If like many computer users you keep a degree of computer and laptop cables floating around your desktop, you know just how easy it is for them to disappear down the back into the unknown. Tim from Cambridge contacted us to tell us about his ingenious solution to this age old problem
Tim had previously used a traditional bulldog clip at the back of his desk to hook/hold wires he wasn’t using when he removed his laptop. While this worked well it became more of a hassle to hook un-used cables to it when needed.
Tim’s solution was to use two F329 magnets (42mm x 8mm x 100m Neodymium Magnets) blue-tacked to the top of the desk. The magnetism from these magnets would catch the metal ends to any cables he unplugged, preventing them from sliding down the back of his desk.
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An alternative and more permanent solution to attach the magnets to the desk would be to use araldite glue. This however would permanently mark the desk.
We would like to thank Tim for sharing with us his magnet application and sending some great photos. If you would like to make your own magnetic cable tie start shopping our magnets online.
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F329 – 42mm x 8mm x 10mm thick N42 Neodymium Magnet