IDE Bookmarks! New life for old cables!

Step 3 Measure, Square, and Cut

Using the ruler (now pictured!), make a small tick mark on the cable at the length you want the bookmark to be. You can cut the cable into two equal halves, or measure the height of your favorite book and subtract an inch or two. This part is up to you. I chose to cut one short one (6” or so) for paperbacks, and one longer one for my CCNA study guide. After you've made your mark(s), lay the business card on the cable, long edge along the length of the cable, and draw a line onto the cable up the short edge of the card, so that you have a cut line that's square with the cable. Finally, use the scissors to cut nice and straight along this line.