Functional fixedness is the inability to realize that something known to have a particular use may also be used to perform other functions. When one is faced with a new problem, functional fixedness blocks one's ability to use old tools in novel ways
I strip copper wire and bend it to form circles about 1" in diameter to make ties to train tomatoes I also use the stripped wire to make ties to train other plants
A section of old bandsaw blade to make garden bandit
https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop...der?item=PA330
I believe there could be other variations on this tool example with a long handle
I am also exploring using sections of old bandsaw blade to form the base of a log crosscut sled similar to a Carter Bandsaw AccuRight Miter Mill
https://www.amazon.com/Carter-Bandsa.../dp/B075K3CBXL