How to make a cable comb or clip
- Pick the product and cable. Choose a preset or, better, measure your cable and enter it.
- Set the count. Rows and columns for a comb, or the number of clips.
- For a desk clip, enter the desk thickness – the jaws are made slightly narrower so they grip.
- Download and print as laid out – combs flat, clip strips and desk clips on their side.
Recommended print settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | PETG for snap-in parts and desk clips; PLA for closed combs |
| Layer height | 0.2 mm |
| Walls | 3–4 |
| Infill | 30–50% |
| Orientation | As downloaded |
| Supports | None |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I measure my cable?
Use calipers across the cable’s jacket, or wrap a strip of paper round it, mark the overlap and divide the length by 3.14. The presets are typical values – Cat6 is often anywhere from 5.8 to 6.5 mm – so measuring gives the best fit.
Closed holes or snap-in slots?
Closed holes hold cables firmly but you thread the cable through before the plug goes on. Snap-in slots let you push cables in from the edge at any time; the gap is narrower than the cable so it stays put.
The desk clip is too loose or too tight – what do I change?
Enter your desk’s real thickness, then adjust the grip: 0.3 mm suits PETG on a wooden desk. Raise it for a firmer hold, lower it if the clip is hard to push on.
Which material should I use?
PETG is best for anything that flexes – snap-in slots and desk clips – because PLA can crack. PLA is fine for closed-hole combs.
Why does the clip strip download lying on its side?
So the snap-in lips bend along the printed layers instead of across them, which makes them far stronger. Print it exactly as downloaded, with no supports.