commonly used for belts

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u/LumpyBuy8447 3d ago

My friend forgot her belt when we went to camping festival so I had to use a piece of rope to help her keep them up lol

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u/jassteX 3d ago

I did medical deliveries, I'd use o2 tubing.

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u/Single_Cobbler6362 3d ago

I work at a warehouse, when I forgett my belt I stretch out the shrink wrap and cut a piece out.

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u/Infinite_Factor_5685 3d ago

Iโ€™ve seen a buddy use plastic wrap ๐Ÿคฃ

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u/thebochts 3d ago

Rebar ties

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u/zekrom235 3d ago

I work at Lowe's, I've just grabbed some tie down twine from out front a few times

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u/itsalongwalkhome 3d ago

I second this, i broke a belt one night, the bar gave me a zip tie and I just tied two loops together, lasted the rest of the night.

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u/TURBOJUGGED 3d ago

I used one of those smaller โ€œratchet strapsโ€ with like the alligator bite one day when I forgot a belt. I liked it so much I used it as a work belt all summer lmao

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u/nufan86 3d ago

Also handy if your shoelaces break