JIG-TIE Cable Tie

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I've been relying on my [dog-bone cable ties with rubber bands](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3055268) for years, but the rubber bands deteriorate and eventually snap under tension, causing me considerable frustration. So I modified the dog-bone shape to use string or yarn instead of rubber bands, and it functions perfectly! It now resembles a jigsaw piece, so we named it a JIG-TIE. You can utilize different colors of string to color-code your items, and you can also tie labels to it effortlessly. To employ this, tie your string to the narrow part of the jig-tie (a [pile hitch](https://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/pile-hitch) or [cow hitch](https://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/cow-hitch) is suitable) and wrap the string around the item you're securing. To conclude the tie, wrap the string around the narrow part 2-3 times, then wind the string between the overhanging lip of the dog bone and the slit, as depicted in the photograph. The circular hole allows you to attach a bunch of these on a carabiner or string to organize them.