Cord holders

[30-30remchester]

Enclosed is a photo of the not so standard electrical cord "holder". Why these aren't standard with every tool or appliance with a tail should be criminal. Has there ever been a factory made add on with this feature? Has anyone smarter than me made one?

 

[Shiftless]

All the guys with 3D printers can now get to work on a new project.

 

[The Cobbler]

I find often they are a nuisance because they are a catch point when using an extension cord

 

[dscheidt]

I put a Velcro one-wrap on all of my tool cords. Serves the same purpose, doesn’t make the plug bigger.

 

[30-30remchester]

Velcro is what I use sometimes. Other times far more annoying. I was hoping there was a snapped on version produced.

 

[ronkz650]

I used those Velcro wraps, but they are kind of a pain. Use some 3-4mm rope, cord or whatever and make your own ties like shown in this video. Works fantastic.

 

[darkzero]

I've only seen on vacuums, both household & "shop vacs". Most if not all my vacuums have em. While they work ok on some of mine, I don't really care for them to be on other tools. I use velcro ties on everything else.

 

[darkzero]

I've only seen on vacuums

Quick search shows that you can buy replacement vacuum cords with these notch plugs so that's one solution.

As said 3D printing would be ideal. My guess is that there are no off the shelf replacement plugs with built in notches cause AC cords widely vary in diameter. Of course a design could be made to accommodate different sizes, like a latch, but I can't see people paying more for that feature, at least not many people.

 

[MichaelP]

I used those Velcro wraps, but they are kind of a pain. Use some 3-4mm rope, cord or whatever and make your own ties like shown in this video. Works fantastic.

Being a bit slow today, I am trying to visialize how to use the knot to quickly [key word] lock the cord together. Also, how to keep the knot at a fixed position near the plug (or elsewhere along the cord).