High Tensile Wire Clips - one for every occasion

When working with machines, tools, trailers and homestead structures, there are a myriad of clips.  Some are difficult to remove and replace, break or get in the way of other actions.
I use high tensile steel galvanised fencing wire to make my own clips.  They are very simple not only to make but to use.  The clip in the tow bar on a small barrow was pulled out by scrub so I needed to fashion a clip that would not get snagged as easily.  The steps are shown below.  Note how the initial wire is bent in the roll but as it is fashioned it becomes straightened.  Key points to note in making the clip are that the cross over the pin is a about 2 mm (1/8") away from it. This angle enables the pin to be more easily engaged by the clip.  The second is that there is a slight bend in the pin so it can be more easily clipped.
Happy clip making

Great concept , thanks.

Number 8 wire is a cultural staple in New Zealand. I remember when I was younger if it was broken you could fix it with number 8 wire. It seems to be a skill lost to time. I've found shock cord to be a good everyday fixing tool. When I want to secure something you can just cut a length of shock cord and join the ends however you see fit. Attach it to a fixed stable point with a larks head knot and then pull the other end over a fixed pointy end with a comfortable amount of tension. Easy to get on and off if you buy the good UV stable shock cord (and buy it in bulk) it should be reasonably priced per meter and last many lifetimes to secure different things (doors, gates, light trailer loads etc).