Don't Let Anyone Take Away Your Big Box of Cables

Re:Don't Let Anyone Take Away Your Big Box of Cables by MisterTea on Thursday September 10, 2026 @05:37PM (#49650502)

> Ziptie once coiled, attach label for what format / length.

Please god, no more zip ties. Use double sided Velcro strap. You can buy it in a roll and cut to length. Reuse it all you want. Join multiple shorter lengths to make a longer one. Just please don't make me cut another god damn zip tie off a bundled cord. I deal with enough zip tie bondage fetishists at work.

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Re:Don't Let Anyone Take Away Your Big Box of Cables by jaggederest on Thursday September 10, 2026 @07:26PM (#49651511)

Cutting the ziptie is half the fun! Just be glad it's not shrink wrapped or clamshelled ;)

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Re:Don't Let Anyone Take Away Your Big Box of Cables by aidenn0 on Thursday September 10, 2026 @07:30PM (#49651554)

double-sided velcro holds less well and is more likely to stick to things. Just toss a pair of diags in your box if you are worried about getting the zip ties off.

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Re:Don't Let Anyone Take Away Your Big Box of Cables by MisterTea on Saturday September 12, 2026 @05:58PM (#49677633)

I am talking about frivolous use of zip ties and over-application. Things like zip tying an extension cord for storage. And over application as in every 2-4 inches on cable bundles. Madness.

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