To tie wraps.
Here is a good instructional about making wire ties with lacing cord, really looks good, and will make folks think you are an electrical guru

And, no more nasty little slices in your hand/arm from the cut end of the plastic tie.
If you really want to go into depth over this, check out
this publication from NASA ----page 40 and 41 give good info.
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011

Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."