If I cut to make a shorter length, how do I prevent fraying on the ends and still have them looking good?
328038
You can't prevent fraying of the ends. At least I did not have success. It is on of the big downers I experienced. Once the ends are frayed, then the end clips and the pull stops are impossible to use.
328039
That's actually pretty easy. I recommend heat sealing the ends. Just light a small candle, then pass the cut ends over the flame (not in the flame - over it). The nylon will gently melt from the heat, and prevent further fraying. Just pay attention and do it quickly and carefully (making multiple passes, as needed), making sure you don't hold it over the flame for too long, or it might catch fire. Then you can put the clip thing over it to help prevent any further damage. BTW, this trick works on other types of synthetic cords, such as paracord.
328040
There is a small plastic piece that snaps over the 2 ends to prevent fraying.
328041
They come with clips. So you trim them to the desired length and then you clip at the ends to keep them from fraying and to keep them from pulling through the easy lock.
328042
The laces come with a small plastic clip that covers the cut ends and serves as grip to pull the laces and tighten them with the locking device.
328043
There are 2 lace clips included. You insert the laces onto the clip. It will permanently lock the lace inside the clip. Just make sure you insert about 1/2 inch lace inside the clip.
2194967
Yes, i cut them all up and did something similar. Just keep in mind there may be gaps in the main stem depending on how you cut it so if you want something continuous you may have to buy more than you need and disgard whatever's left.
913439
Use a wire cutter. I use a pair of scissors at first but it left the ends frayed. Wire cutter
2075420
Mine are like that too. I've seen people are cutting theirs. I left mine as-is but mine is not wrapping around the bottom. Personally I'd rather it be too long than too short.
1555779
trim with a utility knife or super shears. I believe they would be too thick at the thick end for scissors.
1298390
Yes. There is no finished edge, it's kind of rubbery, seems to be cut from a larger sheet so I don't think the edges would fray if that is the concern. You would have a smaller surface area so it would probably dry and warm up faster.
690761
I cut it with a sharp pair of scissors, then melt the ends with a lighter. Melting the ends will keep it from coming apart.
208775
You wouldn't want to cut it at all if you need short leave the extra tied up, it's just one cable length no shorter one it is what it is,and place out of sun and away from any source of heat that would make it read falsely
541069
They are a bit flexible ----I would make a frame out of 1 x 4". I did this and covered with broadcloth from Hobbylobby. Looks great! You also don't want those little fibers drifting around with no covering.The perfect cutter is an electric carving knife.
1254368
I suppose they could be trimmed to shorten the length but the spikes are a bit brittle and cutting might shatter the whole spike. Hope that helps.
51211
I wouldn't think cutting it would make it unravel, try it and see. Be careful of putting it too close to direct heat in your toaster oven, Ok?
2195301
I would suggest using a hack saw, grinder or something and cutting them to proper length.
77606
If you are planning to cut it before using it, then yes, I would wash it after cutting it to get all of the frayed edges to rid themselves of the threads that are going to come free. In my experience, it shrank considerably so keep that in mind when making the cuts.
581651
My husband said that should be enough and there are grommets along the bottom. After we put the mesh up we trimmed the ties down to about an inch. You should be pleased with the product.
2194069
All edges are bound really nice. Not sure but if cut, the edges might curl or fray. I would not, in my opinion.
2230950
Personally, I would sew or glue loops on the edge and then string on some type of string or twine. I guess you could staple them also but I'd prefer what ever method would do the less damage.
1812986
You could try tucking the extra length under the legs or if you're handy with a sewing machine, you could take the extra off both ends but I wouldn't put it on a 5' table otherwise. It will look sloppy.