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The top photo is what I think he’s referring to. These might have went to Centerville too. They were an alternative to the Velcro cable ties. The V machines are very popular in parts of Eastern Europe and they make some great 3D printed products for Whites machines. The second photo is a first attempt at that sort of cable holder, available on eBay AA1765F0-E72E-46FB-87BB-B9392D4F6B54.thumb.jpeg.cb59771c5c2d2d7ac27e344e25578df3.jpeg111A2FF6-302F-4B6F-B4AC-C4BB0C93E43C.thumb.jpeg.fc76f1b1c0232990dc98dd7d97f19333.jpeg

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For those of us that do not have a 3D printer there is another older technology that is less expensive and will work.  To use this technology one must have a sample part, borrow a sample part or carve a sample.  This process involves making a rubber mold and casting a fast curing plastic into the mold.  When the plastic is cured it can be easily removed from the mold.  Because of the nature of the part, an open face mold will work well.  One may need to try different plastics to find a composition that has just a little flexibility so that it does not break when stretched or flexed.  Many art stores sell rubber mold making kits and also the plastic to cast into the rubber mold.  Just a thought.

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