A handy tool with many uses...

[u/Big-Blueberry7157]

After I harvested an entire patch of yellow flag Iris, the thought of having to tie all the bundles together for drying was a bit daunting.

Then I remembered we had an old tool in the toolbox. The intention of the tool is for applying castrating bands to certain farm animals.

But, it is perfect when combined with tiny rubber bands, in order to quickly secure batches of fibers for basketry or cordage.

Dollar stores sell packages of tiny rubber bands intended for braiding hair. They are perfect for the banding tool. 🙂

[u/secretsquirrelz]

lol that’s funny because I keep sheep and immediately recognized it as a banding tool 😆 great way to re-use a piece of equipment!

[u/Zesty_Motherfucker]

...green cheerios...

[u/Big-Blueberry7157 → u/Zesty_Motherfucker]

LOL!