Introduction: Cheapest Wire Holder
Hold your wires with no cost. Just cut a piece of the spiral from a spiral-bound notebook -preferably plastic ones to avoid interferences-, extract it and wind around wires. No more mess!
Also, you can reuse GBC combs, old plastic hair clips or twisty ties for the same purpose, depending on strength and removable you need (thanks to skech123 and wrenv for suggestions).
Runner Up in the
Forbes Teach Me Fast Contest
Be the First to Share
Recommendations
Robots Contest
Unusual Uses Contest
3D Printed Student Design Challenge
31 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
Genius! Every time I recycle an old handbook, I felt like I was wasting some serious potential throwing out those plastic spirals. Great job.
10 years ago on Introduction
A great idea for a pesky problem with my cables underneath my desk.. Thanx for this great solution...
10 years ago on Introduction
effing genius !
11 years ago on Introduction
Fantastic, one of the best. I'd been looking for an idea like that for ages, congrats.
11 years ago on Introduction
Brilliant! Never thought of it.
12 years ago on Introduction
Heck. I never considered posting this.. I've been using spiral spines for almost 15 yrs. on my mountain bikes. They're perfect for routing the speedo wiring along the brake lines and light wiring too.. Just wish they made it in bigger sizes..
BTW.. zipties don't work nearly as well, as the lock always snags and can they only be used once..
Good Job!!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
They do make larger sizes. You can buy them as refills for spiral binding machines. I've seen them from about 1/4" up to 2".
12 years ago on Introduction
Yeah!Nice idea!
12 years ago on Introduction
very creative!!
12 years ago on Introduction
I use the plastic hair clips - but only after I've used them in my hair for a while and at least one of the "pins" has broken and it's not good at hold my hair up. Bin them or re-use them? I re-purpose everything I possibly can.
12 years ago on Introduction
What a clever idea! Thanks :0)
12 years ago on Introduction
What about...umm...tape?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
because tape costs money, and old spiral books you're throwing out don't.
12 years ago on Introduction
If I was king I'd put you in charge of health care and personal transportation
12 years ago on Introduction
Why wouldn't u just buy zip ties. They cost near nothing. Now your going to have flimsy cut up notebooks. This should at least be re-named the cheap emergency wire holder.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
In fact, the notebook I use for this is an old road map, so there is no problem removing binding. Why to buy new stuff if you can reuse old one? This has benefits on environment, your cash,...
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
You can't easily add or remove wires with zip ties, and zip ties also hold a little tighter then one might like. Depending upon what you use it for, both have their benefits.
12 years ago on Introduction
I use these. I usually get them for $1 but they are green. I have been looking for a black version with no luck. Anyone?
http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(t3kimp45kbqldx55uwzjo5nk)/ProductDetails.aspx?SKU=64479
12 years ago on Introduction
Or you could do:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Cheapass-wire-control/
12 years ago on Introduction
You could use the GBC combs too. and it might be a bit easier to put on as each tooth of the comb just tucks under the edge. They also come in many sizes.
BUT I find the plastic hair clips (the kind that are like 2 curved combs joined together with a spring) work great and are much easier to place and remove. I buy them at the dollar store -- 3 in the package for a dollar or the larger size -slightly curved, at 2 for a buck .