Introduction: Neatly Wrap Cords Without Ties or Tangles
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The goal: a way to wrap up cords (headphones, power, etc.) without ties or Velcro straps that's fast, doesn't come undone, and is quick to undo. Here's one method, any better suggestions?
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Video showing a slow iPod headphone wrap and unwrap:
Video of power cord wrap:
Step 1: Make Figure 8 Loops...
Leave about 2 figure 8 loops of wire left to wrap around the middle.
Step 2: Wrap Around the Middle a Couple Times
The key to this whole method is crossing the wire over itself in the first middle wrap. Otherwise the whole thing will easily come undone.
Step 3: String the Loose End Thru the Loop...
Step 4: Give a Quick a Pull to Secure
Step 5: Voila!
48 Comments
Question 2 years ago on Step 3
Great instructable. Please provide more details about Step 4. Through which loop? There's multiple loops at this step. How do you string it through? From which direction? A couple additional pics would help. Thanks!
4 years ago on Step 5
Thanks, works well!
6 years ago
Thank you, you have enlightened us all. seriously. you just helped me alot. HAIL TO THE ONE WHO CAN TIE CORDS!!!!!
8 years ago
> [ RichardBronosky ]
> The demonstration form the Sprint
> Wait Less campaign was the final
> word on the matter as far as I'm
> concerned: http://. . .
Example of the kind of comment that embellishes the OP by tuning in to the same frequency and contributing to our collective knowledge of the subject, whether the subject is astrophysics or kitty litter.
> Easy use a tie that comes on a
> loaf of bread.
Example of a doofus with brain damage.
Reply 6 years ago
let me explain: easy; you could instead use one of the types of ties commonly found on the outside of a bread package (I'm assuming a zip tie)...
lol
11 years ago on Introduction
Easy use a tie that comes on a loaf of bread.
11 years ago on Introduction
Why don't I just make my self something to wrap the earphones around?
11 years ago on Introduction
i preferred not to coil wrap to any thing wiich contain long wires becoz after too many wraps it may leads to broken wires from inside.......
12 years ago on Introduction
The demonstration form the Sprint Wait Less campaign was the final word on the matter as far as I'm concerned. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ8RcW_X10s
16 years ago
Doesn't everyone wrap their cords this way? I've been doing it this way my whole life...
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Yep so have I, I thought this sort of thing would be common knowledge.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
me too (or three)
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Me also.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
same here.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
well sadly is not.
Reply 16 years ago
One way to improve upon this is to wrap the cord in a figure eight style. Then, fold it in half. and then finish by tying it off in the same fashion. The figure eight cancels each twist in the cord with the reverse loop. Thus, when you unravel it you have a perfectly straight cord.
13 years ago on Introduction
there is a commercial fig8 organizer at fig8.talusfurniture.com Best for small cords like earphones.
13 years ago on Introduction
Isn't it easier to tie with rubber band or short wire ?
13 years ago on Introduction
http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/video/3-ways-to-wrap-extension-cords-and-air-hoses.aspx
These suggestions are great for longer cables/cords. Such as long power cords or microphone cables. You never want to just wrap them around your forearm as over time this will damage the wiring.
13 years ago on Introduction
wow, thats how i do it myself, ever since a few years ago i was just messing around and figured out that very same way. but now i dont use ear buds, just regular headphones.