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Those are pretty slick. I can't say I will make some now, but I have the thought filed in the back of my head.
LopezBart
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I use Velcro cable ties for this purpose.
For larger cords, air hoses, etc. I make a loop of 1/4" nylon rope about 12-18" in diameter and use that to both keep the hose coiled and hang it from a handy support. Like this except w/o the handle:
For larger cords, air hoses, etc. I make a loop of 1/4" nylon rope about 12-18" in diameter and use that to both keep the hose coiled and hang it from a handy support. Like this except w/o the handle:
Colin Len
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Love this idea. I should have some cord and locks left over from another project so I could try this pretty easily.
I've got some of those velcro straps as well. Wanted to like them but hate them. They're such a pain to use.I use Velcro cable ties for this purpose.
For larger cords, air hoses, etc. I make a loop of 1/4" nylon rope about 12-18" in diameter and use that to both keep the hose coiled and hang it from a handy support. Like this except w/o the handle:
Twisted Sid
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I like these way more than the velcro ones https://a.co/d/faNTytz
OP
The velcro ones have worked fine for me in the past, but the beauty of this system is that they are multi-use. I have em all over the place and even keep one on my wrist just for stupid **** I run into day to day. It's one of those things that doesn't seem all that useful until you try it over an extended period of time.
BTL-A4
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OP
They all **** I’m afraid. Souring a decent cord lock was a pain… I went through many.
bas157
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I've got a spool or two of bungee cords and some cord locks (which very well may ****). I think I'll make a few and see how it works. I do have a bunch of Wrap-It straps (clearance at Costco) but I'll try these out. My go to for years was just a length of orange bailing twine, ends tied together and looped like LopezBart posted in his 2nd pic.
bas157
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Firebrick43
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I have been using Dealee Bobs for 18 years now. Found them up in one of the outfitters in the boundary waters, probably in Grand Marais MN if I remember correctly. Basically the same thing with the addition of a little toggle. The little toggle makes them much more secure!
We have a dozen or so at any time we are on the water lashing fishing poles, extra paddles, or water bottles to the thwarts.
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We have a dozen or so at any time we are on the water lashing fishing poles, extra paddles, or water bottles to the thwarts.
Bungee Dealee Bob
Old Scout - Bungee Dealee Bob Dealee Bobs are a fast and secure way to attach paddles, fishing rods, ropes and other loose items to canoe seats and thwarts to help make portaging easier. Many other uses around the campsite and home. Product Details: Length: 10" Mechanisims included...
nadogail
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T use Velcro Tape that I buy in the Garden Department, I.think the most recent purchase was from Target.
Get some ball bungees. Watch for thicker cord diameters, they can be shortened as needed. Always re-useable.
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I have been using Dealee Bobs for 18 years now. Found them up in one of the outfitters in the boundary waters, probably in Grand Marais MN if I remember correctly. Basically the same thing with the addition of a little toggle. The little toggle makes them much more secure!
We have a dozen or so at any time we are on the water lashing fishing poles, extra paddles, or water bottles to the thwarts.
Bungee Dealee Bob
Old Scout - Bungee Dealee Bob Dealee Bobs are a fast and secure way to attach paddles, fishing rods, ropes and other loose items to canoe seats and thwarts to help make portaging easier. Many other uses around the campsite and home. Product Details: Length: 10" Mechanisims included...
These are great, but too big for smaller cables and simpler jobs.
I can't stand ball bungees... Bulky and often times less secure.
shoot summ
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Thanks, I am going to try this out, I currently use ball bungees for my mobile sound setup, I like the idea of customizing them color and length wise.
manwithtools
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Thanks for this Ryan. I just placed an order for cord and locks per your recommendations.
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JohnX14
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Thanks for posting. I just ordered 8 packs of the cord locks and 100' of paracord. I don't need separate colors. I've done many of the usual methods recounted in this thread, but I like this idea. (Velcro, Ball bungees, rope, mule tape, other stuff tied so that it can be looped) But this fills a void, for sure.
OP
If anyone of you want to try the concept, but don't want to go to the effort of making your own initially, Just get these:
They are a little bigger and a little bulkier than my DIY examples, but they are still very capable. I used them for a number of years before I finally broke down and made my own.
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They are a little bigger and a little bulkier than my DIY examples, but they are still very capable. I used them for a number of years before I finally broke down and made my own.
Jim_No_Garage
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I pulled the trigger yesterday as I was packing up my "speaker test" rig. The "rig" consists of a Fosi mini amplifier with an external power supply, a removable power cable, 2 x 6' speaker leads and a few 3.5 mm line-in leads. I use home made 18ga wire "bread ties" to bundle everything but the wire ties get lost while in use and such.
I ordered 10' each of the white, orange, red and yellow cord along with 20 locks. I'm in for $40 and even money if it works out Mrs_N_G will be stealing them for her crafty stuff.
Cheers
Jim
I ordered 10' each of the white, orange, red and yellow cord along with 20 locks. I'm in for $40 and even money if it works out Mrs_N_G will be stealing them for her crafty stuff.
