Cord / Cable Coiler

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The Cable Keeper is a compact and straightforward solution to keep your power cords and Ethernet cables organized, making them easier to manage during use. With the Cable Keeper, your cords and cables will be neatly stored in an orderly fashion. In use, it allows you to uncoil only the length needed at the time, securing the rest of the cord or cable temporarily so it won't unravel further. You can then coil the used length again after use. The design even features rails that serve as handles, making it easy to carry your coiled cords and cables. This makes keeping your cords and cables in order a breeze and also safer in use, as excess cable is not left wriggling around on the floor where it could cause someone to trip and fall. The Cable Keeper has been designed to be minimal in size while still performing its function well without consuming too much filament to print (approximately 30 grams depending on version and print settings used) and so they don't take too long to print. Please note that a central support has been added to minimize distortion when the cord is wound on fairly tightly, so the print may differ slightly from the images shown. Size guide: Large: 7.25mm to 7.5mm diameter power cords etc. Medium: 6.25mm to 6.5mm diameter power cords and computer cabling etc. Small: 5.0mm to 5.25mm diameter Ethernet/computer cables etc. Cable Lengths: The length that can be coiled varies depending on the cord/cable diameter and how neatly/tightly it is coiled. However, they will all take at least 5M of cable. This means, as an example, if you have a 6M long cord/cable and only need about 3M for a specific purpose, just leave the remaining 3M coiled. The Cable Keeper functions by separating the cable into two sections. First, isolate up to 1M of cable (short end) by clipping it into the center retainers. The short end is the length of cable that, in the case of a power cord for example, is available to plug into a wall socket. With the short end secured in the retainers, you can coil it in the narrow coiling channel. Once the length is almost fully coiled, lock the end of the cable into the nearest end retainer on the narrow coiling channel side (Refer images). Now, coil the long end of the cord/cable by winding it neatly into the wide coiling channel. Coil from one side to the other, back and forth. When the free length is almost all coiled into the wide coiling channel, lock the end of the cable into the nearest end retainer on the wide coiling channel side (Refer images). Note: It's not recommended to coil cords/cables too tightly. Manufacturers of power cords in particular do not recommend using tightly coiled cables for extended periods due to the risk of heat buildup etc. The Cable Keeper is a practical solution for an everyday problem. They are easy to print, don't use much filament, and don't take too long to print... start getting your cords and cables under control today... Please refer to the instructions and images for additional information.... and post images for others to see how your Cable Keepers are being put to use. Note: If you like this, check out the rest of my practical and fun designs!