25pcs Spring Cord Lock End Stopper Fastener Slider Toggles Clip Double Hole Round Plastic for Drawstrings Lanyard Paracord Elastic Bungee Shock Cord Rope Shoe Lace Tie Locks Shoelace Lace Lock

This review is for 30pcs Assorted Colors Plastic Spring Cord Lock for Drawstring Replacement, Paracord Lock. 30 pieces assorted colors. I purchased these in July 2024. for $8.98.The packaged parts were as described. I received the full count of 30 pieces. There was a nice mix of colors and the colors appeared vibrant as on the photos on Amazon. The pieces appear well made and the springs applied a tight fit on the cord or cloth tapes that I used. Once applied they were easy to use. My main use was to add these to my hospital scrub cords that serve as a belt for my bottoms. They ties sometimes on the scrubs would sometimes become a knot. These spring locks eliminate this problem and the colors are a nice contrasting accent. They can be used for many projects such as cloth bags for gym shoes or other storage. needs. I use a cotton pillowcase for storing my down sleeping bag and some paracord with one lock would keep it nicely closed..If you are having difficulty poking your cords through the hole, try this:1: To stiffen and reduce the end of your cord, take a section of Scotch tape. maybe 1 to 1-1/2 inch long. Place your cord along the same axis as the length of the tape. Place the tip of the cord at the middle of the length of the cord. role the tape tightly onto the cord and twist the tapes tip to a small point. Use this to thread the tip of the cord into the hole. You can do the same with many things a small piece of a plastic straw can be opened up lenghtwise and placed over the cord. It will stiffen the cord to help you thread it through the hole on the lock.If you are having difficulty compressing the spring lock and holding it open while threading the the cord through the hole, try this:1: Pliers that have a slip joint may be helpful. Open the joint up to the larger capacity. and use the jaws to keep the spring button compressed. If you have adjustable tongue and groove pliers they are even better. I have grown up calling this type of pliers “Channellocks” as Channellock was the company that invented them. When you look at these pliers the opening is at an angle that is at an angle to the handle kind of like the letter”F”. They come in different sizes. If you are not sure what theses pliers look like, Check them out on Amazon. This is how they are listed “Channellock 3pc Straight Jaw Groove Joint Pliers Set – 12″, 9.5″, 6.5″ They have a slip point with multiple locking tongue and groove positions. They can be opened to several positions and you can use it on different sized pieces. What is unique about these pliers is that the jaws remain parallel open rather than open around a pivot point and being v-shaped. After opening the jaw to the size needed, closing the jaw will compress the spring without fear of totally crushing the lock.If you do not have a set of slip joint pliers of channellocks, ask your friend or neighbor. I bet they have them. Please, remember to return the borrowed item. If you want to purchase a pair of slip joint pliers, look at your neighborhoods garage sales . Slipjoint pliers are always found. Maybe $.50 to $1. Channelocks may cost you a little bit more $3 to $5. For this job to compress the spring locks ,the smaller one ar 6” would probably work best but the larger one will do it too.If this review was helpful to you, please take the time to give it a thumbs up.