I just bought a cool tool for this...Brion sells 'em. They are called Clamptite Banding Tools. The make a tight clamp (hence the name) from any kind of wire...Even an old coat hanger!!! (or so says their propaganda...)...anyway, if Brios sells 'em, they gotta be good!
I haven't had a chance to use mine yet, but God help the next one of my kids that sasses me...they'll get lashed to the deck railing with my new Clamptite Banding Tool.
Todd Anderson
S/V Earendil