How do you store your audio/video cables? And computer cables as well?

[yoda313]

So I've been doing a little reorganizing lately and I'm trying to pack up cables and stuff that I'm not using.

I have a few large clear bags that I've used for storing audio/video and computer cables - separately though - audio/video in one and computer gear in the other - you know usb cables and power cords that sort of thing.

I guess what I'd really like is to have some modular system that would let you coil them up like a garden hose. However I guess for some cabling that would probably shorten the life of the cable if it got pinched or something.

Anyhow what are your techniques for cable management?

Edit - Oh and I'm not really interested in buying anything elaborate or anything in particular - homemade is good for me

[johns0]

Just roll them up in a coil and tape/tie them and toss them in a box.

[yoda313]

Just roll them up in a coil and tape/tie them and toss them in a box.

I sorta did that with the clear bags. I used a couple of twist ties together and looped them in an appropriate coil for the length of the cable.

[Hoser Rob]

I'd make sure there wasn't anything pointy and weighty on top of them.

A friend of mine who was a roadie/sound tech told me once that you shouldn't loop a cable any smaller than a small pizza. Pretty good advice.

[Moontrash]

roll em up...toss em in a plastic tupperware type drawer container...all mixed together

[yoda313]

A friend of mine who was a roadie/sound tech told me once that you shouldn't loop a cable any smaller than a small pizza. Pretty good advice.

Makes sense. I don't think I"ve coiled any too tight.

roll em up...toss em in a plastic tupperware type drawer container...all mixed together

Unfortunately I"m trying to get away from that system. I don't have em totally organized and separated but I'm trying to have them more accessible and layed out better. - though a good container isn't a bad idea. But I'm saving the ones I have for my blurays and the few hd-dvds I have. I don't have enough high def material to start using the flipper cases but I have enough to need organizing.

Thanks for the tips and suggestions. Keep em coming. This should be beneficial for everyone

[Verify]

Closet shelves for various pieces of equipment and bags with batteries and ink cartridges and the following:
Shoe boxes labled: computer, 'phone, audio, video, modem, serial, misc./mike
Big box: power, LAN (coiled cables) and some misc. parts too big for the shoe boxes.
Works for me

[Cornucopia]

Standard loose Over-Under loops with cable ties hung on a pegboard wall.

Scott

[Constant Gardener]

I coil the cables, secure with a bit of green garden velcro, and sort into clear plastic bags. The bags do degrade, though, thanks to a cat who likes to randomly pounce things.

[yoda313]

Shoe boxes labled

Good idea. Though I don't have any just laying around. Could adapt the idea though when I get into this organization project with more gusto.

cable ties hung on a pegboard wall

Too bad I don't have one. Sounds like a good system though

green garden velcro, and sort into clear plastic bags

Are those heavy duty twist ties essentially I take it?

[jagabo]

Coiled in ziplock bags in plastic storage bins.

[bendixG15]

I've tried all of the above and nothing satisfies me.

At times I think that I'd be better off just to throw away all the cables and go buy one when I needed it.

[Cornucopia]

Well then what's your criteria for satisfaction?

Scott