Captive Customizable Cable Holder for Desk
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Rotating inner barrel captive design holds cables without wall mounting
- Prints as single piece; rotate barrel to secure and release cables
- Customizable via Thingiverse for cable diameter and table thickness
- Grip tabs with edge protrusion keep holder firmly in place on desk
- Ideal for 5mm USB cables and general desk cable management
Keep your desk organized with this innovative captive cable holder. Unlike traditional wall-mounted solutions, this design uses a rotating barrel mechanism to grip and hold your cables in place, no wall required. The holder prints as a single piece with an inner barrel that rotates freely inside the outer barrel, allowing you to insert your cable and twist to lock it securely.
Perfect for managing USB cables, power cords, and other wires at your workstation, this cable holder demonstrates advanced 3D printing capabilities with its interlocking rotating components. The base features grip tabs with small protrusions that prevent the holder from sliding across your desk edge, keeping everything stable and in place.
Fully customizable through the Thingiverse customizer, you can adjust the cable diameter and table thickness to match your exact needs. The standard accommodates 5mm cables (most USB) with a 19mm table tolerance. A practical and unique solution for anyone serious about desk organization.
23k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by bitswype. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design