Owen Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 I bought a batch of these years ago. Really useful to carry coiled leads. I need more. I cannot for the lofe of me remember what they are called or where I got them. Yes, I have googled. Can anyone help? Quote
Owen Posted January 23, 2020 Author Posted January 23, 2020 That was not a trick question. I have now found them. They are Handy Handles. And it looks as if they are not sold anymore. So I guess my next question is, what else is out there? Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) Well, of all the nice things we saw at NAMM and would happily have taken home, this was the one we decided we absolutely could not leave without. It's called CableWrangler and we bought two. They apparently have a UK distributor, probably wholesale, though. That's @Happy Jack on the right with the owners of the company. Edited January 23, 2020 by Silvia Bluejay 2 Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 I've looked up the company on the usual online selling sites. They have a US Ebay store where delivery to the UK doubles the price (Not A Good Thing), and they used to have an Amazon.co.uk store but it's no longer functioning and the product appears as unavailable. Their distributor appears to be near Milton Keynes, and they're the ones we'll contact for info if/when we need more units for our cables. Quote UK / Europe: Master Distributor Universal Distribution Unit 4 Park Farm Tyringham Newport Pagnell Milton Keynes MK16 9ES United Kingdom www.universal-distribution.co.uk Tel +44 (0)845 555 1123 [email protected] Contact: Paul Eastwood 1 Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Found a link! Here it is, more expensive but available to buy. Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 I found that, but I also found this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172796465454 Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 You'll probably need a strong coathanger hold them, together with the coiled cables. 1 Quote
Paul S Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Would one of these work? https://www.completecareshop.co.uk/household-aids/general-aids/shopping-bag-holder-grip-view-large 2 Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Silvia Bluejay said: You'll probably need a strong coathanger hold them, together with the coiled cables. I can make a holder out of plywood 🙂 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) What about large Velcro ties , they come in various lengths.https://www.hookandloopfasteners.co.uk/fasteners/25mm-wide-1000mm-long-alfatex-front-ring-strap.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI29Lf5oyd5wIVSYXVCh3q_gArEAQYBCABEgKkHvD_BwE Edited January 24, 2020 by Reggaebass Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 36 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: What about large Velcro ties , they come in various lengths.https://www.hookandloopfasteners.co.uk/fasteners/25mm-wide-1000mm-long-alfatex-front-ring-strap.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI29Lf5oyd5wIVSYXVCh3q_gArEAQYBCABEgKkHvD_BwE Good point, Stagg cables (which are silly good value) come with a velcro tag fitted. 1 Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Paul S said: Would one of these work? https://www.completecareshop.co.uk/household-aids/general-aids/shopping-bag-holder-grip-view-large Thanks to you I've just spent fifty minutes down a rabbit hole discovering that a 'Bottom Buddy' is not what you might expect. 4 Quote
Aidan63 Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 something from these guys would do the job https://www.textileenterprises.co.uk/product/ball-loops/ and [email protected] has one of the originals left and would ship to the uk Quote
stewblack Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 On 24/01/2020 at 21:13, Stub Mandrel said: Thanks to you I've just spent fifty minutes down a rabbit hole discovering that a 'Bottom Buddy' is not what you might expect. Elasticated ball loops are quite an eye opener too. 2 Quote
stewblack Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 Right so, these are two for 6 quid the bungee ball loops are 25 for 9 quid or 20 for 7 quid. Although like @Stub Mandrel my first thought was either a coat hanger or ten minutes on a jigsaw.. 1 Quote
Happy Jack Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 You'll never get it done in 10 minutes. Takes longer than that to find all the edge pieces ... 2 Quote
stewblack Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: You'll never get it done in 10 minutes. Takes longer than that to find all the edge pieces ... 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️ Quote
Passinwind Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 I have a bunch of these in different sizes: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Cuff-0803-Adjustable-Re-Usable/dp/B0051PUJC8 Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) These are our own Cable Wranglers in use in our music room. We'll chuck them both in a dedicated bag when it's time to take them to gigs. Edited January 27, 2020 by Silvia Bluejay 1 Quote
stewblack Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 OK folks, prepare to be amazed. Prototype model 001. Can be hung from any suitable vantage point in the venue with the handy hook feature. Makes pack down and set up simple, also checking that all cabling is present and correct is a cinch. This has done one whole rehearsal without disintegrating, which for one of my hacks represents quite astonishing longevity. Note space for a possible third row of hangers. Also note total absence of either gaffer tape or cable ties. 1 1 Quote
Happy Jack Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 If memory serves, those hangers are held together with a couple of 1/2" pins. I wouldn't stand under that, if I was you ... Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 And you've got the Lidl extension lead too! 😎 Quote
stewblack Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 Just now, Happy Jack said: If memory serves, those hangers are held together with a couple of 1/2" pins. I wouldn't stand under that, if I was you ... Oh ye of little faith 2 Quote
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