Cheers
Jim
theoldwizard1
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There are times when what you need is a good, heavy duty RUBBER BAND ! The latches on the case for my reciprocating saw don't stay latched. A big rubber band is the answer.
I have a couple of spools of various diameter bungee cord. Choose the appropriate diameter, cut to a length that would leave the loop in some tension. Secure the two ends together with about 2" of double wall (marine) heat shrink making sure to overlap the ends under the heat shrink !
My 40 yo 1/4" socket case won't latch either. 2 loops made of smaller bungee cord.
I have a couple of spools of various diameter bungee cord. Choose the appropriate diameter, cut to a length that would leave the loop in some tension. Secure the two ends together with about 2" of double wall (marine) heat shrink making sure to overlap the ends under the heat shrink !
My 40 yo 1/4" socket case won't latch either. 2 loops made of smaller bungee cord.
theoldwizard1
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My home made, bread bag ties are stainless "safety wire" with heat shrink.
Jim_No_Garage
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That works too! Different colors or plain old black?
southalabama
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What length is the cord?
alinc100
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Thanks Ryan, another something I didn't know I needed but now can think of several uses.
aggiegrads
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this may seem like a trivial detail, but what knot do you use? It doesn’t look like a simple overhand or figure eight. How secure is the knot in shock cord? Do you have problems with the knots coming untied?
I assume that the cord locks that you found are from a manufacturer other than Duraflex or Woojin? Most of the high-quality buckles, hardware, triglides, etc. have been one of those brands, and they are ubiquitous.
I assume that the cord locks that you found are from a manufacturer other than Duraflex or Woojin? Most of the high-quality buckles, hardware, triglides, etc. have been one of those brands, and they are ubiquitous.
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Codyboy
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I also used 1/4" cotton line or muletape. Make a loop and choke it around cords, tools whatever.I use Velcro cable ties for this purpose.
For larger cords, air hoses, etc. I make a loop of 1/4" nylon rope about 12-18" in diameter and use that to both keep the hose coiled and hang it from a handy support. Like this except w/o the handle:
It's cheap and tons of it laying around. If I don't have one ready made for where I'm at and need one, I'll just cut off a piece and make one. Takes about 30 seconds to make.
If I had a bunch of little bungee cords I'd lose them pretty fast.
theoldwizard1
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100' of plain black.
Sadly, you can not get the 1/6" shrink tubing in dual wall (marine).
M.Brane
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I did that Velcro wrap/tie thing many years ago to keep all my PA/guitar rig cords organized. They are attached to the cords so they don't get lost. Made them myself since you couldn't buy them back then. They're still going 30 years later.
bassJAM
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I have been using Dealee Bobs for 18 years now. Found them up in one of the outfitters in the boundary waters, probably in Grand Marais MN if I remember correctly. Basically the same thing with the addition of a little toggle. The little toggle makes them much more secure!
We have a dozen or so at any time we are on the water lashing fishing poles, extra paddles, or water bottles to the thwarts.
Bungee Dealee Bob
Old Scout - Bungee Dealee Bob Dealee Bobs are a fast and secure way to attach paddles, fishing rods, ropes and other loose items to canoe seats and thwarts to help make portaging easier. Many other uses around the campsite and home. Product Details: Length: 10" Mechanisims included...
I discovered dealee bob's while I was preparing for a trip to the BWCA. They are really handy, one of the guys I was on the trip with liked them too and permanently "borrowed" several of mine but I still have a bunch of them left. They're great on the canoe or kayak or hiking and camping, but I find that I use them a lot around the house and in the garage as well. I think they're 3mm, which is strong enough for most small jobs but flexible enough for really tiny jobs as well.
Jim_No_Garage
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I'm officially sad! My order from Paracord Planet has been on a USPS truck heading east from Fargo ND since December 6. The USPS tracking sight says "might be delayed". I sent PP an online CS message yesterday opening up the conversation on "how long do we wait before assuming the package is lost?". I will call them on Monday if the tracking hasn't changed over the weekend.
The clips arrived some time ago and I am patiently waiting to make some bungees . . .
Jim
The clips arrived some time ago and I am patiently waiting to make some bungees . . .
Jim
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mslim
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A little late to this thread but years ago I came up with the same idea as Red Whips for managing motorcycle tie downs and ratchet straps. I bought the bungee and cord locks locally and they seem fine. I keep them all in CLC utility tote.
For a/c extension cords (stingers in movie parlance), I just made piggin strings out of the 1/4" black sash cord 33 taped to the 14-3 cable.
I do use the velcro straps for my music cables like midi, XLR, or 1/4" TS. I trim off the ends if they're significantly bigger than the cable I'm wrapping.
Horses for courses, I guess.
For a/c extension cords (stingers in movie parlance), I just made piggin strings out of the 1/4" black sash cord 33 taped to the 14-3 cable.
I do use the velcro straps for my music cables like midi, XLR, or 1/4" TS. I trim off the ends if they're significantly bigger than the cable I'm wrapping.
Horses for courses, I guess.