[dsraven]

ratchet straps are great, same for the cam lock style. I have a big bin full of varios types, lengths and hook designs. I use them to hold brake calipers when doing brake jobs, holding doors up (hung from ceiling) when replacing hinge pins/bushings, bringing edges together on panels when fabbing stuff up etc etc. sometimes I even use them to hold a load down in the truck, lol.
cam locks work great for light stuff you wanna hold with one hand while the other hand lets the strap release, like a brake caliper or a driveshaft. ratchets are good for holding a heavier load or taking up a certain amount of slack a bit at a time. even the old rubber bungee can be super handy at times, like keeping the shop door open so it doesn't slam shut when ventilating the primer stink out of the work area.
great use of what you have on hand Joedoh.