Wire Zipper Slider Handle!
Intro: Wire Zipper Slider Handle!
Have you ever had a zipper without the slide on it? It is just very hard to unzip and zip up the zipper.
So here is a very cheap replacement that electronic hobbyists will like.
It involves a telephone clip that connects two wires together when you insert two wires and push the button down.
STEP 1:
You need to gather:
Pliers and wire cutter
Telephone wire connectors
Wire (Any color you like...)
Zipper with broken handle...
Oh, Yes. One more thing...
Rate and enjoy!
(it's free!!!)
Pliers and wire cutter
Telephone wire connectors
Wire (Any color you like...)
Zipper with broken handle...
Oh, Yes. One more thing...
Rate and enjoy!
(it's free!!!)
STEP 2: Wire
Cut the wire. When you cut it remember that you are going to fold it in half. (Let's save wire)
STEP 3: Yes!
Now you are done. Show it off now. You can even solder the wire together... Bye....
Thanks for enjoying and rating.
Thanks for enjoying and rating.
44 Comments
stamatis66 8 years ago
Nice, but in an emergency situation you can use a simple paperclip.
bowies12 8 years ago
Just be aware that some of these connectors are filled with a type of grease to make the connection waterproof. You probably don't want that stuff on your clothes.
JaneD15 8 years ago
The hole that the zipper pull goes in is broke. Is there anything I can do to make it work?
microdot 8 years ago
Ah, the good old scotchlok.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/EMDCI/Home/Products/ProductCatalog/~/3M-Scotchlok-IDC-Connectors-for-Communication-Applications?N=5430432&rt=r3
blindpyro 11 years ago
sbeltz 9 years ago
Agreed. I kinda feel dumb for not thinking of this.
allbookmark 11 years ago
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valkgurl 12 years ago
However for items that need to have a more formal finished look to them you can go to SHOPZIPPERMEND.COM and find a very clever little gadget ----the zipper pull fixer has a "slide" feature and opens sideways, the little loop goes thru the hole in the leftover zipper part, and the item gets slid back over the loop and snaps closed---if needed you can give it a small nudge with a pair of pliers or a tap on a table top with a hard book etc.
These come in several useful colours like antique bronze , silver and black etc. They look like they were made for the items---no odd patchwork cob job look here. (This is for things like formal leather jackets and outerwear and suit pants remember!) They also have cute little neoprene covers in hot colours for them---in case you need a real sturdy pull but want that funky look too!
I don't work for these clever people but I do sell a lot of vintage clothing and I often need to replace zipper pulls. These have saved my bacon several times and put clothing back out in use that would otherwise have gone to the scrap pile.
For getting small fine zippers fixed I have used a gadget used in sewing to pull cording thru hems and waistbands. This is a fairly long---abt 9"-wire with a tiny hook with a latch closer on it. Poke the turner wire thru the eye in the zipper puller and use it to grab a piece of cord. wire, or whatever you can find and use the little hook and latch to grasp and hold as you pull. This can also ease the left over zipper pull metal just enough to get something slightly thicker thru without damaging the metal. This is an amazing tool to have around and you will find many uses for one. VEry skinny but very strong!
If you find yourself in ski wear and break a zipper pull lop off a piece of your jackets hem or hood shock cord and thread it thru the zipper pull for a quick fix. Either knot or steal one of the shock cord adjusters for the moment to close. There is always too much shock cord and if it really leaves you "short" can be easily replaced using the tool above. Cord adjusters can be bought at EMS or similar as can the cord itself.
mohtaprashantrocks 12 years ago
itslisa 12 years ago
Suzanne in Orting 12 years ago
I found a description here: http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/bead-stringing-materials.html#tigertail
The only problem with this plan is having way too much left over if you have to buy the cord and crimp beads (and the crimping tool, if you want it to look its best.)
If you are near to Puyallup, WA, drop me a private message and I'll give you what little you'd need.
itslisa 12 years ago
alpe_97 12 years ago
WhiteWolf McBride 12 years ago
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/HikingCamping/MaintenanceRepair/BuckleAccessories/PRD~4017-305/web-source-groovy-zipper-pull.jsp
If the link does not work, go to www.MEC.ca, and search for " Web Source Groovy Zipper Pull ". Bet you can find it as easily as the wire-connectors.
Another possibility is split-rings (like used on keychains. Go into Walmart, in the craft/sewing section, and you can find 'em in a variety of sizes. Nephew uses the small ones to 'belt' his rubber worms to the hook instead of skewering 'em!
I still like the idea of just using wire and soldering (I've busted a few pulls in my day). In a pinch, tye-wraps will do, or hit a train or bus station, and get a luggage check tag, toss the tag, and use the plastic tye! Bonus there are its removable/re-usable! I always carry a handful of tyewraps, even bought metal ones at the local surplus store for securing checked baggage. Beats a lock if you aren't going in-&-out, and unless you're really good, shows any tanpering (most thieves don't have the time to be neat)
Suzanne in Orting 12 years ago
Suzanne in Orting, WA
moofmoofmoof 12 years ago
davintosh 12 years ago
irishchaos 12 years ago
hsr65 12 years ago
hsr65 12 years ago