Cable tie question...
(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)Posted by: silent h3ro
Can anyone tell me what these are called or where I can find them?
http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9426/usbcabletiemt4.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=usbcabletiemt4.jpg)
I found some green plastic coated wire at the Home Depot but I'm looking for black and the same kind of coating as the wire shown in the pic.
Posted by: tesco
It's called a twist-tie.
No idea where to buy it, but almost every electronic item you buy that has wires comes with some black twist-ties. ;)
Posted by: silent h3ro
Wow, thanks that was fast, thanks. The reason I ask is because I need these to sell some items on eBay and zip ties tend to leave permanent marks in wire and I don't want that. I took that pic myself but I need more of these, not just one.
It's too bad these are so hard to find but zip ties are at every hardware store.
Posted by: tesco
What's wrong with the green ones you found at home depot?
If it's just for selling items and not for looks...
$4.09 per thousand :lol: How can you go wrong with that.
Dunno how big 27 guage is but those look like standard twist ties to me...
Posted by: silent h3ro
I guess it just looks better in the pictures if they are black (I have OCD so they really need to be black). Where did my last post go anyways?
My understanding is that the lower the gauge number is, supposedly the thicker the wire is.
Posted by: S!X
You could always get some velcro ties like the ones that some power supplies come with, I saw them at my local hardware store, they come in a pack of like 5.
Posted by: DKre8ive1
Yeah Velcro would probably look nicer and its pretty cheap.
http://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/14162.jpg
0.75inch One Wrap Velcro Black 5 yard/Roll $9.99
Monoprice (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10520&cs_id=1052003&p_id=1416&seq=1&format=2)
Posted by: UnlnvlslblE
Yeah Velcro would probably look nicer and its pretty cheap.
http://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/14162.jpg
0.75inch One Wrap Velcro Black 5 yard/Roll $9.99
Monoprice (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10520&cs_id=1052003&p_id=1416&seq=1&format=2)
That stuff works great and Monoprice is an awesome site. My HT would look like shit if it weren't for that stuff.
Posted by: AmpeD
zip ties are the best
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cable-Zip-Ties-Black-7-inch-Bag-of-100_W0QQitemZ290206911780QQihZ019QQcategoryZ41982QQcmdZViewItem
Posted by: S!X
zip ties are the best
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cable-Zip-Ties-Black-7-inch-Bag-of-100_W0QQitemZ290206911780QQihZ019QQcategoryZ41982QQcmdZViewItem
The reason I ask is because I need these to sell some items on eBay and zip ties tend to leave permanent marks in wire and I don't want that.
:dabs:
Posted by: AmpeD
meh, i'm too lazy to read teh post
Posted by: silent h3ro
15 feet of Velcro wrap for $10 aint too shabby and they accept PayPal. I will definitely have to order from Monoprice. Thansk, DKre8ive1.
Posted by: backlash
I'd also recommend the velcro for cable organization. Twist ties tend to wear out over time and aren't as neat looking at the velcro wraps.
Posted by: nsap
Or just walk into your grocery store, go to the produce section, and find the green twist ties for free.
Posted by: mwt18
this thread is funny..
If twist-ties, velcro, or zip-ties don't work, you could possibly use something called "tape." They make it in black as well. Some "tapes" won't leave marks on your cables. But you might need to consult a professional for advice
Posted by: accat13
How about the old time favourite cable lace....It can be a real art and looks real nice if done properly...I'm thinking of lacing a power supply instead of sleeving...
http://www.dairiki.org/hammond/cable-lacing-howto/
Posted by: silent h3ro
this thread is funny..
If twist-ties, velcro, or zip-ties don't work, you could possibly use something called "tape." They make it in black as well. Some "tapes" won't leave marks on your cables. But you might need to consult a professional for adviceYeah aren't I fucking stupid for forgetting about using tape, damn I guess that is pretty funny...
I am very serious about selling on eBay which might sound dumb to you but I like to be professional about what I sell and how I sell my items. Tape is a cheap way to say "I'm using the cheapest method to pack your item up." Not very professional and it doesn't look very good either. Velcro is reasonably inexpensive, looks good, and I can even use it for organizing my computer wires, which is actually what I am going to do once I receive them in the mail.
How about the old time favourite cable lace....It can be a real art and looks real nice if done properly...I'm thinking of lacing a power supply instead of sleeving...
http://www.dairiki.org/hammond/cable-lacing-howto/
Sounds like a good idea to me. :)
Posted by: accat13
Yeah aren't I fucking stupid for forgetting about using tape, damn I guess that is pretty funny...
I am very serious about selling on eBay which might sound dumb to you but I like to be professional about what I sell and how I sell my items. Tape is a cheap way to say "I'm using the cheapest method to pack your item up." Not very professional and it doesn't look very good either. Velcro is reasonably inexpensive, looks good, and I can even use it for organizing my computer wires, which is actually what I am going to do once I receive them in the mail.
How about the old time favourite cable lace....It can be a real art and looks real nice if done properly...I'm thinking of lacing a power supply instead of sleeving...
http://www.dairiki.org/hammond/cable-lacing-howto/Sounds like a good idea to me. :)
Just a few more thoughts here is another link http://www.tecratools.com/pages/tecalert/cable_lacing.html
I have never seen anyone use tools to cable lace ,but you should find an appropriate lace.I've previously worked in aviation manufacturing so I've seen plenty of guys cable lace. Looks great when its done and you can become very proficient doing it.
Posted by: silent h3ro
Yeah aren't I fucking stupid for forgetting about using tape, damn I guess that is pretty funny...
I am very serious about selling on eBay which might sound dumb to you but I like to be professional about what I sell and how I sell my items. Tape is a cheap way to say "I'm using the cheapest method to pack your item up." Not very professional and it doesn't look very good either. Velcro is reasonably inexpensive, looks good, and I can even use it for organizing my computer wires, which is actually what I am going to do once I receive them in the mail.
Sounds like a good idea to me. :)
Just a few more thoughts here is another link http://www.tecratools.com/pages/tecalert/cable_lacing.html
I have never seen anyone use tools to cable lace ,but you should find an appropriate lace.I've previously worked in aviation manufacturing so I've seen plenty of guys cable lace. Looks great when its done and you can become very proficient doing it.It does look like a very neat way to tie. Definetly an interesting alternative.
Sorry if I came off as psychotic in my post above (mwt18) to whomever I might have offended, I am trying to get my point across.