Cable Holder for Desktop

by Benny Johansson in Living > Organizing

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Cable Holder for Desktop

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How to make a simple desktop cable holder,
- Holds the cable securely
- Low friction, the cables slide easily in and out

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Materials:
1. a piece of plastic from a shampoo bottle or similar ( HD-PE or PP plastic ),
  size depends on which template is used.

2. a steel tablecloth clamp / clip

Step 1:
- cut out the plastic piece and flatten it
- print out one of the templates below and tape it on the plastic piece
 (the templates also include other designs if you don't like feet on the table.. :-)
  PDF Template for 50 mm clips ( 2 inch )
  PDF Template for 75 mm clips ( 3 inch )
- make the holes and make a surface mark through the cutting lines
  with a sharp knife

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Remove the template and cut out the plastic piece .

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- Mount the parts and fasten to the edge of the table
- slide in the cables at about 45 degree angle for easy mounting

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Link to the original DIY page :
http://www.benvelo.com/cableholder_desktop.htm

More of my DIY tips :
http://www.benvelo.com/diy.htm